One of the most memorable stories my mom has told me about her high school years— which were cut short due to the fact that she’s pretty much a genius and graduated at 16— is a story about a jealous giant girl intent on pummeling my 5’2″ mother after school, some silly jock who was lusting after my mom, and a pair of Charles Jourdan heels.
If I were a cinematographer shooting this story, I would pan up from the floor showing my mom at her locker in red Charles Jourdan heels, Jordache jeans, and a tucked in white tee. The boys across the hall are checking her out, when Big Bad catches “her man” ogling Little Miss Madre. Big Bad storms across the hall threatens my mom with certain pain after school. [Time Slows] “Why wait?” says my mom, the shoes slide off as my mom leaps into the air, and miraculously the bully ends up face down. [End Scene]
So, when I read Charles Jourdan will be relaunching this fall at the Premiere Classe exhibition during Paris Fashion Week with Alexandra Neel at the helm, I practically squealed with excitement. According to Elle.uk, the designs are being kept hush hush, but Neel did say, “I try to do something very different for stiletto addicts who are looking for something other than [the] usual.”
What does that even mean?
I feel like CJs were my mom’s generation’s version of Loubs, and I’m eager to see what Neel will bring to the table to revive this brand of legend.
Photo Credit: Charles Jourdan Shrine
Anna Sheffield’s diffusion jewelry collection at Target will be released in almost 30 days, August 30, and I have yet to see photos from the actual collection. It’s starting to worry me.
You know when your favorite musician’s album release date keeps getting pushed back— well, that’s what a lack of press coverage is like in the fashion industry. H&M released photos of their Jimmy Choo line almost 6 months ahead of time, and images of Anna Sui’s target one-off have been circulating for a couple of months too, not that they were released for the world to gawk at in their online press room.
Needless to say, without official images, the customer will begin to think the collection isn’t finished yet, and we still have time to drop a note in the suggestion box— or, maybe that’s just me.
p.s. take a page out of Anna Sui’s book, because being “inspired” by your own collection is not knocking anything off.
I bought the prettiest of pretty cream eyelet dress from Modcloth the other day. Not only is it extremely girlie, but it has such a classic shape. Not to mention, the corset top means I don’t have to wear a bra— the only outfit I can say that with— and, the skirt hits at the perfect spot right above my knee. It’s demure enough to wear to work, but it’s fluttery, flirty, and fun.
I also got this black draped blazer from Urban Outfitters, that I love. Bracelet length sleeves are becoming my new favorite thing!
It’s true, every girl needs a little white dress.
Dress: Modcloth • Blazer: Kimichi Blue from Urban Outfitters • Necklace/Shoes: Target • Bracelets: Vintage • Ring: Ceasar’s Design from Chickdowntown.com • Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson
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