Photo of the Day-Neutrals

Shot by Brian Ricks, we wanted to feature the idea of luxe neutrals. Miki fantastic in the caramel colours. Don't be afraid of Neutrals on neutrals, you don't always need a pop of colour.

lots of colour, great look

Model Citizens Look of the Day

Sweetest lil' outfit- this cute contemporary skirt with vintage hand knit cardy, sweet, sweet~

Smoking Cigarettes

Of course this is just a fashion reference. You know, those slim black pants that taper and end just above the ankle, just one major staple in the wardrobes of those such as Miss Hepburn and Sandra Dee? Stovepipes, Peg Legs, Pencil Pants... all of these nicknames for the infamous Cigarette pant.
These pants have made constant comebacks since their first appearance in the 50's. Most recently in 2006 when the Gap launched an ad featuring a digital Hepburn dancing around to Back in Black. From the looks of fashion forecasts into 2012, the pant is not ready to die yet.

We have been introducing the Cigarette pant into the lives of many here at Model Citizens. The cut of the pant is much more flattering to most then the average skinny pant. Breaking up the line of the leg slightly above ankle can both lengthen shorter legs, and make the foot appear much more elegant. These pants also come in several different fits to flatter. I am currently on the lookout for my own perfect pair. This pant offers a more sturdy (and warmer!) alternative to the ankle length legging. Dressy with heels, practical for boots and sweet with flats, these pants look fantastic with longer tunics, and jackets, shirts tucked in, and shirts untucked! Talk about versatility. Known for her fine tailoring and minimalist designs, the styles above feature Stella McCartney's fierce use of the Cigarette pant in her Spring 2011 collection and again in her Autumn 2011 line!

I'm going to go freeze in my ankle length leggings now. Happy Thursday!
ML xx

Photo of the Day!

Buying Trips and Wedding Dresses, OH MY!

Hello Model Citizens,

Happy to be back at my sweet little abode after a huge buying trip for Model Citizens. We had a great trip and have all kinds of goodies being stocked as we speak. I am thrilled though to be back and getting at it.

This trip was also eventful because I FINALLY committed to a wedding dress. This was a wild experience. Even though I deal with clothes everyday and pay close attention to aesthetic all the time, when it comes to myself, I am not good. I guess it might be because I see such an incredible volume of clothes, I forget what my own style is. And that is just the beginning of my problem everyday, let alone buying a wedding dress.

But I found it and it wasn't quite the "aha!" moment I thought it was going to be but it was a gradual, warm "I am in LOVE" moment. We have a few things to do with it when it arrives (like a giant applique) but I am so happy that I found it. My sisters, Blaire and Meagan and My Aunt Jess really helped me narrow things down to get what I really wanted, even though I had no idea what that was.

So, clothes, clothes clothes. Model Citizens is blocked and we are ready to tackle these winter months and move on into the cold. So, as Joni Mitchell says, "Come in from the Cold" and visit us today to see all new stuff.

Fabrics + Friday Night = Fab.

Well, not just on Friday, any day! Happy Friday, fashionistas and fans! Today my whole inspiration is coming from this bright blue suede skirt. Straight out of the late 80's/ early 90's, this piece. Paired with this vintage lace long sleeve ( that is making a MAJOR come back) this outfit is dynamite. The two paired together exhibit only one way either can be worn. Both of these pieces would look fantastic about 50 ways each. Together they show just how well two extremely different fabrics can work together, like I said in my "matching" blog last week, do not fear playing with color combos. Here's a new rule- do not fear fabric combos! With great color, fabrics, and a vintage vibe this outfit is the definition of a big deal without really being a big deal.

I'm hittin the road again folks. Have a good weekend, play with some color and do not fear rocking that fabulous 80's piece, no matter who ca-rayzay the fabric!

ML xo