Cher Horrowitz Meets @BadGalRiRi

Today, I would like to invite you to step inside my brain as I attempt to outline and explain my “inspiration” process for this particular ensemble. So, it all started when one day I was struck with the idea to do an ensemble that was Cher Horrowitz meets BadGirlRiRi...it came to me in a vision (daydream). First and foremost I knew wanted this look to involve fishnets, because as you can see on my inspiration board up there ^^ I had seen several instances lately of the interesting graphic appeal that could be created with negative space and I wanted to take this idea for a test ride. Next, the idea for the overall silhouette, a mini and a cropped sweater, came from the classic 1994 Versace ad featuring the babe-a-licious supermodels of the 90’s whom I was hoping I could emulate. And after seeing Bridgette Bardot in her mini-romper and cute flats, I knew that my vintage loafers would be the perfect footwear of choice. (Also, not sure I could pull off a mini AND fishnets AND heels...#ChallengeAccepted.) Now I needed a simple black sweater and graphic B&W skirt, so I hemmed this knee-length, A-line skirt to add yet another Louis Vuitton wanna-be to my collection. And VOILA! My masterpiece was complete. Of course, this is not my literal thought process, it all just kinda happens naturally in yo brain, ya know? Lesson of the day: the key to being a fashion hacker and master thrifter is to have a steady stream of inspiration from which you can mix and match ideas. Editorials, runway shows, and vintage photographs are my ammo of choice. What's yours? 

Target fishnets. Thrifted everything else.

All images via Tumblr.

Until next time,

Brittany

Cher Horowitz Realness

Serving up some Cher Horrowitz realness today, no? Fashionably speaking, movies have always inspired me and obvi Clueless has become a cult classic for it’s delicious and unapologetic interpretation of 90’s fashion in the 90210. While the rest of America’s youth were rocking their grungy thrift store flannels and stomping around in Doc Martens, 90210 fashion was all about Rodeo Drive, Calvin Klein, Alaia, Fred Segal, and expensive satin shoes- the very antithesis of the grunge movement that was popular at the time (or so I’ve heard). Of course, as we’ve already discussed here on PMF, Marc Jacobs did attempt to introduce a luxe interpretation of grunge fashion to the 90210 circle, but the collection didn’t perform. I guess it don’t matter how rich you are; why buy a top dollar “knockoff” flannel when you can get the real thing for $3 at any local Salvation Army? Well two can play at that game, rich bitches. Why should I buy top dollar designer when I can get the real thing at any local Salvation army for $3? Behold, a head-to-toe designer ensemble, all purchased at Salvation Army, for a grand total of: $18. PWNAGE.

Thrifted Laundry by Shelli Segal Sweater. Thrifted DKNY pink leather skirt. Thrifted Bottega Veneta pumps.

PS- You know how sometimes you buy a pair of shoes and your like, “OK so these shoes are officially reserved for occasions where a majority of my time will be spent sitting.” Ya that’s totally my new Bottega Veneta shoes. DGAF.

Until next time, 

Chelsea