"My Week with Michelle"

Michelle Williams. The epitome of all that is beautiful. Of all that is delicate, and of all that is wrought with charm. In these breathtaking photos Williams mirrors the legendary Marilyn Monroe in celebration of her new film "My Week with Marilyn." And I'm speechless.

source: VOGUE 

We'll Take Manhattan

While reading through British Vogue tonight, I fell upon an article that I don't think I'll ever forget. It isn't life changing, or anything extreme of the sort, but it is a love story. And everybody knows, that all of us girls are suckers for these kinds of things.
The story begins in 1962, with a photo shoot in Vogue magazine. Eighteen year-old model Jean Shrimpton, new to the modeling world at the time, was being photographed by the charmingly sexy photographer David Bailey. What materialized from that one moment in time, that stilled imagery, was a love affair that would forever be imprinted in the history fashion. Shrimpton was Bailey's muse. In her breath-taking simplicity, her presumed naivety stood in contrast to the raw streets of Harlem in which the shoot took place. And almost 50 years later, director John McKay sets on a project to recapture the raw, and honest romance that surrounded the imperfect pair.
The beauty in this idea, for me, is not only in the romance itself, but more importantly it is the setting in which they found each other. This is the story of two young kids, with dreams so big in a crazed, damaged world. And somewhere along the way, they lost their heads to the stars, and fell into each others arms.
There is a certain power attached to the art of photography, and by extension, film, with their ability to capture not only a moment in time, but a story, one of which may have no end or definitive conclusion. McKay describes the pictures of 1962 himself as "so beautiful, so romantic, and atmospheric... There was more than the sniff of a story behind them - young love, bad behaviour, a kind of revolution in the air." I assume that the photos from this shoot are themselves a testament to the kind of realness we can expect this movie to be. The movie will air on BBC4 later this year. Hopefully we'll be able to see it here as well. All this to say that this is just another reason why I find myself to be so captivated by the world of fashion. Not because of what it is so much, but because of what it has the potential to be for different people. And for this pair, it was love.

sources: On This Day in Fashion, The Telegraph , Vogue UK 

Flower Power

Anybody who knows me knows about my absolute obsession with anything from the past. Although I don't necessarily believe I belong to the wrong era, I relish in my privileged ability to relive it all. How? Through things like music, movies, books, pictures, articles, and of course, through fashion. The 1960s and 70s were a time of freedom, a period unique in history marked by creativity, universal love, and peace for all living beings, all of which were reflected in the way people dressed. Psychedelia had finally freed women from their constricting corsets, and men from their suits. There were no rules, no standards, just love, and a whole lotta drugs. I was so excited to see both Wildfox's Fall 2011 Look Book, and Singer 22's Look Book take on inspiration from the so called "hippie movement."

Trend: Varsity Jackets

When we think fall trends from the runway, we think fur, leather, bold patterns that may somewhat be difficult to adopt in day to day life. But In Style reveals that one of this season's new trends for fall is in fact the varsity jacket. Street wear is synonymous with the rawness of urban life - it's unrefined, it's not always pretty, and it's daring. With different versions, however, the varsity jacket can be worn by just about everyone, completely changing the look of an outfit with it's almost dirty (in the good way) quality. No longer being reserved to the underground street culture, the varsity jacket finally gets a moment to shine (and set itself apart) in the world of pristine glamour. 

1. Comptoir des Cotonniers 

2.Bape Classics Second Edition Capsule Collection 

3. Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons 

4. Aritzia 

5. Aritzia 

6. Topshop

Yves Saint-Laurent Woman Autumn/Winter 2011 Campaign

Yves Saint-Laurent has once again managed to captivate the hearts of women (and possibly men) all over the world, with its new Autumn/Winter 2011 Campaign. There is something undeniably special about haute couture, the feelings it evokes going beyond the technicalities of pattern making, or textile-related processes. YSL is about the lifestyle, the lifestyle of those who dedicate their creative efforts into making meaningful works of art for the rest of us to enjoy. It's about the culture, the tradition, and it's fabulous. 

source: High Snobette 

MadeMe and Stussy 2011 Fall/Winter Lookbook

This look-book came out early August, although I just stumbled upon it now. This is what happens when madness collides with originality and the desire to shock. New York designer MadeMe teams up with Stussy to produce this intoxicating, weird, and ridiculously awesome collection. It provides such a contrast to the usual heavy knit sweaters and neutral colours that often flood fall seasons. Looks like someone threw up rainbows on this unicorn-riding chick, and it couldn't be more perfect.

Source: Hypebeast 

Want: Fall Accessories

 nOir Jewelry

Planet Blue Accessories 

I often lose myself in the world of online shopping, an unfortunate fact that does nothing to help my obsession with accessories. In light of the approaching fall season however, it would only be appropriate to add to my collection with these gorgeous pieces.

The fashion industry is coloured by the stories and experiences of different people. Beyond the glamour of the runway, it begins with a desire to challenge convention, a meticulous plan put in place to reach the ultimate level of self-expression. As we walk the streets of different cities around the world, these very observations begin to inspire. Little Bits of String is the beginning of a blog for those who choose the path of dressing with passion, whatever that may mean. 

picture: snapshot of my closet