Giovanna Battaglia

I confess: I have a girl crush on Giovanna Battaglia. You might have noticed her web is in my list of links since a long time ago.

She is the fashion editor of L'Uomo Vogue, and one of the best dressed woman I've ever seen. Giovanna is very elegant, but not in a boring way, always with a twist. For what I see in the pics, her favourites labels are Balenciaga, Prada and Chanel all very expensive and far away from my budget.

Enjoy this inspiring photos.

All pics by The Sartorialist.

Song: Monkey gone to heaven - Pixies

New York, New York

The gang of Sex and the City is already filming...And I spot an Eiffel tower bag...looks promising...

Song: Leaving New York - R.E.M.

Lyell

While in London -and Madrid- the spring summer collections are going strong, I am still thinking about winter clothing. Which isn't that weird living in the northern hemisphere.

I first discovered Lyell last season, and I was amazed by Emma Fletcher's designs. Every single piece is like a time trip.

Her clothes have the ability to take you back to past times and looking at the pictures you can feel the vintage vibe this garments are impregnate with. But Lyell doesn't forget the necessities of women nowadays, and adapts this pieces to our times.

The fall/winter collection is full of front-tie blouses, wool pea coats and dresses in a wide range of colours from black and white to brown or blue.

Song: I'm the man who loves you-Wilco

Lou Doillon by Lee Cooper

The Chloë Sevigny collaboration with Opening Ceremony is getting a lot of coverage, and I'm not complaining (I swear!) because is the best celebrity line I've seen by far. However, hardly anybody talks about Lou Doillon's collection for Lee Cooper. She signed for three years to design sixteen pieces including; high-waisted pants, t-shirts and accessories.

Lee Cooper is an English label initially created for workwear in 1908, becoming a well-known denim brand later.

Vogue Paris features in its web this cool video where she talks, draws, models and sings (don't know why but her voice there reminds me so much of Devendra Banhart). She names Oliver Twist as one of her main inspirations for the collection, but I do see her own style as the hugest influence.

Watch the video to see the complete -disappointing- collection :

Fab Five

New York fashion week is over, and I haven't commented it yet. The reason: there are tons of talented bloggers out there doing one hundred better reports that I would ever do. The purpose of this post is just to choose my five favourite looks.

Rachel Comey conquered everyone with the nerd look. Bright coloured and printed fabrics were shaped in high-waisted shorts paired with lovely blouses.

The change of scene did good to Preen. The silkiness of this dress can be felt through the pic. I am mad for the sandals.

As I already wrote in a previous post, I am a bit obsessed with Marc by Marc Jacobs lately. His spring/summer collection didn't disappoint me: tons of shorts, polka dots and sailor looks.

The Proenza Schouler show was fantastic in my opinion. Their designs are more mature, basically because the move on from the bustier. They proved they can do other things and do it very well indeed. By this time you might have noticed I adore those guys.

And finally the collection who everybody adores (I do too, but not the entire collection) : Rodarte.

Song: Natural's not in it - Gang of four

Ulla Johnson

One of my latest discoveries is the American based designer, Ulla Johnson. Her fall/winter line is clean and simple but with such an attractive and romantic vibe. The collection is full of knitted pieces revealling her savoir-faire in that particular field. She is able to combine fit and quality two very difficult characteristics to join together.

One of my favourites combos are the shorts paired with tights and big chunky pulls. A very simple way to stay comfortable and feel feminine.

Perfecto

This season, those of us who don't use leather and want to stay trendy are in trouble. Punk is going strong this winter, as well as perfectos. April 77 is the answer to our pleas. For their S/S 07 collection they made this lacquered cotton motorcycle jacket.

Sorry for the lack of post this past week. I had problems with my connection.

Song: Meat is Murder - The Smiths

Je vais te dire un (woman) secret

I swear everybody has an obsession, a fetish, concerning fashion. Some just can't stop buying shoes, some others do the same with bags, dresses, sunglasses...the list is long.

Mine is lingerie. I really believe it is very important not to look good only on the outside, but also on the inside. Even if nobody sees it.

Yesterday I went shopping for underwear to start the new season as it should be done. One of my many must-see shops is Women's Secret. It comes to no surprise that this label is a hit here.

I bought this one:

Pea coat

Today, making a concession to my irrational instinct, I decided my winter will be wrapped up with a pea coat. As if they mission of finding a coat wasn't difficult enough...(why on earth they do short sleeves coats?)

This impulse answers a childhood reminiscence. I remember I had a lovely red pea coat with velvet edgings and gold buttons.

The one on top is Built by Wendy and quite perfect. If only it was a bit longer!

*Paul & Joe/Wren

Two street-style pea coats worn well.

*Click on the images to enlarge.

Song: "Una furtiva lagrima" -La Traviata- Verdi

Too cool for school?

As you probably know, it's been a while since I am looking for a new bag to go to college. And I finally found and bought this one yesterday.

It's Marc by Marc Jacobs (I am surprisingly obsessed with that label right now), big enough to carry my books and everything I need and the most important thing: BLACK. What do you think?

Song: Schools out for summer - Alice Cooper

Zadig et Voltaire

The new collection of Zadig-et-Voltaire is out, and plenty of scarves, skinny jeans and rock& roll in a simple colour palette to match everybody's taste. My congratulations to the stylist, who found a way to stay chic and comfortable thanks in part to the accessories: fedoras, chunky belts, knee-high socks...

Eye-catching colour combination.

They have also increased the models of their infamous watches.

and the sandals are super cOOl.

Song: Break on through - The Doors

"To be a rock and not to roll"

Disney Roller Girl has tagged me. I was filled with joy and excitement when I read it. It's always great to hear other humans saying they like what you do. And now I want to share that gift, with another five people, all women and bloggers.

• Le Portillon. She deserves this badge, because of her great taste, and her writing skills. Her blog is so inspirational.
• Kunsthaus. I tag her, because she always fills her blog with beautiful posts.
• F&Art. I discovered her blog recently, but since then I am fan. She always finds new (for me) and interesting brands.
• Stella et moi. Although she updates once in a blue moon ;) , her posts are always fantastic.
• Playground&imperfection. Not only we share the same nation of origin, but also our love for beautiful pieces.

All the nominees, have to tag another five blogs.

Song: Rock & Roll-Led Zeppelin