Outfits Not Just Clothes

First: Isabel Marant's collocation for H&M debuts today in select stores AND online at noon, so you may want to get up on that.  Here are a few looks I'm lusting after. Hello mixed patterns!   Love the oversized coat and the detail on these jeans.   Patterned blazer, cropped colorful trousers, yes please!   Of course, I cannot partake in this collection with my Year Of No Shopping, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. So get ready to go by noon because I'm sure this noise will sell out fast.   Number Two: I'm thinking about a new haircut.  Something along the lines of Tilda Swinton .     What do we think? I'm not going to go blond, but I like the shorter/buzzed sides and back with length on the top. Mr. Keller is hesitant, he thinks it's too masculine, but I'm kind of in the mood to go a bit edgy and I've had the same cut now for two-ish years...  FYI: Tilda Swinton is my spirit animal!   ...

You may recall my harness dress from this post . I've been flirting with the idea of buying a free floating harness to act as a kind of shaping accessory beyond the standard belt. Something along these lines: And now a view from the back This harness can be ordered here from Zana Bayne Leathers. Now one my wander what/where/how in the H is she going to wear that?!?!? Well my friends I think the answer lies in this emerging trend as reported by the NY Times . The turtleneck is coming back and I think its only a matter of time before the turtles and the harnesses start making beautiful music together Like this : Turtle Neck and Harness by bernadetteulsamer featuring genuine leather belts Now this mock up shows how a basic turtleneck can serve as a solid background to a fair-from-basic harness.  If you are pairing your turtlenecks with any type of trouser or long skirt (particularly in a monotone look) a harness can not only add shape/definition to a potentially sad...