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CURRENT FAVORITE OUTFIT

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May 7, 200992 Comments

I've been wearing this outfit a lot lately. 
I've been loving this skirt since Michelle at Quail sent it to me, along with some other beautiful things that have yet to make it to the blog!
Worn with A PVC jacket from Mango, an American Apparel floppy fat, and Martin Margiela cut-out boots.
Current favorite b&w inspirations:
Charlotte Rampling
David Bowie
This shot by Helmut Newton in a 1987 US Vogue

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Comments

  1. sd says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    the Helmut Newton image is stunning

    Reply
  2. Brigadeiro says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS outfit!!! That skirt looks so comfortable, versatile & effortlessly elegant! Love it!
    xx
    CC

    Reply
  3. Libby says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Love the hat, and the david bowie shot is fantastic!
    XOXOXO
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

    Reply
  4. Style Scientist says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Strike a pose! Very nice! I love the cut-out Margiela boots..they look awesome!
    http://stylescientist.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  5. Christine says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    That’s a gorgeous picture, fits nicely with the b&w inspirations!

    Reply
  6. stephanie says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    I love Charlotte Rampling. She’s one of my favorite. Have you seen the movie Swimming pool!?! It so good!
    Love the boots with the long skirt. Great combination.
    xoxo
    Stephanie
    http://www.modernantoinette.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    that hat is PERFECTION.
    i have three of them, they’re completely delicious.

    Reply
  8. Nini Nguyen says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Hi Jane-
    The MMM boots is so amazing!! It made everything looks so great. How is school? We all need to get together to have lunch soon!!
    xoxo
    Nini

    Reply
  9. Cruz says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    LOVE this outfit! I’ve been wanting to see those MMMs again on here haha. Those other pics are amazing too, you turn me on to so many new stylish people.

    Reply
  10. candid cool says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    charlotte rampling is so intriguing

    Reply
  11. Justyna says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    You look like soooo good!!!
    I love hose boots:]
    xoxo,
    Justine

    Reply
  12. jules says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    this outfit is pretty much a big deal! Love love the skirt!

    Reply
  13. Imela Kei says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    oh gosh…i want that Margiela pairs so much! Saw them on the web and yeah…they’re so darn expensive! Plus shipping here to Indonesia…aarrgghh
    anyways, you look mysterious yet lovely. Love ur style so much!
    Keep it up!
    xoxo

    Reply
  14. amber says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    still very much love those shoes!! And i like that hat too!
    Amber
    ambersmouthwash.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. the Voguette says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    I’m loving everything!! you look so amazingly cool and those shoes!!! *drool*
    they are perfect on you. and that hat tops off the whole outfit.
    loveee.
    The Voguette

    Reply
  16. annie says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:26 am

    love the Bowie and Vogue shots, so glamorous and timeless.

    Reply
  17. Julia says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:29 am

    These are pretty great :)

    Reply
  18. cocobutterlipbalmx says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:25 am

    The Martin Margelia boots are pretty amazing -I think your blog is really inspiring I love it – I’d really appreciate if youd check my blog out -http://cocobutterlipbalmx.blogspot.com/ – and comment on some of the posts and become a follower!

    Reply
  19. ...love Maegan says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:54 am

    in love with your little cropped jacket.

    Reply
  20. christina d says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:02 am

    third image is perfection. i never say this but: OMG

    Reply
  21. Bisou-joue says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:12 am

    I’m just so crazy about your floppy hat !

    Reply
  22. Sabina says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:33 am

    Crazy outfit, it’s so elegant! I’m just in love!

    Reply
  23. Ruth says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:56 am

    I like the way you think girl and I love the inspirations! Ruth @ Matches
    http://blog.matchesfashion.com/

    Reply
  24. The Stiletto Effect says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:15 am

    Beatufiul outfit, you look amazing!
    xoxo
    Su

    Reply
  25. The Stiletto Effect says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:16 am

    lol I meant: beautiful* :P

    Reply
  26. lucy says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:20 am

    dark and pretty ! you seem to be a mysterious lady !

    Reply
  27. Christing says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:40 am

    love this look…esp in black and white!! charlotte rampling is incredibly inspirational!!
    http://fashionhedonism.blogspot.com

    Reply
  28. lauren says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:47 am

    The boots are so stylish, they look as if your wearing ballet pumps with stirrup leggings!

    Reply
  29. mrjyn says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:54 am

    i wish i could have introduced your fetus to helmie and june. nice lean, pachuca.

    Reply
  30. Leia says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:09 am

    Love it, Jane :)

    Reply
  31. Madelene says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:18 am

    Charlotte Rampling is the best.

    Reply
  32. Charlotte says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:17 am

    I <3 Helmut Newton's work

    Reply
  33. sierra says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:21 am

    i like this new black/white tone but i miss the old header :-)

    Reply
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    May 8, 2009 at 6:25 am

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  35. arline Jernigan says

    May 8, 2009 at 7:20 am

    edgy glamor :)

    Reply
  36. iru says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:04 am

    oh my. a monocle. bowie in glasses… the only thing better than our spectacled friends are our monocled ones. spot on again!
    http://medium–rare.com

    Reply
  37. Emma says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Two words: absolutely fantastic!
    Your outfit embodies such air of mystery; beauty and dram – all simultaneously. And you look gorgeous as ever too, of course.
    Hugs!
    Emma

    Reply
  38. Corrie says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:18 am

    Nice. Those Margiela boots kill me every time!

    Reply
  39. Lucy (The Fashion Setter) says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Your outfit is gorgeous! I love margiela’s boots.

    Reply
  40. Marla Singer says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:35 am

    very classy <33

    Reply
  41. Caitlin says

    May 8, 2009 at 9:32 am

    god, everything looks better in black and white. i think the wizard of oz had it the wrong way round
    xx

    Reply
  42. Caroline says

    May 8, 2009 at 10:03 am

    gorgeous! love the black and white photo :)

    Reply
  43. Morgan says

    May 8, 2009 at 10:17 am

    this is stunning. there is absolutely no way that you are only sixteen….

    Reply
  44. Angela says

    May 8, 2009 at 10:33 am

    such a sophisticated look! I love it!!
    http://themaltesemuse.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  45. Ty Ty says

    May 8, 2009 at 11:37 am

    I love this outfit! very chic… i love the shoes especially. beautiful photos… amazing blog xoxo http://fashionforafashionista.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  46. Miss Glitzy says

    May 8, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Great inspiration! Did I tell you how great are your Margiela’s cut out boots? Yes I think I already did!

    Reply
  47. lindsay says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    where do you get your hair done? i’m from the keller area and hop around from stylist to stylist because I can’t find a great one. Beautiful outfit!

    Reply
  48. Celine says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Love that Rampling shot, she’s so sexy! Great outfit too :)
    http://www.thewardrobediaries.com

    Reply
  49. jordyhb says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    bow-ties on women. that would make for an interesting post. they’re becoming big again – feminine and flirty or masculine and manly? 140Fashion – follow us on twitter.

    Reply
  50. Snapshot Fashion says

    May 8, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    this is a great picture! i’m loving that floppy hat.

    Reply
  51. Mina says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    amazing inspirational outfit. love the boots.
    xoxo
    mina
    http://www.thefabulousgirlsguidetofashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  52. liv says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    black is a color i could wear everyday, i always seem to find myself wearing it in some form… i love the outfit and photos.
    http://www.slow-down-kid.blogspot.com

    Reply
  53. thischicksgotstyle says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    Love the all black outfit!
    Very edgy and chic.
    x!
    http://thischicksgotstyle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  54. Emma says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Love the hat, and the boots are simply amazing.
    http://delicatedesires.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  55. Danny Daily says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Those shoes just provide the perfect counter balance. For some reason, I just think of Kamali when I see them :-)

    Reply
  56. georgie says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Ah, Charlotte….

    Reply
  57. Gisela says

    May 8, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Hi Jane!
    You have those pieces that I’m dying for! The Margiela boots I almost copped at the Barney’s Warehouse sale but there were so uncomfy and that Palldino octopus ring is on my hit list!! You must come visit our blog! You’re going to love it! Your mom Judy visits us often. I’d love to hear from you :-)
    xo!
    -Gisela
    http://www.heightsoffashion.typepad.com

    Reply
  58. Becs says

    May 8, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    You look amazing in this outfit. I love the floppy hat.. so chic and sophisticated.
    xo, Becs
    http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com

    Reply
  59. S.I.Q. says

    May 8, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    the skirt is great!
    and the leather boots and leather jacket go perfectly!
    -Unusual shoes of 09
    -New MET Costume Institute Gala photos
    on
    http://siqlogic.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  60. Clarisse says

    May 9, 2009 at 1:48 am

    Love your outfit. I wish I could find those boots here. Would definitely wear that anywhere.

    Reply
  61. patriflux says

    May 9, 2009 at 2:22 am

    soooooooooo elegant!!!

    Reply
  62. VANESSA says

    May 9, 2009 at 4:10 am

    hello,i’m a chinese girl, iwould like to become friends with you.

    Reply
  63. Fashion Gossips says

    May 9, 2009 at 6:27 am

    Nice shoes!
    xo xo

    Reply
  64. rubie. says

    May 9, 2009 at 7:21 am

    every part of that outfit is perfection.
    i want to ingest it or something.
    ugh.
    http://rubiexoxo.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  65. Jen says

    May 9, 2009 at 7:36 am

    niice!

    Reply
  66. Amalina says

    May 9, 2009 at 8:09 am

    those boots are sexy :)

    Reply
  67. Geri Wu says

    May 9, 2009 at 9:34 am

    i love the outfit! and the martin margiela shoes are to die for!
    xx, Geri
    http://lovegeri.blogspot.com

    Reply
  68. Alicia says

    May 9, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Love the outfit! :)

    Reply
  69. Noelle + Kendall says

    May 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    you pull off the effortless chic so well! keep it up, you’re blog is one of the best :]

    Reply
  70. katy buchmueller says

    May 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    hey i have that hat too! i just got it in the mail, isn’t it great?
    i love the shot of charlotte rampling.
    xo katy

    Reply
  71. Mandi says

    May 9, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    The boots are amazing – wish I had your budget for shoes! You should check out the shoes my bf got me the other day – diy’d by a stylist for $30 a pair :) Not so practical but pretty funny
    http://whatnotandi.blogspot.com

    Reply
  72. frances says

    May 9, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    i wonder how this outfit would look in all white or all camel? hmmm

    Reply
  73. freakazoid says

    May 10, 2009 at 1:39 am

    Black and whites are the best! your blog was one of my inspiration to start a blog! I love how all your pieces fit together…

    Reply
  74. Anika says

    May 10, 2009 at 1:55 am

    The current fave outfit is truly stunning. My style too, I LOVE it :)

    Reply
  75. clémence says

    May 10, 2009 at 2:26 am

    this pic of charlotte rampling is just wonderful…!

    Reply
  76. flora says

    May 10, 2009 at 5:01 am

    Theres something in those photos.. that keeps it timeless.

    Reply
  77. Isabel says

    May 10, 2009 at 7:41 am

    This outfit is so elegant. You are one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to fashion. I truly do love your blog :)
    http://prolong-the-moment.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  78. birgit says

    May 10, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    Really nice outfit indeed!
    xx

    Reply
  79. david says

    May 10, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    you don’t think david bowie is overplayed?

    Reply
  80. Emily Rose says

    May 10, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    I love those cutout margiela’s.. and black and white is such a beautiful medium– I feel like the best color photographers are always the ones that have mastered black and white first.

    Reply
  81. bint says

    May 10, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I love your shoes totally FAB!
    http://IGotConverse.com

    Reply
  82. Ruby says

    May 11, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    Wow, you look amazing! Love, love, love the shoes !

    Reply
  83. robynne says

    May 11, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    JANE! This outfit is so classy. I need to get myself one of those hats. Pronto.
    http://fashiononedge.blogspot.com

    Reply
  84. susan says

    May 12, 2009 at 6:13 am

    love it, especially the cut out boots :D
    it looks like Rihanna’s one :]
    xoxo
    http://www.my-sweetsour-life.blogspot.com

    Reply
  85. MAURENICE says

    May 12, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    LOVING THE BRACELETS! JANE, I KNOW YOU ARE SO BUSY WITH EVERYTHING BUT PLEASE TAKE A FEW SECONDS AND CHECK OUR BLOG! YOUR MOM TOLD US SHE LOVES IT!
    MUAHHHZ GORGEOUS.
    GISELA AND I ARE BIG FANS!
    LOVE,
    MAURENICE
    http://heightsoffashion.typepad.com/

    Reply
  86. Delmac says

    May 13, 2009 at 9:55 am

    outfit, hair, pose. all completely nailed! love it!

    Reply
  87. cassiopeia says

    May 13, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    charlotte rampling is my all time idol… just too beautiful. love the sskirt and hat! xxxc

    Reply
  88. Jey says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:04 am

    haha.
    floppy fat.

    Reply
  89. remy says

    May 20, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    luv the shapes of ur outfit
    cept it makes u seem really lonely and isolated and stuff
    which i mean after gettin interviewed bi lyk every1 im pretty sure ur not
    lol

    Reply
  90. jess says

    May 22, 2009 at 7:42 am

    those cut out boots are fantastic!

    Reply
  91. Caleb Poling says

    June 2, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Wow, that hat is fantastic.

    Reply
  92. Coach Handbags says

    February 23, 2010 at 3:33 am

    Great articles and it’s so helpful. I want to add your blog into my rrs reader but i can’t find the rrs address. Would you please send your address to my email? Thanks a lot!

    Reply

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