Style report: Jane Quimby, Jane by Design

Jane by Design is a show that you need to watch; not only is it good (and super addictive with all the love triangles) but the fashion inspiration it provides is never-ending. Whenever there's a fashion emergency Jane Quimby (portrayed by Erica Dasher) just gets behind her sewing machine and whips something up. And personally, I couldn't sew if my life depended on it, but Jane makes it look so easy and cool that I almost feel like learning. Everything she makes and wears is so fun and original! Fluffy skirts, color coordinated outfits (but not to an annoying extent), lots of color blocking (but again, not to an annoying extent) and crazy statement-making accessories. In short, if you want to dress like Jane Quimby: be bold and fearless!

Statement-Making Clothes

Aaaaand it's time for another 'statement' post...

1. Giambattista Valli Animal Print Jacket
2. Gryphon New York Silver Biker Jacket
3. Monclear Audrey Wool Coat
4. Stella McCartney Pleated Rose Blouse
5. Matthew Williamson Cropped Rabbit Jacket
6. Michael Kors Cashmere Slashed Sweater
7. Lanvin Shorts
8. Victoria Beckham Satin-Crepe Bell Dress
9. CH Carolina Herrera Fox Fur Jacket

I love number 2 and 7 - the gold/silver/glitter/disco trend has been missing from my life my whole life so I'm glad it's finally here. It's so fun and sparkly!

And the Matthew Williamson jacket (number 5) is just: wow! Need. It. Now.

About number 6... I'm not crazy about this particular sweater (the color and the design are a little boring), but I love the hole-in-the-shoulder trend. I have been unable to find a shirt like this and that just makes me love the trend even more because then it somehow seems so 'exclusive'. I'm gonna keep looking though. I really want one of those sweaters; how difficult can it be to find one? Plan B will just be to cut the shoulders out of some old sweater...

And aaah, number 1 and 9... I'm just really into animal prints and fur right now.

Photos courtesy of InStyle.com

Statement-Making Accessories

Be inspired...

1. Chanel Feather Bib Necklace
2. Marc Jacobs Viper Bag
3. Erdem for Cutler and Gross Sunglasses
4. Hanut Singh Blue and Orange Deco Wind Chime Earrings
5. Vionnet Bow Belt
6. Delfina Delettrez Enamel and Silver Frog Ring with Crown
7. Louis Vuitton City Cabas PM Bag
8. M.C.L By Matthew Campbell Laurenza Flower Shield Cuff
9. Oscar de la Renta Calypso and Crystal Bead Bib Necklace with Silk Cords
10. Meredith Wendell Patchwork Buckle Stripey Belt
11. Roger Vivier Bird Gloves
12. Morgenthal Frederics Flange Sunglasses
13. Sergio Rossi Feather and Crystal Cuff
14. Tom Binns Tekno Chic Piece de Resistance Necklace
15. Valentino Rose Vertigo Hobo

Photos courtesy of InStyle.com

Statement-Making Shoes

These shoes are simply amazing. Some of them may be a little over the top, but it could definitely work if you just kept the rest of the outfit simple. Enjooooy:

1. Nina Ricci Velvet Backless Pumps
2. Camilla Skovgaard Black Booties with Tasseled Heel
3. Pierre Hardy Pailette Wedge
4. Cesare Paciotti for Ohne Titel
5. Givenchy Lizard Ankle Boot
6. Christian Louboutin Jeweled Platforms
7. Nicholas Kirkwood Taupe Suede Platform Bootie
8. Christian Louboutin Change of the Guard Heels
9. Cesare Paciotti Excel Slingbacks
10. Paule Ka Wedges
11. Donna Karan New York Bird of Paradise Gladiators
12. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Printed Canvas Sandals
13. Julian Hakes' Soleless Shoe
14. Calvin Klein Collection Whitecap Boots
15. Christian Louboutin Misfit Heels
- This last shoe has that grunge-glam feel to it; I'm really loving that trend right now!

Ooh, I love them all so much, I can't even choose a favorite.

Photos courtesty of InStyle.com (and shoeblog.com)

Statement-Makers I Love!

I've been really drawn to all kinds of statement-making pieces lately: clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags... you name it. In fact, I've decided to make some posts about the best "statement-makers" I found when I was looking through InStyle's "Obsessed" category. There were a lot of different pieces, but I picked out my favorites and here are some of them:

Me? Loving sequins at the moment? Nooo, what makes you think that?!

1. Balmain Embroidered Skirt With Mirrors
2. Damaris Alluring Bra
3. Jason Wu Beaded Tank
4. Dries Van Noten Dylan Dress
5. J. Crew Collection Sequin Shell Jacket
6. Pierre Hardy Paillette T-Straps
7. Rue du Mail Sequin Vest
8. Philippe Audibert Mitaine Glove
9. Sass & Bide This Isn't An Artform Jumpsuit

Photos courtesy of InStyle.com