At the Paris men’s shows.

These five women all looked glamorous, stylish, and elegant last night. Something else they had in common: a moderation that kept the bling and jewels to a more low-key taste level. No cupcake dresses here, and, after all, who doesn’t appreciate a little recession sensitivity? These looks were expensive and chic without being gaudy or tacky. They also dressed their age. Way to go gals. Here, in no particular order:

 

Emma Stone killin’ it, which she does every time she wears Lanvin. Love that belt.

 

 

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo slays us again. (Yes, this is the only nominated movie we’ve seen.)*

 

 

There is sparkle here, but it somehow comes across modestly. Nicely done. Plans to catch up on Homeland before next season are already in the works.

 

 

Julianne Moore somehow manages to make strapless AND black look interesting. Love her, love the tiers on her dress, love her earrings.

 

 

Speaking of interesting, hello Tilda Swinton! This color is absolutely striking against her skin, not to mention refreshing. Looking forward to more pastels on the red carpet this season. (Also, cool hair.)

 

HONORABLE MENTION:

 

 

She looks like she’s having fun, she looks like she just threw something together, and she looks like a Barbie. Nicely played.

 

 

Like it a lot.

 

Finally, a shout out to this dog from The Artist.

 

 

You’re wicked cute!

So that’s all! Looking forward to seeing more from these ladies and everybody else as awards season chugs along.

 

*Rango not withstanding

 

From ten people Glam loves.

Name: Rachel Day

Location: Brooklyn

Occupation: Bookseller/Artist

Resolution: Learn to drive and make risotto, get my work out there more, go to the Mediterranean.

Name: Steinface

Location: TriCoastal

Occupation: Baller extraordinaire, so hard, MFers wanna fine me, but first they gotta find me.

Resolution: Occasionally be willing to dress down enough so other guys feel they at least have a slight chance to get in the spotlight, as my sidekick.

Name: Georgia Rappleye

Location: NYC

Occupation: Style.com sales executive/ VP Glam Vintage

Resolution: To jump on board of the neon brights trend and incorporate the eye-popping colors into my wardrobe.

Name: Anika Rappleye

Location: NYC

Occupation: Attorney

Resolution: To look less like a disheveled law student and more like a fashion conscious New Yorker.

Name: Chesley Rappleye

Location: West Palm Beach

Occupation: Employee/Glam Vintage

Resolution: Stop swearing like a sailor. Wear bigger jewelry. Take better care of my clothes. Drink more water.

Name: Ryan Link

Location: NYC

Occupation: Merchandiser

Resolution: With a new job it is probably time to start dressing like a grown-up.

Name: Sasha Feldman

Location: NYC

Occupation: Assistant Account Executive

Resolution: Take more risks (in both fashion and life.)  Wear more colors!!!

Name: Brandon V Giordano

Location: NYC

Occupation: Stylist

Resolutions: Eat clean, and more regimented. Simple easy meals during the day. I went a little overboard with decadent everything in 2011. Buy fewer statement pieces and more minimal classic wear that I can work in. I’m going for an easy Parisian look for SS2012. A mix between Isabel Marant and Charlotte Gainsbourg as Nicholas Ghesquiere’s Balenciaga muse. Force myself away from work and into the wild! I’ve always wanted to figure out how to wear camo and I think that 2012 is the year!

Name: Eliza Borgeson

Location: San Francisco

Occupation: PR Intern at Postcard Communications

Resolution: Stop wasting money on worthless impulse buys at H&M, Forever 21, etc., which will all end up in a trash bag at Buffalo Exchange. Read the paper. Return phone calls. Buy some new art. Visit Washington, D.C.

Name: Kathryn Jacobson

Location: West Palm Beach

Occupation: Owner/Glam Vintage

Resolution: Dress up more and work out every day. Do more yoga.

Hellooooo 2012! Hopefully everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a bompin’ New Years. 2012 is the year of the dragon, which means that babies born this year will be enterprising, self-assured, and brave. (Also conceited, tactless, and scrutinizing, but who cares!) As a dragon baby myself, I thought I’d post some pictures and videos of the great band Little Dragon. Their latest album Ritual Union has been playing on repeat around these parts, and the lead singer Yukimi Nagano is truly a style star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Dragon “Feather” Live

SBTRKT ft Little Dragon

 

New Years resolutions post to come!

 

“Dudes Who Like Things” is a men’s lifestyle blog curated by a friend of mine, Ryan. Ryan has a great eye for fashion and often mixes contemporary with vintage finds. Here is a Q & A we did:

Your blog seems to find fashion in all kinds of mediums. How do music and visual art translate into your style? 

I’ve noticed style in general to reflect lifestyle and interests. Whether chosen intentionally or not. Fashion like music and visual art are all forms of expression. Fashion is just one you can wear.

For example, I noticed you had a picture from the Richard Serra drawings exhibition. How do you absorb and translate that into your day-to-day life?

Again, art is a form of communication and it serves to express something to the viewer. Just like anything else that we post, this particular piece made a strong impression and we were compelled to share it with our viewers. 

Where, outside of the art world, do you seek inspiration? 

The art world is always a great community to draw from, but I love drawing inspiration from my own personal life and surroundings, particularly things that I have personally experienced that can offer something more than the latest trends.

Tell us about the name of your blog. I’d consider you to be a “regular dude” in a lot of ways, but I’m not really sure what that means.  

I don’t either [laughs]. The name stemmed from a joke shared among some of my friends from college. I feel the name “Dudes Who Like Things” catches people off guard a little or makes them chuckle because it is kind of whacky. And I like that. 

I know you and your girlfriend like to go to the Brooklyn Flea. Do you wear a lot of vintage? What do you consider to be the role of vintage in fashion, particularly in menswear? 

For me vintage is about the thrill of hunt. There is so much out there to look through and finding that diamond in the rough every now and then makes it a lot of fun. I love eBay too for both buying and selling, It is also a great tool for assessing the value of something. I have a few favorite items right now; one is a Navy CPO shirt from Sears with a paisley silk lining that I won on ebay. Men’s vintage differs from women’s mainly in its availability. (You girls have way more digging to do).

 Here are a couple of pictures from Ryan’s blog.

 

 

Thanks Ryan!

Check out “Dudes Who Like Things” by clicking here. 

 

As everyone is talking about, Pantone has named “Tangerine Tango” the color of 2012. In honor of this, I grabbed my favorite, most drool-worthy amazing tangerine piece in the store. Voila this 1980s Christian Lacroix Pret-a-Porter dress slash blazer slash jacket. 

‘Tis the season for holiday parties. If you’re anything like me, you still have no idea what you’re going to wear. Here are some last minute tips.

 

Tip #1: Don’t be intimidated by length- Regardless of the formality of the party, a flowy long frock can be dressed up or down to make a great statement.

Tip #2: Baubles- Costume jewelry is perfect for these types of occasions. A beautiful necklace, cocktail ring, and sparkly earrings each make a great addition to any holiday ensemble.

Tip #3: Little black dress- If you don’t have the time or resources for a new dress, consider repurposing your favorite LBD. Tights and a great jacket can translate your wardrobe staple for the holidays. Just be sure to accessorize with Tip #2. 

Tip #4: Velvet- Now is the time to really work that crushed velvet jacket or velvet trimmed dress that’s been sitting in your closet. This luxe material is right at home during the holidays.

Tip #5: Finishing touches- The devil is in the details. Festive fingernails and a wintry scent can make all the difference.

Good luck and remember, there is no such thing as too much eggnog. 

A Christmas Jam

Tartan plaid, the Scottish staple, has never gone out of style thanks to the likes of Vivienne Westwood and the late, truly-great Alexander McQueen. Whether classically preppy, tongue in cheek (a la Cher), or full on Johnny Rotten punk, this material is a ton of fun to dress in.  As the weather gets even cooler, try some of our vintage tartan prints for men and women!

 

 

 

We are so excited to launch the new website for Glam! Vintage of Palm Beach. We relaunched the site to make vintage shopping easier for customers, to showcase our mother’s aesthetic vision and amazing eye for fashion, and to bring our family together on this special project. We hope you enjoy visiting this site as much as we all enjoyed working on it. Products come in and out of the store on a regular basis, so be sure to check back in often, and we’d love for you to stop by Glam in person! We’ll be updating this blog regularly with contributions from friends and sunshine staters all over the country. For now here’s what’s inspiring us lately: