Today would be the 86th birthday of arguably the most iconic movie star Hollywood has ever seen, Norma Jeane Mortenson, or more famously know as Marilyn Monroe. Today we’ve been paying homage to the tragic silver screen siren by perusing through the legendary images of Monroe and we’ve even organized a spur of the moment Marilyn-movie-marathon for this evening. Looking through the iconic photographs and movie stills of Marilyn, it’s not hard to see why she was regarded as a fashion icon during her short life and why she is still considered one more than fifty years later. Although the glamour exuded by Marilyn is inescapable, we were most drawn to more candid images of the blonde bombshell. Whether dressed in a sweater set and denim or silk and diamonds, Marilyn is in a class of her own.
At last Karen Walker sunglasses have arrived! Straight from Down Under, the much desired and virtually sold-out-everywhere Number One and Perfect Day styles exude, like all Karen Walker pieces, “original, effortless and unpretentious style.” Both Number One and Perfect Day can be worn as easily in a demure fashion as they can be worn with a downtown edge. A favorite with the fashion elite and modern day style icons like Alexa Chung and Gwen Stefani, Karen Walker eyewear will instantly become a staple in your wardrobe. You’ll want to make sure to never misplace either one of these much sought-after shades! Shop LaneKnight.com’s Karen Walker eyewear selection before they’re all gone!
The much coveted Number One in Crazy Tortoise.
Gwen Stefani wearing Number Ones.
Perfect Day in black.
Helloframboise.com fashion blogger in Perfect Day frames.
Modern day fashion icon, Alexa Chung, in Karen Walker sunglasses.
We can’t get enough of this summer’s tropical print trend. To some, tropical prints are synonymous with retirees’ ubiquitously floral patterned loungewear or the 1970s upholstery on grandmother’s rattan chairs, but to fashion mavens (a category we would like to group ourselves in), tropical prints are the pinnacle of summertime chic! Seen in the collections of Stella McCartney, Altuzarra, and Proenza Schouler, these florals-on-steroids-prints are surprisingly extremely versatile. They can be paired down with monochromatic separates and accessories or pumped up with a contrasting print. They can worn elegantly adorning a silk gown or casually paired with denim cutoffs. The point is, no matter which way you wear tropical prints, your guaranteed to be on trend and most importantly, exuding summertime cheer!
Tropical looks from Altuzarra, Stella McCartney and Proenza Schoulers spring collection’s.
Cocokelley.blogspot.com shows how versatile tropical prints can be.
Tibi’s subdued tropical print available at http://www.laneknight.com/catalog/shop-by-category/whats-new/tibi-orchid-crossback-dress.html
(Source: cocokelley.blogspot.com)
Cut-outs, clean lines and breezy chiffon are among the trends we’ve noticed popping up at this year’s annual Cannes Film Festival. In our humble opinion, actresses such as Diane Kruger, Freda Pinto and Cotilllard have been noteworthy standouts at the French festival for both their talent and impeccable taste. Who are your Cannes 2012 top fashion picks?
Stumbling through the realm that is the Blogosphere, we came upon famed shoe designer, Brian Atwood’s pre-fall footwear campaign aptly entitled “Brian’s Women of the World.” Although its barely spring, we are infatuated with the fun and creative story he created through photography, and of course, his jaw dropping heels. We say bravo Brian!
2012 has meant a lot of exciting, new changes for Lane-Knight. After working diligently for months finding the freshest and most trend-setting designer collections, Lane-Knight is proud to announce that beginning this week, we will be offering apparel. Current/Elliot, Ace & Jig and Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent are among the new labels we will be providing.
One of our most anticipated lines, TIbi, will be the first to arrive in store. Tibi’s Spring 2012 collection is all about “modernizing and refreshing the 90s silhouette with streamlines cuts that carry a sportswear element,” as Tibi head designer Amy Smilovic describes it. Contrastingly hued and mixed proportioned staples are pulled together by a pastel color palette of fine silks. We can’t wait to see the Hannah Silk Dress in powder blur or the Featherweight Tank in daring magenta chiffon.
Stay tuned for more updates and coming apparel collections!
View Tibi’s entire Spring 2012 collection at HERE.
Simple and always chic, Clare Vivier handbags are a wardrobe essential. Like most good things, Clare Vivier began making bags in response to her own need of a functional and stylish laptop case. Soon after making bags for herself, she established her now eponymous handbag line. Fusing French glamour with minimalist L.A. cool, Vivier’s line of L.A. made handbags, clutches, totes and accessories are as chic as they are utilitarian. Check out Clare Vivier amazing pieces at LaneKnight.com!
Clare Vivier at home with her colorful, eponymous named handbag line.
Jump on the color blocking trend with Vivier’s Flat Clutch in royal blue pebble leather and red and gold accented zip.
The coveted envelope style Grande Pochette Clutch in Hot Pink, Blue & Green.
Stuff & go! Clare Vivier Weekender in distressed leather.
Looking for that perfect last minuet Mother’s Day gift? Will look no further! Hue is a kaleidoscope of the most amazing color in some of the most awe inspiring interiors we have ever seen in true Hollywood Regency style reborn.
What we all love about Kelly Wearstler is that she is always blazing a new trail, and thinking outside the box to create designs that are uniquely her own. We also highly admire that her ambition was always to own her own design firm and that she made her dream a reality, and then some. Just like her creativity….their seems to be no limits to her career. Hue is sold in-store and retails for $49.95
