2/05/2008

Ankle socks + cage heels = spring's ankle boot?

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Clever, clever. Displeased as I was with when presented with Blake Lively's blinding smile on the new Teen Vogue (where's the Leighton love??), all signs of crossness melted away when I flipped to the Love Song editorial. Soft tie dyes, lavenders, and blues mixed with leather and chains? Yumm. A closer examination of what seemed to intricately patterned booties revealed them to merely be ankle socked sandals. A brilliant way to tone down heels that might otherwise feel too nighttime for frequent donning. I love styling ideas that can be discovered in one's existing closet. Will try. Unlike the purple fur shrug in Exhibit C. Shudder.

Scans made by Luxx from thefashionspot.

14 comments:

Mies said...

oooh I really like the dip dyed jeans!!! Maybe I'll try to dye an old pair! and I'll def try the socks and sandals! When it stops raining of course!

Ediot said...

its cool! i wonder who that guy is...i recognize him from somewhere.. dunno where though..anybody?

Bananas said...

Rumi, I like the shrunken leather jacket worn by the guy, do you know who made that?

Rumi said...

Hmm I don't recognize the guy at all! Apparently his name is Chris, from what it says in the back pages of Teen Vogue. His jacket is by Amarcord Vintage and is $175, the number of the store is (212)431-4161. Hope that helps!

professor fashion said...

I just got the lastest teen vogue too!I have to say i luv the love song editorial too!

mina said...

ooh I love the model's shoes and the combination of them with socks. Not to mention her jeans!

bananas said...

Ahh thanks for the info.
And I'd love to see more of you wearing the ballet flat with crossed ankle straps. I have similar shoes and need ideas what to compare them with :)

Miss Woo said...

That would actually be a fairly easy look to pull off without breaking the bank. Be amazing to see how you wear it. I'm also really feeling those tie dye jeans.

Danielle said...

I am seriously loving the ankle socks-cage heels combo. its a bit early to claim them as the new ankle boots, because i dont think ankle boots are quite dead yet... (and because i already bought 3 pairs of them)
anyway, i cant wait to try the look with a pair of sky-high t-strapped heels. i wish spring were already here!

The Glossy Editor said...

I saw it too.... the necklace in the first pic put my in a tailspin! I. MUST. HAVE. IT!!

bonifant said...

lol I went through the exact thought process with those heels and socks.
wow those are some hot ankle boots...hold up are those...socks--> more scrutiny

also I love the ultra thin long layer under the baby doll dress

I also loved their floral spreads 1 with models and the other "garden variety" with just clothes, bags shoes jewelry etc

laureilly1990 said...

I adore the necklace in the first picture. Does anyone know where it's from?

Pineapple Glasshouse said...

When I first saw those shoes in the newest issue of teen vogue, I totally feel in love with them. I love the stylizing of this editorial. And I think this is the first time I've seen a model in teenvogue with pink streaks in their hair.

Elissa said...

Just wondering... what the word is on photo inspiration from magazines. Should I tear out the photos, or leave the magazines intact (maybe my fashion curious children will be into them someday)?