It Can't All Be Dior

Off For a Birthday Weekend

2012-02-24T11:54:00.000-05:00

In honor of this here blog's 2nd birthday (and my sister's 40th), I'm taking a long weekend in Maryland and won't be writing til Tuesday. But enjoy some Vintage 'Dior'! Cheers -m

It Can't All Be Dior's Birthday Present #6

2012-02-23T16:09:00.001-05:00

An advance copy of that blasted new Madonna album! Surely someone has this by now, right?

It Can't All Be Dior's Birthday Present #5

2012-02-23T13:50:00.002-05:00

This retarded t-shirt from House of Holland available at Beacon's Closet right now Oh, Tyra, girl, you need to live! (House of Holland blue cotton 'Tyra' t-shirt, $12.95 at Beacon's Closet, http://www.beaconscloset.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/oh-tyra)

It Can't All Be Dior's Birthday Present #4

2012-02-23T13:07:00.001-05:00

That the much hyped film version/remake of "Dark Shadows" is even a fraction as deliciously campy as the original series Please don't "Planet of the Apes" this ish, Tim Burton!

It Can't All Be Dior's Birthday Present #3

2012-02-23T12:03:00.000-05:00

Blue Velvet Shoes! Or more accurately these D&G 'Royal Midnight Velvet Lace Ups' with the kinda 50's lounge rat silver square heel (plus boyfriend needs all the little height me ups I can get!) I'd probably scuff them all to hell on the first wear, but then they segue from windowpane lightweight wool suit pairings and into vintage t-shirt and ripped knee jeans

It Can't All Be Dior's Birthday Present #2

2012-02-23T11:25:00.000-05:00

Gaultier in at Dior. No one is even throwing his name around and with today's news of Raf Simon's departure at Jil Sander, his rumored appointment seems inevitable now. While Raf's stark, modern minimalism would definitely be interesting to see play out at a house long known for over the top ruffles and trim, my heart is still pining for Gaultier. He truly gets the the drama and

It Can't All Be Dior's Birthday Present #1

2012-02-23T10:50:00.003-05:00

Last nite on the subway, either I had the luck of being smiled at twice by Ryan Gosling or some very fortunate young'in that shares his dimples and lightly mussed hair. I love Mr Taurus, but if I have a celeb "Get Out of Jail Free card" I'd like to play it here and ask for: Ryan Gosling, in glasses Purr...

It Can't All Be Dior Turns TWO!

2012-02-23T09:47:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to It Can't All Be Dior! My little blog that could turns two today! So in lieu of regular posting, I'ma put up things you should nab for me in celebration. Please send all packages to: Stately Grand Street Manor, New York, NY, 10013

It's 60 Degrees Out Today and Yet...

2012-02-22T12:23:00.000-05:00

My mind lingers on this Pringle of Scotland sweater Alistair Carr showed earlier at London Fashion Week Man, I'd really give that jagged chevron a what for, if it were cold out!

24 Minute Bug

2012-02-22T11:54:00.000-05:00

Ok, so over the weekend, Mr Taurus and I started our apartment hunt. We're looking to move to Park Slope. The first spot we checked out, the guy showing us the place was all laisez faire and evasive. I was asking questions and he was like "yeah, yeah, yeah. Of course. You want? You want?" Then I propose the all important "How's the pests?" issue. He blew it off with a wave of the hand

A Tale of Peter Jensen

2012-02-22T11:19:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder, today starts Lent!

A Little Cake and Ice Cream in Her Bowl

2012-02-21T12:47:00.000-05:00

Happy would have been 79th birthday, my love.

OMGspell

2012-02-21T11:59:00.001-05:00

Ooh the battle of the queens grew electric this week when the challenge became "BROADWAY"! And what a fabulously muddled challenge at hand. So the character the designers are creating for is rich and showy but she should look like she stole items from a flea market? Thanks "Godspell" actress we never saw again for that very explicit explanation (Ooh, girl, did no one tell you that you

Look Who's a Fan of Our Book Club!

2012-02-21T10:24:00.000-05:00

I loved and read this romance between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton back in July. Glad to see Lindsay took my recommendation. Now if only, she'd heed some of my other words of advice... Book: http://itcantallbedior.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-club-furious-love.html Broad: http://itcantallbedior.blogspot.com/2011/01/unsolicited-advice-for-lindsays-2011.html

Long Live Burberry's Rain

2012-02-21T09:31:00.002-05:00

In-door rainstorm at Burberry Prorsum's Fall 2012 collection That Christopher Bailey sure knows how to make a splash, and with pieces like this, he knows how to make it rain! (I seriously sighed at the swoosh of that sweater's draped collar)

Sartorial Soulmates: It's-a Me, Mario!

2012-02-19T11:42:00.000-05:00

House of Holland, Fall 2012 Super Mario Couture, special 'Goomba' edition 1985

The Ethical Fur Solution

2012-02-17T12:21:00.001-05:00

With the New York Fall 2012 runways ablaze with fur, obviously this ugly trend is not going anywhere. So how does one ethically bridge the gap between heart and sleeve? Answer: vintage. A fur that already exists causes no further damage and without people adopting old furs into their wardrobe, add to overstuffed landfills. It's the perfect green solution to an otherwise deadly fad. And what

Hey Michelle Obama, How About an Oscar?

2012-02-17T11:52:00.000-05:00

Oscar de la Renta has a long standing grudge against our First Lady for not wearing more American designers, which a lot of people think translates to not wearing his designs (or maybe the It Can't All Be Dior offices are just a bunch of cynical old pusses) Reviewing the Fall 2012 collection I noticed some pieces that Shelly O could really make sing and make Oscar smile M'Obama love a

Three Makes it a Trend: Brick S***house

2012-02-17T10:44:00.000-05:00

(Moschino) (Jean Paul Gaultier) Men have always felt the pressure to be built like a brick wall, but now that mandate is taking on a whole new meaning with this emerging trend on the Fall 2012 runways. That Moschino look above would be great as a two piece suit or

Who Wore it Better: Lockin' Horns

2012-02-15T14:40:00.000-05:00

Kate Moss W Magazine March 2012 VS Tim Curry Legend 1985

I Wanna Live Here

2012-02-15T10:01:00.000-05:00

Man, this makes me sad we didn't have a Winter.

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-02-14T11:41:00.003-05:00

A little love for the Taurus in my life xo

Printed Pants Still a Thing

2012-02-13T13:35:00.001-05:00

(Calla, Fall 2012) Those Resort 2012 Stella McCartney pants that are huge editorial darlings right now (Stella McCartney Resort 2012, the touchstone of printed pants) are having heavy influence on the Fall collections of New York Fashion week (Derek Lam, Fall 2012) (Erin Fetherston) Fall 2012

From the Heart of My Bottoms

2012-02-13T12:59:00.002-05:00

I don't get it: are panties the new chocolate? Or are these panties edible? Explain yourself, Cosabella!

Window Dressing on the Side: Don't Monkey With My Heart

2012-02-13T12:14:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow's Valentine's Day and menswear label Jay Kos is ready. Running with their signature monkey mascot both over sized elementary school-esque valentines send a message of straight up punny romance Love it!