Maison Martin Margiela is a Belgian fashion house that was born in the late 1980's after Martin spent many years designing for Jean Paul Gaultier. His designs, much like Comme des Garcons, have a recurring theme of deconstruction, rawness, and rebelliousness towards "mainstream" fashion. After recent Versace, Jimmy Choo, Marni and Anna Dello Russo H&M collaborations, this is the perfect change of pace.
Xx Steph
{Level 99, Janice Caramel Ikat} {Vince Tank} {BDG Blazer} {Elizabeth and James Booties} {Jewelry-Club Monaco, H&M, Brandy Melville, ShopPublik, necklace from Vietnam travels}
How cool is this print? I have an affinity for anything tribal or ikat and this color combo is great for fall! Circling back to the post I did the other week with Level 99 Creative Director, Rohksan Enanoria, these jeans have to be my current favorite from Level 99.
Now off to decide if I have anything to make a decent costume out of for tonight. Are you dressing up this year? Have a great weekend!
Xx Steph
I ran into my girlfriend during a quick stop to Anthropologie last Saturday, and she mentioned she was having a tough time finding the right fall boots. The more I thought about it, the more I was inspired by her to do this post! I know the perfect shoe can be hard to find when you already have an idea in the back of your mind. I think it is easiest to browse online first to narrow it down to a few pairs and then go into a local retailer to try them on. Polyvore is a great website that features products from hundreds of websites. Piperlime, Zara, and Madewell always have a good selection of seasonal shoes. Some of my favorite shoes in the last year have been from Shoemint and Sole Society. Both are affordable websites that involve a monthly membership (Good news is it does not mean you will be charged every month; you can choose to "skip" a month). This season there are so many beautiful boots with interesting textures and patterns; A shoe lovers heaven! Residing in Southern California you can get away with wearing booties year-round. I've edited my favorites down to some basic tall boots, booties and some more fashion forward boots.
{Helena Red Bootie} {Gabby Leather+Suede Bootie} {Nancy Navy+Wine Bootie}
{Rag&Bone Floral Bootie} {Zara Mid Boots} {Zara Studded Booties}
{Old Town Boot in Calf Hair, Alcove Boot in Deep Plum-both Madewell}
{Joie Allman Boot in Taupe} (Zara Wedge Boot}
{Isabel Marant Berry Mid Boot} (France Strapped Boot in Black Suede} {Java Boot, DV by Dolce Vita}
{White Distressed Back Sweater, Kiwi Tucker via LF} {Vegan Leather Paper Crown Shorts} {Nancy Color-block Bootie via Shoemint} {Nars Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl}
I rarely buy the same eye cream due to the lack of a lasting impression. I am always looking for the next best product, alternating between drugstore brands and department store brands; why pay the extra money if I'm not seeing a noticeable difference? That is until my sister recently introduced me to these Clarins products. Yes, a little on the expensive side, but worth it for the AMAZING feeling. It not only makes the skin around my eyes feel hydrated, but also works as a "de-puffer". Ladies, you know that puffy eye look in the morning after a late night out! Clarins Restorative Total Eye Concentrate is a keeper. As an added bonus, my sis gave me this Clarins Instant Smooth primer. I don't usually wear primer during the week mainly because I'm lazy and it's one extra step! I tested this over the weekend and I really felt that throughout the day my "fine lines" were less visible. Extra step...totally worth it. Bottom line, I'm loving these products and will most definitely be purchasing these again. Thanks sis!
I work for a variety of clients at the moment, including premium denim, missy sportswear, contemporary sportswear, and juniors. Since the focus on Tuesday was contemporary premium denim, I thought I'd change it up today and feature one of my favorite junior lines. Tinsel Town Denim Couture is only a few years old, and their junior line is on fire! I've had the pleasure of working with this team for several years and the line always has a young, cool vibe. America's Next Top Model Winner, Nicole Linkletter, is featured in this look book shoot. I can't wait to see what they do next! Have a good day~Xx S
Rokhsan: Creative Director and I have been with the company for a total of 3
1/2 years. I have only been designing for Level 2 of those years...
Rokhsan: the creative aspect...not too many people can be creative at their
jobs. I have an amazing boss too who really lets my creative juices flow. I
love what I do, which makes going to work everyday a lot easier as well....
Rokhsan: anything and everything. I have gotten inspiration from traveling,
from my daughter, who is now my number one teacher, but mostly from art and
music.
Rokhsan: Gosh, that's a hard question....I love the oversized jackets that are in
right now. I love how comfortable they feel....I also love the whole men's
inspired trend as well....
Favorite denim trend of all time??? The drainpipe trouser!! It was such a
big part of my Spring 2013 line...I must have done it in every color and
fabrication!
Rokhsan: Not being a SLAVE to trends! Staying with a classic look that never goes
away. It has become a very money driven market, so balancing your creativity
and also having the volume has been a big challenge.
Thank you Rox for taking the time to share with the Banjo Eyes readers! Make sure to check out their website, www.level99usa.com, for more info on where to buy.
Salma Hayek wears the Dahlia Flares
Jessica Biel wears the Janice Skinny in Argon Green
Isla Fisher wears Liza skinnies in Night Boom Floral, and Janice skinnies in Pale Rose Micro-Cheetah print
all photos courtesy of Level99
I have been seeing Instagram posts for weeks of lavish parties honoring Anna Dello Russo and H&M. They have collaborated on a collection of accessories, shoes, and luggage that is glamourous and over-the-top. The Japan Vogue's Editor-at-large collection was released in stores yesterday. I love the turquoise and gold luggage! Although now probably on eBay for quadruple the price! Eccentric and fabulous it is.
