Thursday, March 31

Alek Wek & Jon Moore: Alek VS. Angela






Issue: Elle April 1998
Story: Simply Irresistrible
Photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Stylist: Jon Moore
Makeup: Lorraine Leckie
Hair: Michel Aleman

VS.


Issue: Elle March 1998
Story: Raw & Refined
Photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Stylist: Jon Moore
Makeup: Sonia Kashuk
Hair: Orbie








Wednesday, March 30

Alek Wek & Jon Moore: Elle February 1998











This evening I found myself packing for a trip to New York, which isn't even happening til May.
I couldn't help it, especially after being inspired by this Elle editorial.
Moore represents the essential New York wardrobe for Spring '98.
It still stands for Spring 2011.
I'm going to bet it will be no different in 3011.

Issue: Elle February 1998
Story: New York Spring
Photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Stylist: Jon Moore
Makeup: Sonia Kashuk (before Target)
Hair: Ken Paves (before Jessica Simpson)

Tuesday, March 29

Alek Wek & Jon Moore: Elle November 1997










There is nothing else like this shoot.
Jon Moore says "This shoot was about oil and skin-that's it."
Oh boy, it is.
There are details to notice too: the textures, the metallics, the butter-soft leather, the Gucci heels.
 But, really, its about skin and oil.

Issue: Elle November 1997
Story: Strong Currents
Photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Stylist: Jon Moore

Blog Short Lists

This weekend a friend asked for some of my favorite fashion blogs.  On the spot, there were just too many to mention.  I mean, I scroll through about 400 subscriptions on Google Reader and close to 200 on tumblr .  But I knew there were a select few blogs I looked forward to reading everyday.  After I gave some thought to a couple short lists, why not make it an official post.

These ladies had my respect from day one, and inspired me to start readysetfashion three years ago.
5. le club du style wrote of the exact topics I wanted to read on.  It is a treat when she posts.
4. up and downtown is my favorite daily fashion chronicle.  I don't like it when she doesn't post.
3. Because garance dore's illustrations were beautiful and then she began to take photos that where equally as beautiful.
2. Who hasn't style bubble inspired??
1. And cause she's the 1 and only.....geometric sleep.  She proves you can be 100% genuine in the fashion industry.

The second group are recent discoveries who I am smitten with on a daily basis.
6. sisters in black frocks are always elegant with pictures and words.
5. This is my sister, good one karin.  She needs to post more often.
4. Artist Jeana Schon has been a blogger since '07 and her closet visit series is addictive.  It is a beautiful, beautiful personal style site.
3. I think we all know man repeller.  She's making all the right moves.
2. miss moss will entice at least one if not all of your fashion senses.
1. I don't even have the words to describe how cool the girls of liger store are everyday.  Hilary the actress, Dorothy the entrepreneur, and Ling the stylist all will blow your mind and inspire you too, to step up your game.  No joke.

tumblr is an intense, purely visual collection of images from a very cryptic group of individuals.  My favorites are just a good start for your first visit to tumblr.
5. the epitome of quiet
4. fashion insiders
3. when we were younger and better
2. vogue covers as a reason to live
1. pekori

Hopefully my reads will introduce you to new ones.  Enjoy!

Friday, March 25

readysetfashion upgrade

new computer, new domain.

http://www.readysetfashion.com/

Any lovely blogs linking my blog to yours, please update the link with the new address.
Thank You!
xoxo, Jennifer

Thursday, March 24

Alek Wek & Jon Moore: Elle September 1997







I am going to assume Alek inspired all of her photo shoots with Moore. Because,
these lengths,
these colors,
couldn't have worked on anyone else.

Issue: Elle September 1997
Story: Mixed Lengths
Photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Stylist: Jon Moore
Makeup: Yasuo
Hair: Michel Aleman

Alek Wek & Jon Moore: Elle April 1997






Before my computer's very inconvenient meltdown last week, I received a request to post work by stylist Jon Moore.  While the computer was in the care of Apple Geniuses, I had plenty of time to collect Moore's work in the late 90s with Elle Magazine.
I found something even better.
The gorgeous relationship of stylist and model.
Alek Wek and Jon Moore.
Enjoy.

Issue: Elle April 1997
Story: Simply Charming
Alek Wek in Miu Miu photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Stylist: Jon Moore
Makeup: Guillermo Fernandez
Hair: Didier Malige

Sunday, March 13

"Something beguiling happens in the play of proportions on the body when boy garment meets girl."
-Sally Singer


I don't know if two other photos exist with more impact on my personal style.
I am constantly on the search for this drape, this slouch, and this perfect shade of grey.  
Always, searching....

Jil Sander styled by Jon Moore, Elle October 1996

Thursday, March 10

The Star of Paris Fall 2011 RTW

Outerwear!  
Take your pick, if you can decide before winter comes around again.
Celine
Car coats, driving jackets: all varieties will look just as stunning on the subway.

Sacai
The Japanese ladies took control of the Paris runway with new shapes and brilliant color combos.

Undercover
So '98 Helmut Lang! Never.Gets.Old.
Street or ladylike, Undercover kept it monotone and fresh.

Hermes
Christophe Lemaire, you created a glorious color palette for your first collection for Hermes.  I was a fan of your work at Lacoste, and now I am a fan for life.

Costume National, Issey Miyake, Gareth Pugh
DO NOT hide behind your winter layers.  Rock bright colors and bold graphics and prevent yourself from blending in with the crowd.

Haider Ackermann, CDG, Anne Valerie Hash
Wrap it up, like a perfect little present.  Even if its for yourself.