Chloé High-Waisted Cotton Shorts: Really?

Are we really doing this? Not the high-waisted cotton shorts themselves. I really don't have a problem with those. I don't even have a problem with shorts. When it's 19392 degrees, shorts and sweat are gonna happen. And hopefully air conditioning. But I do have a problem with the fact that these cotton Chloe shorts are $1,635. Were they crafted by the paws of animated, singing little mice? And where in the world is the economic climate warm enough to afford luxuries such as $1,635 cotton shorts? Actually, $1,635 cotton shorts aren't a luxury... they're asinine.

($1,635, Chloe, Net-a-porter.com)
No.

... Meanwhile, back in Reality Ville, where I live and you do too probably, here are some viable alternatives to $1,635 cotton shorts.

($157, Wood Wood, FarFetch.com)

Well hello! Almost the exact same shorts for like a tenth of the price... or whatever you do in math class.

($198, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Bergdorf Goodman)

Super cute high-waisted shorts. I'd wear these on the regulado.

($22.80, Forever 21)

Thanks, Forever 21/ 30. Always there in a pinch.

Ear-Relevant Accessories

I've never been one to coordinate my headphones to my outfit, but lately, it seems, you basically can do just that. Granted, discreet white earbuds are always going to be the chicest choice, but when you want to add a pop of color or kick it up a notch, you have options. And I don't just mean, like, blue or pink earbuds. Those are kinda lame. All of the following are fun ways to add a little punch to your morning commute—or that of your high-school-age cousin, perhaps....



iPopperz monkey earbuds, $19.99. How can you not be happy with these crazy monkeys clinging to your ears?




iFrogz custom Nervepipes, $34.99. You too can create the wackiest headphones imaginable (up to a point), by choosing colors and patterns for each piece. I haven't quite found the outfit for these, yet, but I'm going to make it happen.




Zumreed Dream ZHP-005 Color Headphones, $59.99. CUTE!




Wesc headphones, $55.




These might be my favorite of the bunch: Audio-Technica ATH-ON3 Casual Headphones, $39.99. With their ultrathin headband, these kinda split the difference between the earmuff-size phones and the earbuds. I'd definitely go for the lime green!

Save Fashion! Go Shopping! In Port Authority!

For once in your life you can pick up something at Port Authority besides crusty sandwiches and used prophylactics! You really need to go check out Save Fashion -- a month-long pop-up shop/ hardcore sample sale of stuff by real designers you actually really love and usually can't afford/ justify paying for. And by "you," I mean "I."

When I stopped by the launch party, I saw amazing Charlotte Ronson pieces for $30 (I kept turning the hang tags over, looking for extra 0s), VPL, and gorgeous Wren pieces for around $70, if memory serves me. Rick Owens tanks are just $28. Ridick, right?

Currently Save Fashion's lineup is all women's stuff, but men's clothing is coming soon.

Here the lineup of designers for week 1:

A Peace Treaty

Alice Ritter

Boy/Band of Ousiders

CARDIGAN by Lynne Hiriak

Catherine Holstein

Charlotte Ronson

Elise Overland

Filippa K

Gryson

Jeffrey Monteiro

Lerario Beatriz

Lyn Devon

Madewell

Melissa Shoes

Rachel Comey

Steven Alan

Victoria Bartlett/VPL

Earnest Sewn

Sophomore

Wren

Save Fashion is located at 641 8th Avenue (NW corner of 41st)

Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10-9pm
Thursdays, 5-9pm Sundays, 11-7pm

May Day! May Day! Hayden-Harnett Sale!

The wait is OVER if you were waiting for Hayden-Harnett to put their glorious goods on sale. This weekend only, in their stores and online, they're offering 1 item for 20% off, 2 items for 30% off, 3 for 40%. Not bad! Put down your julep and do it!

+ Hayden-Harnett Fall/ Winter 2009 photos!

PEACOCK FASHION AND BEAUTY NEWS, EVERYONE!

I fucking love that now people just SEND me peacock updates. I suppose I should set a Google alert, but it's like y'all are just doing it for me, and Googs alerts are so cold and impersonal, and you guys send me stuff with love.

Anyway, thanks to FashionBinge reader Britt for alerting me to the fact that a PEACOCK design won the International Fantasy Hair Competition! Model Amaris Brown endured hours of painful hair-did-ing to look like a beautimous peacock. The hair design was created by the OBVIOUSLY brills Kevin Carter of The Artistry of Hair from Farmington Hills, Michigan. LOVES!



Meanwhile, the talented Jami Attenberg sent me this absurd yet inspiring image of peacock makeup on ShinyRedBalloon. For srs. She suggested I create peacock eyes for my wedding. Or, let's not and say I did? Or, just look at the fun but REEEEdick pic.

Honey, I styled the kids

Do you remember Wayne Szalinski from the late 80s and 90s? I doubt many that of the stylish young chaps featured below do because they are far too young. For the benefit of those who don't then, Szalinski was just your average 'nutty' scientist who worked on top secret machines and accidentally (somewhat carelessly) tested his latest laser beam contraption on his own children (more than once). It seems the hilarious scientist has diverted his attention from shrinking and blowing up his own kids and has duly flicked the 'style' switch whilst aiming his laser at children indiscriminately. If you think I've gone crazy please bear with me because I do have a point hidden somewhere amongst my confused ramblings. This week the best dressed people I've seen online and beyond have been less than 5ft tall and I am not talking about isolated sightings of a re-styled Danny DeVito....my attention has been frequently diverted to the youth of today.

Not a DS or action figure in sight...a typical scan from Vogue Enfants from Fashion Screen

I have suffered sartorial envy towards a toddler before at the hands of this mini Parisian captured by Tommy but these past few days the sheer volume of styled little folk have left me dazed, confused and strangely envious. In short I am close to being a man beaten by someone I really should not be. My week began with me learning exactly what goes on inside the pages of Vogue Enfants (courtesy of The Fashionisto). The well styled editorials depict a number of those whipper snappers in somewhat alarmingly mature environments. In terms of the clothes themselves I'd happily wear most of it and this combined with the fake tattoos and faux driving shots makes the whole thing very, very strange indeed. In truth I was freaked out a little by it all. I compared what I was like at that age...and remembered that I was happiest in my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle t-shirt initially and then progressed to Arsenal football kits and little else. When I wanted to look more mature I went to the shop and naively 'puffed' on candy cigarettes and applied the Superman tattoo to my arm. But damn this publication and the evidence below suggests that kids grow up fast these days.

Two straw fedoras belonging to two stylish prepubescents

Just as I recovered from the shock of Vogue Enfants I encountered two well style prepubescents over on the Sartorialist and Facehunter wearing strikingly similar ensembles including matching straw fedoras (something not lost on Thom either). The little star captured by Mr Schuman has already generated a great deal of attention amongst commenters (155 and counting) and the general consensus is that he is adorable. The cut of his jacket and length of cuff is spot on. Not only is he extremely well turned out but he knows how to pose far better than me! I need to pull my finger out, I'm not ready yet to beaten so easily by those so young. The slightly older chap snapped by Facehunter once again out dresses me and seems to posses more attitude.

Whilst on the subject on being out styled by the 'small people' I would like to cast your minds back to a little GQ feature on an eight year old. Thom first brought Arlo Weiner to my attention back in March whilst showcasing the eight year old's style and declaring "Arlo Weiner, son of Mad Men creator Matt Weiner, is simply one of the most stylish people, anywhere, of any age." I have to agree with him. Thom subsequently threatened to give up the style game when he encountered Luca and Daniel via the NY Times and again these boys are depressingly well put together.

I am only twenty five but feel like a past his prime Father gasping for air whilst watching his Son beat him at yet another sport. What is happening? Is Wayne Szalinski really to blame for this sustained influx of stylish nippers? What do you make of these little folk, are you in awe like me whilst finding it all a little creepy and wrong? The fact that I am being out styled by someone who could well still wet the bed is not what scares me but rather the thought of what these kids could become when they grow up! I will leave you digest this fear inducing thought whilst admiring their respective getups...

Picture Postcard: Vintage May

I stumbled across the above image over on the ever aesthetically pleasing Coute Que Coute and felt it a fitting shot to represent the beginning of May and the long weekend. In the month of May you really (or atleast should) begin to notice a change in the weather and ultimately opt for lighter layering whilst showing off a little more skin. During this month I'll strive to explore a new style or two whilst showing you the experiments (good and bad). The image is taken from a look provided by a vintage store based in Sodermalm called Herr Judit (I'm certainly due another visit to the Swedish capital to explore the strong menswear offerings). The store sell and buy vintage and designer wear (mostly) for men. The selected shot has reminded me of how fruitful vintage shopping can be so I'll begin my hunt to add a few Spring/Summer options in the realm of second hand. Off to Bang Bang and then beyond this weekend then...