Pajama Dressing for Elle China

Photos by Massimo Bianchi

Here are some pics from this month's Elle China's PJ dressing story. The story features street style looks from my "Pajama Time" post as well as these pics of me mixing-n-matching my favorite Prada PJs with other pieces from my closet. It was super fun coming up with all the different combinations, and they really express many of my personal style musts. This look is all about the sportier moments in my life, like a day full of activity that requires for a favorite Gap turtleneck, a can't-live-without Acne sweatshirt and a pair of "I spent my pay check on these" (even after the 50% mark-down) Azzedine Alaïa boots. To see the other looks that I came up with:

 

Sometimes I go for weeks straight where the only thing that I wear is denim: double denim, triple denim, DENIM. So you know I  had to represent my denim addiction with a pair of fun jeans. These are the Gap's "Always Skinny" style. The kitten pumps are by Charlotte Olympia.

I love prints, and I am so inspired by this season's power pairing of them. So I took a shot at the trend and paired my PJ top with my Proenza Schouler skirt. And to add a little sparkle to the already bright situation, I threw on my Miu Miu glitter booties.

 

This is my "aperitivo and Chinese at home with friends" look. Perfect for lounging, drinking tons of good wine and watching movies on the sofa. The kimono is the first vintage piece that I purchased here in Italy, the t-shirt is by J.Crew and my platforms are Lanvin.

From the party to my bed, I couldn't ask for more. Here I wear the full set with the Louboutin Pigalle and a Gucci clutch. Nite, nite.

A very special thanks to Leaf Greener and Pony Ma for inviting me to do the story.

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NYFWF11 ♥ LAURE HERIARD DUBREUIL

LAURE'S LOOK IS SIMPLE, CONFIDENT AND UNDENIABLY CHIC!

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Vogue Nippon February 2011

"Blogger Beat"

DAYDREAMS MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND. THEY ENCOURAGE US TO REACH FOR THE SKIES WHEN WE DREAM OF DESIGNING SKYSCRAPERS; TO UNLOCK FANTASTIC MYSTERIES HIDDEN IN VAST SEAS WHEN WE IMAGINE SWIMMING WITH GREAT WHITE SHARKS OR WITH MERMAIDS; THEY CONVINCE US THAT THE CLOUDS CHANGE SHAPE TO TELL US HOW WE FEEL; THAT WE HAVE POWERS THAT NO ONE ELSE HAVE; AND THEY BRING OUT OUR INNER CHILD WHEN WE IMAGINE OURSELVES HULA HOOPING ON A STREET CORNER ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE IN DOLCE GABBANA DEMI COUTURE, AZZEDINE ALAÏA BOOTIES AND INSANE MERCURA SUNNIES .

Thank you Vogue Nippon, Anna Dello Russo, Marc Seliger and Sissy Vian for inviting me to participate in this story. It was a beautiful daydream come true.

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physically better, emotionally destroyed

Hey there, I was feeling better today so my husband, the epidemiologist, not the astrologer (ever after referred to as "ENA", and this only refers to his first name not his profession), P.J. (the toddler with the mostest) and I ventured into the center of St. Moritz to pick up some magazines and run other errands (shopping). After a quick stop into Bottega Veneta, I popped into a boutique (I've blocked the name out of my head, you'll see why in a minute), which had tons of Azzedine Alaïa in the window. I've been dying for Vanessa Coyle's killer Alaïa boots and, in the last couple days, have built up an end-of season-panic that they will be sold out before sale season starts. They have been for the most part. But that's the risk you take when you aim to be a responsible shopper.

I was 20 minutes too late, they rung up that last pair in my size as I watched in despair. The lucky lady took home at least three pairs of beauties by the designer. Whimper, whimper. I've sent an e-mail to Corso Como10 inquiring about a black pair that I saw the other day. I'll let you know what happens. AND THANKS FOR ALL YOUR GET WELL WISHES!!! XOXO

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chic-n-easy

Silvia's outfit is the kind of look that I would love to just to throw on. It's easy, it's chic. But I guess that's precisely the beauty of an Alaïa dress- designed to make women look chic in an effortless way, and the wit of anything Comme des Garçon- her cropped trench is the perfect touch of sporty.

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"go 'head, baby"

Do you know the LL Cool J song "Jingling Baby", the chorus of which is "go 'head, baby"? Well the song popped into my head last Wednesday when I spotted Shala arriving at the Valentino Fall 2010 couture show. Looking stunning as always in a Valentino mini, she was jingling along in a breathtaking pair of Azzedine Alaïa python sandals with multiple tiers of bells.

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