New Post on Glamour Young & Posh: Love Her Style: Marianne (a.k.a. The Style Devil) Pairs Vintage With H&M

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The reasons why

I love Georgia's look.

First of all one of my dreams is to be able to ride a bicycle in Milan. I tried once in flats and was completely petrified the whole ride that I would be hit by a tram. Georgia on the other hand, not only rides a bike, but she does so in the most amazing sky-high Prada Fall 2010 pumps. Covetable! Second of all, I love her vintage army-green toggle coat.

Third, can we just talk about her oversize, cable knit cardigan? I thought it was vintage, until she confessed that she picked it up at Top Shop. What a brilliant find! I've been living in my husband's father's cardigans for the past two years. So cozy. Plus, I love how the quilting of the lining complements the cable knit.

And finally, her vintage satchel is gorgeous. It reminds me of one of my favorite vintage handbags that I found this Spring.

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minimal

Alexandra Rhodes, of Her Ribbons and Her Bows, in a minimal look that emphasizes the old saying "less is more." Her individual pieces are simple but strong and blend effortlessly to create a long and lean silhouette. Her old Mulberry handbag is a chic accent to a clean look.

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London Fashion Week

So far I am totally impressed with the feel of LFW. Even though my experience is abbreviated (I'm only here for two days), I feel that the pace of the week is just right. In fact, the pace is perfect to enjoy the loads of super cool girls on hand and personally owning the current trends. Like Phillipa here, who is brilliant in a transparent blouse, maxi-skirt, vintage bucket bag and brogues.

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Darling

Telly is such a darling- she's young, super adorable and passionate about fashion. I love her young and laid back style- so fresh. She looks so sweet in her boyfriend blazer, silk-checked blouse, shorts and delicate ribbon sandals. And I don't have to tell you how much I love her bag.

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icon faded blue, cut and torn... and more

Did you ever think that the cut-off jean (a frayed slither here on Jessica) would ever reach its current position as an iconic symbol of cool? These "denim panties," as Daria Veledeyeva, EIC of Harper's Russia, calls the wardrobe staple of her friend and colleague Natalia Alaverdian, are a product of the grunge era, a Kate Moss favorite, an off-duty model must and a music-festival uniform, are still going super-strong on the streets and have made their way onto the racks of retailers such as J-Crew and Club Monaco. And I'd place a small wager that they will be around for a little while longer. I myself am day dreaming of layering them over oatmeal and grey Wolford tights in the fall. You?

And the more: great inspiration for fall accessories by way of Jessica's vintage bag and boots.
As I get in the mood to hit the stores for a little "back to school" shopping, Jessica's vintage handbag comes as the perfect source of inspiration. I want to show you a bag that I think I'll pick up at Barney's tomorrow (in case you didn't know, my family and I have been in East Hampton since the beginning of the month. My husband says that I should go into the city tomorrow for some shopping, he's had enough of me. Gosh darn it. Being forced into the city for shopping! Who does he think he is?). The bag is by J.W.Hulme, what do you think? If you're interested in checking out some of their other bags, visit J.W.Hulme Co.

But, it's really Jessica's boots that I am drooling over. Yes I used the term drooling. Don't you? I've decided that I am going to O.D. on this style this season. Here are links to my top-three choices: Chloe, Proenza Schouler and A.P.C. Which ones do you like?? I think that they are a chic solution to prevent fashion week-induced achy feet.

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Personality

Vanessa's ladylike look is fun, full of delicious details and blooming with personality. Her straw boater and vintage handbag are totally enviable, and her woven sandals are a really nice touch.

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lace and suede

Here's another favorite lace look of mine. I love how Victoria, of Stiletterne, pairs this excellent vintage skirt with this adorable suede bomber. The skirt is brilliant. Its weight is perfect- not too transparent not too heavy. I also love that she layers it over this black bodysuit. So discrete. And I also love her bag. I have to find some more mini-vintage handbags with long shoulder straps.

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Lady

Alice is such the lady in this fun vintage, floral romper and cardigan combo. The jumper is so sweet belted and looks fantastic with her vintage handbag. And, her Zara boots add a kind of tough girl/chic vibe to the mix. A totally fun look for an aperitivo.

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vintage, structured and ladylike

Like I mentioned in "shaved and more," this season's hottest bags are vintage ladylike beauties like the ones pictured in the collage. I couldn't help include a pic of the Hermès Constance. I stopped by the Hermès boutique on Via St. Andrea the other day to inquire about this stunning piece of arm candy. I got all the details and can even have the one I want by September. Not! LOL. I accidentally left the note card with the details on my desk and my husband the snooper found it immediately. I won't share his reaction...

In the meantime to satisfy my serious lust for this stunner of a bag, below are the vintage babes I've started collecting. It's been hard finding the perfect lover (sounds funny huh). The shoulder strap is usually missing or the buckle isn't quite what I am looking for, but I think with a few minor alterations these will be a good start. Have you found any amazing vintage ladylike bags? Where?

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