Inspired BY: James Dean

How much do I love James Dean? I can't even begin to articulate the answer. I am continually inspired by Dean's innate sexiness, rugged persona and wild nature. His style is clean, structured and simple in the best of ways. 

As I have stated before, I love the wild abandon to his style, as best emulated by the tucked in collar. His look has been replicated by various sources over and over throughout the decades. However, he is still the original, the best.

This poster has hung in my home as inspiration for years, what inspiration do you keep near and dear?

Inspired BY: Keira Knightley, for Interview Magazine

Keira Knightley, featured in the April 2012 issue of Interview magazine

Blazer, Shirt, Pants, and Peplum: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcos Piggott

Styled by Karl Templer

I am just dying for this image. I have been wanting some drama lately. Enough with the pretty dresses and safe looks, give me edge and attitude any day. I love the James Dean undertone to the image, she is so perfectly edged. She is working this look like a modern day Dietrich. Outstanding styling Karl. I love everything about this image, from the face, to the stellar shoulders on that jacket. Oh that collar, that collar. Let's take a moment to fully appreciate that collar.

Drama I say, drama!

As we work our way into spring and flirty bright dresses and styles, remember to switch it up every now and then and take something from the past. Give me 80s face and 50s drama to liven up the mood.

What looks are you craving this spring?

Check out the rest of this amazing shoot here.

They Said What?!: Rebel Without a Cause Scene

Today, has just been that kind of day.

This has to be one of my all time, hands down, without question, *insert tired cliche here*, favorite movie quotes/scenes ever. EVAH. And that is said from a woman who has more than a certain degree of difficulty choosing favorites. Since I first saw it as a teenager in the nineties, (yes, I'm dating myself) I have wanted to have a video alarm clock of this particular scene. Don't judge. Granted the actual clip posted is a mashup of the moment, but oh what a freakin' fabulous moment it is.

Enjoy, and relish in what Mr. Dean shouts for us all at one point or another.

Oh, and don't you just love the flipped up collar on the side? James Dean is the most "messed up" of the 5 characters in the scene, yet he still looks the coolest. Hell yeah for a simple white collared shirt and a skinny tie with color making the strongest statement in the room.