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: The Nineties

Oh 90s grunge. How I miss you so.

Today's inspiration comes from my childhood, the 90s. Specifically the early to mid 90s grunge period. I derive a good amount of inspiration from this era. It's so sexy and raw with a solid air of rebellion mixed in for good measure. Granted it could just be the Dawson's Creek phase I'm going through right now, but that's a whole other story. Perhaps it's just the nostalgia rearing its head as I approach my 30s, but I am living for the music of the 90s, the fashion, the movies and television, etc. Give me a good babydoll or granny dress and boots, press play to some Garbage, and I'm set.

Sue me, I yearn for plaid tied around the waist lately.

So my question to you is, what from the 90s are you yearning for?

Courtney Love

Fiona Apple, Criminal Music Video

Kurt Cobain

Fashion sketch

Charlotte Ronson Spring 2011

Vena Cava Fall 2011

Claire Danes in My So Called Life

Singles

Waynes World

Step and Repeat: Ricki Noel Lander at the Life Happens Premiere

Ricki Noel Lander

An unknown, burgeoning actress may still be a nebula, but that certainly doesn't mean she can't look the part of a true star. Too bad Ricki hasn't learned that lesson yet. She's made a few well known mistakes here. Here is a beautiful woman who looks average due to a washed out color palatte and ill advised styling. Let's break it down.

Most women in Hollywood have a difficult time trying to find the delicate balance between age appropriateness and societal expectations, however Ricki is definitely on the should be worn by a preteen, early teenager side here. She's a young, virile woman who can pull off most looks, but honey, 13 isn't one of them. Now I love a good ballet skirt, reminds me of childhood, (clue number 1), and what woman isn't intrigued with tulle? But if you're going to work a younger skewing look like that, pair it with something more sophisticated, like a blazer and a collared shirt (not of the Peter Pan variety), and a cool statement necklace. A white loose fitting tank, only hearkens back to the barre. I will say that I love that Ricki attempted an interesting shoe pairing rather than the overly tired nude platform. I just wish she would have got the coloring right. Green was a cool choice with the pale pink, but the green she chose is too bold. She needed a lighter, dustier green to match the look, think chartreuse rather than kelly. If she wanted to go the ever popular pop of color route, she could have chosen a bold red, or purple to liven up her look. Just say no to clashing green, just say no.

Try, try again Ricki. I'm sure you'll get another invitation...

[Photo Credit: Getty]

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.