LE CHOIX DE BEAUTY FILE by Lisi
It’s here and it’s good, a new Le Choix Trois! This week the lovely Lisi of The Beauty File opens up her wardrobe and picks her three favourite pieces. I just love how the group of ‘Le Choix Belles’ is growing and how willing everybody is to introduce me to great new bloggers. Kellina of ‘I Want to be a Roitfeld’ told me about Lisi and her impeccable taste and since then, I’m hooked to The Beauty File. (BTW if you have the time do check out ‘I want to be a Battaglia’ too, to which I’m contributing! AND if you know of some fab blogger that should be a Le Choix Belle, contact me!).
Lisi was so inspired by other blogs that she decided to create her own in March 2009. She started The Beauty File with the intention of reviewing beauty products, but browsing the fashiony blogs and magazine websites made her realize her true passion lies in the fashion world. She has always been drawn to trends and she loves knowing what’s on the runway, what’s in the stores and what the “fashion set” is wearing. She loves trend spotting, critiquing looks, collecting beautiful images and sharing them with others. So blogging was a natural fit. She doesn’t post any of her personal looks, she rather compiles heaps of inspiration pictures for her posts, which includes: street style, editorials, red carpet looks and photography. Her aim is to bring the most current trends with her own personal spin to her readers.
Lisi is not only busy on the Internet. Next to being a wife, she is the proud mum of an 8 month old son and a 6-year-old Spaniel/Pomeranian mix dog. And since that isn’t hectic enough she’s also a part time graduate student in Speech & Language Pathology. One day she hopes to have her own practice and work with Early Language in very young children.
When it comes to fashion Lisi calls Audrey Hepburn and her grandmother her true style icons. No matter what, her grandma always looked like she was ready to be interviewed on “Charlie Rose” or meet the first lady. Her style was impeccable, her accessories were legendary and Lisi keeps her close to her heart everyday. The Beauty File blogger describes her personal style as classic preppie/whimsical boho and counts tight black pants, long tops and flats as her wardrobe staples.
And now you know (almost) everything about Lisi (the camera shy beauty, even agreed on sharing a portrait!) you are probably very curious to see her favourite three pieces!
Here’s Le Choix de Beauty File by Lisi
1. Lace & chiffon top by Nanette Lepore
This top makes me feel so glamorous and dressed up with minimal effort. I think it’s the lace. It’s something I bought a few years ago at the big Saks sale around the holidays {I’m one of those people who shops on Black Friday} and I just adore it. It’s a go to for an elegant evening out or just a small dinner with friends. I like to wear it with black pants {I’m a New Yorker, it’s the uniform} and then some really pretty, gold jewelry, but never a necklace because the lace up top is the scene-stealer. Easy, classy and timeless.
2. Black leather “Large Downtown” bag by Yves Saint Laurent.
This is my absolute favorite bag. It’s so classic and TREMENDOUS, I bring it with me on meetings, lunches and shopping. I love that I can fit everything in it, the inside is a soft suede and it’s just made so well. It also still smells brand new almost three years later. I’m the kind of person who would rather save {for years} for one amazing piece than blow all my money on cheaper things that will go out of style. I’m totally “quality over quantity” for better or worse…
3. Vintage Tiffany Gold Bangle- my grandma’s
I adored this bangle on my grandma, she used to wear it daily. It’s not too chunky, but not too small and I feel so lucky to be able to wear it now. I love the old fashioned clasp and the way “Tiffany & Co” is delicately inscribed on the hook. It was a gift from my grandfather and I wear it with almost anything. Layered or alone, it’s a piece I absolutely adore and think of her every time I see it.
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Cherry on top
Anna dello Russo in New York Times:
‘My style is completely schizophrenic. I can be feminine, sexy, over the top, masculine, androgynous. I see fashion as a way to play with your personality, to flirt with a part of yourself. It’s like when you go on a date with someone. You’re excited, you dress up, and you look phenomenal. When you get dressed, you should always be dating someone — even if it’s just yourself.’
LE CHOIX DE Leonie
This week the lovely Leonie opens up her spacious wardrobe. This lady, who’s a PR specialist for Levi’s by day and and a blogger by night, is a true shoe lover. She knows her Choos from her Zanottis! Besides shoes we also have a mutual love for the late Lee McQueen. See what Leonie’s ultimate favourite pieces in her wardrobe are.
1. Leather Jacket
I’m so in love with my leather jacket, it’s my second house. The calf’s leather is so soft, it totally adjusts to my body. The older it gets the better it looks. Really, the worn parts make it even more personal. I’m always sad when winter comes and I have to put it away. I count the days until spring when I can wear it over and over again.
2. Shoes by Yves Saint Laurent
Need I say more? These shoes from S/S 09, just before the amazing Yves passed away, have a special place in my heart (and closet). Yves is one of my all time favourite designers and I like to think that these shoes are one of last pairs the master himself approved of. What I like about them? They’re elegant, the heel is the perfect height and the detailing amazing.
3. Vintage dress
I’ve actually only worn it once, but never ever will I part from this dress. It belonged to my mother. When my parents just met, my mum wore it to a gala. As a child I remember I couldn’t wait to grow up, just to fit in this dress. And now it’s mine! It’s a real stunner.
PRETTY LADY
Pretty seems to be the theme of the coming season! Look what I found at Frillr..……sneak peeks of the new Fall Campaign for Yves Saint Laurent shot by Dutch duo Van Lamsweerde/Matadin, starring Daria Werbowy. Lovely!
MUSE 2 part 2
This is the very limited edition with only 23 bags made worldwide. The one below is made in a limited edtition of 105 pieces. Ofcourse I love this one better. And even at €1495, I’ve heard they are completely sold out! So if you find one, let me know!!!
MUSE 2
I’ve come to the conclusion since I started Le Choix Trois, that I’m a little obsessed with bags and shoes. So today, here’s another bag that’s high on my wishlist for this autumn. It’s the canvas, army green Muse two by Yves Saint Laurent. It’s inspired by the exclusive Army Muse, they’ve sent over to fashion editors. The incredible Garance Dore wrote about it on her blog, claiming that she spotted Carine Roitfeld with it, who is known for not carrying bags!
