A case of the winter clothing romance blues / black and white maxi dresses

There's nothing like beginning of summer wardrobe drama. I never know what to wear at the beginning of the summer. I prefer fall and winter clothing and colors... so I always to hold onto them as long as I can as summer approaches. I usually try to wear sweaters, boots, and tights as long as I can. But then I have no choice once the 80 degree mark is reached. I'm tacky, I know.

But most of all, I adore the fact that fall and winter allows me to (1) layer/layer/layer and wear like 50 pieces all at once, and 2) avoid shaving my legs everyday (gross). Luckily it has been rainy and chilly here the past few weeks. But I know my heart has to let go of its romance with winter clothing oh so soon.

I have decided that the perfect black, white, and gray maxi dress (preferably with loose, flowy, draped, kimono sleeves) will assist me with my painstaking transition (life is so hard sometimes). These are the reasons why such a dress is perfect for me at this given time in my life:

1) I pretty much only wear black, white, and gray most of the time.
2) Draped kimono style sleeves still make me feel like I'm layering (for some reason).
3) I can wear one of my three super huge thick black vintage belts that I recently purchased at a thrift store. With it.
4) I can wear my new vintage "jelly fish" necklace that I have a current love affair with and pretty much don't want to wear anything else (I'll post pics of it later). With it.
5) The lightness and flowyness of the fabric helps me avoid the summer grumpies (that's when I get too hot and it results in chronic pissy-ness).
6) It compliments a black bob haircut quite nicely.

Here are some black, white, and gray maxi dresses that float my boat:

(Jenni Kayne Resort 2010)

(Chanel Resort 201o)

(Issa Resort 2010)

(Naeem Khan Resort 2010)

Bam Bam

I saw "The Brothers Bloom" this weekend. I really really really loved all of the costumes in the movie, designed by Beatrix Aruna Pásztor. She also did "Vanity Fair."

But I especially adored "Bam Bam's" outfits. These were the best photos I could find. You'll just have to see the movie for more...

I am still on a quest to find a cheap version of Chanel's half-tint sunglasses. So far, no luck. I may just have to find an optician that will tint the lenses for me???....

Yep, still hyperventilating.

So. I've been a dedicated bob haircut girl for two years now, and going strong. Today my bobhaircutgirlism was at its peak after watching the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2008/9 runway show. If you know what's good for you, you'll watch it now, here.

I'm still recovering. It is perfect in every way. And I'm not just saying that because I happen to be biased towards bob haircuts (wasn't sure if you already knew that?). The show, taking place at the Grand Palais in France, was inspired by "organ pipes and music." The huge steel tubes in the center are intended to resemble organ pipes. I meannnnnn, look at the setting... it's ridiculous.

Insanely beautiful clothing. I've heard some disagree. Some say it's too over the top. Meh, whatever. I think it's all beautiful. Music that will rock your socks off (and very appropriate). Bob haircuts curled under, straight and blunt, and flipped out. In four different colors? Are you kidding? Too much to handle. I especially lost it when all of the models came out at the end. I just wanted to squeeze all of them. Ahhhhhh.... just another reminder as to why I heart being a bob haircut girl. Would you be mad if I started wearing a picture frame around my face? Ok, thanks.

Here are some of my faves from the collection:

And here are some shots of all the models at the end. They look like little dolls. Awwwww: