Monday, June 21, 2010

baxter street

San Francisco isn't the the only city in California with the steepest streets. Located east of the Silverlake reservoir in one of the older subdivisions of the neighborhood, Baxter Street climbs a 32% grade and has so since 1884. It privileges one of the best sight lines of the water. I used to live a block away and still miss watching the sunset from this street. For more on Baxter and other steep streets in LA, read this LA Times article.

Cropped blazers continue to be the "it" jacket for my wardrobe. Paired with long or longish dresses, they elongate an otherwise short frame. I'm 5' tall, so I need all the help I can get!


Opposites attract in this ensemble that mixes a gypsy dress with a military inspired blazer. The delicate and flowy fabric act as a counterpoint to the jacket's tailored structure.

Rule of thumb #4: Experiment with hard and soft pieces to create a look that is balanced by unpredictable pairings.



The folded detailing and buttons in this version of a shrunken blazer are adapted from 18th century military uniforms and make for a cohesive look when highlighted by a long necklace. The secret is mirroring the lines in the jacket with those of the necklace.

Rule of thumb #5: Styling is seeing. Creating a subtle pattern of lines can harmonize a look of disparate pieces. If you identify the direction and orientation of lines in your look, you can determine the effect they would have in leading a viewer's eyes.

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6 comments:

  1. Wow, Eidelriz, I think you missed your calling as a model!

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  2. Found your blog via Weardrobe...I'm very excited to see what you'll do here! Your style is lovely.

    xoxo,
    ~O~

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  3. I just found your blog through weardrobe, and your photos are adorable! Following!

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  4. what are slaw dogs? it's in pasadena? can you tell me what the place is - would love to try hahaha. : )

    btw your husband takes very good pics of you!

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  5. It is nearly impossible to make her not look cute ;-) glad you all like the photography! She's my favorite subject.

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