Head Over Heels for Overalls

There is no other trend I am more excited about than the return of overalls for this season.  They've gone from a farmer's uniform to a wardrobe essential for every 90s toddler to now an item of clothing reserved for only the chicest of the chic.

Today a woman rocking overalls says something like, "I'm so chic, I can wear the a jean onesie and still look better than you." However nobody can rock the overalls like fashion blogger The Man Repeller herself, Leandra Medine.  I think I'd like to credit her with leading the revolutionary return to overalls with her book Man Repeller: Seeking Love, Finding Overalls.  As per her "man repeller" character Leandra is bringing back the "anti-sexy" look and what better way to do that than with the farmer's uniform?  You win Leandra, you are officially way cooler than the rest of us.

via (The Man Repeller)

via (The Man Repeller)

For That, We Thank You: Mary Quant

As the mother of the miniskirt, Mary Quant revolutionized not only the fashion industry, but the feminist movement of the 1960s.  She was a revolutionist.  She turned future homemakers into "rebellious,"  independent women just by a raise of the hemline.

Quant (right) with three of her designs in 1968.

While tradition tried to keep the mini skirt away, women fought for what they wanted; and what they wanted was Mary Quant's risque new design.

"Risk it, go for it. Life always gives you another chance, another go at it.  It is very important to take enormous risks." -Mary Quant

This is exactly what Mary Quant embodied.  Her "enormous risk" revolutionized fashions and feminism of the future.  She's the legend who led the Swinging London fashion movement of the 1960s.  The one who, against tradition, took a risk.  The icon that drove a feminist revolution with just a single item of clothing.  And for that, we thank you, Mary Quant.

Fashion Muse Monday: Franciose Hardy

Possibly the most underrated fashion muse of the 60s, French singer and actress Franciose Hardy is still influencing the fashion world as the inspiration for Givenchy's fall/winter 2013 collection.  She simultaneously exuded tomboy edge and feminine class; a style feat in itself.

Franciose Hardy

Mixing edge and luxury, Franciose was effortlessly chic.

Givenchy Fall/Winter 2013

Anna Wintour

Rachel Zoe

Who do you see as a modern day Franciose Hardy?