going green

i have a thing for boys crew neck t-shirts and most recently, those in camouflage from Target. paired with my go-to pantalones from 3.1 phillip lim, then some almost permanent bracelets and watch, along with my mom's monday purse, her lime birkin. costume nationals on feet too, and aviators.

SOPHIA'S EXCESSories

As captured by her Instagram lens. (follow her @helloitsmesophia, and me @loveannatran)
I think she (we) have a problem.

leopard print + mustard balenciaga circa 2007

our dad's badass Cartier jag ring

Chanel + wire

travel gear: The Work navy balenciaga, LV carry-on, and Tory Burch flats

Missoni x Target umbrella with an impractical-for-the-rain suede Balenciaga

Clic H bracelet, a very happy birthday gift from Sophia's husband

everything we know, we learn from our mom: color blocking, leopard detail, and another Birkin

Pangaea, Cartier Love bracelet, W. Prince, & Breitling

matching Chanel and home-made macarons

red bottom girls

our newest child, the python Chloe Paraty in black

the forever accessory

9.24.11

SPRINGTIME in HOLLYWOOD | GQ TAIWAN SPRING 2012

last december I was the assistant stylist to brent austin coover, editor of OUT mag and incredible menswear stylist, for a guerilla photo shoot for GQ Taiwan...and its finally been published!
with the boldest, brightest suits from Marc Jacobs, Zegna, Calvin, Hermes, and co., we dressed our Mr. Hollywood for a tour through Rodeo Drive, WeHo, the Beverly hotel, and the ubiquitous sign.

love a man in a fuschia suit.

model: Chris Dattola
photographer: Chiun-Kai Shih
stylist: Brent Austin Coover
assistant stylist: Anna Tran

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS [part II]

FASHION IS NOT SOMETHING THAT EXISTS IN DRESSES ONLY. 
FASHION IS IN THE SKY,
IN THE STREET.
FASHION HAS TO DO WITH THE IDEAS,
THE WAY WE LIVE,
WHAT IS HAPPENING.
COCO CHANEL. 

the PS pouchette & scallops

spikes & bangles over a balenciaga skirt

hérmes + buddha beads

freja says f l o a t

the 3.1 phillip lim suit

rainbow brite

"and can you tell me what you're wearing?"

fashion gives you wiiings!

COLLIER DE CHIEN: DIY PROJECT!

The Hermès Collier de Chien bracelet has been on the wrists of the most fashionable elite for some time now. And ever since my first visit to Hermès with my mom, I have always had my eye on that massively bulky, studded leather cuff (actually, all their leather bracelets are pretty to die for). I can't really say that I'd ever expect it to be an Hermès signature though – designed in the 1940s – because it looks so edgy, modern, and quite current given that it was first designed over 60 years ago! Collier de Chien is simply French for "dog collar": appropriately humorous for such a serious brand. 


It comes in all sorts of colors, is always a part of the runway at every season's shows, and has become a part of the Fashion Week uniform (alongside either a Balenciaga, Chloe, or Wang bag, liquid leggings, Louboutins, and Ray Ban aviators). 


The ever-so-chic Kate Lanphear (senior style director at Elle mag) is always seen sporting her collection, as is Rachel Zoe, among other celebrities. If I were to own one, it'd be in black (or maybe even taupe!) calfskin with gold hardware. Simple, fabulous, and would go with just about everything I own. 
Oh, to dream.


But since the humble $1,025 price tag on this baby is a tad out of reach right now, I'm guessing the next best thing is to MAKE MY OWN. yeah. make. I was reading through Caroline's Mode when I stumbled across this DIY template for a PAPER COLLIER DE CHIEN: a few traces here, a few snips with scissors there, a dab of glue here and here, and you've got yourself one affordable cuff! I will definitely be trying this myself. And if I succeed, I will most definitely be making some friendship Hermès paper cuffs. Take a look at these templates to get some ideas on how you can decorate them to make it your own. I'm so excited to try this!  




<3K.L.

from the runway

can you spot the real one?

art project!

* if any of you try this, please send photos. i wanna see!

happy cutting&gluing!

via style.com, fearlanphear, carolinesmode, & luxuryobsessed

J'AIME MON HERMES CARRE

I recently started obsessing over the new HERMéS blog -- J'AIME MON CARRé (I LOVE MY SCARF).

A way to take the classique Hermés scarf out into the younger masses, this little media stunt is a beacon of inspiration on how to wear the ubiquitous scarf -- and beautifully demonstrated by gorgeous girls from LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK, & TOKYO. click around and get some ideas; and if you're confused on how each scarf was knotted, there's the CARTES á NOUER (KNOTTING CARDS) that illustrate step-by-step on exactly how to achieve the look. 

totally inspired -- I shall now dig through my mum's Hermés scarf archive and try out some of these knots.

here's the link: http://www.jaimemoncarre.com

have fun! 

via jaimemoncarre

HERMES | constance

and here it begins. our mother has decided to put some of her Hermes babies up for adoption...and the first to go is the Constance - petite, bright, and versatile. will be up for auction on eBay in the near future...please e-mail me if you are interested so i can post it up for you quicker. 

i know for some of you, this may be considered a COIN purse compared to your gargantuan sized hobos, city's, and bowlers, but might i say that small handbags are coming back??? i mean, do you really need to tote around your whole life everywhere you go? no, didn't think so. small bag, less baggage, i say. 

just take a look at jak&jil's post on frame bags, titled "DOWNSIZING". you'll get the 'picture'. 

- Hermes Constance

- purchased @ Hermes, Las Vegas circa 2007

- Chevre Mysore leather

- Paladium Hardware

- Color: Vert Anis (bright apple green, the brightest of the Hermes green color palette)

- in EXCELLENT, PRISTINE condition..mom has handbag OCD

- comes with original box & receipt

- PRICE UPON REQUEST 

Bling Blang

this person is either: a) a mom who stole her daughter's bedazzler gun. b.) a woman who has waaay too many Birkins for her own good that she turned this one into an art project. or c.) she may be onto something...YOU decide.