Miss Mae Loves: CARINE ROITFELD

The ease that is French style has always intrigued and suduced me. Editor-in-Chief of French VOGUE, Carine Roitfeld, personifies modern French fashion today. Carine breaks all conventional rules of beauty with her masculine features and edgy attire. Unruly hair and smudged eyeliner never looked so good.









All Photo Credits: google images

The Dark Side

I am endlessly inspired by Shalom and Amber for fall. I love the tribal feel of this shoot and how the colors look so rich and opulent. I can't wait to start layering on my jewels over a hot pink slip dress this season.

All Photo Credits: VOGUE UK, 1996

Carey.

The stunning starlet in VOGUE.















Carey Mulligan in the November issue of US VOGUE

Photo Credits: Fashion Gone Rogue

Falling Forward

The release VOGUE's September Issue signals a "change in the weather" of sorts in the fashion world. The minute that beautiful bible of fashion arrives in our mailbox, we know it's time to trade our bikinis for Birkins and our cut-offs for cashmere. It's an exciting time for laying luxe fabrics and experimenting with new shapes. This fall seems particularly alluring due to the wide range of options and looks that have been filling the runways.

PRADA

One major look we saw this season was the return to 1950's glamour. Prada showed us an almost futuristic Tippi Hedren complete with beehive hair and cable knit turtlenecks paired with leather pencil skirts. The look was wearable, yet edgy at the same time making it perfect for the working woman who wants to add a little wit into her closet.



Runway to Real Life: Be sure to incorporate interesting fabric combination's into your look. Don't be afraid to pair leather with tweed. Play with the idea of timeless shapes with modern designs and color options. This will give you a look that's unique, yet still incredibly wearable.

DOLE & GABBANA

In classic Dolce and Gabbana fashion, the boys didn't shy away from body baring silhouettes just because it's fall. Lace and velvet adorned the leggy models who sashayed down the runway. Of course no Dolce & Gabbana show would be complete without their signature leopard print woven in throughout the looks. It was also refreshing to see the lingerie trend that was so present during spring stay with us a little longer.



Runway to Real Life: It's important to make sure you don't take this look too literal. You don't want to end up looking like Brooke Shields in Pretty Baby. The key to pulling off a Dolce & Gabbana inspired look is all in the layering. Use your favorite lacy bra to add a little bit of sex appeal when it peeks out under a v-neck sweater. Feel free to also experiment with velvet, it can add a touch of luxury to any look.

BURBERRY

Perhaps the most influential trend this Fall is the Military look. Designer Christopher Baily at Burberry Prorsum did an exquisite job of making the military jacket look cool and chic. Knee-high boots were paired with lace frocks with structured jackets on top. Going along with the military theme, army green was also used throughout the entire collection, proving to be the perfect alternative to black.

Runway to Real Life: This look is perhaps the most simple to replicate. Military pieces seem to be popping up everywhere from H&M to Target. Some brands are even re-mastering vintage army jackets and making them new again. To keep the trend current, be sure to always wear your military pieces with feminine counterparts such as dresses or skirts.

CAROLINA HERRERA

If forest green is the new black, Carolina Herrera proved red is giving it a run for it's money. Her runway show was filled with the "get noticed" hue. Red adorned the collars of her beautifully tailored coats and complimented her black velvet dresses perfectly. Besides the color scheme, Carolina also showed us some great menswear style looks that we can all appreciate. From fitted vests to billowy trousers, it was a wardrobe even Annie Hall would covet.

Runway to Real Life: Adding red to your look can really make an outfit pop. Try cinching your waist with an oversized red belt or perhaps carrying a patent maroon bag to make a little black dress stand out of the crowd. You may also want to play with men's inspired pieces to pair with more feminine separates for a modern feel.

All Photo Credits: style.com

Anna and Marc on Jimmy

VOGUE's Anna Wintour and fashion designer Marc Jacobs were interviewed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night. The reason? To talk about next Friday's Fashion's Night Out in New York City. It's the only night of the year when fashion designers, models and editors alike join together to, well, shop. Hundreds of retailers band together to help support the fashion industry with street parties and live performances from the likes of Lady Gaga.

Can't make it to FNO? You can still snag a Fashion's Night Out tee to support your favorite designers and help support a good cause. Forty percent of the t-shirt proceeds go to the New York City AIDS Fund. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the big event. But if any of you see Anna, tell her I say "hi" and that I would never be late when meeting her for lunch.

Watch it: Anna and Marc talk to Jimmy

Life's a Circus

Inspired by this stunning editorial from VOGUE UK, I decided to do a feature highlighting the the rich colors of the season and how to wear them. This spring's mixed patterns, jewel tones, silk dresses and Mui Mui's statement heels make spring 2010 a great time to be a girl.

Floral Headband

liberty.co.uk

Green Shell Dress

tedbaker.com

Polka Dot Top

johnlewis.com

Miu Miu Glitter Heels

net-a-porter.com

Photo Credits: Various Sources

Happy Birthday Katie!

Thank you for being amazing.

Photo Credits: VOGUE Paris

Miss Mae Getting Married

Two weeks ago my High school sweetheart proposed to me at the Santa Monica Pier. I can honesty say it was the most romantic day of my life as he set up the proposal by re-living our best dates. I have to admit that I had my wedding dress picked out a year prior to all this taking place and my sister and I had already decided on what color the bridesmaids would wear. But then again, look whose style blog your reading.

We are getting married August 7th, 2010 in Corona del Mar, California. This is a very special date for us as it is the same date as when my parents said there vows some 22 years earlier. As my fiance and I are both discovering, weddings are not simple productions. One must consider everything from how many quests to what type of undergarments to wear under one's wedding dress.

The day after he popped the questions, I took my newly engaged self to a local bookstore to stock up on bridal magazines. However, I found myself getting distracted by the latest addition of French VOGUE. How typical. My fashion eye was caught by an amazing editorial spread in the June 2009 addition of VOGUE named "The Wedding Party". In the photos, model Sasha Pivovarova was styled impeccably with her new husband and family.

I'm sure as the months go by and the date approaches I will have millions of photos and magazine clipping scattered about. Below are just a few ideas that serve as inspiration for me as a bride-to-be. As always, I hope this insight is helpful to all my readers and arouses new creativity in their lives.

Photo Credits: VOGUE

Miss Mae Loves: NINE

It's time to break out your garter belts and get your thigh high dancing boots on! A movie version of the Tony award winning musical, NINE, is coming to theaters next month! VOGUE magazine featured the seven famous starlets that will star in the film in this month's November issue. The leading man, Daniel Day-Lewis, will be joined by such beauties as Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Kate Hudson, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren and even Fergie.

Below are a few ideas on how evoke your inner Italian seductress. The looks happen to work great for holiday, too. Welcome sequin frocks, patterned tights, red lips and anything covered in feathers. What could be better than a star-studded mega musical? Well the fashion of course!

It's Only Rock and Roll (But I Like It)

At only 17 years old, Georgia Jagger finds herself among the rich and famous. But what would you expect from the daughter of rock god Mic Jagger and stunner Jerry Hall? You can spot Georgia's unmistakable style everywhere from the pages of VOGUE to Nylon. With her daddy's famous lips and her mama's killer bod she's sure to stay on top.

All photo credits: VOGUE Magazine 09

Miss Mae Loves: Hot Mamas

Natalia Vodianova is young, beautiful, charming, talented, beautiful, graceful, giving, and . . . did I mention how beautiful she is? To me Natalia is the definition of modern style. However, somehow you'll never see her falling out of Escalades or getting into fights with her BFF. In contrast, Natalia has been too busy gracing the covers of countless magazines and topping best-dressed lists to be concerned with partying all night.

VOGUE called on her to be "The Great Pretender" for a recent editorial spread where Natalia (successfully) portrayed some of the most famous fashion models of all time. This girl always looks fresh no matter if she's running around with her 3 kids or walking the red carpet with her hubby. Natalia Vodianova should be a style inspiration to every working mommy and business mogul.

From Russia, with Love:

VOGUE "Field of Dreams" editorial, 09