The Look: Safari short-shorts. The Occasion: First day on the job at the dinosaur dig site.
The Look: Barely-there halter vest. The Occasion: Today Show guest spot as expert on Paleozoic fauna.
The Look: Gamine babydoll. The Occasion: Nonchalant, 'make him want you' blind date entrance.
The Look: Calf-zip cigarette pants. The Occasion: Nonchalant, 'make him regret dumping you' exit.
The Look: Effortlessly stylish anorak. The Occasion: Kodak moment beneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Look: Uber-baggy stripes. The Occasion: Delivering a metal file baked in a cake to your imprisoned bad-ass boyfriend.
The Look: Streamlined maxi-dress. The Occasion: Your best friend's Friday afternoon bridal shower.
The Look: Saucy minidress. The Occasion: Your own--infinitely more stylish--Friday evening bridal shower.
The Look: Aubergine trapeze henley. The Occasion: Poetry reading at subterranean hipster cafe.
The Look: Double breasted silk shirtdress. The Occasion: Gallery opening at mile high jet set penthouse.
The Look: Leather leggings. The Occasion: Mucking stalls at your farm for orphaned ponies.
The Look: Business on the top, party on the bottom cocktail dress. The Occasion: Gala fundraiser for aforementioned pony charity.
All fashion courtesy of Mason by Michelle Mason, Fall 2009.
anne, you are hilarious. loved this post. so funny too, because i always wonder, when, exactly, am i supposed to wear, say, leather leggings. xo.
Posted by: erin | July 16, 2009 at 07:06 AM
Oh my, you know a look is doomed when it even makes a gorgeous stick-insect-bodied modelista look like a sack of trash -- ie. the maxi dresses. Do love the anorak, trapeze henley and the jacket of the leather legging ensemble.
Posted by: margot | July 16, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Ooh, I like all these looks. Most especially the first 2. Go safari sexy chic look!
Posted by: jen laceda | July 16, 2009 at 08:04 AM
The Look: Uber-baggy stripes. The Occasion: Delivering a metal file baked in a cake to your imprisoned bad-ass boyfriend.
HILARIOUS!
Posted by: Ms. Jenn | July 16, 2009 at 08:47 AM
thanks for enlightening me on what exactly one wears leather leggings for - I feel like the last to know. Odd though that there seem to be so many orphaned pony stables in East London, that seem to need mucking out so late on a Saturday night....?
Posted by: Bells | July 16, 2009 at 08:50 AM
*laughinglaughinglaughing*
Too funny.
Posted by: stephanie | July 16, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Hi Anne, from photos I've seen of you, you could totally pull these looks off! Thanks for sharing them with us. Guess it's time to get out of my yoga pants and t-shirts and get dressed. ;)
Posted by: simply hue | July 16, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Love this post! Seeing the versatility on these outfits has got me feeling very creative and inspired! Oh and have I mentioned how much I LOVE your writing, too?!
Posted by: Plush Palate | July 16, 2009 at 09:26 AM
We are collectively becoming a softer, more poetic road warrior. Sandal-boots as proof as well as a livable, workable uniform daily palate.
Posted by: TERI REES WANG | July 16, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Love it. Is this a regular feature of yours? If not, it should be!
Posted by: Joanna | July 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM
so you keep on teasing us with fall huh? :) michelle mason's designs are perfect really! i love those calf zipper pants and the leather leggings. in one of my more confident moods, i'd hope i could pull that look off! all are edgy, sometimes soft and really just fun.
Posted by: robin pulsifer | July 16, 2009 at 11:55 AM
ummm, seriously you should warn me before throwing out jokes like the "baggy striped" one. i can't be caught laughing crazily at my computer! thanks for the trends heads up.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | July 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Lol - you are hilarious! Thanks for the laugh! So glad I finally have the perfect outfit for mucking out at my pony orphanage - how well you know me!
Posted by: A Life More Fabulous | July 16, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Love he mini dresses! I would look like a sack in the long dresses though.
Posted by: Paula Grace | July 16, 2009 at 08:40 PM
love the first and last look!!! great colour pallete too... appreciate the humour :D lol
Posted by: shilvia | July 16, 2009 at 10:08 PM
teehee
Posted by: Jessica | July 17, 2009 at 04:06 AM
You are the coolest :) So, so funny!
Posted by: Julia | July 17, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Can you start a magazine?
Posted by: Bromeliad | July 17, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Anne - you totally crack me up!
(psst... I love those cigarette calf-zip pants!!)
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | July 17, 2009 at 07:30 AM
This doesn't happen often when I see these kinds of spreads but I WANT EVERY LOOK!
Posted by: Heidi | July 17, 2009 at 01:53 PM
LOVE the strip maxi dress!
Posted by: vee | July 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM
they all great. and your take on each one is a stitch {hehe. no pun intended.}
guess what came in the mail yesterday. the coolest ever green and blue pillows. they have me wanting to make over my green and orange sixties living room to a preppy eighties living room. what to do. what to do. i may end up giving them to chris, as she seems to have those colors goin' on in her living room. i told her i would when she was over two days ago, and she really seemed to like the idea! too bad she wasn't here the next day instead. oh, well. i'm gonna go see her next week. so you'll be happy to know they are going to a just as grateful home and one that they match.
thanks again, sweet anne.
Posted by: georgia | July 22, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Drool. drool down my chin and all the way to the floor!
Posted by: Erin | July 23, 2009 at 03:24 PM