Birds of a feather

Photos:  i've got a lust for life / Chanel / Christian Cota / Monique Lhuillier / Emanuel Ungaro

Crushing on feathers and neutrals right now!!!  Luuuuuv.  

And if you throw in a few sequins...I just can't stand it!!!  

Always look the part

News of the day:  Kanye West has a new stylist!!  

Happens all the time in Hollywood right??!  Not exactly...so the story goes something like this...  Mr. West was doing a little shopping at Barneys and noticed a fellow shopper's style.  This young shopper happened to be Cassius Clay, a 19 year-old Yale student.  After a brief and I'm sure fascinating conversation, the two exchanged information.  Long story short...Mr. Clay is now Mr. West's new stylist and creative consigliere.  Amazing!!!  I love stories like this!

So my friends...what can we take away from this little story?

I'm always saying you never know who you're going to meet...at the gas station, in line for Starbucks, shopping at Barneys, so MAKE SURE you look good.  No, you don't have to be dressed to the nines but make sure you're representin'.  Hair brushed, (teeth brushed!) a little gloss, cute shoes.  Looking good is part of being prepared...you never know when opportunity will strike and you want to be prepared when it does...because for those paying attention...it always does!

Heading to Barneys now...

For the full story:  Click here!

Chanel was a leo

Photos: COCO - Chanel News

Coco Chanel's apartment in Paris was filled with detail and symbolism.  Wheat, a symbol of prosperity, could be found in every room.  She loved Chinese screens and used them in fabulously fun, creative ways.  Chanel was born under the sign of Leo and had sculptures of lions scattered throughout her apartment. 

I've always said that clothes are an expression of who we are.  They are an opportunity to express on the outside who and what we are on the inside.  The same can be said for our living spaces.  While clothes can be changed daily (and advisably so!) or even several times a day ...our living spaces might be more of an expression of our inner core...the ideas and beliefs we hold most dear...furniture and paint being changed less often...or at least with a bit more effort.  

What does your space say about you?

Peep-toe passion

Photos:  Alexander McQueen

I'm helping a friend style her wedding and found these lovelies!!  Heart peep-toe heels...super fabulous for a pop of color for a girl's wedding ensemble...plus who doesn't love the heart peep-toe for an added touch of romance on that special day.

Of course I'd say any day is special when a girl's got these on her feet.  Get 'em here.

Seeing stars

Photos: Gillian Robin Christie

My mom came to visit recently and I got to play tourist.  One evening we found our way to Griffith Observatory.  Though I only live 0.8 miles away it was also my first time visiting...sad but true...I have no excuse.  So many things to do in this great city!!  

Space and the great beyond are of interest to me, but my mom LOVES the stars, the planets, science fiction (she might kill me for writing this)....she would be an astronaut in an instant.  Richard Branson if you're reading this...and you're offering a free ride in your spaceship anytime soon, please give my mom a call.  Her name is Phyllis.

Imagine this fashionista's surprise when I turned the corner and found The Cosmic Connection exhibit, a 150 foot timeline of the universe "whimsically composed of celestial-themed jewelry."  Absolutely fun and so beautiful!!  

I've always said there is a connection between fashion and every interest and industry.  This is a perfect example...fashion can be found anywhere...even among the stars.

Orange you fabulous

Photo: Sartorialist

Without a doubt orange is my favorite color.  In fact, stay tuned for future post with ALL the wonderful orange trinkets and furniture in my apartment.  Really....if it's orange I love it!  Orange is a warm, happy color.  Paired with grey it is sophisticated and fabulous.  More orange-liousness soon my lovelies.

Gloss girl goes red

Everyone who knows me knows that I've never met a lip gloss I didn't like...particularly a nude gloss.  Shiny lips are happy lips.  What people might not know is I have a secret lipstick envy...I have always wanted to wear red lipstick.  Big bold red lipstick!

The general consensus among beauty experts is that EVERYONE can wear red...as long as it's the right shade.  But oh...thus the dilemma begins...how to find the right shade??  Well, I think I've found one...Strawberry by Arbonne...my favorite good for you and good for your skin beauty brand.  It's fabulously luscious and luckily the perfect shade for moi.

As you can tell by my love of nude gloss, I've played it relatively safe in the beauty department.  But no more...today launches my own little 30 day challenge.  Gloss girl goes red for 30 days!

Here are some tips from Poppy King founder of Lipstick Queen on wearing red lipstick for the newly recruited like myself:

1. minimal eye make up

2. apply the lipstick before your eye makeup so that you know when enough eye makeup is enough with red

3. minimize the jewelry, let the lips be a statement

Stay tuned..pics soon!!  Mmmwah!! 

Sarah Jessica Parker in ELLE

Photos: Tom Munro for ELLE

Not exactly sure when my love affair with SJP started....probably somewhere between season one and two of Sex and the City.  Regardless, she is awesome.  I know...many disagree...and we will just agree to disagree.  Just one girl's opinion here but I think SJP inspired many women in America (including yours truly) to take more risks in their everyday fashion.  Does this fabulous skirt go with those even more fabulous shoes?  Not sure...why not try it and see.  Will fashion "errors" happen along the way...probably but who cares.  Be creative.  Have fun with clothes.  Be inspired.

Check out the January ELLE for more inspiration from Sarah Jessica Parker on December 15.

Killing Me Softly

 

Photo: Sartorialist

Where to start...all I really want to say about this picture is yummmy! but that isn't very sophisticated now is it??  I feel like I need to say something elevated and profound.  But honestly I just have a visceral response of....wow!!  This man and this moment are stunning. 

Post Thanksgiving Post

Christie Family Gluten Free Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

Cranberry Mojitos (have to start the day off with a cocktail!!)
Baked Brie with Fig Spread and Crushed Pecans
Apple-Filled Acorn Squash Rings With Curry Butter
Potato Gratin with Mushrooms and Gruyere 
Green Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Roasted Bosc Pears with Pomegranate Glaze 
Organic Chocolate Truffles from Whole Foods 

Yum, yum and yum!!!!

Hope everyone's day was filled with love, laughter and lots of good food!!

XO,
G

Not Van Halen

Photos: Hilary Williams

A few summers ago a dated an amazing guy (of course!) whose house was like an art gallery.  Call me impressed.  Most men that I had ??? up until that point still had their walls covered in Van Halen posters.  Please don't judge...cause I know you know exactly what I'm talking about.  Anyhow...back on track...every painting had a story and inspired him in a different way.  I had always loved art and vowed at that moment to start collecting real pieces for myself.  At the Union Street festival this year I happened upon Hilary Williams.  She creates amazing mixed media pieces using different images and textures of the city closest to my heart...San Francisco.  I fell in love with Hilary's work and fell in love again with the city by the bay.

I Heart Lanvin Heart H&M

Photos:  Style

This red dress is my FAVE from the newly launched Lanvin for H&M.  Here it is three ways.  Me loves!!!  Check out the whole collection and let me know your favorite.

Like a kid again

Photos:  Gillian Robin Christie

Photo shoot at Santa Monica Pier today.  I have always loved fairs and carnivals.  I love the food, the rides, the colors, the eclectic mix of people.  It was such a treat to spend the day "working" in that environment.

Watercolors

Photos: Lisa Whalen

Dress by Target, Shoes by Michael Kors, Brilliant Photography by Lisa Whalen

Dancing Shoes

Photo: Gillian Robin Christie

Ohhh!!!!  I love new shoes!!!  I do seem to have a love for black strappy numbers.  Found these pretty little things at Off Broadway Shoes on Sunset.  They are Guess...so SOOO on budget.  Took them out for a spin last night...first stop Library Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel then onto Playhouse.  Danced until the wee hours of the night.  Fun times had by all!

Open Toe Shoes - 1, Rain - 0

Love it!  So glad to see I'm not the only one out and about wearing my fabulous open toe shoes in the rain.  Thank you ma cherie geri!!

Photo: geri hirsch because i'm addicted

Top 10 Essentials

Gillian Robin Christie
wardrobe stylist 

1)  My friends and family - they are my spice of life
2)  My phone - how else will I contact my friends and fam
3)  Coffee - yes I'm addicted
4)  Black bra from VS

5)  Flirty black short skirt with pockets from H&M
6)  Books - I can get lost in a book store for hours
7)  the beach- just the smell of the ocean calms me down
8)  Black skinny jeans from R&R- my rear never looked SO good
9)  Water - 96oz a day - props to Kirsten
10) my bed - love it!!!

Okay and I thought of a few more...

11)  Linkin Park After Dark by OPI

12)  the cutest cat in the whole wide world - Stella (bo-bella) - it's actually Constellation, Stella for short but I do sometimes call her Stella Bo Bella...of course

13)  my Havianas flip flops
14)  Arbonne eye cream... and Arbonne lip saver

Fun!!  Idea from self service magazine

I have a blog

A journey of a thousand steps starts with the first step...er...or something like that.  

Here I go...my first step into the wild world of blogging.  I was told this week...  "I must have a blog!!"  Okay... so here is what goes through my brain..."really I must?!?  Aren't I a little late to the blogging party...let along the fashion blogging party??"  What can I Gillian Robin Christie add to the fashion blogging world??  

Yes...I am a little insecure about this new adventure.  There's Garance Dore and The Sartorialist and because i'm addicted ...even Perez has Coco Perez...what can I add???

Well....hmmm....er...


I didn't get into styling because of the paycheck or because fashion was a fledgling new industry...I started styling because I love it, it makes me happy and I'm good at it.  The same gets to be true for my blog...I will post my thoughts, ideas, frustrations, images and such that inspire me and if people follow...they follow.  If not...then I have a really cool site that inspires me and I get to be silly and creative in the process.

Sounds like a plan Stan!!