Freja for Twin

We're really excited about the next Big British mag, Twin. Because regardless of how much we love Katie Grand, the excitement of LOVE has already worn off and we're looking for our next glossy fix.

Escalating our excitement even more is this video of our big crush Freja Beha as she shoots one of the first editorials for the magazine. Even Twin admits they have "more than a little girl crush" on Freja. Big surprise.

Love Me Some Jeffrey Campbell

Why's that? Because it never takes him long to rip off whatever designer shoe I had been coveting.

Remember the Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony buckle wedge? Well, Mr. Campbell has done it justice:


I can't wait for his version of the Acne Atacoma:

This Is It

You may recall my somewhat lengthy post about boots a month back.

I've been on an exhaustive search for the perfect boot- something ankle-length, stacked heel, leather, preferably lace-up, and not as expensive as the Burberry Prorsums I love so dearly.

Well the search is over.

Oak has developed another line of shoes for the season, and with it they have given me the gift of the perfect boot. Rubber platform sole, dark grey leather upper and a covered black leather heel, skinny laces, and slightly rounded toe, plus a manageable price! Done.

And they're super comfortable all day long, I might add.

They have several cute options for boots right now, if you're looking for something else at a reasonably affordable price...

Currently Coveting

My new obsession: Moscot's Theroux frames. They make me sad I don't wear glasses. If I did, I would have thrown down for these babies in both colors immediately. Chunky and cool, but not heavy on the face, the shape is different enough not to make me feel like another girl walking around Brooklyn in mock Way-farers. After trying them on last night at the Moscot store, the blonde sunglasses just jumped the top of my Hanukkah wish list.

Sock it To Me

Guest Blog via ChanelGraig

It has always been a given that socks with sandals is a extreme fashion no no, but isn’t it just like fashion to turn around and make an exception to the rule?

Men’s 2010 has been exposed as an offender of the trend from Ysl to Prada to Givenchy. The look really seems to work best with the whole chunky layered movement that is upon us in men’s fashion, and this could be here to stay. I mean if Muccia is on board...?

I think to make the look work, it is best to stay tonal (which means no white socks boys!) The sandal needs to be substantial in strap and stature and the chunkier the sock the better. I prefer the look with a chunky marled sock or stay tried and true with black on black.

I will definitely be rocking this trend with my Phillip Lim 3.1 for tatami Birkenstocks.

Race you to the sock hop!

Prada, Givenchy Spring 2010 courtesy of jakandjill.com

Birkenstocks start at $80

Boyfriends

Speaking of boys...

Here is a great new blog I came across the other day thanks to a particularly sartorial fellow.

The site is called Nerd Boyfriend and it's a fantastic site for inspiration, featuring photos of famous men throughout history and current interpretations of their looks.

You've got Paul McCartney circa 1976, Warner Herzog in a polo shirt, and a particularly compelling shot of John Ford in an ensemble that could inspire an entire collection.

What a delight! Check it out here at nerdboyfriend.com

What Is It?

I like SJP. I like her style, her hair, even her horse face. I like just about everything she wears, unless it happens to be Bitten. (Thank god for the death of Steve & Barry.) This is a woman who hasn't made a bad fashion choice on the red carpet since 2002 (and no one is responsible for anything they wore before then).

What I don't like is whatever she is wearing on the cover of December's Elle magazine.


I was standing in line at Whole Foods while buying my organic, overpriced, pre-made brown rice sushi and I swear I almost lost my appetite. Why would they put such a gorgeous woman who is so renowned for her unique yet flawless sense of style in this? What is this? Is it a jumpsuit? Is it a tank-top? Is that belt? Is that a buckle, or a button?

WHY IS IT NUDE AND BLUSH?

And why would you use that when you have this in the can (or the memory card)??

Apologies...

We know the posts have been somewhat scarce these last few months, and we apologize for any inconvenience in your sartorial regimen, the last thing we here at BMG would want is to contribute to a fashion deficit in your life.

However, good things are on the way! We have been busy pursuing actual careers, and both of us here at BMG come to you in the next few months newly employed at various stylish posts around the city!

To help us get through the transition we are very excited to announce a new guest blogger to the site! For all the men who read, or boyfriends/lovers of our readers, please welcome ChanelGraig, who will guide you through the many highs and lows of life as the other sex in the fashion industry. There is no one better fit for the job (or Givenchy woven long johns).

So stay tuned for more from all of us, we promise we're back in action!

Gros Bisous,

BMG

Take a Breather

One of our favorites, Surface to Air, is having a sample sale this weekend.

Luckily for you it's also around the corner from Inven.tory, where this season's Save Fashion sale is being held.

What: Surface to Air throws their annual sample sale this weekend. Score men's and women's clothing, jewelry, and accessories at up to 75% off, as well as select limited edition items. When: Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15, from noon to 7 p.m.

Where: Surface to Air Sample Sale, 5 Crosby Street, #6D, (between Howard and Grand streets); no phone.

Seeing Double

Twin Magazine is the latest British glossy out of the gates.

With the previous creative director of Lula at the helm and contributions from Mirandy July, Boo George, and Garance Dore for its first issue, not to mention editorials of Freja Beha and Kim Noorda, it seems pretty promising.

Granted there's a bit of saturation in the market right now, and no one is saying that being in the magazine business is a profitable venture right now, but I never regret an opportunity to check out free editorials online or standing in my favorite magazine store...

If you're curious about the publication, the site has the following to say...

" TWIN is closer to a book than a magazine

TWIN is strong, sensual and independent—like its readers

TWIN offers considered and uncomplicated art and fashion

TWIN loves creative women but does not worship empty celebrity

TWIN peels back the gloss and gets back to the basics of magazine-making

Substance over surface is our motto "