About a Boy

What do you think of Alice Dellal in the Chanel Boy handbag ads?

I think she looks great, but I'm not sure if it is a great match.

I mean, how many girls who look like Alice, or want to look like Alice can afford Chanel?

And would the people who can afford Chanel be inspired to buy it by these ads?

Out of S(h)orts

I've been seeing a lot of this going on. I know the weather is constantly changing at the moment. I know that it is almost impossible to be suitably dressed for the day's temperature.



I know these things. But I really don't think this is the answer.

Is it Alexa's fault?



Or Alice's?

Both these pictures are old though, aren't they? At least a year old I would have thought. Does it take that long to drip through?



But whatever the inspiration I think it is fair to say that I am enormously displeased.

Over-The-Knee Jerk Reaction

Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Not exactly a trend setter, you might think. Or not one that should ever be adhered to. And yet for the coming season it seems that me might be rocking her look. Or part of it at least.

Because yes, I think I might have found that incredibly difficult item that even though rationally I know I should avoid I want it so bad it is bringing me out in a rash.

The over-the-knee boot.


I know. I didn't see it coming either.

And yet here I find myself lusting after them terribly. And having conquered the skinny jean (although that might have been a brief triumph if I don't hot foot it to the gym pronto) I feel that I am ready to take on other clothing reprobates.

But is it a challenge too far? Look how delightful Miss Rachel Weisz looks in hers. Although with those pins and that withering glare who would doubt her? I'm not sure I would necessarily be able to stand up to questioning quite so admirably.

I wouldn't want to go the route that many of the designers have gone. Is it a boot or is it plegging with a shoe welded on? (A pleather legging, if you were in any doubt. Honestly with these skills I should work for Grazia.) Or has the model been hosed down with liquid latex? And deary me, just how high do they go? Are they an invitation to a nasty bout of thrush? No. Thank. You.

But a flat pair that comes just over the knee...? Couldn't they be scrumptious? Couldn't they be just the very thing? With a mini? And layer upon layer of knitwear?

Gosh, I'm dreaming of winter already! Can't wait!

In part I think I have just been lured in as they have merely been repackaged. No longer the thigh high boot, which really does scream Sunset Strip of an evening, or pantomime principal boy (well slap my thigh!) it is now the over-the-knee boot, which is far more palatable. Don't you agree?

(Catwalk images via Style.com)

And just in case you were in any way inclined to disagree with me I present my last piece of evidence: two of your favourite girls (in the same pair, at the same event, interestingly). Are you convinced now?

Oh, go on...! Pretty please!

Cut to the quick

(Image via Fashion Copious)

I love Alice's undercut. It is so much more extreme than mine because she has such long pretty almost conventional hair. Ow! I think you could rock it really hard. However, I think my love for Alice has blinded me to how tough it is to carry it off, after all she makes it look so easy. The truth was cruelly revealed to me though just the other day when I saw a young lady with the same cut and boy did she look rough. I'm sure she was a lovely individual, but please, try and make a little something of yourself. I think she was wearing combat pants... need I say more?

So yes, my advice would be to proceed with extreme caution.

Undercut the competition

(Image via Catcheri)

Goodness me, yes it IS. You must, it would totally suit you sweet cheeks. (Who is this Jean Seaberg? I presume she is a lady wot does films where I have a surprising lack of knowledge when it comes to a starlet)

On the flip side I keep wanting to Dellal it up. With an undercut. This however is not to be encouraged. Can you IMAGINE?