so we beat on, boats against the current

 
The trailer for The Great Gatsby is just too much from me. From the Jay-Z/Kanye intro, to the Baz Luhrman-signature party scene, I literally got pumped up watching it. It doesn't hurt that The Great Gatsby is my favorite book ever, and I love Carey Mulligan. Plus, the last time Baz Luhrman and Leo got together, we got Romeo + Juliet, so this is sure to be amazing.

The fact that the movie is in 3D (don't know how I feel about that), and knowing the director's style, the film will definitely be heavily based on aesthetics. Considering the amazing Jazz Age wardrobe, I'm pretty excited about this. I'm dying over the white suits, fur stoles and head wraps.

Possibly in anticipation of the movie, flapper and 20's style was all over the runway this year (I talked about Ralph Laurens show here). The Great Gatsby look can be emulated literally, or more interpretively. Channel Daisy Buchanan in a silk swing dress with mary janes and pearls, or combine the feminine and masculine styles with a girlie, lavender dress (that seems to be Daisy's color in this film) and cream brogues.

Rag & Bone Sophie Dress // Alberta Ferretti Feather Cape // Topshop Maddie Lemon Eva Sole Brogues // Marni Edition Mary Janes // Stella & Dot Soiree Pearl Pave Bracelet // Aspinal of London Pink Butterfly Silk Scarf // BCBG Paisley Rhinestone Headband // MAC Lipstick // Eternal Child Sunday Dress

to see her is to take a sudden chill

Let me start by saying, I loved Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 collection. It was majorly androgynous and had a great 1920s vibe, combining the English look of the Downton Abbey era with F. Scott Fitzgerald's roaring twenties style. It was full of rich fabrics, sophisticated ways of mixing prints (OBSESSED with the leopard with old school plaids) and classic, dark earthy tones, punctuated with reds and fuchsia.

Now, I feel weird about saying this, but when I was looking at the gorgeous pictures, my first thought was that it seemed like a high fashion, real-life version of 101 Dalmatians! It's well established that Cruella de Vil is a major style icon, but I never realized how sharp Anita dressed, too! She was killing it with the tweed, those gorgeous hats and check out her hipster glasses and those booties! Roger wasn't too shabby either. He was the epitome of manly sophistication with his man scarf, vests and pipes, and his collection of hats rivals his wife's. Obviously, Cruella was the scene stealer. Her figure flattering black gown is right off of Ralph Lauren's runway, and the fur hat and purse are to die for. Not to mention, those red leather gloves were all the rage at J. Crew's show.

What do you think? Is 101 Dalmatians the trendiest movie of 2012 or what? Was Mr. Lauren inspired by the classic British look with both feminine and masculine details of Roger and Anita and the luxurious, fur-and-leather-loving Cruella?  Even the dogs are style icons! Animal prints are hot everywhere, not just Ralph Lauren. Though spots weren't featured on this particular runway, the dog-inspired print has been a must-have item for a while now.

Ralph Lauren images via FabSugar.com

happily ever after

There have been silly references to the "American royal wedding," but that phrase can really only apply to the beautiful nuptials of Lauren Bush and David Lauren. Both come from families that are practically American institutions and their wedding really conveyed the spirit and romance of old America.

The niece of George W., and granddaughter of George W.H. Bush, wore a timeless dress made by her groom's father, Ralph Lauren. There isn't a hint of trendiness in the Victorian-inspired gown, except a gorgeous cutout back, that Lauren wore at their wedding, which took place outdoors at David's family ranch in Colorado.

Hearing about their wedding, which is featured in Vogue, makes me want to cry. First of all, because it sounds so beautiful, elegant and romantic. Secondly, because the level of class that went into the whole event is so high, it makes me feel like every other wedding, including my own, may as well include a huge crystal-encrusted crucifix and bridesmaids in wedding dresses, a la the soon-to-be ex-Mrs. Humphries. There was no pomp and circumstance, no tacky description of the size of the ring, or length of the train. They didn't even take a wedding photo. As if it would ruin the authenticity of the moment, they took an "official wedding portrait" a month after the ceremony!

My obsession with their romance grew when the author says the two refrain from "teasing each other" like many couples do and are polite and respectful to everyone, including their spouses. Not to mention, his proposal included creating a private exhibition of pictures of their seven-year courtship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

I love hearing about this wedding and think it serves as a reminder of the beauty and romance weddings should be about. Something tells me Lauren didn't have three costume changes... And the marriage might last more than two months.