A little uniform action from Thom Browne

Thom Browne gets inspired by military uniforms for his SS 2014 offering with jodhpur breeches and a sharp little black tunic jacket not unlike German WWII SS uniforms thinly disguised here as a naval uniform and not completely unlike the ubiquitous moto jacket... Even the grey number could pass for the feldgrau tunics worn by the SS, including the panzer corp.

Designer Thom Brown. Interesting sock!

here's the feldgrau uniform, greenish grey (yes, Joachim "Jochen" Peiper colourized!)

and here's the strikingly chic black version...

Same officer, different pose...

If a bit tongue-in-cheek, this is purely from a fashion and historical perspective!

referencing the uniform above, I was inspired by the silver grey aiguillette (plaited cord) that goes through the the right epaulette (shoulder strap), and found a slightly metallic silver grey mesh tunic with a plaited knit!  I know!!!

earlier on I had put together an outfit in similar colors, black, white and silver, utilizing another metallic silver knit top, teaming the ensemble with a handmade pearl button necklace that goes together extremely well...  Something so crisp and sharp about the black, white and silver combination!  Now for that cap... (just kidding)

Or these cool wide leg b&w gingham pants...

this H&M black crinkle camisole top

Add this black and white plaid shirt to the mix...

I also see it with this ribbed marled black tee...

black and white varsity jacket

rose print varsity jacket

polka dot varsity jacket

to keep it casual, this cream and black varsity cardigan...

and this sharp little pewter moto jacket to dress it up...

Retro grey round frame sunglasses

Silver aviator sunglasses

and I totally unwittingly got myself a London Fog feldgrau olive drab trench coat...

very classic styling...

the skirt could be dressed up with these peeptoe booties...

and these silver glitter jelly boots for a bit of glitz or rain ;-D

And on me!

Black holographic glitter gumboots with grey gore...

And on me!

or this white caged gladiator bootie sandal for contrast...

and these camellia sandals wouldn't look bad with the floral skirt either. This blog post wouldn't be complete without a bit of Chanel!

Phillip Seymour Hoffman found dead at 46

Phillip Seymour Hoffman is dead at 46.  Shown here attending a special screening of his film 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' on November 20, 2013 in New York City. Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images.  More on his death here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/phillip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead-at-46

'Judgment at Nuremberg’ actor Maximilian Schell dies at 83

Austrian-Swiss actor Maximilian Schell has died at the 83.  Shown here attending the Steiger Awards at the Jahrhunderthalle on March 28, 2009, in Bochum, Germany. Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images.  More onMaximilian Schell here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/judgment-at-nuremberg-actor-maximilian-schell-dies-at-83

loving Art Deco prints by George Barbier

The Tango by George Barbier

L'Europe by George Barbier

L'Oiseau Volage by George Barbier

La Belle Dame Sans Merci by George Barbier

Barbier seems to be influenced by Japanese prints... n'est-ce pas?

A close look at Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld with the Karl Lagerfeld Steiff teddy bear.  Karl Lagerfeld bear is constructed from white alpaca wool and stands an impressive 15 inches tall and in true Lagerfeld fashion sports a black and white suite, aviator sunglasses and even a  “K L” rhinestone-encrusted belt buckle.

Lagerfeld’s sketch of the Karl Lagerfeld Steiff teddy bear which was made in 2008 and retailed for around $1500.

Speaking of his ursine alter ego, Lagerfeld explained “I really love animals, particularly when they are stuffed with cotton or polyester,” said the ever-quotable designer. “That way you can guarantee that they won’t bite, won’t claw, won’t smell bad and make your things dirty.”

Even so, last year Karl Lagerfeld shared that he would marry his little Persian cat Choupette if it marriage between animals and humans was legally allowed…

Karl Lagerfeld with a “Mini Me” doll that comes with his own kitty…

 And Karl Lagerfeld as a centaur?  No, as an actual horse!

The Hamburg-born Karl Lagerfeld also celebrated his 80^th birthday on September 10, 2013.

Karl Lagerfeld walking with his godson Hudson Kroenig, donning a Hawaiian print jacket with olive drab as an unsual color for his usual black, grey and white personal palette.

 Karl Lagerfeld striking a pose…

 Karl Lagerfeld with arms akimbo…

 Karl Lagerfeld in a silver jacket…

 So many Karl Lagerfelds, oh my…

 Karl Lagerfeld in his element…

 Karl Lagerfeld in the good old days…

 Karl Lagerfeld in polkadots…

 Karl Lagerfeld during his weightlifting days…

 And of course, Karl Lagerfeld in his mankini…

Karl Lagerfeld ohne Brillen (without sunglasses).  Here’s lookin’ at you kid...

And here he is in period costume with princess Soraya Esfandiary Bakhtiary

Sneakers and kneepads at Chanel Couture SS 2014 show

Karl Lagerfeld, godson Hudson Kroenig and Cara Delevingne at Chanel show for Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014 on January 21, 2014 in Paris, France.

Sneakers, elbowpads and kneepads on the runway during the Chanel show for Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014 on January 21, 2014 in Paris, France.

French fashionista Ines de La Fressange looking sharp in black and white!

Photos by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/sneakers-and-kneepads-at-chanel-couture-ss-2014

Valentino haute couture S/S 2014 animal prints charm at Paris Couture Week

Animal prints on the Valentino runway during Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014 on January 22, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Take a lookat the slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/valentino-haute-couture-s-s-2014-animal-prints-charm-at-paris-couture-week

Dita Von Teese joins Jean Paul Gaultier couture S/S 2014 show

Dita Von Teese walks the Jean Paul Gaultier runway in a butterfly dress for Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014 on January 22, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Enjoy the slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/dita-von-teese-joins-jean-paul-gaultier-couture-s-s-2014-show

Best of Elie Saab Spring/Summer 2014 at Paris Couture Week

From the Elie Saab haute couture runway during Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014 on January 22, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Enjoy the slideshow,video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/best-of-elie-saab-spring-summer-2014-at-paris-couture-week

oversized faceted crystalline sunglasses

I love the way these oversized round sunglasses look like faceted crystal.  The silvertone bridge gives them a contemporary look.  The smoky grey lenses should match the silver hardware as well...

White moto jackets rule!

giving into the charms of a vanilla cream white moto / biker jacket with quilting over the shoulders and tops of sleeves...

actually it's supposed to be "cream" instead of chalky white so it should be easier on the eyes as far as the brightness factor goes...

A playful Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2014 collection at Paris Couture Week

Theatrical hats and teal hair on the Schiaparelli runway during Paris Couture Week Spring/Summer 2014 on January 20, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Enjoy the slideshow, video and article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/a-playful-schiaparelli-spring-summer-2014-collection-at-paris-couture-week

20s glam from Giorgio Armani Prive Couture Spring/Summer 2014

Armani on the runway with his models at the Giorgio Armani Prive show for Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 on January 21, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/20s-glam-from-giorgio-armani-prive-couture-spring-summer-2014

Pretty florals from Giambattista Valli Couture Spring/Summer 2014

Florals on the runway at the Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2014 show for Paris Couture Week on January 20, 2014 in Paris, France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Much more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/pretty-florals-from-giambattista-valli-spring-summer-2014