Dressing for the Holidays.

There’s so much pressure and planning that surrounds the holidays.  The best part of the season is-for us anyways- getting ready!  This part of the celebration can quickly turn into a not-so-joyous occasion if A) You don’t know what to wear or B) You don’t have what you want to wear.  We can help you with both.  The goal is to create an outfit that has a little more glitz and glamour than usual and to have fun with your look.

A little cocktail dress, especially one with some shine and sequins, is the quintessential holiday ensemble.  If it will be chilly pair it with opaque tights and a fur wrap to keep you warm!

While we love party dresses, we are also quite keen on the idea of a pair of silky dress pants worn with a sequined top or a sequined blazer with a simple tank or tee.  It’s a little unexpected and we love the unexpected.

Another route you can take is to wear the LBD and glam up your hair and makeup.  We suggest that you try something new with your makeup…like a copper smokey eye or a deep red lip.

Go For: Sequin Skirts, Faux-Fur Jackets, Silk Bottoms, Costume Jewelry, Lace Tights, Dark Red Lips…

 

give thanks.

HHn…a collection of luxurious, chic basics.

HHn is:
a collection of basics that are luxurious and chic…a concept based around the art
of layering…an eclectic style that allows you to be sophisticated and comfortable
at all times…

HHn is:
the perfect v-neck, tank top, legging, sweater and scarf…great items that can be
worn as separates or layered together to create a look that is always comfortable,
always chic, always sexy…

HHn is:
luxurious basics that can be styled for any situation you may find yourself in…
versatile enough for you to drop your child off at school, run errands,
have brunch with friends, wear at home, catch a trans-Atlantic flight and even
dress up for dinner by adding the right shoe, jewels and a wool blazer…

HHn is:
knits that can be worn under or over, a base for you to build your look
on or can be layered together to create a style that is casual,
sophisticated and most definitely sexy…

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Nouvella Royale.

goat. boutique likes to provide you with the best when it comes to brands.  We are now carrying a brand we love, Nouvella Royale.  Not only do we love the handbags, but we love the fact that they are made from recycled leather jackets. Novella Royale was inspired by the concept of designing luxury handbags without creating waste from new materials. The leather from each bag is hand cut from vintage jackets, making each piece a one-of-a-kind in color, distressing and seaming. In addition to using only recycled leather, each bag is lined with organic fabric and hand made in Los Angeles. To us, details matter…sometimes it’s the small things that matter most.  Nouvella Royale handbags all come in a custom killer vintage branded bag to protect your leather once purchased.  Named after her daughter, Nouvella Royale…Mary Myers wants to impart her waste-not-want-not, vegetarian, eco friendly views upon us by providing us an avenue to purchase real leather handbags made from recycled leather.  We want to provide that same avenue to you at goat. boutique.  There are few things in this world better than worn-in leather.  Mary says “People may beg to differ, but studding and fringe aren’t trends-they’re an aesthetic- it’s a matter of how you interpret them from season to season-but they’ll always be around.”

goat. loves: Penny. Mister. Clover.

do it.

yourself…

thank God for Caroline B. goat. loves her.  here is a guide to DIY bunny ears.  just in time for halloween…

This is our guide on how to do lace bunny ears yourself. really easy and cheap. and fun!
You need: scissors, lace, pipe cleaners, diadem, needle and thread.

1. Connect two pipe cleaners by twisting them together and then form them to look like bunny ears. Save a few centimeters to connect with the diadem in the next step.
2. Attatch the formed pipe cleaner ears to the diadem by twisting the ends of the pipe cleaner ears on to the diadem.
3. Now cover the diadem with the rest of the pipe cleaners to get a furry look! Just twist them on there!
4. This is what it should look like now.
5. Measure the lace and cut it a couple of centimeters outside of the ears shape.
6. Now it’s time to sew. Get needle and thread and make a few stitches around the ears. I made a stitch about every three centimeters. When you’re done you can cut the lace the way you want it, more or less outside the edges of the ears.
7. Ok, so now you done! Get your ears on!

The White Shirt.

“A white shirt is crisp and functional and has the allure of being stolen from a man’s closet which makes it sexy.”  -Christina Smith

WHY IT WORKS Whether paired with dress pants, a skirt, or jeans, this item is always polished and sophisticated. Just be mindful of the proper clothing maintenance!
HOW TO WEAR IT Pair it with the other classics in your wardrobe like your versatile skirt or cashmere sweater for a clean polished look.

goat. loves…

ALEXANDER WANG ‘POPLIN OFF THE SHOULDER’ SHIRT // ALEXANDER WANG //$324.00

off the shoulder shirt with shorter front hem…topstitching detail along collar with two black straps for support…100% cotton in white.

a few things you need for fall…

As we prepare for s/s10 Fashion Week in NYC …we first want to make sure you are all covered for a/w09. Fall will launch online next week on http://www.goatboutique.com and we wanted to give you a sneak peek on what we have up our sleeves. Erin Wasson for RVCA, Raquel Allegra, Alexander Wang, Current Elliott and some of our other favorite brands have launched lines with zippers, cowboy and 80’s inspired pieces, stretch legging denim and more… ooh la la.  Cleeo dropped off new pieces for fall that are die-hard.  We hope you have already gotten started on your Fall wardrobe.

goat. loves…

blacks. grays. blues. strong shoulders. boyfriend blazers. stretch legging denim. one shoulder pieces. studs. oversized sweaters. acid denim. oversize tops and tees. fur. vests. plaid. fringe. leather. destroyed denim.

Log on next week to see the availability of what goat. loves for Fall.

goat. loves…ripped skinnies.

goat. loves…the ripped skinny jean. Not as form fitting as the questionably named “jeggings,” yet sleeker than last season’s cuffed boyfriend jeans, these slashed-and-slim styles are a smart base for an easy-going and androgynous ensemble. Make sure to pair your shredded jeans with equally edgy and low-key pieces: boyish blazers, leather biker jackets, or simple and slouchy tops. Additionally, you need to emphasize the devil-may-care attitude of these jeans by matching them with feisty footwear, such as a hefty pair of bondage heels or aggressive ankle boots. In short, when creating your version of this look, just search for pieces that are edgy, androgynous, and tough enough to stand up to these rebelliously ripped jeans!

raquel allegra. your not-so-basic-tee.

Raquel Allegra became an instant “It girl in the fall of ‘08 when she launched her debut line of one-of-a-kind t-shirts reclaimed from the LA County Jail. Now the provocative designer, who formerly worked for Barneys New York and Issey Miyake, has launched her fall ‘09 collection, which features vintage pieces redesigned with a modern interpretation.

The flowy, asymmetrical designs are feminine yet edgy, nostalgic yet futuristic. The lineup of deconstructed cotton kaftans, distressed tunics, shredded tanks, tasseled dresses, basic tees and tie-dyed gowns accentuate the body in a fresh, flirtatious way, that has an underlying grungy rock vibe. In subtle hues of black, gray, brown, beige and white, the garments fall into the chic, never-before-seen, utterly wearable, must-have genre. It’s no wonder celebrities and fashionistas from coast to coast, including Heidi Klum, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate Olsen are clamoring to get their hands on the them.

Every stitch, hemline, fold, tuck and twirl of the fabric is meticulously thought out. One must view the capsule collection up close to truly appreciate the distressing process, which can take up to 10 hours for one garment. The resulting fabrics offer different looks depending on how you wear and drape each piece.

Fall 09 Raquel Allegra has arrived at goat. boutique. These pieces are one of a kind and will not be on the rack long.  As one of our favorite designers, we hope that you too, add her to your list of must-haves for fall.

rise of the machines: how the women behind the fashion game became it’s key players.

Paris Vogue Edito-In-Chief, Carine Roitfeld, Elle Magazine Style Director, Kate Lanphear, Vogue Nippon Fashion Director at Large, Anna Dello Russon and Teen Vogue Accessories Director Taylor Tomasi are names of the fashion gods to us here at goat. boutique.  See below how the women behind the fashion game became it’s key players.

FASHION INSIDERS MAKE OBVIOUS ICONS. EDITORS, BUYERS, AND GLOSSY CONTRIBUTORS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEST OF EACH SEASON AND BOAST ACUMENS INCUBATED (APPETITES SUPPRESSED) OVER COCKTAILS WITH FASHION’S MOST INCISIVE MINDS. NOT TO MENTION, THEY’RE PREVUE TO BEAUTY REGIMES EVEN JOCELYN WILDENSTEIN CAN’T BUY.

PERHAPS TOO OBVIOUS. BECAUSE, SAVE FOR A FEW BOLDFACE EXCEPTIONS—DIANA VREELAND, ANNA PIAGGI, ISABELLA BLOW—THE FASHION INSIDER HAS LONG BEEN VICTIM OF FRANKENSTEINIAN FATE: HER NAME OFT OVERSHADOWED BY THE FACES (MODELS, CELEBS, EVEN PHOTOGS) SHE’S MADE FAMOUS.

OF LATE, THOUGH, IT SEEMS FASHION’S NEOPHILISM HAS STRUCK AGAIN. IN THE PAST 24 MONTHS, MODELS AND CELEBRITIES—ONCE THE GO-TO IT-GIRLS FOR FASHION SPECTATORS—HAVE BEEN RATHER POINTILY ELBOWED OUT. ENTER THE LIKELIEST OF STYLE ICONS, THE ORIGINAL FASHIONISTA: THE EDITRIX. THE STYLE MAKERS HAVE BEEN ELEVATED FROM THE SHADOWY TRENCHES OF THE CATWALK TO THE SMACK CENTRE OF THE RUNWAY SPOTLIGHT—A GUCCI, TOM FORD-ERA ONE, AT THAT.

CARINE ROITFELD, PARIS VOGUE’S LEADING LADY, IS THE LONGSTANDING VANGUARD OF THE EDITRIX ELITE. HER THREAD ON THE POPULAR FASHION SPOT FORUMS HAS OVER 500,000 VIEWS, BEATING OUT LOU DOILLON, THANDIE NEWTON, AND DAPHNE GUINNESS—COMBINED. LAST YEAR, FRENCH VOGUE PAID HOMAGE TO ROITFELD’S AMERICAN COUNTERPART, ANNA WINTOUR, WITH A DOPPELGANGER MODEL DONNING THE ICE QUEEN’S SIGNATURE BOB AND SUNGLASSES.

MEANWHILE, ELLE’S SENIOR FASHION EDITOR, KATE LANPHEAR, HAS HER OWN FACEBOOK GROUP, COMPLETE WITH JAUNTY HYBRID MONIKER: LANPHEARITES UNITED. EVEN THE STREETSTYLE BLOGS, ONCE THE MOST ARDENT PREACHERS OF ACCESSIBLE DRESSING, HAVE TRADED THE EVERYGIRL FOR THE GODS. VIRGINIA SMITH, OLIVIER ZAHM, AND MELANIE HUYNH NOW MAKE REGULAR APPEARANCES ON THE SARTORIALIST.

ANNA DELLA RUSSO, FASHION EDITOR OF VOGUE NIPPON, IS USUALLY QUICK TO CALL A TREND, ALTHOUGH PERHAPS NOT ONE SO PERSONAL.

“IT’S ABOUT US, ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT WORK IN FASHION. WHAT YOU WEAR, WHAT YOU EAT, WHEN YOU SLEEP, WHEN YOU WAKE UP,” DELLA RUSSO SAYS. “IT’S THE NEW PHENOMENON.”

DELLA RUSSO’S RIGHT: ONE ROUND MARKS A TREND, THE SECOND MAKES A BONA FIDE PHENOM. SO WHILE WINTOUR, ROITFELD, AND ALT REPRESENT THE VENERABLE APEX OF EDITOR STYLE, THERE’S A NEW BREED OF UP-AND-COMING INSIDERS STOMPING (THE EFFECT; THE CAUSE? HARDYS AND ALAIAS) INTO THE SPOTLIGHT. CALL THEM THE NEW GUARD: TAYLOR TOMASI, ACCESSORIES DIRECTOR OF TEEN VOGUE; THE AFORE-MENTIONED AND FORMIDABLE KATE LANPHEAR; AND JULIA FRAKES, WRITER FOR PAPER MAGAZINE.

BUT WHY HAVE THOSE THAT FURNISHED THE REFERENCE SUDDENLY BECOME, WELL, THE REFERENCE?

DELLA RUSSO CREDITS THE NASCENT INTEREST TO A GREATER THIRST FOR REALISM. THE BOOM IN STREETSTYLE TRENDS AND UNDONE GLAMOUR WOULD POINT IN THAT DIRECTION. AND WHILE IT’S NEVER IN GOOD FORM TO CONTRADICT A PROFESSIONAL TRENDSETTER’S FORECASTS, FASHION HAS NEVER REALLY BEEN ABOUT REALISM. FOR ALL THE RHETORIC, THE STREETSTYLE IS PAINSTAKINGLY AFFECTED, THE UNDONE GLAMOUR METICULOUSLY DONE (AND REDONE), AND THE FASHION EDITOR NO MORE REAL THAN MAKESHIFT BALI SHE’S CREATED FOR HER SUMMER SWIMWEAR ISSUE.

LIKE A BOUQUET OF BLACK BLOSSOMS, THIS INSIDER IS A CULMINATION OF IMPOSSIBLES: CRIMINALLY STYLISH, GENETICALLY BLESSED, INCREDIBLY CONNECTED. SHE SYNTHESIZES HEMLINES AND BOTTOM LINES FROM ATOP KIRKWOOD HEELS AND TAKES HER EASE IN THE LESS-THAN-EASY-TO-ACCESS STUDIOS OF THEYSKENS OR GHESQUIERE.

NOT UNLIKE THE SEESAWING OF FASHION ITSELF, HER RISE IS MORE ABOUT THE FALL OF HER PROGENIES THAN HER OWN CONSCIOUS STABS FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. PERHAPS SHE’S REAL ONLY BECAUSE THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN EXPOSED AS OH-SO-FAKE.

THE CURTAINS HAVE BEEN DRAWN ON THE CELEBRITY MACHINE, THE PUPPETEERING STYLISTS RUTHLESSLY EXPOSED. THE DIEHARD FASHION CROWD HAS BEEN SOURED BY THE STARS’ NATURALLY BRUMMAGEM TASTES AND THEIR TENUOUSLY FASHION-RELATED HYPHENATE HOBBIES.

MODELS, FOR ALL THEIR LITHE AND LISSOME BEAUTY, ARE OFTEN BLANK CANVASES THAT, OFF THE RUNWAY, LOOK MORE LIKE BURLAP. (NO SURPRISE, SINCE MOST OF THESE GREEN YOUNG THINGS ARE ROOTED IN THE MIDWEST.)

WE’VE ALSO WITNESSED THE RISE OF THE ONSCREEN EDITOR – SOME REAL, SOME FAKE, MOST PERCHED SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN. THERE WAS NINA GARCIA, ELLE EDITOR-CUM PROJECT RUNWAY JUDGE-CUM FASHION AUTHOR OF THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF STYLE. THEN, MILLIONS SAW MERYL STREEP’S TURN AS THE HISTRIONIC EDITOR, MIRANDA PRIESTLY, IN THE THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. JUST RECENTLY, JOE ZEE AND ANNE SLOWEY BIRTHED THEIR OWN CW REALITY SHOW, STYLISTA.

AMONG OTHER THINGS, GARCIA, ZEE, AND EVEN STREEP HAVE REMINDED US OF THE OBVIOUS: INSIDERS DO HAVE THE BEST STYLE. AND AKIN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE PUBLICATIONS, EACH HARBINGER PURVEYS A DISTINCTLY PERSONAL VISION OF FASHION’S FUTURE. TOMASI: LAYERED IRREVERENCE; DELLA RUSSO: COUTURE-TRASH CHIC; ROITFELD: BON MAUVAIS GOÛT.

BUT AS THE MAKERS OF THE FASHION GAME, THESE GIRLS KNOW ITS RULES BEST. IN, OUT. KNOWINGLY, DELLA RUSSO SMIRKS, “THIS IS OUR MOMENT. LET’S KEEP IT UP, GIRLS, BECAUSE MAYBE THE NEXT ONE THERE WILL BE ANOTHER KIND OF PHENOMENON.”