layering perfected #2

sighted: wednesday 29 november 2006, sainsbury wing, national gallery, trafalgar square, london.

at first it was just about the skirt. then after a few more glances it all just "worked" in that effortless way that often eludes the rest of us. there is no "trying" here, she just "is." this look is about texture more than color. none of the colors pop, but the subtle relationships between the velvet teal, greys, blacks, and white of her shoes are somehow striking. there is also a mild play with volume around the neck, with the broad, curling lapels and large scarf. demure yet fun.

layering perfected #1

sighted: sunday 26 november 2006, brushfield street, spitalfields market, london.

this fantastic example of lavish layering has been demonstrated by a one fabulous ms. o. she will perhaps be making more appearances on savvy, so be on the lookout.

layers include but are not limited to: white tights, raspberry knee-high latticed socks, black slip, marigold skirt, vintage kitchen apron, short-sleeved tee, pink arm warmers, white cotton printed H & M short-sleeved shirt, scarf, and a kilt (formerly worn around the waist-in younger days and warmer climes).

sunday at spitalfields #2-dior style

sighted: sunday 26 november 2006, brushfield street, spitalfields market, london.

this sartorial gentleman kindly acquiesced to our request to photograph him. when he asked what it was for, and "savvy" was mentioned, the eyebrow-raise of recognition occurred followed by the words "the sartorialist." after discussing mutual interest in the NY blog, we parted ways, savvy being very excited at spotting our first "reader on the street." a marvelous moment indeed.

the trench is Dior in case you're wondering.

sunday at spitalfields

sighted: sunday 26 november 2006, midday, spitalfields market, london.

this lovely lady and her bright coat stood out from all the drab winterwear infiltrating the market. note the fun cross on the back.

m.i.a.

apologies for our absence of late. things have been frantic in the savvy camp, combined with the fact that many londoners have yet to learn how to layer well or purchase a coat that will last them longer than 2 months of a season. the number of poorly made wool coats (most of them in houndstooth check) strutting raggedly up and down the high street is outrageously high. in addition, at least a 1/2 dozen of fabulously dressed people have declined our request to photograph them. londoners appear to have a streak of shyness which stilts the life of the online fashion blogger. but enough excuses, and on with the show....

ever your eye on the street,

savvy london