oscarprgirl:

sundays belong to Bill.

In Bill We Trust

(via bergdorfgoodman)

Instead of getting upset over and over about things that I just can’t seem to analyze yet again on a deeper level (thank you, upper-level ENC classes, for stripping me of creativity and optimism), I’m going to resort to posting other things that also, in a sense, go over my head.

Primarily, to follow-up my Bill Cunningham post a few weeks back, I am in love with wide-brimmed hats of all sizes and colors. My favorite, of course is chic black, not unlike the ones Rachel Zoe can be seen rockin’ at all hours, but I don’t mind a nice camel or red felt either.

Bianca wool hat, $38, via Nastygal.

One of my favorite trends for Spring 2012, like most other directors on Clutch, was the sporty-themed runways. Tons of athletics-inspired accessories came out of it, too: bowling bags, fantastic sunglasses, etc..but by far, my #1 was the translucent plastic sport visors. Here’s a great example, found at ASOS. In a cheery orange, no less!

Perspex Top Visor, $18, via ASOS.

The next comes as a shock to even me, because I’d have no idea where to wear this piece other than the occasional stumbling-upon of a rave or disco. Nevertheless, I give you the Spirithood. It’s cozy, faux fur, and even has little paw pockets for your mitts in case you get frosty. Also, the fur that I present as an example here makes you look like a mini-husky (symbolizing braveness, loyalty, and adventurousness), so that’s a plus…I think.

Don’t judge me. Husky hood by SpiritHoods, $130.

And I will end this headwear post with one simple question…one with an even simpler answer. 

Q: Remember that one time you thought I was over turbans?

A: Me too. Mehehehehehehehee!

Turban Knot Headband in Oatmeal by ASOS, $11.

→ Bill's Trends: Wide-Brimmed Hats

Via the great Bill Cunningham’s video blog for the NYT, linked is a video about a recent trend on the streets that has been unobserved by most: hats of all shapes and sizes. Described as accessories with “brims at least 2 inches wide” by the master himself, the hats have been seen in a gigantic range of hues, materials and paired ribbon types (grosgrain, leather, and silk, to name a few). Most inspiring, though, is the attention that Bill pays to the fact of this trend “when it is being said that nothing is going on in fashion”. He never seems to disappoint in his simple wisdom.

Trailer: Bill Cunningham, New York

I will continue to post this trailer until every single one of my followers has given in and seen this film. This is, by far, one of my favorite movies I’ve ever seen, mainly because Bill Cunningham is a man I will never not be enamored with. Eighty years old and still snapping along, Mr. Cunningham paints a visual portrait of the New York style scene daily. After years of shooting in the business, he’s befriended both couture junkies and street style luminaries all over, from Iris Apfel (0:46) and Annette de la Renta to kids in the middle of intersections. His personal beliefs and lifestyle may be even more interesting than the work he does, though; Bill’s simple day-to-day, at a glance, includes living in a one-room apartment without utilities (“Who needs a kitchen or a bathroom?!” he often exclaims), biking everywhere (he’s currently on his 29th bike), and wearing the same cobalt blue plastic poncho every day (“If everyone dressed like a slob like me, it’d be a pretty dreary world”). I could watch this movie over and over til I’m Bill’s age, and never fall a bit out of love with it.

naifpanicscares:

Bill is an amazing person, almost as cute as my grandfather, his neighbors are incredible, and this is his 29th bike.