BLOGGER STYLE BLOGGER STYLE These shoes are the bee’s knees. I wear mine with everything! Sure, we’re in the era of the Internet, but, every now and then, it’s nice to write something out by hand. 2750 Classic in Navy Canvas by Superga: $65; Zappos.com A brightly colored pillow is the perfect way to personalize a plain couch or bed. Bargello Worth Avenue Pillow: $175; Jonathan Adler Red Mara Travel Journal: $290; Smythson Leandra Medine Because the most important fall investment is a good piece of outerwear. Rita Leather Jacket by Acne: $1,230; La Garçonne W ith her sharp wit and humorous commentary, Leandra Medine is aware that her blog, The Man Repeller, has struck a nerve with readers across the fashion world. Spotlighting fashion trends that she believes “sartorially offend and, therefore, repel members of the opposite sex,” Medine has featured such culprits as harem pants, sack dresses, and Jeffrey Campbell Litas. “In the grand scheme of things, the whole fashion community is a man repeller,” she says. “Men love simplicity. Women love wearable art.” L I always like to have candles on hand for when I feel like giving in to my inner pyromaniac. White Jasmine & Mint Home Candle by Jo Malone: $65; Neiman Marcus I hate cabs and love pedals. I’m all about functional decoration, and this line smells good and looks chic. Andy Warhol Montauk Eau de Parfum: $230; Bond No. 9 New York Medium Brass Skull in Gold: $85; D.L. & Co. I always love a good skull. It’s very Day of the Dead. Owning anything by Proenza is like a rite of passage,and this is big enough to comfortably carry an iPad. PS1 Large Suede Satchel in Raspberry by Proenza Schouler: $1,995; NET-A-PORTER Townie 3i StepThrough Women’s Bike in Champagne by Electra: $499; REI When you’re a fashion blogger, the cooler the furniture in your apartment, the shorter the distance you have to travel to “get the shot.” Nilleq Stools by Bleu Nature: $5,998; Barneys New York 238 Lonny SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER 2011 2011 SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER Lonny 239
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