Après Baba

I'm channeling and styling around all things Catherine Baba. I'm convinced that she is one of the most stylish and iconic women I have laid eyes on. I'm lusting for everything that's in her closet and to strut around with the same confidence and style conviction she possesses.

In the last year I've started to acquire a small fur collection. It has quickly grown and last night I added my first mink into the assortment. My sister's mother-in-law passed this down to me. A decadent chocolate mink that once belonged to her mother-in-law! It's exactly what I've been longing for. A long fur to keep my warm and cozy during the current NY blizzard!

Ever since I saw this image of Baba I've been longing for my own kimono. I'm heading to the store later to find some suitable fabric, but in the meantime I've been wearing my Grandma Leila's kimono from her time living in Japan. I'm terrified to wear it out because of how delicate it is, but I can't get away from it's vibrant colors. Lounged around this afternoon in a head to toe Baba inspired look.

Turban: Urban Outfitters black sparkle jersey turban

Kimono: My Grandma Leila's (my mom's mom) from her time in Japan

Leggings: Black Ann Taylor Loft leggings

Top: Beige tank I borrowed from my mother

Belt: Vintage elephant belt

Sunnies: Old Gadzook I found in my closet

Necklace: A gift from an old client

Best Accessory: My dog Beau!!

Style Icon: Catherine Baba

My current obsession and inspiration is...

Catherine Baba

This stylish lady is from Australia, but don't call her Australian. She's firmly planted her roots in Paris for 15 years and counting. She's more than a stylist, she's a fashion icon. Personal style, imagination, confidence, and composure radiate from every inch of her. In the last couple of months I've been falling more in love with 70's style but all I keep hearing is that 80's are back. Baba has found the perfect marriage to complement these two landmarked eras. You look at her and immediately see the aurora of Studio 54 gypsy inexcusably paired with bold colors and patterns. Her style spans beyond her years. She incorporates the 20's and 30's glamour with luxurious rich fabrics that are ornate with a fantasy air and feminine allure. Bangles stacked to her elbows, a closet of turbans, extensive assortment of sunnies, and a collection of one of a kind vintage YSL pieces that would make any fashion obsessed green with envy. How could you not be seduced by her distinctly individual style and unapologetic pairings.

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My DIY time spent in Texas for the holidays will include turbans for every day of the week and enough kimonos to get me to Japan...and more bangles and sunnies then I know what to do with.