Wardrobe Diaries:: Turban Twins...

Just after thanksgiving my sister gave birth to a little girl, Addison Julie. I have been anxiously awaiting her arrival, to Texas and into my life. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE and ADORE my nephew, but a little girl to dress up...that's a dream come true! We've been shopping for head wear for Addison and I knew exactly what she was in need of!...

Addison in her first turban!!!

Auntie Mo Mo and Addison...Turban Twins!

A Turban For Every Occasion...

During some down time at work this week I curled up on the couch and flipped through the Avendon Fashion book. Every page captured a beautiful moment, simplicity, and a taste level that has been unmatched. Of course when I stumbled upon a picture of a woman and her turban, I knew it was meant to be. I think I starred at the page for a solid 5-7 minutes examining ever fold and pleat. It was beautiful, one of my favorite images to date.

{Avendon Fashion}

After my swoonfest with Avendon's turban lady, I was desperate to find more to add to my own collection. I ended up on the ASOS site and low and behold hit the jackpot. An assortment of turbans at more than affordable price points.

Black Knit Turban::Exactly what I've been "needing" for the chilly weather to wear on a daily basis. So money!!!!

$24.14

Embellished Knit Turban:: A pop of color and a touch of sparkle!

$34.48

Feather Embellished Turban:: I can't keep my eyes off of this! Definitely a New Years Eve accessory!

$62.06

That's A Wrap...

It's no secret anymore that I love me a turban! I'll find any excuse to wear one even to the most pedestrian of events. So you can only imagine my excitement when I saw a whole article in the New York Times last week about my favorite accessory, written by the painfully stylish turban aficionado June Ambrose (article here). In honor of the Times and my obsessive infatuation with the newest head gear, as well as a long overdue turban post, I thought I would introduce you to the most outlandish turban I've sported as of yet.

{roxy, abbey, me}

Last weekend I celebrated my friend Candice's birthday with a hoard of friends down at the Seaport. I fussed with my hair for a bit before twisting up a turban to add some color and pizazz. Pink Lame... yes it did quite the trick, and a secret about it, it's actually a shirt that unfortunately has never been worn. Some people scoff while others applaud, and honestly the reactions don't matter to me. At the end of the day, "it's a wrap!"

Obsession Confession...

Too much of a good thing can't be bad right?! In life when I find those items that feel like a second skin I become incredibly loyal...to the point of being borderline obnoxious. Ok, I might be a little hard on myself, but when I find that piece that fits so perfectly like it's always been there, I want to wear it daily. Which explains the current state I'm in.

I love a turban, real or make shift! I didn't realize my magnitude of admiration until coming home one day and my roommate asking "Will I ever see your hair or the top of your head again?!" I tried to use the, "I just shaved the side of my head and I'm cold," as an excuse but in the same breathe I repented and said I just liked it! Get ready because you are about to embark on a lot of turban posts and DIY projects!

{jak and jill--style.com}

Army green is the color du jour this season and I can't get enough of it. It has already infiltrated into my wardrobe as a neutral and a staple in the form of pants, shirts, and jackets. Maybe an army turban should be in the works?!!? Never the less, I love seeing the shade being embraced by men and women alike. Especially when it's paired with a bolder counterpart with texture and depth.

{jak and jill--style.com}

I'm a sucker for red lips, lover of leather, and advocate of all black everything! I've been living in a ruby red lips phase for the last couple of days and don't see it fading any time soon! I've been casually looking for new red shades so let me know if you have a secret weapon I could borrow for my beauty arsenal.

{marie claire}

I've been searching vintage and thrift stores high and low for a few new vintage rock t-shirts. The trick to making them look extra worn in is to wash them on ultra high heat, which I'm willing to work for this look, just can't find the right foundation. I love that MK paired hers with a glitzy necklace. I would follow suit and pair with my current denim fave (post coming soon,) rock star heeled platforms, and my self designed Fenton Fallon necklace (here)!

{olsen anonymous}

Turban Tutorial...

When I got back from my two weeks in Peru I was in more than a desperate need for a hair cut. The stubborn Virgo in me had to postpone a cut until this past week so that I would have a fresh fade for E+A's upstate nuptials (images of the new cut soon). So in the three weeks I spent gallivanting about this city, it nearly became a requirement to sport some type of head gear...And thus my obsession with turbans has resurfaced from it's 2007 hibernation. I've been lusting for the scarves and shirts turned turbans that the fabulously stylish June Ambrose has been wearing. Yesterday she posted a step by step tutorial on how to recreate your own...the stars aligned and all my dreams came true!

1: Start with a large scarf that can fold into a triangle.

2: Treat your scarf like a towel after washing your hair, but tie it once at the front.

3: Tuck the excess fabric at the base of your turban.

4: The profile should look like a Mohawk.

{all images by June Ambrose}

There you have it! June offers great styling tips and designer finds, along with incredible daily wardrobe images. To get in on her professional how to's, follow her on twitter @juneAmbrose.

A Spiritual Moment...

At midnight on my birthday I opened a special gift that arrived all the way from Tokyo. The incredible Roxy, who is dearly missed, sent me the most beautiful kimono I have ever seen. Please excuse my shoddy iPhone picture, but still appreciate it's beauty. It is a deep rich purple with humming birds, blossoms, and just so happens to be 50 years old. As my neighbors can attest, I jumped up and down in complete and utter bliss and then got a little sappy and sentimental... Hey it happens! I'm so in love with this gift and well I'm terrified of staining or ripping the fabric, I'm anxious and eager to wear it.

{the tote is from LaForet. Earlier this fall I assisted on an ad campaign shoot and Roxy headed over to the store to check it out)

During my daily blog reads I came across this picture and was spiritually moved! I've been having a few turban tantrums lately and can't seem to get enough (DIY post coming soon). And then this little chick lit (June Ambrose) had to throw on a killer kimono over her lady like blouse and change my view of the holy trinity! Now to find a way to use this as inspiration for my own kimono/turban style fusion.

{theglamourai}