While there are something like a billion street style blogs out there, and I can get sucked into roughly any of them for hours, my current discovery is Swagger 360. While the overall style tends to be far too preppy for me most of the time, they spend a lot of time on details, and [...]

Maila Nurmi doing her Vampira thing. I just kind of love this picture.

A few affordable pieces that echo the look of the Givenchy 2011 collection: Vintage Bib Necklace, $40  † Pins and Needles Skirt, $29.99 Silk Beaded Dress,  $89.99 †  Mina Cosy Lace Dress, $37.50 Trip to Outer Lace Skirt, $37.99  †  Beaded Lace Camisole, $80

Givenchy doesn’t usually float my boat, but Givenchy Resort’s 2011 Women’s Collection is the exception to the rule. The collection is full of Gatsby-era inspiration, drawing from both men’s and women’s clothes and embellishing classic party dresses like mad with ruffles, lace and beadwork, and fringe.

OK, the picture is trashtastic. But try to get past the big blond hair and just oogle the skirt- powermesh and light boning to flatter, built-in garters,  and on sale at $131.60 at Faire Frou Frou.