{ currently channeling } an unmarried woman

as the title of this post suggests, the costumery enclosed was inspired by paul mazursky‘s 1978 film, an unmarried woman ~ the story of a lady who finds unexpected liberation after her husband leaves her for a younger lass.

oftentimes described as ‘the original sex & the city‘, its message of feminine independence remains imminently modern ~ and the flick’s look is having its own resurgence this season.

i kept thinking about the attitude of its heroine, erica benton, during new york fashion week, as so many collections (like marc by marc jacobs) seemed merrily mired in the silhouettes of the seventies. this is my own ode to the era.


{ vintage emanuelle khanh sunnies, vintage jacket, chloe blouse, juicy couture cuff (last worn HERE), vintage skirt, anya hindmarch clutch, bottega venetta boots (last worn HERE) }

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09844448446594203695 From Suns To Moons

    Ooh la la!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01543497487978632368 Jen S.

    what a cute outfit. I love your skirt!

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06227142978867996533 Jewelscapes Handmade Jewelry

    Amazing outfit and pics! I've never seen that movie, but you know I willl now.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17136392234177834131 Whitney Sherrell

    Great outfit and movie! Love those boots!

    Whitney
    http://www.MyStylishFriends.blogspot.com

  • http://www.leftonboise.com LEFTONBOISE

    I second that ~ great movie and equally appealing element of surprise with that peekaboo skirt!

    http://www.LEFTONBOISE.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06456276057204037463 The Photodiarist

    I love the way you translated that inspiration into your dress. Fantastic!

  • http://www.fashionslap.me kate

    Wow you have a hindmarch clutch? I'm jealous those are great clutches. Love this whole look…though didn't the 70's have the shoulder pad thing going? This seems more modern.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17027183307099634705 Gabrielle Pascua

    Definitely adding to my perpetually growing list of "to watch" films!

    I've definitely been wanting to wear mid-length skirts and mid-length boots a la Chrissie Snow as well! Your legs look fabulous!

    xx Gaby

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03600803645063472366 Sylvia

    This is lovely, Kelly. Great silhouette! And congratulations on being named one of the best dressed new yorkers. It is by far an honor you deserve, darling!

    xo,
    i wander, i wonder

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00591627560282923318 Mely

    Your coat is fabulous! And I definitely do love that you are channeling the 70's, the silhouettes are gorgeous!
    http://dawnofstyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14069400289454012514 DNA (designers+artists)

    You had me at the title.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17421347098225672822 Yasmeen

    I was about to say, "If you're single, I'm in!" Haha!

    This outfit is so chic. I know I'd definitely creepily stop and stare if I saw you in the street. Do you get a lot of stares often?

    Yasmeen
    Castle Fashion

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00625789250352636581 Rossella

    love the boots
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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03580195483507919482 ggshoe

    Elegant, sensual, insouciant!!

  • http://magmoiselle.fr mll mag

    So glamorous!!! ;) )

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    So glamorous!!! ;) )

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16208102183812777303 Absolutely Mrs. K

    What I love most is the color combination, the dark grey and the white looks so well together. The blouse and the skirt are giving your look so much motion. The blouse looks romantic, but with (as you said) a 70’s touch. The boots reminds me the most of that decade. For me they are a little bit too heavy, but big leather boots were absolutely a must have in the 70’s. who would have thought that such a delicate skirt would look that fabulous with those boots. The fur coat is definitely the finishing touch.

  • http://everythingsbetterwithfrosting.com Elisabeth – Everything’s Better with Frosting

    Love this look. Love love love! So incredibly feminine, sexy, sophisticated and powerful. You achieved the perfect balance, and it also looks effortlessly chic.

    Did I mention I love it?

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15110129229977718587 The Magic Mirror

    I love this! So classic. Simple but not. Just brilliant!

    Amber
    http://themagikmirror.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01915301502681425552 yvo

    your writing and your photos often go very well alongside. great post!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08109699563405609074 Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries

    Simply majestic Kelli! True inspiration!!!! Ah….. you are such a diva!!
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09526932894195288411 Karolina

    These skirt looks amazing with this blouse! Gorgeous outfit!

    http://carriesfashiondiary.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10135979794517966320 fashiongossipmk

    Inspirational!
    Xoxo, K.

  • Lauren

    Loving the inspiration! And your pictures are amazing as always ♥

    Laurenlovestoshare

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01514627554329642237 Vasilieva

    adore the coat, fab boots

    http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
    x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125423261265894599 me and my lifestyle

    Wow! Amazing look!! So nice…
    Love these boots ;)
    xx

    http://meandmylifestyle.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17401533651275034786 Maca

    I really like your blouse! :)

    http://hereandnovv.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09113056625709563735 ♥Run With Fashion♥

    I loove your style!
    Love the skirt <33

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01671622982235409326 S
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05329196451830464702 Dominika

    very beautiful!
    <3

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10955116532345730478 RASPBERRY JAM
  • http://classiq.ro/ classiq

    Gorgeous! I love style inspired from the movies.
    Ada

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10388055543246089331 magdamagda

    looking gorgeous in whatever you chose!

    ww.magdamagdafashion.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05359487128946293599 SAMANTHA

    This is amazing and great inspiration! that first photo is fabulous.

    xx
    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00896638834590707229 Miss Molly

    cool inspiration, i really love this post!

    http://www.missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/

  • http://wordbyjessie.com/ wordbyjessie.com

    what old glamour. i love it. you look absolutely beautiful! i love the long skirt and boots. the fur is equally gorgeous.

    http://www.wordbyjessie.com

    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2039498/word-by-jessie

    xxjj

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12347329353442093349 Michelle Lee

    you always have such great sunnies :)

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16263377842988295961 ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR

    Great pictures…love how you styled this doll :)

    XoXo-Kelli K
    http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15784130387081540515 Lace and Tulle

    Love your coat!! beautiful boots

    http://www.theclassique.org

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01833953291419734182 KimChicSisters
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14227790770455857624 The Fancy Teacup

    Such a great ode to the 70's, especially that billowing, ladylike skirt with the blouse. I will have to catch that movie sometime soon, I'm a sucker for old time flicks.

    http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
    much love.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12767525819187192080 Grace Escudero – The Afeminada

    It's a very elegant look! You are the independent woman whose outfit you are channeling :)

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07123583203601488166 Steffys Pros and Cons

    sexy, i love the high cut slit. it leaves room for the imagination, but gets them thinking :)

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17958366929399604669 Baby Budget Blog

    Beautiful! Love the fur coat!!

    http://www.plentyforpennies.com

  • http://choicesmultiple.blogspot.com/ choicesmultiple

    Amazing, Amazing skirt and boots!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16724072516641888124 lindsey lowe

    love this look! i also did a post about the 70s. you should check it out!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07507691358965809482 Natasha

    Obsessed with your boots!!

    inlovewithsandiego.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04233865236359966184 Krystle!

    You are the one of few bloggers who comes across as humble, interesting and cool. Great job and keep up the great work! I love reading and oogling the pics (creepy)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05882333911932324281 blue roses

    i haven't seen this flick yet (gasp! i know…) but it is definitely going on my list. adore the cut of the skirt and the fur.

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13350521363643389727 annawithlove

    absolutely ADORE the last photo, classy sexiness !

    http://www.annawithlove.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17631712778155956104 Kacrates

    Good job :)

  • https://profiles.google.com/110268714147208757284 Gabriella Cozza

    Great pictures, I love the skirt and boots! I haven't seen that movie…I'll have to get on that! :)

    Check out my blog: Principessa Gabriella

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00207083711507978637 Eugenia Woods

    Great skirt!

  • http://therealmeangirl.com MG

    Love your style. Ironic, I was thinking about leaving my boyfriend for a younger lad. Hmm…

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14460011421341811958 km.

    i must see this movie!!! you look great

    Kate xo
    collectionsandcreations.blogspot.com

  • http://twirlyskirts.wordpress.com/ twirlyskirts

    love this idea!!!

    http;//twirlyskirts.wordpress.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02756585515065845268 Aubrey and Melissa

    This look suits you! Love the theme, I will definitely need to check out the movie.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16031717015076553160 The_Dark_Lady_2

    I love the film with the elegant Jill Clayburgh and your homage to the seventies ethos of freedom and ne independence. You look so perfect in classic separates reminiscent of that time.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05801927128589178630 Natalya’s Closet
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06689494832733786930 Prim and Pimp

    absolutely love that skirt…it flows so perfectly.

    xoxo
    P

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05052792977181531741 La Petite Marmoset

    I love the simple elegant skirt and shirt combo!
    La Petite Marmoset

  • Anonymous

    your skirt is to die for!

  • http://velvetandtea.com kateamy

    I would really like it if you gave me your jacket….pretty please with a cherry on top?!

    http://velvetandtea.com

  • http://www.fraeuleinlara.tumblr.com frl.lara

    you've such a great style! love almost every outfit you post :-)

    cheers*lara

  • http://glamourfeast.blogspot.com Sable

    I need a skirt like that! It would go great with some boots I got from modcloth. So jealous…

  • http://thefashionguitar.com/ thefashionguitar.com

    Sexy! Love it!

    xo thefashionguitar

  • http://www.hilaryphelps.com Hilary Phelps

    Love the look! Nostalgic and fabulous!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13340220316930238633 Hillary

    Love this! You look gorgeous!
    http://thoreausdaughter.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thefashionbookstore.com/ Fashion Magazines

    Such a seductive skirt.