Author, The Man Repeller. New York
In just a few weeks, Leandra Medine, better known to the world as the author of The Man Repeller, will be graduating from Eugene Lang the New School for Liberal Arts with a major in Journalism. And for someone who is still knee-deep in books, she already has one (Stubbs and Wootton clad) foot ahead of her classmates. You see, for those of you living under a rock (or those of you who don't religiously read The New York Times), Medine captured a generation of fashion enthusiasts when she launched her website aimed at showing off her style...but there's a catch, as her blog is as real and honest as it is fashionable. Her mission is to show the world her collection of new and vintage clothes…layer by layer by layer. But, she’s aware that her style doesn’t necessarily attract men. In fact, it often has the complete opposite effect. Hence, her “repellant” factor. I think a dictionary definition is needed here. “Manrepelling: outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls, shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.” And she’s doing something right. Her lengthy profile in the NY Times helped gain her some powerful gigs – while still a full time student, she’s already scribed for Harper’s Bazaar, Lucky, The NY Post and Grazia. And her biggest coup yet? Just like we’ve incorporated the word Google into our daily vocabulary (Ie. “just Google it”), she’s given the world a new word that defines a collective style and way of dressing that hasn’t yet been defined. With a pair of Chanel clogs, our favorite heather grey drop crotch pants, a studded Balenciaga belt paired with a silk loose-fitting tank, topped off with a Prada turban, a Tom Binns neckpiece and a gold and silver plethora of gems on our wrists and fingers – with one look in the mirror – it’s quite clear that we, like Medine, are the ultimate “Man Repellers”.
This collar is probably the best thing that’s happened to my neck since thyroids. It’s calf hair and adorned by bullets which is good in case I’m looking to kill you. The necklace is dainty and cute, like me. Just kidding. But really, Dannijo is easily my favorite jewelry brand. It’s like each individual piece is sprinkled with love and lady boners. Lots o’boners.
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Collar, Eleven Objects; Necklace, Dannijo
This dress heats my loins. I bought it for myself in honor of my blog’s first birthday last month. I know what you’re wondering and yes I had it gift wrapped. I think I’ll wear it everyday, if only for the sake of an authentic neon-a-thon. It’s not just a dress. It’s wearable art.
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Dress, Proenza Schouler
I consider myself more a shoe collector than wearer. I’ve spent close to every dollar I’ve ever made on shoes. My mom once told me to always invest in shoes and handbags and that I could improvise the rest with meagre means. I bet now she regrets giving me that advice. Funny how much a girl will spend on accessories that are meant to drag across dirty sidewalks.
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All, Various Designers
This ostrich skin clutch was my grandmothers. She gave it to me right before I went abroad to Paris. I threw up in it once while I was there. It was the last time I drank Rosé and white wine together. But there’s something to be said about its durability, eh? If you’re reading this, grandma, I’m sorry.
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Clutch, Hermès; Necklace, Dannijo
The M.R. essentials: A snow leopard jacket, a great bow tie (picked out by my daddio) and some printed shoes. I need neon laces.
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Jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim; Shoes, Tibi; Bowtie, Dolce & Gabbana
One of the best Balenciaga prints to date. I demand a reissue. And as I always say, leopard print is a neutral. This outfit is a no brainer (or weener.)
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Dress, Balenciaga; Shoes, Miu Miu
This is a genuine leopard fur coat that belonged to my great grandmother. She just recently passed away, God bless her. And her wardrobe. The little Amish slice of heaven underneath is a super 70's Tory Burch dress that I wore for a mother’s day campaign that ran on their site a couple of weeks ago.
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Jacket, Vintage from Great Grandmother; Dress, Tory Burch; Shoes, Julian Louie x Aldo
This photo was sketched by Dallas Shaw in part of a Shopbop wishlist insider feature I did over Christmas/Hanukah. They sent it over to me as a gift, it was one of the first really exciting collaborations I did.
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Jacket, Gryphon; Necklaces, Fenton/Fallon, Giles & Brother
Crochet lace x sequins. The fabrics complement each other surprisingly well.
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Top, Anarchy Street; Shorts, Dallin Chase; Shoes, Valentino
Matthew Williamson for H&M win. It’s great with denim cut offs. The skirt is really high maintenance but just so…dreamy. Yeah, I’d procreate with it.
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Top, Matthew Williamson x H&M; Skirt, Rag & Bone
This is the rad-ass jacket I scored during THE OUTNET’s $2 sale. I think real tears were streaming down my face while clicking buy. It retailed for $6,000. It was a perfect compliment for my little Mexican love machines- those Stubbs and Wootton loafers. The yellow catches those highly coveted—see what I did just there?—maracas. I’m basically the celibate version of Hugh Hefner.
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Jacket, Valentino; Shoes, Del Toro, Stubbs and Wootton
