Rebel Without A Pause

Leave it to Marc Jacobs to bring back the eighties. "I was thinking about the good old days in New York," Marc said after the show, "when getting dressed up was such a joy." Noting that he himself is not rebellious, he claims “I love the look of rebellion.” That look is evident in his Fall 2009 collection. From metallic leather and mohawks to sequins and neon shift dresses, Marc gives tribute to a time that was full of “individuals with energy.” Every girl needs to feel that energy, the sense of rebellion; the “I’m a bad girl” vibe (even if you’re idea of bad is taking home extra packets of Splenda from your local Starbucks). That energy gives you the self-confidence that is vital to succeed in the world of fashion. The concept of someone being able to “pull something off”, should be translated into, “that person exudes confidence in that outfit.” Marc’s clothing exemplifies self-confidence, and the ability to stand out in a crowd and be looked up to amongst her fashion conscious friends.

Granted my two summer internship under this fashion genius makes me somewhat biased, but Marc seems to deliver year after year on the runway. He has a way of making even the most difficult ensembles appear effortlessly chic. This Fall, remember the Marc Essentials: leather, graphic tights, hints of neon flair and sequins, and of course the “strong shoulder” seen throughout many of the top designers’ collections (the main elements of a proper super hero costume).

For the average person, Marc’s line is not exactly “affordable,” therefore you must use his collection as an avenue of inspiration. And of course, most of us would want to take these essential elements from his collection and tone them down for the “everyday world.” Combine a great solid shift dress with a funky pair of tights (Pictured: Urban Outfitters $14) or for a pinch of neon flair slide into this Alice + Olivia Dress (Pictured: Bloomingdale's $396) and pair it with a great leather jacket. Get inspired and stun the world with your innate ability to take the looks of the runway to the streets. Most importantly, find your inner confidence so that you will be noted as that person that can “pull something off.”