MODEST LOOKBOOK - Ulyana Sergeenko

This was a beautiful pinterest find of a new Russian designer who just unveiled her second collection for Spring and Summer 2012. You can find her Vogue spread here. We love her old, almost Victorian shapes that are mixed with more contemporary elements like the grey t-shirt shown. Aren't these looks SO beautiful? We are in love....

CHANEL SUIT - (a replica)

Even though this skirt suit was not actually made by Chanel, I was so excited to find two pieces that worked well together and gave off the same look as the pricey Chanel versions. As you can see, the Chanel suit has been around for a while now. It has definitely made its way through many decades since it came on the scene. I like to call this my older lady outfit because I know it looks polished. The statement fur collar is not a new idea either. As you can see here, it too has been around a while. So if something is tried and tested, why not go with it? Jacket is thrifted and skirt is Victoria's Secret.

MODEST LOOKBOOK - Banana Republic Mad Men Collection Spring 2012

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! The Spring collection of Banana Republic's collaboration with the television series is back in business for Spring 2012.  This is pretty fresh news so it's hard to find the lookbook but you can view what's up as of now here. The two of us at thread ethic are a little Mad Men obsessed, so you can see why we get excited about these things (Season 5 starts March 25 [after a nearly two year hiatus]). Although there aren't a lot of more modest looks from the Banana Republic lookbook, we're holding out in hopes that more will emerge. In any case, we're happy to view the looks coming up from the actual show. Yay for Spring!

SKI WEAR + FUR HAT

After all the formal wear, we figured we'd give you a bit of a casual thursday. Although snow has been more of a commodity this year, we figured we'd utilize some of our ski wear. You'd rarely catch us utilizing our ski coats off the mountain, but why not? Also we weren't the only ones thinking of bringing ski wear into the mix... Lacoste had a whole collection of ski inspired clothing for their fall 2012 line. So we say break out the ski wear! Plus with it snowing where one of us is at the moment, it seems rather fitting.... (oh and the fur hat is from Target)

2012 VANITY FAIR OSCAR PARTY - MODEST DRESSES

 Miley Cyrus in Roberto Cavalli

 Clair Danes in Valentino

 Elizabeth Banks in Chadwick Bell

 Elizabeth Olsen in Christian Dior

Georigina Chapman in Marchesa

Lily Collins in Monique Lhuillier

Some are saying that the annual Vanity Fair Oscar party had a better red carpet than the Oscars. We may be tempted to agree. There were definitely some very stunning dresses seen. For instance, don't you just love the Monique Lhuillier dress at the bottom? SO beautiful. We saw the Valentino gown Claire Danes is wearing in the pre-fall collection and thought it a little princessy. But seeing it actually worn is very nice (even though the top is obviously sheer...remember, we love linings). And it's sort of nice to see Miley wearing something more covered. What do you guys think? And we promise this is the last Oscar post....

THE PASHMINA SCARF

How do you tie a pashmina scarf? There are so many different ways that there is really no wrong way. Honestly, (and we know everyone says this) when we were touring in Paris we were really inspired by the imaginative and sophisticated ways Parisian women tied their scarves. So we went home and experimented. Now we just twist and tie away until we feel it looks good and finished. Generally, we found that we love our scarves to be pretty full and cozy. We don't know about you, but it makes us feel like we're wrapped up in a blanket. Scarves are and will always be a staple for colder weather, so they're definitely one of the layering pieces you don't want to leave home without.You can also check out others who can't leave home without them... Katherine Heigel here and Anna Wintour here. This look for us is really an everyday, casual one playing with hues of brown paired with navy and grey. Vintage navy blazer, Zara messenger clutch and sweater, and Nordstrom boots.