70's bow ties

I've always loved the bow tie blouse look, if it's done right.
Loving btb's for spring & again for fall.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Penelope Dot Top
Shopbop

Marc by Marc Jacobs Petite Floral Jacquard Top
Shopbop

Paul Smith Pink

Walter Bow Detail Silk Georgette Blouse

Nordstrom

he's mine. you may have had him once, but i got him all the time...

"He's Mine" by Mokenstef (very odd) has been playing in my head from the moment I walked out of Nordstrom with my new MARC by Marc Jacobs bag in hand & a big smile on my face.

I LOVE my new bag so much, almost too much.
I am tempted to keep him protected in his MJ drawstring bag and place him on a shelf with nothing else around him.
But, obviously that wouldn't be any fun & defeat the purpose of the splurge.
So, today he takes his maiden voyage out of the house & into the world.

MARC by Marc Jacobs
Totally Turnlock Faridah Hobo Bag

My very own MJ bag!
Glory, glory hallelujah!

why? because i love you mj

Marc Jacobs Tuxedo Dress with Cape Back

Mon amour!
A cape back, belted waist, AND longer hemline!
Please, can I?

feeling exposed

Clearly behind on this trend, I first noticed the use of exposed zippers on Michelle Obama's dress during the Iowa caucuses. I was shocked when she turned around on stage & the zipper on her shift was completely exposed for all to see. My first reaction was disgust as I questioned why she would be buying cheaply made clothing. Since then I have been enlightened to the exposed zipper trend & realize that Mrs. Obama knows more about fashion than I do.

According to Rachael Zoe, "Alber Elbaz pioneered the whole exposed zipper thing at Lanvin."
Other designers have followed suit.

I tried on this Marc by Marc Jacobs Shantung Waistcoat Vest today at Nordstrom. It is fabulous in the front with pretty buttons and a big blue bow, but I didn't realize until I was in the dressing room that I too was participating in the exposed zipper trend.

3.1 Phillip Lim Exposed Zipper Dress

ADAM Exposed Zipper Pleated Dress

Madison Marcus Mustard Exposed Zipper Blouse

I do agree that exposed zippers add an interesting design element & a bit of edge to a tailored piece. But, I'm still not sold. To me it looks somewhat sloppy & incomplete on anything other than a hoodie.
Any thoughts?