I have made it no secret that I love the crazy ads that depict the fictional Hilfiger family. I LOVE them. The Tommy Hilfiger spring/summer campaign gives us another glimpse into the fabulous lives of the Hilfiger clan, who are living it up on the ocean.
Doesn't that just make you want to jump onboard and hang out with them?!
And, of course, my obsessed-with-all-things-striped side adores the nautical-preppiness that this crazy crew wears. Gotta love that classic red, white, and blue color scheme.
I love this look, though I can't say I would personally sport those particular shades. Not sure that I could get away with them. But I love the sweater and shorts! And I love the guy behind her in the jacket and hoodie. Whenever I am on board a boat/yacht, what-have-you, I always throw large coils of rope around my shoulders and then just casually hang out. Those coils of rope really add a lot to an outfit.
When I first saw the Hilfiger clan, I thought that Mother Hilfiger was Candace Bergen (aka Murphy Brown), but it is actually model Lea Sorensen. She's got that perfect laid back look down, doesn't she?!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend; the Cat and I have a sparring class for karate, and then we'll be off to the movies. I can't wait to just sit down for a minute and relax!
After posting about the Hilfigers and their awesome Christmas party a little while back, I was inspired to use a piece of clothing that has been hanging in my closet for months with the tags still attached. I had bought the piece, a sleeveless sweater vest, after having seen similar pieces styled with various outfits. I remember back to when I tried it on- me, standing in the dressing room of Marshall's (I am a bargain shopper!), looking in the mirror and imagining all the fabulous outfits this would be part of. It was so versatile, and it was neutral enough that I could pair it with so many things! Maybe this would become a wardrobe staple, fitting in with the clothes I already had hanging in my closet, an instant update to my fall and winter wardrobe. Cozy, comfortable, and chic- the three C's I look for in my winter clothes. Once I got it home, though, I decided I didn't like it after all. What had I been thinking? This thing made me look frumpy, it looked stupid with all my stuff... it just didn't work and it needed to be taken back to the store. Cut to months later and this sweater vest is still hanging in my closet, with the tags still attached and the receipt nowhere to be found. I would pass by this thing in my closet every morning, thinking today is the day that I will take that back; I'd better hurry before it's too late and I don't get all my money back. But it never happened. I got busy, and it stayed hanging in my closet, mocking me. Not very bargain shopper-esque to leave it there, I admit, and it was looking like it was going to be a total waste of money (which I am not proud of). Thanks to the Hilfiger commercial, though, I was inspired to pair it with stuff that I already had and to wear it out. In the spirit of the commercial, I put it with a plaid shirt dress, gray leggings, cream socks, and brown boots. I think the mix is a little quirky, but sometimes I like my outfits to be a little quirky. Or ugly, as my family might sometimes say, but I prefer the word quirky to ugly. In my opinion, if you really like something, you should wear it, even if others don't always get it. I think that can be a hard thing to do sometimes, but it's good to remember to wear your clothes and not let them wear you. Wear your clothes with confidence and you can make just about anything look good. Except for M.C. Hammer pants. If you decide to sport those, you're on your own.
paired with a leather bracelet and a chunky gold chain
plaid dress- Forever 21; sweater vest-Marshall's; leggings- Forever 21; bracelets-Dillard's; boots-Newport News, about ten or twelve years ago
I'm loving the look of boots with creamy socks sticking out.
I don't think I own any Tommy Hilfiger clothes. I remember back in high school it seemed like Tommy stuff was the only thing one of my cousins wore. Personally I am not that into fashion that announces its brand all over me; I think I would feel like a walking billboard. Unless it was Chanel. I would be a walking Chanel billboard anytime. But I digress. I really like the latest Tommy Hilfiger ads. The ones that portray a -let's say- diverse family. For the longest time I thought that the matriarch of the family was Candice Bergen, aka Murphy Brown, but it is actually model Lea Sorensen, who looks gorgeous and perfect for the role of the head of the preppy progeny. Anyway, I love the prep look that is happening in these ads with the quirky Hilfiger clan. I love that each of the Hilfiger characters have a name and some of them even have their own facebook and twitter pages. They remind me of the Tenenbaums, which in turn remind me of my brother and sister-in-law because they dressed up as them for Halloween once and their costumes were pretty spot on. Anyway. I really like the look and feel of the ads; the colors are all my favorites for clothes, and they don't have giant "T's" emblazoned all over them. So I've liked the ads so far, and then recently I saw the Christmas commercial. Okay. They might be a little eccentric, but can I please be part of that family?! I want to go that Christmas party. I can pull off plaid. I love the idea of such a weird group of people coming together and celebrating and having a great time. And it doesn't hurt that every one of them is absolutely gorgeous. People are always saying you should surround yourself with beauty, and no one ever specified that it had to be art. These are some beautiful people, and I wouldn't mind being surrounded by them, especially Noah Mills.
Hello there, handsome.
So here is the commercial, in case you haven't seen it. I don't really want my family dancing around in their underwear (this has always cracked me up about the ads, that some of the "family members" are running around in their underwear, modesty be damned!), but I do love the crazy atmosphere. And the house. And the opening shot of the house, with that beautiful wreath hanging on the door. And then, when the door opens and we are invited inside, well, all I can say is YUM. Enjoy.
Here is a behind-the-scenes-look at the making of Feast Interruptus. I love when the kid gets out of the suitcase and when the dad is left looking on as the car is driving away.
