“This is my first [fashion campaign]. I love clothes. Can’t you tell?” said La Keaton, tongue firmly in cheek(o). Despite her modesty, Diane Keaton’s style credentials are as solid as they come. Her portrayal of scatterbrained, gender-bending heroine Annie Hall in Woody Allen‘s seminal romantic comedy is still one of the most iconic leading ladies in cinema and fashion.

And since 2006, she’s been a face of L’Oréal Paris. I do have to say, though, those Chico’s trousers are unflattering as all get out…but I digress.

In the Chico’s commercials, Diane shares her thoughts on life, love, family and clothes, such as this little gem she shared with WWD: “Love makes the world go ’round. And so do hats and gloves and a fabulous belt.” Oh, Diane, how’d you get so wise?

The print ads will start making their appearance this November in publications such as  O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle with the commercials debuting this holiday season. The campaign’s tagline is “Live for the present” and as a little present — just because I’ll jump at any chance to write about Diane Keaton — have a little bit of this with your morning coffee:

[WWD]

“‘One picture is worth ten thousand words’* and these carefully selected images are set to inspire anybody fascinated by either fashion, foibles, or simply the photographs themselves,” Elizabeth Walker says in the book’s introduction. “It is all about stylish contrasts, strange situations and rarely glimpsed pictures; all set to get the mind buzzing and the creative juices flowing.”

*Frederick R. Barnard 1927 Printer’s Ink

It’s difficult to put this amazing book into words when the story in-between the covers are told through photographs. And so, here are some of the coolest images that will surely inspire your wardrobe this week.

Rolling Stones Brian Jones sports a striped suit in 1967.

Lauren Hutton rocks a menswear-inspired look at Studio 54 in 1978.

Kate Moss wears a white fox wrap at Mario Testino’s London exhibition in 2002.

Diana Ross wearing a graphic black and white jumpsuit in 1983.

Joan Collins looking gorgeous in high-waisted jeans in 1955.

And there is more where that came from. Walker explores 13 trends that have been relevant since the 19th century until modern times.

What owning this book says about you: I love fashion history and the evolution of trends throughout the years. I’m a classic girl always looking for ways to update a definitive dressing movement.

What your dinner guests will say upon seeing this book on your coffee table: This book goes so well with the vintage clothes in your closet. I love Oscar Wilde in that fur coat!

How this book will make your fashion brain grow: By learning where trends came from and how they’ve evolved throughout the years, you’ll find new ways to recycle your classic pieces. True style comes through knowing the art and adaptation of fashion through time.

If you like this, you’ll love: American Fashion, Special Edition by Charlie Sheips

Di Di Keats at the premiere of 'Morning Glory'

Oh, mom, who let you out onto the red carpet?! No! Please don’t wipe any smudge off of my face with your tongue-moistened thumb. Yes, I have been eating. No, I’m not dating any girl because I’m gay.

No, I’m not dating anyone…because I’m gay.

All right, scurry into the theater now before Harrison Ford maims another usher. All right, thumbs up! Get inside.

LINK LOVE: NY Mag

Beyonce appears in the latest L’Oréal Paris commercial with a “behind the scenes” setup as she shares notes with her background singers. The singer appears wearing a bold red lipstick from L’Oréal’s line of Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour Compacts, a line that is completely “spokesmodel-inspired”. Who else made the inspiration list? Eva Longoria Parker, Diane Keaton, Linda Evangelista, Andie MacDowell, and Kate del Castillo.

LINK LOVE: Stylelist

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Diane K” Vogue Paris September 2009

Thanks Fashion Gone Rogue!

Vogue Paris’ penchant for dressing up in their September issue is causing me to fall absolutely in love. Anna Jagodzinska pays tribute to Diane Keaton in her Annie Hall days, with a sleek but still casual menswear look. Who will you be playing dress-up as this fall?

GALLERY: Anna Jagodzinska as Diane Keaton

SOURCE: Fashion Gone Rogue

I’m not one to become star-struck when I see celebrities or models roaming the New York City streets. But one exception hit me like the M79 as I was waiting for a friend at Astor Place. Diane Keaton, in all her glory, walked right past me looking absolutely stunning. She looks just as young and fresh as Annie Hall in this head to toe black ensemble. I hope I look as great as she does upon reaching that age.

Thanks to Jezebel for the photo.

Oh, Diane, I love you no matter what. But when you wandered around Hollywood on Tuesday in a splattered bubble skirt, weird-length leggings, turtleneck, and safari hat, I just couldn’t take it. I know you can’t dress like Annie Hall every day, but…

I think some celebrities who use stylists on a daily basis can come off looking too contrived or too put-together. But mayhaps you should look into it. At least you make everyone else feel better about how their moms dress.

Image from The Daily Mail.