Eyes as Candles

Recently overwhelmed by Roberto Cavalli and Diesel black gold, I felt an urge, a need, to collage fashion week all over again! Cavalli dazzled with Bohemian pieces that almost felt like a mash up of Pirate and Gypsy. Diesel dressed their men as cool as their women. The flannel tied at the waist on Lyle Lodwick brought me right back to all the cute boys in high school.

Stand out faces: Snejana Onopka at Vera Wang channeling a Holly Golightly version of Audrey Hepburn to a T. Magdalena Frackowiak mesmerizing more than the norm at Cavalli and Proenza Schouler. Regina Feoktistova with her thick mane and adorable beauty mark marching down the Diesel catwalk with just the right touch of cool.

Noteworthy details: Furs at Michael Kors and on Abbey Lee Kershaw, Dolce reds, lime at Emilio Pucci, sheers at Diesel and studs at Proenza. Black and pink march slowly behind the rest in Miu Miu diamond encrusted sandals.



Continued Inspiration: Birthday candles, Amanda Norgaard and robin's egg blues at Ann Sofie Back. Vivienne Westwood standing out in 80's shiny metallics and big, cotton candy, hair. Sherpa lined coats and bright pink from Burberry (my favorite color as a kid, and it still is one today!) Soft silhouettes at D&G. Men dressed in dapper coats, suits and shiny shoes at Perry Ellis. Chandeliers, red nails and cocktail rings.

Famous Faces: Abbey Lee Kershaw, Freja Beha Erichsen, Anna Selezneva, Tallulah Morton, Danny Schwarz and Regina Feoktistova.



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The Last Unicorn

A miniature capsule of enchanting fixations.
Lately photography blogs and sites have been inspiring me left and right. Voila, another Collage is born. The Ashish for Topshop platforms, dead center, would easily feed my Chanel clog cravings (come Spring) in one fell swoop.
Crochet, Abbey Lee, Natalia Vodianova, haute couture fashion shows, Givenchy, Charlotte Lohmann, balloons, pretty pictures of landscapes, sandals strapped in rainbow hues, Long hair, Dolce and Gabbana footwear, pastel purples, cut offs and blazers, stacked heels, Picasso unbound, extra smokey Halloween eyes, graffiti tights and leggings, Sasha Pivovarova, confetti coats, turquoise accents, red lipstick and polka dots.
Unicorns may be mythical yet they still possess the kind of magic I seem to crave in fashion editorials, haute couture, decadent designs and my imagination, all displayed above. I also think I'm on an extreme platform shoe kick; I just want to keep the train going. Platforms may be a thing of the past, but I will never stop lusting after them.

Sources: Stardust and Sequins, google,Little Plastic Horses, tfs, Studded Hearts, Fashion Gone Rogue

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Savoir-Faire

It seems that all of my titles for November's posts have started with an "S" haha. I promise it's not on purpose. Anyway, I woke up today to a boring, bleak, gloomy Tuesday. The fix? A large vat of mocha-coffee, iTunes on shuffle and putting my best Collage making hat on. Hope you like. ;)

Who else watched Gossip Girl last night? Thoughts?

For this Muse Board, I found that my inspirations derived from everything girly, tough, decadent, and romantic -with a soft touch. If I were a fraction; I'd be divided into those 4 parts; equally. 4 very respectable genres. Daria Werbowy in a long, black, straight dress took over the collage- dead-center. Addams family influenced perhaps? Gotta love that. Sipping coffee, a daily ritual and necessity. Soft tulle; as in pretty ballerinas and iconic Carrie Bradshaw. I-went-to-sleep-with-wet-hair-and-just-woke-up-with-romantically-wavy-hair hair. Baby pink? Let's bring it back!! Atlanta de Cadenet, yeah... she's on every blog and almost as cute as Rachel Bilson, just with a harder edge. Dree Hemingway. Hello?! Epic. Bustiers. Sexy lingerie, think 1940's. More messy hair- thank you, Alexander Wang and Miuccia Prada- I love you! Red nails? Always. Stars, space, the galaxy; basically anything intergalactic-al on a t-shirt? HECK YES! Zara, do you ship to NC? Cherry blossom trees. New York City at Twilight. Blueberry scones. Red velvet curtains. Paris in the Spring. Bunnies and Acorns. Willa Holland. "Too Cool for School." All of it together? Priceless....


Srcs: tfs, fashion-canvas, facebook, fashiongonerogue, cobrasnake


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When it's all over we can barely discuss

Lately in love with: Anna Selezneva at Giles SS 2010. Olivia Palermo on The City and her wardrobe in general. Sky high platform wedges in the likes of Christian Louboutin and Dolce and Gabbana. Perfectly lined eyes. Denim shorts with tights. Messy MK Olsen hair, in other words beautifully disheveled. Snejana Onopka at Valentino SS 2010. Lacy black lingerie as Natalia Vodianova seductively shares above. Alexa Chung back On. Rachel Bilson back in the paparazzi circuit. Denim shirts making a comeback; spotting Dree Hemingway in the same Topshop one I own, exhilarating. Britney Spears singing. Positive quotes about life written in Italian. This is It: Michael Jackson.




Can't stop lusting over: Classic Chanel chain bags. Knee socks. Pearls and glittering stones for necklaces. Red lipstick. Natasha Poly in the perfectly worn in leather jacket look. Miu Miu SS 2010; seeing braids everywhere, something I wear myself practically everyday. Blazers. Socks with sandals. Platforms. Alexander McQueen's demonic collection-- alien invasion or just really innovative thinking? Purple eye shadow. Flashes of red on dresses, especially when jewel encrusted. Flapper influences. Doll soft complexions à la Siri Tollerød.


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City It Shines

A rainy Saturday afternoon led me to pad barefoot in the rug towards my archived collection of Fashion magazines. Missing the cool, crisp air that December often brings with it, my fingertips landed on an issue of Elle ― appropriately a December (2008) issue. Once I began flipping through the ostentatious volume, my attention was instantly captured by this very editorial.

Decadent dressing, spiderweb netting, vibrant red lipstick, metal clasp clutches, jewel encrusted cocktail frocks, freshly polished fingernails, shiny, long locks, over-the-top-yet-equally-extraordinary baubles; all leading to an air of mystery; a scene set up to allow a small peek into this "anonymous" woman's extravagant and lavish lifestyle.

Although it might be Monday, why not settle back into that oversize chair, to daydream . . . just a little more?


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Scans taken by me from Elle December 2008.
Editorial "City of Lights"
Styled by Kate Lanphear
Photographed by Stephen Shore
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Click HERE to read my interview over at Chic Intuition. Thanks, guys!!

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From Dusk 'Til Dawn

Anja Rubik in Allure magazine December 2006. Photographed by Patrick DeMarchelier.



I wanted to share this particular editorial with everyone because it encompasses fluidity, elegance and femininity. I like the champagne, diamonds and bubbles attitude Anja has going on while she sprawls across the room in stilettos and gauzy dresses. It also reminds me to enjoy life, every happy moment is a memory that lasts a lifetime.......



Michael Jackson, Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is one of my all-time favorite songs of yours, along with Thriller. RIP. You are my Angel in the airwaves, now and forever......



Cameron, of Stardust and Sequins contacted me to contribute my Michael Jackson playlist of favorites. You can see it here.


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Spring Florals and Neutrals are what I'm Craving ...

Dolce & Gabbana
D&G bedecked models, Lily Donaldson, Natasha Poly and Jessica Stam look smashing in neutral florals. While Topshop's
take on floral prints that pop have me going gaga!! Forever 21 is always my stop for the perfect (and wallet friendly) accessory
of the moment.



Ali Michael
Ali will always be a gorgeous vision in my eyes. I have no clue what Show / Collection her dress is from, but I NEED it
now. If possible?? Please?? Any ideas?



Charles Anastase
The quirky nerd chic thrown into the floaty Spring collection left me breathless. I love the simplicity of basics
mixed in with gaudy. Check out those heels!!

In continuation with the Spring/Summer Collection; at the top of my list are his pretty platforms, Little Bo Beep dresses
and oversize eyeglasses. I love the effective use in layering! I'm also in love with the pops of pink, spiky platform boots
and chunky knits from the Fall collection.




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Siri Tollerød is one of my Favorites ...

Siri Tollerød
Siri has struck my fancy ever since she grazed the cover of Lula magazine. I adore her doe eyed expression
and silk spun golden hair. Her crown emblazoned tee down below reminds me of mine from Barneys New
York. She's adorable all around. Check out the red hair above as well; simply glorious!






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Saturday Night Favorites! "a Collage"

OK, so after having a very fulfilling dinner at Carrabba's Italian grill, I highly recommend the Chicken Bryan and the Italian Chicken pizza (we stopped for Apple pie and vanilla ice cream at this quaint little 50's inspired diner afterward!) and thus being too full to fall asleep just yet.. I came on the computer and opened up Photoshop, and this little collage is what came out of that.... hope you like it.. haha.

To sum it all up my current favorites include: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley donning a Queen-like crown, Lauren Conrad in a high waist navy blue skirt, long hair, RVCA model; Michelle Carvalho, Heidi braids, Mary-Kate ' MK ' Olsen, Ruffian, and Ruslana Korshunova. . .

Sources: the fashion spot, google images, olsen-files, inky lips, little plastic horses, knightcat...

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Part III: Anna Sui, Matthew Williamson, Vena Cava, Chris Benz, Lorick, Proenza Schouler, Ohh My!

Anna Sui – Eclectic and refined. I never thought I’d be able to parallel those two in the same sentence. With Anna Sui, anything is possible. She is a visionary; a dream maker. And she manages to capture these fairytale-esque happy endings through her collections. With the help of feathers and romantic whimsical embellishments, I can see why she is such a prophet. I’d love to feel the materials she used in my own hands. To don a dress by her would be an extraordinary dream come to life; to say the least.
Chris Benz – Bright lights, big city. I adore the congruent use of electric blue hues within this collection. An American favorite, Chris Benz never ceases to amuse and tantalize us with his seductive, yet crisp creations. He knows his way around fabric and dominates it like no other. Some cult supporters of the line? Taylor Momsen (of Gossip girl fame) and Bridget Helene (of The Fashionista Diaries fame.)
Lorick – Seen prominently on Gossip girl, this line is definitely one to watch. Minimalism at its best. However, by adding simple touches of color here and there; a simple pop of red from a scarf or burst of blue from a brooch is how this house arouses delight. I like to think that many of the cuts and lines found in this collection are homage to the 1950’s- when classic, fitted dresses were all the rage. Classic, as they say, never goes out of style. And with the world changing at such a rapid pace, it’s a comfortable notion to know that some designers still have the knack and the know how for the classic.
Matthew Williamson – I’ve always had a fondness for his use of soft colors, such as his infamous slew of pastels, showcased all at once. His designs are a kaleidoscope of wondrously imaginative collaborations. Be it with simple stripes or bold buttons; through the details, I am able to see his thoughts jump off the canvas in turrets of color. I see a touch of Marc Jacobs in his work, polished and taken to the next level.
Proenza Schouler – And who do we spot sitting front and center for this show? Why Mary Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie of course; two of my own personal muses. I sigh as I look through their latest collection, wanting, vying for every piece. I always wait for what they have to showcase next, wait with bated breath. You see, their creative combinations of color, idea and design are always something remarkable. Remember the many folds in their dresses from the fall/winter 2008 Collection? All of which stemmed from an idea about how a paper airplane is folded from a single sheet of paper; genius! I’d give a standing ovation if I could only be there; right now, front row and center, canoodling with Nicole and MK!
Vena Cava – Also, a favorite among the Gossip girl crowd. Black, grey, black? Check, check, check. Drab? Not at all. Sophisticated? Very much so indeed. By infusing some strokes of peachy pastels into the mix, this melting pot of style doesn’t have to be an acquired taste; the evidence is enough to speak volumes. These creations meld just as well with the Upper East Side crowd as they do with the hobnobbing, jet setting, socialite driven, champagne drinking crowd.
Images for my collage all from [NYmag.com] Thank you to StardustandSequins for the paint brushes!

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New York Fashion Week: Part II !!

Preen – Caught me completely by surprise and left me in awe over the nonchalant, yet elegant designs amidst its eighties appeal used in all of the intricate details. Another designer sheds some light this season on how black, white and grey can still appeal to the masses, and just as easily manage to stay elegant but never stray away from the modern touches.

Ruffian – From the moment I saw the blood red runway to the body stocking accents, I felt my heart begin to thump. I adore the soft lines, crazy feathered skirts, flamboyant accents in color and sexy vamp red (almost black?!) lipstick. The messy, uncombed- yet cool, hair is the last page to this beautiful love story.

ADAM – Lithe, ethereal, effervescent. I applaud the use of smooth as well as clean lines, pastels and the ever present spring touches (both in color and in fabric.) If ever I dreamed of a real live Ready To Wear line for my Barbie dolls, way back when, this would have been it!

Diane von Furstenberg – The zippered ankle booties and leather leggings have my heart hammering at first look. And at second, all I can see is Russian luxe at its very best. The full coats and furry hats, the touches of elegance that only Diane von Furstenberg can nail, the kind a savvy, fashion forward woman falls in love with; a love that stays with her.

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New York Fashion Week '09 is here!!!

Just as the crisp winter air starts to die down, just a little, the models, Socialites, and Celebrities start coming out in droves; dressed in their best, for Fashion Week. I decided to talk a little about my favorite Collections thus far.

Abaeté -
Crisp, sleek lines. I love how this season is all about the black, grey and white canvas. Yet, by mixing in a few well placed and funky accents, like diamantes, ruffles and chains; and very similarly to the way Balmain and Rodarte did in their previous collections, you too can easily lend a hand at evolving the designs into something modern and marvelous; with a much appreciated twist.

Alexander Wang -
Always current. Always cool. It seems that with each collection, he gets smarter and the all more inspired! I love his crazy cut outs and sleek body conscious designs. I envision turning his pair of cut out leggings (up above) into a wondrous cat suit. Can you only imagine?

Monique Lhuillier -
Gothic glam. Raspberry red and black. Glorious. Genius! The look is part Old Hollywood and part 90's Gothic. I love the unexpected mish mash of lace, full skirted frocks and fishnet gloves. The bows on the toes and layered chain necklaces are the frosting that top off this decadent cake.

Luca Luca -
The Vampy, yet reserved, Vixen steps out of her house in elegance. I'm reminded of the greats: Audrey Hepburn, Tippi Hedren, Lauren Bacall. Red has always been the color used best for attention seekers, love and luxury. Fitted skirts and jackets are also looks to watch out for in this collection. Old Hollywood is back with a bang and I'm already applauding from the sidelines.

My only wish? To one day get to be there, and see it… live!!!

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Behati Prinsloo x Polyvore

After the immensely positive feedback [thank you] that I received on my last model story and Polyvore outfit on Natasha Poly and always being inspired by La Couturier's novellas, I have made another. In honor of my newest header, the model, Behati Prinsloo, will be the focus of this Polyvore and Story installment for today.

Behati Prinsloo was starting to fall into a peaceful sleep as she thought of the next day's events that would be taking place. Coco Rocha has scored tickets to a great outdoor rock concert and had invited her to come along. Some of the performers would be world famous rock and rollers who had signed up to sing, and others were new; hoping to gain some exposure. As Behati listened to Olivia Ruiz on her iPod to fall asleep, as she always did, she started to decide on what she would wear. Something rock and roll, she mused, yet something sweet as well. She finally settled on her favorite, almost worn to shreds Woody Star gaze tee from Topshop. It was black and the short sleeves were almost bat-like in design, not to mention super soft. Her well worn in hot pant denim cut offs would help set the perfect concert mood she thought. Topshop was her favorite stop. In case the concert took longer than expected and set into the night, she'd pair the clothing with her fingerless gloves from Hot Topic and her soft and ever so comfortable Marley moccasin booties. Coco has given her a Givenchy reminiscent layered chain necklace for her Birthday last year that would perfectly add a juxtapose light of luxe to her overall look, she pondered. And why not throw in her favorite cheap rings; Alice in Wonderland from Hot Topic and a super bright blue one from Forever 21 to complete the accessorized look? Just before finally giving in to her tired body and falling asleep, Behati decided to top it all off with her peacock feather fedora from Forever 21, something she'd borrowed from a past photo shoot and ended up keeping. Tomorrow would be a great day with Coco, she thought, and finally let herself fall into a deep and wondrous sleep. After all she'd need her beauty rest for the noteworthy day.

Hear Behati talk here.

Source: the fashion spot, [hot topic], [forever 21], [topshop]

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Natasha Poly x Polyvore

Jacket, Jeans, bag and Heels Topshop | Ring, Necklace and T-Shirt Forever 21

Natasha Poly was excited to finally have a day off. It had been a very long time since she remembered ever having an actual day off from work. She loved to model, she adored her job, but she also wanted a chance to breathe. She started her day by yawning her very largest yawn and pulling her oversize teddy bear closer to her chest. She closed her eyes again and let the warmth of the sun, trying to peek through the slatted French windows, graze her lovely face. As she lay in bed deciding how to spend her jovial day, she finally came up with a plan: she desperately wanted to get a full body massage at her favorite Spa, followed by a pedicure and manicure. She figured she’d have lunch at her favorite little Bistro, downtown. Natasha loved the croissants that came with the green salad there and the mocha café with mint chocolate candies they offered for dessert. Afterward, she’d shop for what she most hoped to find; the perfect crystal studded platform heels and a luxurious oversize (faux) fur coat. She needed just the perfect pieces. She would be attending a soirée over the weekend thrown by Karl Lagerfeld himself. She knew that both pieces would just have to elegantly complement her little black silk dress by Chanel. Before heading back home, she decided the perfect end to her perfect day would be to stop by the Old Cinema to catch a couple of Greta Garbo films. xx



La Couturier and I challenged ourselves to create a Polyvore and Story combination about a runway model on her "day off" from work. What would she wear? What would she do?

Thanks to La Couturier for coming up with the "theme" of choice. Read her story on Lily Donaldson's day off here.

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Lipstick Jungle

Is it just me or does model, Isabeli Fontana bare a striking resemblance to Lipstick Jungle's
gorgeous-with-her-glorious-hair, Brooke Shields? So much, I felt inspired to make this collage.
Hope you enjoy.




Today I:
• Got "Circus" by Britney Spears. It's way better than I ever imagined. But maybe I'm biased???
• Did the groceries (boring, except I did manage to pick up some fave delicious protein shakes!)
• Bought a few Holiday movie classics.
• Cleaned and organized my shoe closet up a bit.
• Had some homemade tomato pasta for lunch. yum yum yum!
  


Your comments and wonderful feedback mean THE WORLD to me.
Again, thank you!! xxxx love...


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The Stylish techniques of model, Jen Brill.

'Tis the Season to be fashionable! Key ingredients play as important a role in dressing, this time of year, as they do in baking the perfect pumpkin pie. Luckily, you need only a few basic statement pieces and accessories to achieve this jubilant Seasonal look. Model, Jen Brill, shows us how to nail it, just in time for the Holidays!

• Red party lipstick
• Brightly colored dresses
• Statement accessories
• Vampy vixen heels
Sources: Sephora, Topshop, Sophomore, and Net-a-Porter.

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