Nonstalgic Gaze

Looked back on these pictures and couldn't help but be overwhelmed with inspiration as I relived my time in Italy's Cinque Terre.  The charm of these quaint coastal towns makes it a magical setting. Cinque Terre has had a profound influence on my color story and mood for my most recent designs.

Grand.

I know it's the 19th of August and the show took place on the 6th of July but I am still marveling at Chanel's Haute Couture F/W 2010/11, and have proceeded to publish more photos AGAIN! I can't seem to get enough of the collection and find myself studying it over and over again. It's just sooo perfect: I love the silhouettes, color palettes, and the glamourized embroidery.  And so much about it reminds me of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It is a true couture show with the amount of detail and hand work that is shown in each and every garment.  I love the reference to the 1920s and 1930s with the practicality of movement with the shorter hems and the modern take on the flapper dress. As Karl says, the modern flapper, "is more body conscious." I also found it brilliant of him to go against the long gown hemline we see so much of, it is time for something new. My favorite garments are toward the end of the show when they are brought up about 50 notches along with the beat of the music - a real crescendo! Oh and did I mention, I will take every style of boot in the show? Give your eyes a treat and check the complete show out at: http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8#8-fall-winter-2010-11-haute-couture-chanel-fashion-show-19,0 

Karl, you never cease to amaze me. 

God Bless! xx 

Vanessa Carlton is the Kewl-est.

It's a Vanessa Carlton kind of day. But wait, isn't everyday? Although I do not see Vanessa as a personal style icon, I do love her style of music and how it inspires me. With her piano ballads, vocal range, and down-right-good lyrics - what is there not to love about Vanessa?   Like a good wine, she gets better with age. I always find real artists refreshing and rare. It's clear she's not in it for the fame or money, she's  just got passion for what she does and possesses the talent to sustain a life long legacy of music. Bravo Vanessa!

God bless. xx

Some Street Styles I Enjoy :)

  

                             

Rainbow Bright

Yesterday after a spectacular summer storm, I saw the most beautiful rainbow and sunset. These images remind of those vivid colors.  There's nothing like a summer storm or the sky after it has cleared!

Soft & Dreamy

Rou la la Rouge