Underwater Inspiration…

I am blown away by certain designer’s creativity… for instance Marchesa‘s designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig.  Their Spring 2012 runway show was straight out of an underwater dream:

…Sticking to a palette of mostly white, nude, cinnamon and black, the pair presented layers of tulle, embroidery, draped organza, and sheer mesh…As for their inspiration, the designers were influenced by nautical themes including the 19th-century Ilya Repin painting “Sadko in the Underwater Kingdom,” and Ernst Haeckel drawings of tentacles and jellyfish.

~via Catwalk Queen

The Inspiration…

{Ilya Repin painting "Sadko in the Underwater Kingdom" via fashion,art,interests}

{Ernst Haeckel Drawing via Sara's Blog}

The Creations…

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Marchesa, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

 …Fashion Week ends today, so I’ll leave you with this quote:

“Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel

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It’s all about pretty…

I’m a little bit in love with the beautiful, lush looks from Zac Posen‘s Spring 2012 collection…as the man behind the gorgeous creations says…

“It’s all about pretty,” ~Zac Posen

{Zac-Posen, Spring 2012, via fashionologie}

{Backstage at Zach Posen, Spring 2012, via Vogue Tumblr}

{Zac Posen, Spring 2012, via NY Mag’s The Cut}

{Zac Posen, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Zac Posen, Spring 2012, via Fashion Gone Rouge}

{Backstage at Zac-Posen, Spring 2012, via Vogue Tumblr}

{Zac Posen, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

…Oh, yes it is pretty! Very. Very. Pretty!

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Color-blocking Craze…

The color-blocking trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.  Sometimes bright & bold, other times muted & pale…the color-blocking craze has been hitting the runways once again for fashion week:

{Sophie Theallet, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{BCBG Max Azria, Spring 2012, via Fashionista}

{Victoria Beckham, Spring 2012, via fabsugar}

{Christian Siriano, Spring 2012, via My Fashion Cents}

{Peter Som, Spring 2012, via fabsugar}

{Jill Stuart, Spring 2012, via media 25}

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Jenny’s Rainbow…

Jenny Packham‘s Spring 2012 show is full of gorgeous, airy, light & colorful gowns that look straight out of a rainbow.  As Ms. Packham’s Runway Program states…

“…gleaming skies of opal whites and azure blues, painted with lavish glittering brush strokes and arresting vivid rainbow hues of geranium reds, sunset oranges, lemon drop yellows and citrus limes, ending with dazzling encrusted Swarovski crystals in radiant golds.”

~via Forbes

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jenny Packham, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

 

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Bits of Yellow…

“There’s an optimism that comes from yellow, or a sense of just, I don’t know, interest, or a kind of openness.” ~Alexa Adams

Here are some bits of yellow from Fashion Week to brighten your day:

{Carolina Herrera, Spring 2012, via Fashion Gone Rouge}

{Zero + Maria Cornejo, Spring 2012, via Elle UK}

{Christian Siriano, Spring 2012, via My Fashion Cents}

{Wes Gordon, Spring 2012, via sewmanstore}

{Monique Lhuillier, Spring 2012, via My Fashion Cents}

{Ohne Titel, Spring 2012, via NY Mag's The Cut}

{Jason Wu, Spring 2012, via Multiple Fashion Disorder}

{Helmut Lang, Spring 2012, via My Fashion Cents}

{Monique Lhuillier, Spring 2012, via My Fashion Cents}

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Ruby Red Shoes…

A friend from college has courageously followed her dreams and recorded her first full length album, delightfully entitled Ruby Red Shoes.  She is performing here in Minneapolis tomorrow night at the Fine Line, and I wish I had a pair of ruby red shoes to wear to the concert!

Being that I’m not very adventurous in the fashion department, maybe I should first try out red flats before I move to pumps…baby steps! Here are some options:

{Me Too 'Lysette' Flat, click to shop}

{Express Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats, click to shop}

{Kate Spade New York Eryn, click to shop}

{Fergalicious Women's Lyric Ballet Flat, click to shop}

Choices, choices…hmmm…in the meantime I think I’ll listen to some more of Sarah’s music!!

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Simple, Gold & Gorgeous…

Delicate, gold jewelry is a favorite of mine…not just for its beauty, but also its versatility.  It can dress up or down an outfit and it remains timeless & classic, without being ostentatious.  These pieces from Austin-based Fail Jewelry on Etsy are just that, simple, gold & gorgeous…

{Desert Brass Bud Earring}

{Set of 3- 14k Simple Knot Thin Bangle}

{Large Duality Hoops}

{Desert Willow Layering Necklace, 30″}

Happy Shopping…and wearing!

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Drooling over Jewelry…

I’m a tad bit obsessed with jewelry…shiny, sparkly, colorful earrings, necklaces, bracelets & rings!  How gorgeous are these lust-worthy pieces from the Etsy shop Friedasophie…and the best part is their price tag isn’t too outrageous!

…Check out the Friedasophie shop on Etsy for many more stunning pieces.  It’s hard to choose just one to buy!

Happy shopping…

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Zelda’s Style…

The Great Gatsby is arguably F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel and has taken a spot as one of classic literature’s elite…and I have yet to read it!  The book has been on my reading list for years, but I just haven’t managed to get to it until now…thank you Matchbook Magazine!

Matchbook is my new favorite online magazine… I dreamily lust over its gorgeous pages when I should be working.  Their tagline alone tickles my fancy…”Consider us your field guide to a charmed life.”

Their decadent photo spread on Fitzgerald’s wife Zelda has pushed me over the edge…I’m picking up a copy of his famed novel tonight!

Have fun reimagining Zelda and the Jazz Age…

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