Holy Katrantzou!

Wild florals and outlandish silhouettes = 2014 Mary Katranzou.  The topmost outfit, available here, is lovely, and actually wearable, where as the rest of the dresses are more.... ummm.... theoretical, for me.  As in.... they represent the concept of a really cool dresses that, in a world free from all practical realities, someone might imagine possibly someday wearing....  Lastly, I must say, I am mad for the printed booties. With jeans and a floaty peasant top they could be really fun for summer.  I like the rugged Timberland-like soles... VERY useful for walking the Boston cobblestones :-)

Tickled Pastel

With a color palette reminiscent of gourmet French macarons, Burberry Porsum's 2014 spring line is sweet decadence.  Pour elle: fluffy bags, heavily embroidered, sheer skirts, and candy-colored coats, contrasted elegantly with simple summer sandals.  Vivid colored sunglasses are paired perfectly, and unexpectedly, with the subdued colors of the preppy men's ensembles. The collection is a clear departure from last year's jewel-toned leather trenches and neon, transparent bags.  Instead, Burberry opted for more painterly, delicate details-- down to the pink petals that rained over the runway at NYFW.  For me, Porsum is the yummiest Spring has to offer -- Bon Appétit!

Cara and the Mulberry Owls

Cara Delvingine's large eyes and bird-like features make her a perfect member of the Mulberry parliament. Cara is featured extensively in September's 902 page Fall Fashion Vogue but these ads are my favorites

In a gilded cage

This season's shoes by Dolce & Gabbana might actually prove that I have, in fact, died and gone to heaven.  Just when I think I can not possibly love fashion any more and nothing can possibly be new under the sun, some creative genius says: Poof! Birdcage shoes.  I can just imagine a tiny carnelian colored canary singing inside.... Très jolie, D&G.

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There exist dresses made of air and bubbles...

There is a space between fashion and art perfectly occupied by these lighter than air creations.  Artist Rie Hosokai's work with balloons is uplifting and whimsical.  Knowing this exists in the world gives me a sense of peace. One may use one's hands for any task. Hosokai makes bubble dresses.

Intrigue or obscurity?

By now we have all seen the reverse crystal hoods featured in runway shows by Paris fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, and perhaps, like me, you may have wondered what they signify.  It is clear they are beautiful and interesting.  They certainly catch the eye and capture the imagination.  They also place an emphasis on the clothes and not the models, the body, and not the individual.  So, I ask, is this a western version of a burqa? Maybe.  Maybe I would like to wear one occasionally, however..... because..... Boston is a small town.

Chanel in Bombay

Parisian fashion, Indian wedding style and retro photographs = this defines Postmodern Royalty. *heart skips a beat*