Garden of Eden

Be temping in a sweet girly dress, with a snake bracelet which is just a little bit naughty.  Dress by Dolce and Gabbana.  Bracelet by Bvalgari.   Shoes by Gianvito Rossi.

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!

Fashion Week 2014 Top Ten

I'll be honest with you, 2014 is not the best fashion year ever, but these 10 looks (Mostly Burberry and Miu Miu) are so gorgeous and spot on my style, that they actually may be some of my all-time favorites.  While many designers are trying to outfit us in boxy, unflattering tops and leg-shortening cropped trousers, these ensembles are both figure-flattering and feminine.  So what will I rock in 2014?  I'm thinking pastels, a bit of disco, thick, detailed lace and some shiny silk.

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.

Chic with a splash of lacy

These shoes by Valentino make every step a splash of feminine lace. I would wear them with a very structured, fitted shift dress, preferably of the thickest silk: black, nude or vivid red = vamp fairy.

Postmodern Royal Cavalli = rhapsody in white.... or any color you like

Fringes, lace and classic, with silhouettes both ultra-femme and menswear-inspired, are just a few words I would use to embody Roberto Cavalli's exquisite collection for Spring/Summer 2013.  The incredible craftsmanship and detail of each individual piece is indicative of the conceptual artistry employed in the creative process. In most cases my attitude towards much that appears in couture runway shows tends towards admiration of the gifted marketing, models and showmanship used to essentially add more value to the various products displayed.  This line, however, is proof that you can, in fact, still get what you pay for.  I tried to provide the largest possible images to fully highlight the depth of the spectacular textures(!)

The samples here are only a small taste of the genius of Cavalli.  They inspire me because they allow me to make additional leaps of my own imagination.  I can picture them in any color on the spectrum..... The fringe leggings in neon pink.....  The lace, smock-front blouse in oceanic turquoise..... Simply view the rest of the the collection for a rich palette to choose from for your own musings..... *heart skips a beat*

Pink hearts gray

I am so smitten with these ballerina-like dresses/tops by Bora Aksu.  Western chicks can rock them with bare legs and cognac colored leather shoes, while my Eastern ladies can style them, as above, with black harem pants for modesty. Either way, pink and gray are a lovely compliment to the romantic lace and ribbon details. I want them all, unlike some of the trends I have seen recently coming from Europe. I could easily wear any one of them, and would, MOST gladly. Le sigh.

I never said I was a princess. I only tried to behave like one.

“I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren’t pretty, or smart, or young. They’re still princesses.” 

― Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess

More Dolce & Gabbana from the Winter 2014 collection. 

Yum! Candy!

These yummy spring confections are so ladylike and princess-y.  What's not to love? The light floral tones are so true to the season that it is pretty much a given that these pieces will be in style for a long time.  See?  I justified the investment ;-) "Candy and Macrame" dress by Miu Miu.  Baby blue ballerinas by Miu Miu. Shourouk Memphis Necklace by Grethen House.  Silk-organza and lace peplum top by Prabal Gurung.  Original pink "Stella" watch by Rolex.  Flocked wool and cashmere blend sweater by Chloe. Emerald green "Caviar" briefcase by Chanel.