Nowness

I heart my new Sam Edelman shoes. They have everything I am looking for in party footwear for Spring/Summer 2013: Mod, two-tone, white & beige leather, rocker-style crystal embellishment, and a clear, acrylic stacked heel. I styled them with my matching bone clutch, by Coach, and a nude dress with purple lace overlay, for the Boston Fashion Awards VIP party.

Dress shopping

LF Boutique & Mint Julep in Harvard Sq.

Gareth Pugh? Oh MY, yes.

Practical? No. Figure flattering? Mmmm, only occasionally...... Perfectly wonderful? Uh-huh, yup. I have fallen deeply, madly, 100% in love with Gareth Pugh. He is certainly my pick for fav designer  of 2013, though I hope I don't ever have to say his last name until I hear it out loud first *blushes*.

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*

Voici mon coeur

What's more appealing and innocent than wearing your heart on your sleeve? Maybe wearing it in your hair.... Chanel never disappoints my innate female desires to be perfect and graceful = dressed in white, tulle bows, jewels, platinum gloves, sequin skirts.... et je ne c'est pas.... mais voici mon coeur....

'Atta Turk!

Soft palettes, covered collar bones, and just enough skin to scream sexuality. Images from Vogue:Turkey.

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. 

Look at 'em girls wit the daisy dukes on!

These studded denim shorts by Coal N Terry make me feel like a rock star.  The best part is they are super affordable for such a high-end look (around $150 a pair).  Wear them now with tights and boots and summertime with your favorite cut-off band tee.  With all the colors to choose from you can be confident one will match your personality and it will be highly unlikely to see other chicks wearing that exact pair :-) :-) :-) 

Sparkle and shine

Here is a glitzy little number I am thinking of wearing to a party out at Foxwoods next weekend.  Sheer, white sleeveless blouse with embellished collar by Millau. Jingely crystal bracelet by J.Crew.  My mom's FAB vintage silver chainmail handbag. Perfect fitting, high-waisted indigo jeans by Carmar.

Please don't pee & poo

This sweater from Wakatsuki-Chinatsu is so freaking amazing.  Who thought that a top referencing peeing and pooping would ever work it's way in my wardrobe but.... here it is, apparently.  LOVE.