shoulder pad influence

You cannot ignore the fact that shoulder pads are in for 2010, they are all over the runway.  I fell in love with this trend from the moment I betook a Balmain blazer with such shoulder pads.  I love beautiful construction and whimsical design.  Fashion has always been 'dressing up' to me, while determining what character I get to play each day.  I think there are a lot of influences that cause me to love these shoulders: Elizabethan times (think Emma/Pride & Prejudice films), the Disney princess characters' dresses, Michael Jackson--Thriller, and Sci Fi/aliens--think futuristic space suits.  So these shoulders are basically irresistible to me!  


An obvious throw back to the 1980's, though the reinvention and resurgence of the shoulder pads of 2010 are done quite differently.  I prefer minimalism when it comes to the rest of the ensemble, in order to emphasize and highlight the statement the shoulder pads are making.  


Take notice of the minimal/natural make-up paired with the 2010 shoulder-pads verses the big hair, big pants, and bright make-up of the 1980's--cringing at the thought of blue eye shadow.  Fashion in the 80's was all about being BIG, contemporary fashion (that I love) is about a look, a focus--please bear with me as I generalize here, but it's to make my point. ;) 

Today's Inspiration:

photo via: http://www.trendhunter.com/photos/58050

Valentino RTW Spring 2010

I kept taking pause on this beautiful dress in an ad I've seen in multiple magazines lately.  This dress was soft, flowy, and beautiful, and I finally looked to see who it was by...Valentino.  So I had to research the whole collection...following are my personal faves from the Spring 2010 RTW collection.  Loving the color palette, the draping, the bows, and of course the ruffles & lace! 

All photos were taken from style.com

The Future of Shopping!

I love clothes!  I love having and getting new clothes, but I hate trying them on more than anything....so when a follower sent me this video, I was amazed and hope that this could actually work someday...The future of shopping!  This looks like a lot of fun too!