I am lusting over these...

I first fell in love with the patent leather pumps donning the same bow....and I just came across these....Valentino, I love you!

flats

Blog it forward Friday

A blog after my own heart: manrepeller.blogspot.com --too funny because everything she writes about is so true.  Check out the article on jumpsuits!

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!

happy st.patrick's day!

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here is some beautiful green inspiration...enjoy.

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happily ever after

Here is a montage of my favorites from ever's Spring 2010 line. Now that it is starting to heat up...I can't wait to wear lighter clothing. I am a lover of ever, and so will you. If you are local, they have a shop at Fashion Island, but just to warn you their prices are a bit high--check out their sale stuff, you are bound to find something great!

dressing for the oscars 2010

These were my favorites from the Academy Awards this year:

Demi is in an Atelier Versace tiered gown.

Diane Kruger is wearing Chanel Haute Couture.

Penelope Cruz is in a red, satin Donna Karan Couture gown.

Jennifer Lopez is in a pale pink Armani Prive gown.

Anna Kendrick is wearing an Elie Saab Haute Couture gown.

All photos from here.

Viktor & Rolf: part 2

Feast your eyes on these gorgeous shoes! The lingerie inspired Spring 2010 line from Viktor & Rolf generated these beautiful creations. There is something ironic about walking in a big clunky heel that is actually feminine and beautiful. I really want these pink and lavender rosette-covered heels to strut around in.

All photos are from here.

Viktor & Rolf: part 1

I almost have to let the Spring 2010 collection from Viktor & Rolf speak for itself, because it is so out of this world, but I just can't. The creativity that goes into their design blurs the line between fashion and art, taking your eyes and your mind to new heights and dimensions of what constitutes a gown. I love it! The gowns featured above are my personal favorites from the collection, especially the two on the left. Some might describe Viktor & Rolf as bizarre or weird, but I love the ingenious fantasy that Viktor & Rolf enkindle in their design.

Monday is part 2....completely dedicated to Viktor & Rolf shoes....I know!!!! Just wait!

ethereal photography inspiration

I love beautiful things and am lucky to have uber talented friends who create beautiful things....my friend Jimmy Pham is a super talented photographer. Check him out here. Jimmy has a unique and beautiful way of capturing people and moments--sometimes very real and others almost surreal and ethereal. I love his photos & him so check him out.

Here is a sneak peak for ya:

jimjims.net

Keep up with Jimmy's latest work here: http://jimjims.net/blog.

Martin + Osa Spring 2010

Martin + Osa is one of my favorite stores...because it is made up of pretty classic stuff. All of these pieces are excellent for spring--classic, nautical, & easy to mix & match. Check Martin + Osa out here.

stores of the future

This morning I had an epiphany about retail stores of the future, very excited! A friend informed me about a pop-up store for a James Perse sale going on this weekend, which will be held in an old bank space nearby. This got me thinking.... If designers need to blow out tons of extra stock from a past season, they can have a pop-up store and have a huge sale. If the sale is big enough to draw in tons of people: the popularity of the brand goes up, designer/store makes more money than they would at a normal retail store on account of the limited overhead of basically just the rental fee of the space. With the current state of the economy, there are, sadly, tons of empty spaces that are available for these pop-up stores. Thus the pop-up store being the stores of the future. I'm probably not the first person who has thought about this, but it is genius! Happy sale sifting!

p.s. James Perse pop-up store on Lido, Newport Beach, CA

Lanvin

"A woman of talent : Creative, innovative, endlessly curious, Jeanne Lanvin created her own universe within fashion, perfume, and decoration." (via lanvin.com)

photos via Elle

Here are some of my favorite looks from Lanvin's Spring 2010 collection. Absolutely beautiful! I just purchased a pair of nude Guess pumps and need the perfect neutral dress to pair it with for Spring.

treasure trove of trovata

One of my favorites...Trovata--so me its funny! There is nothing like waking up early and going down to Alta to get a dirty chai latte, breathing in the salty air, reading and then cruising across the street to peer in the windows of the Trovata store. Drake, one of my best friends is clinically addicted to Trovata and claims that everything in that store is sooo me, which I can't help but agree with. Here are my favs for Spring 2010:

photos from: fabsugar