The Art on the Walls

Another wonderful way art is brought to everyday use: these artist edition wallpapers by Curio Wallcoverings. So far they have commissioned four artists: Shepard Fairey, Adama Wallacavage, Shag, and my personal favourite, Camille Rose Garcia (shown above. source)

White Winter Hymnal

Winter has officially begun! (or as close to winter as it gets in LA) Why now? Because I have put out my winter blankets! There really is no better feeling then coming into a warm bed when it is cold outside...I like to think of my bed much like that in Jan Brett's "Annie and the Wild Animals"

I am certainly sad that summer is really gone...especially because I like to think of my summer like a combination of the summer of the Finch children in To Kill a Mockingbird and "The Kids are All Right" (1, 2)

Because I am slightly sad, I am making a list of wonderful winter things as a reminder that it is a great season!

#1: SWEATERS!!! I am a huge sweater fan; they are probably my favourite piece of clothing...and winter is the best season to wear sweaters. Check out these fabulous sweaters: uber-comfortable fair isle sweater from Marc Jacobs, Comme Des Garcons' legendary afghan sweater, this Rag & Bone sweater is as comfortable as it is beautiful, and Tsumori Chisato's sweaters are always so intricate and exotic! (all images via polyvore)

#2: the world may look like a Ray Caesar painting!!! (source)

#3: Everybody knows winter is the best season at Hogwarts!!!
source

Hello, I Love You

A while ago I wrote about my obsession with Tao Okamoto...WELL, since then I have become quite obsessed with the street style of off-duty models. And from this there is a new (subcategory) of obsession; Iekeliene Stange!

This Dutch model, is not only extremely gorgeous, but she also has the most wonderful style; vintage floral prints and eclectic buttons pinned to blazers. And if that weren't enough, she also had a photography exhibition last year with the wonderful title of "I Like Ponies".

photos via tumblr and flickr

Art Alive

Sorry for my lack of a Halloween post...to make up for it, check out this out, the most amazing Halloween costume ever: a woman as a Roy Lichtenstein painting!!!

via Arrested Motion

Inspiration Explosion

Mia Wasikowska in Teen Vogue, The Bedroom from The Science of Sleep (aka where I wish I lived)

Zooey Deschanel in Nylon, Junko Mizuno's stuido, Sasha Pivovarova

Banksy, the pastary counter at Yauatcha

Carey Mulligan, Howl's Bedroom, Kim's Bedroom (with Edward, Beci Orpin

Gnarls Barkley, Amanda Palmer

Chloe Sevigny in a Uniqlo Ad, Comme Des Garcons Shirt ad, Rement mini dinner table

Dita Von Teese, Tia Dalma

Dree Hemingway, Penelope Cruz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Ryan McGinley in a Marc Jacobs ad, Elle Fanning in Teen Vogue, Yumiko Kayukawa

Controversial Cartoons

Recently there has been a lot of talk surrounding the Simpsons's most recent couch gag which was done by none other then British street artist Banksy!

I personally like the way it "pushes the edge of the envelope", but watch above and decide for yourself

spring by summer fall

Because my massive amounts of school work have lead to very little free time, I am quite late in blogging my fall fashion week favourites, but nonetheless, here is a list of my most-liked pieces and collections (in ascending order)

Miu Miu: I would be lying if I told you this collection was my favourite...that being said I am quite in love with the dress shown at middle and the dress at right which at first seems like a simple evening dress, but has those wonderful top details! Also, look at those shoes!!!

Rodarte: While I think they could do with less browns, the much-talked-about shoes are really quite spectacular, the lacey blouses are so wonderful, the blues are lovely, and the gladiator style is, well...interesting?

House of Holland: I hadn't originally planned to post, or even speculated, about this collection, but it caught my eye and I was quite struck by the uniqueness and overall beauty! I particularly love the dress shown at right; that papery material, cut, and what a colour!

Proenza Schouler: My probably overly high expectations lead to initial disappointment with this collection...but I have grown to love several of the pieces (particularly those above) and I am glad they brought back the abstract prints from last season.

Band of Outsiders: This collection actually far exceeded my expectations...I particularly like the sunglasses and the sweaters (incidentally my two favourite things!) and, as always, I am impressed by the "wear-ability"

Christopher Kane (resort): My favourite collection of the season! I am totally in love with the half nebula, half nuclear holocaust print! And who could resist those furry shoes?