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?

It Turns out that Slow and Steady Does NOT Win the Race

I was looking forward to this Alexa Chung for Madewell collection FOREVER, but I somehow missed when it first became available! I'm so sorry because two amazing dresses (shown above) are sold-out! BUT, I would more then happily settle for the sketchbook tee (shown top center) or the black velvet shorts (shown bottom center). This collaboration is so creative and has the clear shine of Alexa Chung's unique style!

I have a really bad tendency to miss collaborations...

I missed Christopher Kane for Top Shop

And perhaps worst of all, Rodarte for Target

I'm glad I caught this one before it's too late!

The Tails of Sardines

Recently (while looking for something completely different) I discovered Les Queues de Sardines (which translates to The Tails of Sardines) and I am so happy that I did because...I am in love with their tights! Every pair is so whimsical and funny like the race car (right corner) or the eye flowers (second in from right)

Sweet suits (another post with a title that is an alliteration and references the New York Times Styles Section)

I didn't blog it at the time, but a little while ago I read an article in the New York Times Style Section (where else :) about these amazing WE ARE HANDSOME swimsuits! Although I mentioned that I am a fan of one-pieces before, I didn't say why...well, it's because it gives you more space for a design, and I really think these suits utilize that space with photographs of James Dean, Los Angeles, African animals, and so much more!

I do feel, though, that I should forewarn you that they are quite a bit more then your average bathing suit.

Nice Nails

I recently heard about the amazing nail polish designer Deborah Lippman and I am in awe! I love every single on of her amazing shades with their amazing names (like "Ruby Red Slippers" (shown second in from bottom right) She has many amazing collaborations with people/brands like Cher, Zac Posen, and Rodarte! Being a huge fan of sparkly nail polish my favourites are "Across the Universe" and "Happy Birthday" (shown at left)

And as if they had read my mind, that pesky New York Times style section recently put out an article on nail polish at fashion week!