Hey baby, you've got a cute mug!

So I'm thinking about starting a series of baby paintings. The first step (or one of, at least I think) in my artistic/ creative process is typically gathering images from which I get a certain "feel." Call it inspiration, or what have you, but from the images (and sometimes texts) that I gather, I make "collections." My terminology for them changes practically on a day-to-day basis-- mood board, collage, a folder with too many files, "musebook." At any rate, I want to post some of the cutest baby pictures I found on google as a sort of reminder to myself, as well as a way to mark the start of the series. I'll keep you updated as the series of paintings progresses! How adorable are they?!

Images from Google

Love always,

Belle

Changes, Changes

Well kids, by the time I got around to designing the template for The Editorialist, the name and general gist of the site was already in business elsewhere. I'm in the process of figuring out what exactly I'd like to do with my life... besides have a wonderful husband, kids, money to support them & travel, opportunities to travel & volunteer abroad, etc. (childish dreams, really), but one way or another I'll get this (or a different site) up and running this summer!

I still love fashion, so don't get me wrong, I'm still me, I'm just thinking about my future plans is all. Perhaps I'll be a doctor.. or a lawyer... or a vet.. or a nurse, nutritionist, RD, journalist? WHO KNOWS.

I'll keep y'all posted.

EDIT: We'll just see where life takes me in the next few years. I'll work & continue school simultaneously. Let's see where I end up in a few years. Hopefully less stuck than I am now. Best wishes to you all!

Love always,

Belle

Metamorphosis

ATTENTION: The Naturale has a sister site!

This blog will {not} be moving to a new site, under a new name, with a new focus!

Instead, The Naturale's sister site has been born! You've waited quite a while for this... so here's the link to the new artistic periodical (also what I call a musebook)...

The Editorialist.

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

I fully intended to have the remodel of The Naturale done by June 1st. But well.. it's the 4th, isn't it? One idea lead to another, and before I knew it I was swimming shoulder deep in the aftermath of the cascade of creative flow. Yes, Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced "Chick-set-me-high") was right. Flow is very much real, and very much a problem when it comes to me and fashion and getting things done. I get lost in time and before I know it it's June 4th. Where DID that time go, dang-it!

Never the less, The Naturale (or should I say ______) will be back, better than ever-- organized with completely new material, formatting, text and layout design, and polished with a completely new header, footer, side bars, photos, links, lists, and DAILY posts.

It. Will. Be. Glorious.

10/??/10

Be here.

Grab Your Hardhats...

'Cause this is about to get pretty. {The Naturale} is under construction and will be back with new posts very soon! (EDIT: the remodel is taking longer than anticipated so it will debut in stages while posts continue regularly.)

Bringing Back the Black Slingback

(The Row Commercial by The Olsens, found on youtube)

Even though the spring season is most definitely underway, I'm currently pining for a pair of these heels. Fall trend or not, they've got a rockstar attitude with the subtlety of a breezy, laid back ride through the countryside. Needless to say, they kick serious butt, no matter the season.

Yellow Box Daring Sandal

Steve Madden Heffrons

Charles David Women's Fever Platform Sandal

Dolce Vita "Manny" High Heel Mules

Michael by Michael Kors Gadsby Sling

Jessica Simpson "Cedary" Goatskin Stiletto Sandal

For those of you who can't stand open toe...

Elizabeth & James Maryl

Or if you just can't do black this summer, try these:

Apepezza Parma Platform Sandal

(images from zappos, endless, shoes.com)

Listening: The Rolling Stones

Love always, Belle

Never too Late to Go Green

Happy belated Earth Day! Here's a little taste of what fashion had in store for Earth Day 2010.

"Manhattan-based designers Stephanie Doucette and Annebet Duvall have channeled vintage glamour into an environmentally friendly line of exquisite separates. Using repurposed fabrics in unique patterns and prints, this collection of dresses, blouses and skirts embodies the eco-aware approach without losing out on elegance. Standout pieces include the little green dress — a Doucette signature that gives a stylish nod to Mother Earth." - Gilt.com

The Little Green Dress

Francisco Tank

Woven Samm Graphic Dress

Lo Strapless Dress

To accessorize, some beautiful jewelry made by nature, designed by SURevolution.

Memory Leaf Hoop Earrings

Pui Wood Bangle

Large Dipped Leaf Cuff

(photos from Gilt.com)

Flashback: Pieces from Project Earth Day Fashion Show 2009.

Refraction Dress by Bodkin

Madison Dress by Lara Miller

(photos from thegreendaily.com)

Models Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes campaigned for green-ness in the industry while attending Christie's Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth.

Miranda in ?

Douzten in Rachel Roy

(photos from HuffingtonPost.com)

And check out Stella McCartney's new organic line here.

From eco-friendly make up products to shoes (Tom's perhaps?), to clothing to jewelry to cleaning supplies, bedding, and food, there's countless ways to get a little more green in your life.

Listening: Send Your Love - Sting

Love always, Belle