It's Raining, It's Pouring

But it's finally the week end. Have a great one everybody.

The new Fendi campaign (pics from tfs).

Listening: Love Street - Nigel Kennedy and Jaz Coleman

And if you're not fortunate enough to have a (frickin') monsoon to listen to as you fall asleep, check out the free app for WhiteNoise, one of the sounds included is a thunderstorm. Pretty realistic, and very relaxing.

Love always, Belle

Delicious Decibels

From Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to the Beach Boys or the Beatles, from the Kings of Leon to Steven Cravis, from Girl Talk to Jamie Cullum, I have what many call a "surprisingly eclectic" taste in music. A song can change my mood in about 30 seconds flat. Music is my playground and my lullaby. And, of course, my runway. I have this addiction to soundtracks from the catwalk. They are perfect to put on when you're styling your outfit for the day, or as a pick-me-up after work/school/a long day out, or (especially!) when you're hashing out another blog post!

So imagine my delight when I came across Mr Wilson DJ's music site. Spectacular.

Even better are the forums at TFS. A lot of the links don't work but many of them do, so keep searching and you're bound to find a bunch of goodies. To start you all off here are a few links I've found to some great songs.

YSL

Song used at Nina Ricci

Song used at Versace SS09

Song used at Karl Lagerfeld SS09, another from same show

Christian Lacroix

Calvin Klein SS09

Balenciaga SS09 or altered version

Dior SS09

Viktor & Rolf FW 08

Song used at Thaakoon SS09

Song used at Chanel HC SS09

Hermes SS09

Burberry Prorsum SS09

Lanvin SS09 (love this one!!)

Song used at Kenzo Homme SS09

Song used at a SS09 show (love this one)

Song used at Armand Bassi

Givenchy SS09 (love)

Song used at a SS09 show by artist Beck (love)

Song used at a SS09 show by artist Tindersticks (love)

For those of you who want more runway tracks, try googling for some or surf the boards at TFS to see if you can't find any. This is how I've found many a great remixes. Good luck music searching through the vast expanse of music cyberspace!

(photos from NASA/ blogger tavi)

Love always, Belle

Banished to the Woodlands

Dawn to dusk, let's all take a moment to appreciate the calm aura that is rustic, forested nature.

My latest mood board. [please credit for use]

(photos courtesy of google, tfs, style.com, ffffound, gulerain, fossil, max azria, fashiongonerogue; artwork bottom center by Gregory Euclide)

Over the Knee by Essie

Talon Cuff by Pamela Love

Peacock Swords Earrings by Elisa Gonsalves

Outfit by fashiontoast? (please correct if wrong)

Larger views of Gregory Euclide's work.

His work is so uniquely fresh. (ahhhhh)

Lambskin Bag by Miu Miu

My favorite shopstylist ajentorange's outfit that inspired this post.

Listening: Breathe by Telepopmusik

Love always, Belle

Things Are Looking a Bit Sketchy

As an artist myself, I thought I would post some of my favorite fashion illustrations and designer sketches. They are very inspiring, I think. I should have most of the artists correct but if you see one that I have miss-named please correct me! Enjoy!

Donatella Versace

Elie Saab

Antonio

David Downton

Arianne Phillips/ Givenchy

Inspired by Christian Dior by ?

Donna Karan

Jason Brooks

Giles

Phillip Lim

Dennis Basso

(More) David Downton

Tracy Reese

Armani

Reem Acra

Rebecca Taylor

Max Azria

Jill Stuart

Rodriguez

Jason Wu

(photos courtesy of TFS, google, daviddownton.com, versace.com)

Listening: Lights Out - Santogold

Love always, Belle

Shopper's High

So I'm sitting here, listening to a Karl Lagerfeld fashion show's soundtrack and humming along. My feet are a gorgeous shade of red with a few blisters about them. But I don't care. I just got back from a huge three-story mall with loads of goodies. That's right... loads. I am so blissful right now. Truly it was the essence of retail therapy. Although I did not get to hit up any vintage shops, I am 110% satisfied with today's finds. Here's a few of my new versatile beauties.

American Apparel:

Sheer Jersey Shirred Knee-Length Full Skirt (in asphalt)

Pleated Schoolgirl Skirt (in black)

Urban Outfitters:

Kimchi Blue Plaid Crinkle Western Buttonfront

(I sized up for the perfect boyfriend look)

Couldn't find the exact item I purchased but this one by Cheap Monday is super close. Cheap Monday Oversize Linen Jacket (in black)

Gap:

Cropped Light Wash Boyfriend Jeans

Cropped-Sleeve Ribbed T (in vineyard)

Forever 21:

Not the same item as I bought but close.

Slim Stretch Denim Pant (in black)

Antique Floral Top

Again not quite what I bought, mine's a little more slouchy and darker navy than this Casual Long Sleeve Top (in navy)

Macys:

Calvin Klein "Perfectly Fit Flirty" Push Up Bra (in black)

+ a bunch of other pretty patterned and coloured ones.

CK bras are the BEST for small busts!

I also found a leather menswear watch, peach & white excessively long scarf, classic buttonup shirt in grey, some jeans from Express (which I think I may return and find some different ones at Gap or Levis), black leggings (which I have been needing since the middle of winter when mine wore out), and a lot more stuff I'm just too lazy to put up. Did I mention I love shopping?