Sunday, July 26, 2009

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

Saturday, July 25, 2009

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?