February 11th, 2010 the fashion world lost a true innovator and showman. Alexander McQueen's work was always inspiring, over-the-top and just plain beautiful and I for one will miss seeing what he brought to the world of fashion. Here is a little look back at the work of a true talent.
I just stumbled upon the most delicious little slice of heaven and I just had to share. This little paradise resides on Etsy and is destined to be my go-to plcae for a sweet little frock to skip along the streets of Paris in. I would so love to re-new our wedding vows for our 10 year anniversary and if I do I just might pick up another of these lovelies. What's all the fuss about? The shop is called Ouma and it is divine. Just look!
Le sigh. Wouldn't I look AMAZING grocery shopping in that last one. I mean, really.
Be sure to check out these fabulous photographers that are responsible for these sun drenched images.
Steph De Saga:http://www.spraygraphic.com/ViewProject/395/normal.html
Galaxie Andrews: http://galaxieandrews.wordpress.com/
Andrew Coppola:http://www.mezzomind.com/
I was feeling bad this weekend about my poor little neglected blog and decided that I really need to get back into the blogging swing of things. I don't really know what has been wrong lately or why I have been so unattentive but I am going to try to do better. I have just been so tired latey. Tired, forgetful, just not with it. I think that I have just been doing to much all by myself and have gotten a bit burnt out. The inspiration is there and I have so many ideas that I am so excited to see come to life. I am just too darn tired to do it! Maybe I'll take a nice rest, get to bed early and wake up refreshed and rejuvinated. Here's hoping.
On a more positive note, I did manage to get some things done this weekend and feel good about that. I worked on inventory for Nest~Vintage and hope to be able to open my new shop soon. I completed more samples for my fall collection, The Story Club and whipped up a couple of cute things for Layla that I plan to reproduce and put in my Etsy shop as one of a kinds and limited editions. I haven't had alot of time to play around with my camera but plan to this week. It has been gorgeous outside and I definitely want to take advantage of the sunshine and colorful landscape. I am also pledging this week to devote more time to the various social and business networking communities that I belong to. There just isn't enough time in the day is there?
Anyway, enough of my sad ramblings, here's something pretty to look at:)
*le sigh* Is there anything that a little couture can't make better? Don't answer that!
Pictures are all Elie Saab Couture from various seasons. My fave. Happy Monday all:)
It has been awhile since I have done Cup Of Couture, but never fear, the Spring collections are out and this was well worth the wait. By far the standout of Spring '09 for me is John Galliano for Christian Dior. He dreamt up an absolutely gorgeous, inspired collection and I had a hard time picking my favorites. As you know if you've read my Cup Of Couture before, I am a huge lover of over-the-top when it comes to couture and this collection is perfection! There are several items that I would have no problem wearing to the grocery store or up to the elementary school for pick-ups;) My list is long but I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do.
Aren't they divine? Styled to absolute perfection too. The hair, the makeup, the stance and those clothes....Le sigh...
It's been a little while since I gave you a "cup of couture" but don't worry it's back! I thought that I might deviate from the norm today and show you that there is more to couture than ball gowns(although those are my favorite). While not as boisterous and preening as the lavish yards of silk and tulle that make up the skirts and dresses that I love so much, these looks are equally gorgeous and out of this world.
First up is the always delectable Dior.
Classic Chanel.
The always exciting Lacroix.
Sumptous Valentino.
Ravishing Armani.
And as usual, my ultimate favorite, the always devine Ellie Saab.
*Le Sigh*
Good morning everyone! I could'nt stay away from another show & tell. I missed participating last week and it really messed up my week;) Since my machine is still at the shop I have no new clothes to show I thought that it would be fun to give you more insight into the design process. As I am dreaming up and sketching the collections for the debut of my clothing line I get inspiration from many different places. Two of the collections that you will see next year are influenced by the delicious couture creations I will be sharing with you today.
First up is Ellie Saab. The confections that he has created are good enought to eat. Every gown was perfection. I mean really, is there anything better than a frothy, sumptuous dress? I don't think so.
Yum!!!
Next up we have the divine brilliance of John Gallion for Christian Dior. The collection was one gorgeous frock after the other. Soo fun! If it would'nt have taken 3 pages I would have shown them all.
*Le sigh*
How could one not be inspired by all of that frothy goodness? I would just love to get my hands on all of those gorgeous fabrics. At the risk of sounding crazy, I must confess, I would love to dress like that in my everyday life. Could'nt you just picture me in that last Dior dress pushing a shopping cart at my local Meijer? Lol, I might look bound for the nut-house but boy would I look good!
You're probably wondering how on earth I take inspiration from couture gowns and use it to create children's clothes. Well, you'll just have to wait and see;)
Okay I know that I posted already today but I felt so bad about the crappy pictures that I thought I would post some pictures that I did'nt take and really capture the beauty of white. Of course you know I mean couture ;)
As a lover of Vogue magazine there are several articles and fashion spreads that will be permanantely filed away in the fashion index of my mind. The 2003 shoot of Alice in Wonderland by Annie Lebowitz is one of my all time favorites. In fact, one of my future collections is heavily inspired by the book as well as Annie's imaginative shoot. I was thrilled to find the photos through a google search that I did a while back and just had to share it with all of you. Here are a few of my favorites.
Okay, so that was more than a few, but can you blame me?
In shop news, I think I have finalized the design for my logo, woohoo! It took me a long time, lots of stress and many setbacks but I think I've finally got it. I'll let you see once it's done. Later this week I will post some pictures for Sara's Shades of Inspiration challenge. Until then.
I have been a very bad challenge participant this week having only posted my green findings once. I have no excuse to offer, the week just got away from me. I promise to do better next week;) Without further ado, here a some green beauties to finish the week. Don't you just love couture?
