January, 2010 Archive

Coco Chanel 1963

Ladies Home Journal, October:

As a Chanel fan for as long as I can remember, I added a special piece to my collection a few years ago.  It was a Ladies Home Journal from October of 1963.  And one of the headlines on the front cover read: Behind the Scenes with the Fabulous Coco Chanel. {read more}

Fashion: Jean Paul Gaultier

Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture:

On Wednesday of this week, Jean Paul Gaultier brought an exquisite collection down the runway in Paris.  With fashion and details said to be inspired by Mexico, the Aztecs, and the movie ‘Avatar’ it was a visual delight.

The color palette consisted of a base of soft neutrals and black with pops of bright colors like yellow, orange and blue; plus several blue-green pieces. {read more}

Beauty of Nature

Ice Photography:

Although I’m not a huge fan of this particular season, I still appreciate its charm on occasion.  I can even find beauty in a moderate ice storm. {read more}

Inspiration: Alice in Wonderland

You’ve got a Very Important Date:

On March 5th, the much-anticipated ‘Alice in Wonderland’ hits theaters.  And it seems everyone is buzzing about it.  But who can blame them?  From a richly-detailed wardrobe to an ornate backdrop, Tim Burton has created a magical scene. {read more}

Links à la Mode

A Touch of Frivolity:

Edited by Retro Chick

It’s been a long time since pay day and this weeks Links à la Mode brings a touch of much needed frivolity as we crawl into the second month of a new decade. Idiosyncratic Style takes Scooby Doo’s Velma as her style inspiration, Dirty Hems is inspired by dolls houses and Ode to Awe shows off her leopard print nails. {read more}

Fashion: Currently Coveting

Nouveau Neckpiece:

Innovative fashion seems to be the norm at Necklush.  The masterminds behind the original Necklush are back at it with fashions sure to take us into Spring/Summer 2010 and beyond. {read more}

Quote about Life

What do you think?

I enjoy quotes, especially the ones that make me stop and think. {read more}

A Big Week for Flats

Going flat in a high heeled world:

With platforms leading the charge, heel heights have been going up, up, up.  Some of these beauties are architecturally spectacular.  I mean, have you seen the Alexander McQueen Titanic Ballerina pump?  Feminine contrasts  masculine; pink ballerina slipper meets utilitarian hardware.  They are part of the Spring/Summer 2010 collection.  And I am smitten with them! {read more}

January Twisted Silver Giveaway-CLOSED

It’s been too long:

It’s been awhile since our last GIVEAWAY.  I’ve spent the month traveling back and forth to LA — so things have been a little crazy recently.  Now that things are more calm, it’s time to jump back in with a jewelry from Twisted Silver. {read more}

Sundance Style

More than just films:

As the Sundance Film Festival rolls on this week, here’s a little background about Sundance. {read more}