A pop of collar

The Elizabethans may have started a trend with their decorative embroidered collars using blackwork a technique making geometric designs with black silk on even-weave linen.
Today the trend uses multi-media to make the collars pop. Everything from intricate beading to knickknacks are acceptable and can define a personal style.
Take your plain white collared shirt and add a pop of collar!

MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA X OPENING CEREMONY

Talk about multi-functional! 

MM6 X Opening Ceremony just launched today and the collection is by far my favourite collaboration Opening Ceremony has done. Almost every item can be worn in several different ways giving you pieces that will never get stale. I especially love the grey sweater/vest/dress. 

Amazing.

Pragmatic Utopianism

Bjarke Ingels is head of the architectural practice BIG. He is hugely renowned for his work across the globe and his extensive play with aesthetics is his trademark.
What made me awaken to his design approach was the play with imagination vs. green architecture and the fact that they don't have to be two separate entities.
"The term I use is hedonistic sustainability,: he says. "Instead of sacrificing something, the special demands for the building might actually lead you to build the place to be more enjoyable." 


Enjoy.

Fashion Literature

This is "nerdy chic" taken to a level of extreme sophistication. 

I would really like to get my hands on one of Olympia Le Tan's book clutches. Specifically my personal favourite 'The Catcher in the Rye' favourite novel turned favourite accessary. Yes Please! 

Congratulations Diversity!

Not only have the laws in New York finally been passed on gay marriage, but now "pop-up chapels"  can help celebrate by making any location the backdrop for your wedding.

Great design that's come at the perfect time.

    

pics and more on article @ny.curbed.com

SALE TIME

It's sale season and here are some of my sale picks:

Lover silk long skirt $297 (reg. $594)

On sale at shopbop.com

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela 

Shape ring set $78 (reg. $155)

on sale at ssense.com

T by Alexander Wang classic long sleeve tee $32

(reg. $81)

on sale at openingceremony.com

Zara Round Handbag $69.99 (reg. $159)

on sale in Zara stores

Marni leather sandals $226 (reg. $565)

on sale at theoutnet.com

Happy Shopping!

Inspiration at best

Friends are the best inspiration we choose.


(on left) Andrea is wearing shorts and bag by TNA, (on right) I'm wearing a dress by Wilfred, hat by Mint by Goorin, and bag by Jil Sander. 




picture courtesy of: youjustgotspotted.blogspot.com