magazines for all

Everyone should check out No Layout when they have a moment or need inspiration. 

The website is a new online space for magazines from independant  publishers that specialize in art and fashion.  

This digital library lets you flip through entire magazines with no downloads required.  

It is definitely a bookmark worthy site for all designers and artists.

fashioning film

Elle Fanning: Rodarte's Muse on Nowness.com.

I just stumbled upon this fashion blog, Nowness, and I am currently loving the articles, especially this video featuring Rodarte's fashion.  The Spring 2011 collection designed by Kate and Laura Mulleavy, display a clear inspiration from Northern California during the 1970s, the gold rush, asian culture, and Redwood forests.  The video by Todd Cole entitled, The Curve of Forgotten Things, features Elle Fanning exploring the historic Baldwin House in LA while whimsically switching outfits throughout. It is a very artistic film that inspires fashion, art, nature, and vintage style. 

falling for fashion

Vera Wang

Jason Wu

Carolina Herrera 

Prabal Gurung

Badgley Mischka

Halston

Rodarte

As Fall 2011 Fashion Week is nearing an end, majority of the shows have been published on Style.com.  Personally, my clothing preference is more of a spring look then fall so majority of the outfits and shows that I liked definitely exude more of that feel.  But none the less, fall is the main season for fashion so you must check out the shows and see what this upcoming season style is all about!  

Above are some of my favorite shows from New York'f Fashion Week, and even though it was hard,  I included 5 of my favorite looks for you too see and get a good preview of the entire show! 

roses are gold

1. Jules Smith Rock On Earrings  2. Jules Smith Five Points Knuckle Ring  3. Wrapped Talon Knuckle Buster Ring
4. Ron Hami Rose Carved Stud Earrings  5. Charm Adjustable Bracelet  6. Michael Kors Glitz Chronograph Watch

 I am a silver girl all the way….or at least I have been until I discovered rose gold.

Rose gold is all the rage this season so make sure you find a great piece to add to your jewelry box. 

Above are some great pieces I found and love in this particular shade of metal.

If gold must be added to my jewelry collection then make it rose!!!

the little ballerina

I randomly stumbled upon this video and i love it.

even though it is a little blurry, i am still very inspired by it.  

i love dance and costumes so this is a perfect combo of art and beauty!

little black sash

left to right: Emmy Rossum in DKNY / Sonia Rykiel Spring 11 Ready-to-Wear / DKNY Spring 11 Ready-to-Wear

this spring season the black sash is not just for wedding dresses.  

now, a must for your belt collection is a black sash to add a pop of flare to your skirts or pants.

a suggestion as to where to find a black sash is: American Apparel and DKNY. 

worldy inspiration

France: Les tournesois d'or

Italy: Venice

Iran: Golestan Palace

Mandalay

if you are looking for a new site to add to your research list, look no farther.  

Trekearth.com is an amazing photo site that does not lack in the inspiration and motivation. the site features images from around the world categorized by country. 

the four pictures above are a very small collection of images that i love from the site so...check it out!

illuminating ideas

the top four of these light ideas could very well be easy diy's. 

great center pieces for a table at home or a wedding.  

however the last pic is just a great inspirational room idea that i love.  

christmas lights are the most interesting, beautiful, and romantic lighting for any room

...a must in my future house! 

loves of my life

aren't my puppies the cutest?!?!? 

they are always the subject of my photography whenever i am home, and they are good little models too! 

the Beagle Jack Russel is Calvin Klein aka Mr Klein

the Yorkie Poodle is Louis Vuitton aka Lou Lou Bear

the Yorkie is Giorgio Armani aka Georgie Porgie

designer nails

 

i love these nail designs and techniques! 

must look into colors that could work to recreate these styles on my nails! 

ps. the "newspaper" style is created by applying a clip of newspaper to damp nails and let the ink transfer to the polish.  well at least thats how i think it is done bc the article i got this from was in another language...but once i try it ill check back and confirm! 

guilty desires: pink edition

. 1. OPI nail polish "Hopelessly in Love"

2. Topshop Pink Rib Lady Pant 4 Euro 

3. Fossil Dainty Nugget Pink Bracelet $26 

4. Forever21 Spring Flower Ring $3.80

5. Forever21 Vintage Zipper Trim Handbag $22.80

6. Net-A-Porter Burberry Checked Cotton Camisole $95

    7. Anthropologie Glinting Windowpanes Scarf $138

    8. Madewell Suede Skinny Belt $39.50

    9. Zara Patent Ballerina $29.90

    10. Ann Taylor Loft Cardigan with Jewel Front Embellishments $64

Victoria meets Cowboy

I am loving the Spring 2011 Ralph Lauren collection.  After flipping through this months issue of Vogue and seeing an article on this seasons romantic trends, I could not tear my eyes away from the page featuring these vintage lace and crocheted dresses! The entire collection definitely feels like a cowboy and an romantic young lady from the Victorian era collided in a time warp and I love it!

new york new york

a year ago this winter i was in new york for an internship.  even though the city is horrid in the winter because it is so cold and all you want to do is explore but you cant leave the comfort of your home without freezing...i still went on brief photography adventures!  here are some of my favorite views of the city!

so true

true story!

new love for color!

normally everything i do is always in black and white....but these photos are great inspiration for possible color palettes for design or fashion!

antique loves

below are several images that i love and want to share...all of them remind me of times past.  i have recently learned to love and appreciate antiques.  never really payed attention to the fad but now i truly want to go vintage searching! 

old photography is also amazing...if i antique current photos then maybe they would look even more interesting then the norm...?!?