12/20/09

My new favorite blog

People of Walmart is effing hilarious. And also sad. But mostly hilarious. I chose some of my favorite images that if you squint your eyes really hard, could totally be used as fashion inspiration. In the sense of Litte Edie's strangeness, and how fascinating she is as a result. Character based fashion design is so amazing, because a strange muse is endlessly inspiring because their curiosities know no bounds.


You know this lady has a story. And a fabulous house full of weird things.


This guy is straight off the runway.


This look could be, um, tweaked, but it certainly coincides with the lovely rainbow hair trend.


THIS IS ART.


This one is my favorite. I think its because there is definitely some kind of pioneer
spirit involved. And something almost John Charles de Castelbajac.

I love how everywhere you turn there is potential inspiration. You just have to use your imagination! One person seen once in passing can spawn a 52 outfit collection. It's all about connecting the dots.


all photos from peopleofwalmart.com


12/10/09

Away to Jordan



Jerash ruins, still being excavated. Greco-Roman ruins 2000 years old!




The city of Jerash juxtaposed with the ancient columns.






The amphitheater


Best bagpipes I ever heard!

photos taken by me

12/9/09

Printemps Fantastical Holiday Windows

It's always such a pleasure to visit Paris department stores during the holidays because they do rather elaborate and luxurious window decor. Here are pictures from this year's Printemps windows. Enjoy!


AaaammmmmmaZING crystal-y fish bones (sorry blurry photo)








LOOK AT THIS COAT!! It is an incredible embellishment feat!


Nothin says luxe like peacocks!


This phenomenal head piece is made of hair. Love ornamentation made of hair!!


Ultimate New Year's outift OR WHAT


Who doesn't need a turquoise ostrich feather coat?

all photos taken by me @ Printemps, Paris.

12/6/09

Around the World in 17 days!

First day in Paris:
I arrive to find my bedroom converted into a very pretty guest room
(wish it looked this good when I lived there!).


Two vintage Moroccan wedding blankets make the bed sparkle with real metal sequins galore!


A cute vintage pink typewriter and a head in a jar create great visual contrast and interest.
The paper in the typewriter reads:

Nostalgia
remember when?


Homage to my mother the wonderful and obsessive decorator, Tara Holmes of Paris Parfait.