Modern Proper Ladies

I love how the proper lady is back in action as she should be.  Lord knows the world can use a little class & grace front and center.....These clothes are lovely, I want them all and will dream of the Marc Jacobs suit and the second Dries Van Noten outfit. (It perfectly blends my So Cal slackerness with my love for high fashion.)  This goes to show how powerful popular culture is, Mad Men is recreating something that has been lost and it's deeper than fashion, it's a refined lifestyle and I'm glad its back.  (I do think its hilarious that whenever I blog about this look I end up really wanting a cocktail.)

Haute Umbrella Hat

This is a serious hat paired with some serious rain gear from Self Service Summer 2010, I (of course) would love to wear this outfit around my little beach town during the next storm.  I also want this photo as a print for my wall, it's stunning.  Happy Friday.

Photo: Richard Burbridge


P.S.  I was so grateful last night that Ashley texted me saying Project Runway was premiering in an hour, I had NO idea!  I'm really liking these new designers and the talent level is up.

Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week 2010

Rohit Bal

Manav Gangwani

Rohit Bal

Mubeen Fatima

Abu Jani & Sundeep Khosla

J J Ralaya

Manav Gangwani

It fascinates me to see what countries around the world show at their respective fashion weeks and India did not disappoint with their version of couture.  Wow is actually the word that came to mind when I saw these photos, I think the designs are stunning.  The first red dress is my favorite, I would love to wear it to a ball although I don't think its great for partner dancing but oh well I wouldn't need a date, the dress and I would be in love and I'd happily dance alone.

Photos:  The Huffington Post.

Rachel Zoe Season 3

Tuesday, August 3 Rachel & Co. are back in action and I for one cannot wait! How gorgeous does she look in this picture from Instyle??  I love her and had to pay tribute here on the blog, of course she's a total inspiration to me (in many ways).  I love Brad and Rog as well, I liked Taylor even thought she was grumpy but she had to go, apparently we'll learn what really happened on premier night...Mad Men, The RZ Project, this cold Cali summer keeps getting better and better!

Fantastic Locks

Loving these hairstyles from Para Ti Magazine, they all have a place in my heart.  I was just thinking last night I need to pull off a faux bob, duo #2's hair is sexy and look #3 is so chic, I must duplicate.  The photos themselves shot by Matias Troncoso are stunning and the styling by Robert Torres is absolutely fabulous, I need more of this magazine in my life!

Camel And Its Counterparts

It's very clear camel is all the rage for Fall 2010 and Vogue UK spotlights the color perfectly in this beautiful editorial.  I love their above advice, pair it with another color in the brown family for an effective and cute balance.   I also agree buying a fabulous dress here and there is always nice like the gorgeous knit one above but in general separates are key and the best way to expand your wardrobe and keep the outfits coming....

Faux Real

The only fur for me, I could really use some right now!  I think a fabulous faux vest would make this cold Cali summer a lot funner.

Turks & Caicos

If you read the blog yesterday you know I'm dreaming of fleeing the grey, damp weather here in So. Cal and this is definitely my "somewhere fabulous" of choice.  Oh to close my eyes, click my heels and land in that villa!


TGIF, happy weekend.

Living Vicariously

This is my kind of hippy with hip being the main word here (I guess they're a little different in Spain).  Loving these bikinis and I completely adore look #3....The sun came out in So Cal for about a week giving us the most glorious week ever but then I guess it got tired and needed another rest because it went far away again and its back to drizzling with temperatures in the low 60's.  I'm not going to complain this time, instead I'm going to give thanks for living somewhere beautiful, have faith the sun will be back and just dream of being this gorgeous babe on a warm gorgeous beach somewhere fabulous....


Photos: ESP-18 July 2010

Options

Elle UK August 2010 is giving us a variety of looks to play with in this gorgeous editorial and since I'm a Libra with Gemini Rising I often like to mix it up. If you're not as schizophrenic on a daily basis but do feel a wild side coming on or are in need of some serious reinventing just grab one of the above personas and start your day anew.


P.S. Thank God for my Capricorn Moon.

Summer Dance Pick

Bulletproof is my new favorite tune, its perfect to get any party started.  Is La Roux the hottest new thing or what?? To have your own little personal dance session click here.

Seriously Fabulous

This photograph by Karl Lagerfeld is absolutely fabulous in every way.  You have to love the fact that the male has more make up on than the gals, plus I think he wins best hair.  Oh and the jewels, there are no words for my profound love for them.  I know it's only Monday but is anyone else suddenly craving a Martini??  It's utter madness I tell you....

Wow

This picture blows my mind and although I'm sure you all know by now I would never wear real snake skin the print on this McQueen dress is spectacular and the styling is beyond.  Fashion meeting art at it's finest.

Photo from V Magazine Spain April 2010

Absolutely Stunning

These images of Alana Zimmer in Flair June 2010 are utterly gorgeous.  How hot are these looks??  This editorial is one of my favorites ever and completely inspiring for a project I'm a part of that will be completed today (will share very soon).......did anyone notice how the third dress looked similar to a look in the "Layers of Lingerie" post I did a few weeks back??  And how's the lace?  How's everything?!


TGIF!! Yee haw ~ happy weekend ~ enjoy everyone.