Another inspiring ensemble from Hel Looks to share -- those lovely Helsinki girls just seem to be able to perfectly pull off a feminine/gothy/cowgirl/new wave look that makes me weak in the knees. It doesn't seem like it should work, but it does!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Don't Forget about the Giveaway Contest!!
Just a reminder my dears -- If you have not yet entered my giveaway contest, check out the post from November 26th in order to enter. It is easy, just comment on that post (leave your e-mail address unless it is posted on your blog, so I can contact you if you win!). If you mention the giveaway on your own blog, let me know by commenting on that same post again -- you will then have double the chances of winning!! But you've got to hurry, tomorrow is the deadline!! Good luck...
Monday, December 1, 2008
Pixie Market Perfection
Pixie Market is killing me with awesomeness right now. Santa, baby?
Ka Pow Wow Red ruffle neck scarf $118
Yipp-ee Lace zip ankle boot $135
Maud Solo Patent flat $182
Phamous Sequin Cardi $141
Mogil Black knee boots $305
Yipp-ee Lace zip ankle boot $135
Maud Solo Patent flat $182
Phamous Sequin Cardi $141
Mogil Black knee boots $305
Klimt and Fashion
If you are like me, you are probably familiar with at least some of Gustave Klimt’s gorgeous, garish paintings of women from the late 19th and early twentieth centuries. But it was not until recently that I discovered that he and his lifelong friend Emilie Floge were involved in fashion design and fashion reform movements. Interestingly, his paintings seem to pay close attention to not only the shape of women's bodies, but also the sensual shape and pattern of the dresses worn by the sitters.
Portrait of Emilie Floge by Klimt (1902 - Vienna State Museum)Klimt's companion Emilie Floge was a celebrated Viennese fashion designer, and Klimt also designed at least several dresses.
Portrait of Emilie Floge.
Their creations were loose-fitting dresses called “reformkleid” which freed women—and men like Klimt, who wore them—from the constricting clothes of the day.
Gustave Klimt and Floge in reform [reformkleid] dresses (1905).
Emilie Floge.
From the book "Klimt and Fashion." Emilie Floge in a dress inspired by Japanese stencils and Byzantine mosaics.
Two autochrome photos from 1910 of Floge in her own designs.
Two dresses (modeled by Floge) from her 1907 catalog.
Emilie Floge, 1905.
Klimt’s portrait sitter’s often wore reformkleid for their portraits, and to great effect: “He wanted to characterise her through her dress, with the fabric and cut emphasizing the personality of the person whose portrait he was painting” (Volker 49).
Portrait of Adele by Klimt (1912).
To do this he asked the sitters during his gold period to dress in flowing reformkleid that alludes to neoclassicism. The sitters during the Asian-inspired period wore slim fitting dresses with hooped skirts that are meant to look like trousers, in shades of white and pastels that Klimt always favored.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (1907)
These pale colors were not always in vogue at the time (44). But Klimt’s savvy fashion sense works to bring out the sitter amidst a background of almost dizzying array of colors. [Klimt and Fashion].
"Judith" by Gustave Klimt.
"Medicine" by Gustave Klimt.
Portrait of Emilie Floge.Their creations were loose-fitting dresses called “reformkleid” which freed women—and men like Klimt, who wore them—from the constricting clothes of the day.
Gustave Klimt and Floge in reform [reformkleid] dresses (1905).
Emilie Floge.
From the book "Klimt and Fashion." Emilie Floge in a dress inspired by Japanese stencils and Byzantine mosaics.
Two autochrome photos from 1910 of Floge in her own designs.
Two dresses (modeled by Floge) from her 1907 catalog.
Emilie Floge, 1905.Klimt’s portrait sitter’s often wore reformkleid for their portraits, and to great effect: “He wanted to characterise her through her dress, with the fabric and cut emphasizing the personality of the person whose portrait he was painting” (Volker 49).
Portrait of Adele by Klimt (1912).To do this he asked the sitters during his gold period to dress in flowing reformkleid that alludes to neoclassicism. The sitters during the Asian-inspired period wore slim fitting dresses with hooped skirts that are meant to look like trousers, in shades of white and pastels that Klimt always favored.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (1907)These pale colors were not always in vogue at the time (44). But Klimt’s savvy fashion sense works to bring out the sitter amidst a background of almost dizzying array of colors. [Klimt and Fashion].
"Judith" by Gustave Klimt.
"Medicine" by Gustave Klimt.Some recent fashion photography inspired by Gustave Klimt's work:
Black Book Galleries[Update]: I just had to add more... The very amazing Gerry from Not from Paris reminded me of the Dior HC collection from Spring 08 (where everyone was invoking Klimt), and she pointed out the connection between the Dior designs and Floge's dresses. Here are a few samples:
Check out the Paris Fashion week photos for more!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sugar, Milk, or Legs with That?
This cheeky tea set designed by Tina Tsang is pretty, practical, and a little bit naughty. Such a great conversation-starter, no?
[Blaue Blume tea set, Woodson and Rummerfields.]
[Blaue Blume tea set, Woodson and Rummerfields.]
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Have an Enchanting Weekend...
Can you name the fairy tales these enchanting images are inspired by? I am a little baffled by number 2 and number 6. Any thoughts?
[Eugenio Recuenco for Vogue Bride, Spain]
Happy Thanksgiving!!
This vintage pin-up is so politically incorrect on so many levels...it sort of makes me smile. It was a different time...[Don't forget to comment on yesterday's post in order to enter the gift giveaway!!!]
Also, the talented Mothersvea is having a giveaway -- you should definitely go check out her amazing prints and photos, too!!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
100th Post Giveaway!!
Hello to all my lovely readers! As a way of saying "thank you" for your constant inspiration, encouragement, and feedback, I am having a giveaway to celebrate my 100th post. I can't believe it has gone by so quickly! Since I have holiday gifts on the brain, I decided to do a "gift list" inspired giveaway, which basically means it includes three items that I love to give or receive: a little something for the house, a bottle of yummy perfume, and a unique piece of jewelry.
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The rules are simple:
1. Leave a comment on this post no later than Wednesday, December 5th.
2. Tell your friends -- spread the word!
The winner will be picked at random and notified on the 5th. We will make shipping arrangements privately via e-mail. [and if you live on the other side of the world from me, you might have to be patient, because I will probably use the inexpensive shipping method].
Sound good??
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Here are the things the giveaway will definitely include [and perhaps there will be another one or two little things thrown in for fun]. Keep it all for yourself or give a few things away for gifts!
* One Baby Grobal Planter in Turquoise [the one on the right in the photo]: A cute, stylish planter that doesn't require a green thumb -- and it's designed by the amazing Karim Rashid! A few people on my personal holiday list will be getting one of these as well. Go to Delight.com for more info on the Grobal.
*One Chocolovers 1.7 oz. eau de toilette spray [by Italian perfumery Aquolina] -- Spicy, sweet , and chocolately. I get so many compliments when I wear this. Visit this Sephora.com link for details on Chocolovers.
*Vintage gold-dipped leaf necklace -- I purchased two similar necklaces at an estate sale. This is such a cool necklace --I wear the other one all the time. It has such a delicate, organic shape.
Good luck!!!!
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