I thought I'd offer up some escapism to get through this dreary Wednesday. Wouldn't a little Greek vacation be nice right about now, hm? These are pictures I took during my study abroad in Greece; all shot with my old, half-broken Canon Powershot...I wish I was back there with the camera I have now!
Escapism
We All Scream For Icecream
Some days I wake up and wonder, "will this be the time I start dressing in a style where people don't try to sell me the children's ticket at the movies?" Then I see some adorable print, like this one with smiling ice cream cones and realize it might be awhile before people take me seriously. Still, perhaps the more classic shape creates some balance with the ridiculous print and bright yellow color, or at I am attempting to console myself with that theory.
Detail Of The Week: Vintage Coach Satchel
This vintage Coach satchel is a real treasure and a gift from the lovely Brittany, who just opened her own vintage store: Finders Keepers. If her store ends up being anything like her personal wardrobe it promises to be stocked with incredible pieces. I'm so thankful for her gift of the bag and I can't wait to use it again and again.
An Occasion To Dress For
I've had this dress for ages and it is one of my favorite thrift store finds. I like to pin it into a mini, but I'm not committing to actually chopping the extra inches off because perhaps one day I'll want a more elegant length, you know? For as long as I have owned this dress and the minor customizations I put it through, I've only worn it a handful of times because I always felt that velvet might be too much for day wear. Recently though, I decided I liked it too much to allow it to gather dust in the dark regions of my closet. This is a reoccurring theme for me, but pieces you really like should be worn to death, not saved for some mythic occasion (that for me rarely occurs). If I didn't wear my dresses to run errands and walk the dog, I would never wear dresses!
Neo Classical
More fashion runway favorites; better late than never, no? These collections are really all over the place style-wise, which probably means I'm all over the place...hm...
Les Fleurs
The "Animated Flowers" was the last work of Jean Grandville in 1847, a Parisian artist better known for her satirical cartoons. There are fifty plates in this series each whimsically depicting a flower in the form of a woman and rather elaborately dressed.
Les Fleurs via NYPL
Detail Of The Week: Vanessa Boulton Clutch
While I have been shying away from bright colors lately, spring definitely suits a more vivid wardrobe. This vibrant blue Elephant Clutch is from the whimsical line Vanessa Boulton and definitely is nice injection of color for any outfit. Unfortunately, I have forgotten to photograph it with an outfit and so, it needed a detail post of its own to highlight it. The whole Vanessa Boulton line is a fusion between illustration and fashion; with adorable figures from elephants to peacocks it definitely appeals to my fanciful side.
Through The Looking Glass
All of the world seems to have gone a bit Mad-Hatter wild for Alice in Wonderland. However, I am not complaining especially when it leads to fashion inspired by the books and films. I love clothes with a large dose of whimsy. So, when I was invited to style a piece from Forever 21's new line inspired by Alice in Wonderland I was quite excited.