Saturday, September 29, 2007
Take a Shot at Dots
"While polka dots are ancient, they first became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in Britain. At the same time polka music was extremely popular and the name was also applied to the pattern, despite no real connection between them. Some believed that during the First World War the British used polka dots as a place to hide Morse code and other secrets without being noticed." (Wikipedia)
Just a little history lesson on the seemingly humble, yet very influential polka dot. As trends come and go, the spunky spots keep coming back. Thankfully, these playful patterns are making their way back into the fashion spotlight. Some may be a little hesitant to try the full-on glamour of a full-length, monochrome dotted dress, but there are more ways to wear polka dots than there are ways to hate polka music. One of them is bound to hit the spot for you!
Le Tigre shirtdress from Bluefly.com
Silk blouse from Banana Republic
Liz Claiborne dress @ Dillard's
Tufi Duek dress @ Nordstrom
Banana Republic blouse
SugarLips tunic @ Artfulwears.com
Necessary Objects Charmeuse top
Roberto Rodriguez cami @ Bluefly.com
CitizenJane tee @ Etsy.com
Nestlings headband @ Etsy.com
"Autumn Dots" peyote cuff from SandFibres @ Etsy.com
Vintage button earrings from Shaizcar @ Etsy.com
Beverly Feldman "Mesmerize" pumps @ Amazon.com
JLo "Claire" pumps
Lulaballou wristlet @ Etsy.com
Thursday, September 27, 2007
The Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees...
Just a random post of pretty things I've discovered on Etsy.com...it's been a challenging week at work and most of my brain cells are fratzed, so pretty pictures of pretty things is pretty much all I can handle right now.
Don't worry, I intend to get back into some deeply intellectual analysis of fashion and society on the weekend. Or...I may just post more pretty things! ; )
A delicate necklace takes flight - Bombalurina @ Etsy.com
Honeybees flit across Stevester's silkscreen tee @ Etsy.com
Beaded blossoms abound on this vintage ring from JuliaCatherine @ Etsy.com
A sinuous, stylized tree makes for a stunning pendant from MadisonCraftStudio @ Etsy.com
Don't worry, I intend to get back into some deeply intellectual analysis of fashion and society on the weekend. Or...I may just post more pretty things! ; )
A delicate necklace takes flight - Bombalurina @ Etsy.com
Honeybees flit across Stevester's silkscreen tee @ Etsy.com
Beaded blossoms abound on this vintage ring from JuliaCatherine @ Etsy.com
A sinuous, stylized tree makes for a stunning pendant from MadisonCraftStudio @ Etsy.com
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
My Favourite Fall Colours - Part Four
Banana Republic houndstooth jacket
JCrew toggle cardigan
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent silk dress @ Bluefly.com
Antigua headband, EricaBStudios @ Etsy.com
DizzlePop hair toggles @ Etsy.com
Jasper and sunstone earrings from Opheliax @ Etsy.com
Mango Mango earrings from Anna Sofia Designs
Nutraj necklace from Etsy.com
AutumnStar Designs @ Etsy.com
JCrew headband
LulaBallou wristlet @ Etsy.com
Christian Louboutin tweed pumps @ Bluefly.com
Sunday, September 23, 2007
My Favourite Fall Colours - Part Three
Tantalizing Teals
Beaded Necklace from Beaux Bijoux @ Etsy.com
I love teal for any season. Its deep blue-green hue is cool and contemporary. For Fall, it plays an excellent counterpoint to the season's warm and fiery shades of coral, crimson, chocolate and cinnamon.
Here are some of my favourite things in this vibrant colour:
Banana Republic pleat neck dress
Gibson chiffon top @ Nordstrom
Max and Cleo shirtdress @ Dillard's
Obey tunic @ Urban Outfitters
Banana Republic top
Wool sweater coat from Banana Republic
Vintage hairpin from Lindsay Luu @ Etsy.com
Knitted cuff bracelet from Cipolla @ Etsy.com
Wool earrings from LucysPostcardQuilts @ Etsy.com
Bracelet from mtuent @ Etsy.com
Dragonfly necklace from 1ofmykind @ Etsy.com
Charlotte Ronson leather wedges
Celine leather bag
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