Saturday, February 28, 2015

ALL FRINGED OUT





ALL FRINGED OUT










You've got to love fringes, and if you don't, well I'm afraid you'll have to give the trend a shot...Fringes are everywhere. For Spring and Summer and well into the next cold season ( I know...we don't even want to go there right...) they were swingin' and swayin' all over the runways at Fashion Week.

Fringes have a young and fun appeal, they'll bring out the rock chick meets Buffalo Bill in you...unless you prefer to go with a more sensual, sophisticated, 1920's silver screen diva style with satin, pearls and flapper dresses that somehow, never seem to go out of style. The BoHo chic Gypset with their Neo-Hippy vibe also favour the fringe; soft and flirty...

So if you're tempted and can't resist the call... Go ahead...have an affair !!

But make it a...




In the 1920's, dancing the Charleston was the rage and those fabulous fringed 'Flapper' dresses really made beautiful ladies shimmy and shake...




And when it comes to moves...


THE FABULOUS TINA TURNER


No one can quite shimmy and shake like this Lady in her iconic 'Flapper' 50 decades later...


So, if you fall for the 'Flapper'...in 2015 you may be wearing this...


MARCO DE VINCENZO - 2015


GIAMBATTISTA VALLI - 2015


MARCHESA - Fall 2015

You may even want to adopt the fringe à la LOUISE BROOKS...




Or, a little less 'rad'...go for a fringed evening headdress inspired by Fitzgerald's Daisy Buchanan.


MIA FARROW - THE GREAT GATSBY

Fringes can also reflect that rebellious, edgy, 'rock and roll babe' in you...( c'mon, I bet she's there somewhere...:-)))


JIMI HENDRIX - WOODSTOCK - 1969

DARIA WERBOWY IN ROBERTO CAVALLI - VOGUE 2011 - PHOTO MARIO SORRENTI

JUST CAVALLI - S/S 2015 - BE BOLD, GO FOR GOLD


TOM FORD FRINGED LEATHER PONCHO, STELLA LUNA LOWBOOTS - VOGUE PARIS - PHOTO BY INEZ & VINOODH

Mix suede and fringe together and you'll definitely get a very  'Wild Wild West' feel...






MIRANDA KERR

Miranda Kerr's fringed jacket looks soooo much like mine...


MY TREASURED VINTAGE JACKET BOUGHT BY MOM IN ARIZONA IN 1950 !!!


OLIVIA PALERMO ALL FRINGED OUT AND BEAUTIFUL WEARING MICHAEL KORS SKIRT AND GERARD DAREL SHIRT


MORE S/S 2015 MICHAEL KORS

And no ' BoHo - Gypset ' look is really complete without a little fringe here and there...so for that Flower Child in you...


EMILIO PUCCI'S MACRAME PONCHO WITH EMBROIDERED FLOWERS


EMILIO PUCCI - ALL FRINGES AND ROMANCE


HIPPY GONE GLAM - ROBERTO CAVALLI


EDGED  IN FRINGE AT ETRO

Sophistication not forgotten...That Fringe is a true classy classic.





MARCHESA - FALL 2015

MORE MARCHESA

PROENZA SCHOULER

And as for Fall 2015 ( no hurry...) it will have you covered in fringes...Told you...they are here to stay...


RALPH LAUREN

RALPH LAUREN - YES PLEASE...

BURBERRY PRORSUM...AAAHHH

BURBERRY PRORSUM, CLAD IN FRINGED CAPE

PONCHO AND BAG - ALL FRINGED - BURBERRY PRORSUM (COOL PANTS TOO, BTW...)

You may invest in a major item (that Burberry Cape...?) or simply choose to accessorize - always an easy way to twist a look and follow a trend.


STUART WEITZMAN BOOT


HOT PINK AND HERMES



GREAT BAGS - LEFT TO RIGHT. ETRO - REBECCA MINKOFF - EMILIO PUCCI


OVERSIZED AND FABULOUS - FRINGED CLUTCH - DATES FROM 2012, LOST THE CREDIT - BUT STILL LOVE THIS...

FEATHERED SILK FRINGES FOR YOUR NECK - BRUNELLO CUCINELLI


AN EXTRAORDINARY CHAIR - LEATHER FRINGE " GUERNICA " CHAIR - LAURA KIRAR FOR Mc GUIRE FURNITURE

Or something to do with your hair...


ADORABLE JANE BIRKIN


Vintage hunting is another good way to get your hands on inexpensive fringed pieces...


ME, (AS COUSIN " IT ") WEARING A FAVOURITE VINTAGE COAT FROM KILI WATCH, A GREAT VINTAGE STORE IN PARIS

I also love the wonderful shawls worn by the Flamenco Dancers. There are some truly gorgeously embroidered ones ( try picking one up if in Spain in a specialized shop; not in a tourist shop...). Instant Glamour !!


FLAMENCO DANCER MERCEDES RUIZ


 So there you have it,




 

Time to get ALL FRINGED OUT...


 VIVE LA FRINGE !!!


A très Vite...





credits:- www.popsugar.com, www.condenaststore.com, www.beyondretro.com, pinterest, www.denimtherapy.com, polyvore, www.funny-pictures.picphotos.net, www.aqui.fr, www.everyivy.com, www.savoirflair.com, www.pablochiste.wordpress.com, www.click-and-get-gift.blogspot.com.



Monday, February 16, 2015

Purple Haze






PURPLE HAZE







How about a shot of PURPLE to brighten up a grey winter day... (btw...grey and purple go together very well...) 


There are many ways to put a little purple power into your life...


In Fashion...


Purple is still very much a strong color trend in the 2015 Spring and Summer Collections. 


The touch of a purple cropped jacket over a nude tulle dress -  Burberry Prorsum

 Totally 'color blocking' it...



Polo Ralph Lauren

Pale lavender...



Sheer and Breezy at Alberta Ferretti



Sheer and Patterned at Missoni



 Sequined and Luxurious at Dries Van Noten

If entirely cladding yourself in purple is not your thing; dazzle them with a pop of the hue and go for great...


Accessories...


Accessorizing is easy and can bring instant impact to an otherwise 'simpler' outfit...


A great shoe for example;  the sophisticate pump... 


Jimmy Choo...woo woo...


or the 'just chillin' sneaker...


Keds looking good in Aubergine


Bags...


Michael Kors Plum Leather Satchel




Gucci - Suede and Purple. Perfect !


and for a little whimsical glamour...



Loooove Olympia le Tan


A fabulous scarf...



Faliero Sarti - amongst my favourites...soft, light as air and great colors too


And if you're a jewelry kinda gal...(and who isn't right?)...


Be 'dramatic' with a piece by Monies; like this Amethyst, Mountain Crystal, Ebony and Leather showstopper



Hermès absolutely always has it right



and a lovely ring may be all you need...

by Marie-Hélène de Taillac, bien sûr


or perhaps a peep of purple for your ears...


Tiffany Amethyst Sparkles



And when you return Home, your shopping bags filled with purple goodies, you may want to relax on your purple couch...




via Pinterest

light up a wonderful scented candle...(or 2 or 3...)



Mizensir makes divine candles



Ladurée...not just macaroons...



And, just in time for Spring,  look how to recycle your lovely Dyptique candles...





Adorable n'est-ce pas...via lespetitesnanas.com


You may even be inspired to dress up your walls, by adding some purple Art...





or add a subtle touch of purple luxury to your coffee table...



Shagreen and Bone Box at denacreetdorient.com


Ok, on a more serious note now. Because it's always 5pm somewhere...(!)... time to crack open some champagne...







And just because you've been a very good girl...



I know I know...but life is short...so who cares... and yes, I'll take the nail polish too ! via caracterielles.com


But if you prefer a home made drink...here's a special purple brew just for you...






P(SL)URPLELICIOUS - via SouthernFATTY.com


 Put on some music...(Deep Purple, Purple Haze, Purple Rain, Purple People Eater (?)...)

Set a beautiful table...



via toastandtables.blogspot.com

  
Knock 'em dead in Purple...




via webstagram


and party, party, party...


till the sun rises in the (purple) sky...








Yaaay, we're officially one purple day closer to Spring...





A très vite...