Knit Me A Mark Fast Dress

Mark Fast, Andam 2010 nominee, definitely knows how to make a knit dress look torn apart in a most elegant and orderly manner, which, when you think about it, is kind of paradoxical. These are (conveniently) arranged chronologically and the evolution of Fast's design is quite obvious this way. The rips become more and more complex and kind of lose their original rawness to rather embrace a more ordered romanticism.

I admire the intricate rip designs but I must say these perhaps more "moderate" pieces caught my eye. I kind of want them. I totally see myself wearing the black dress at my private French catholic school which is named after a Saint by the way in particular. I think the whole rip across ma boobs thing going on would be holy approved of. The skirt I love because it just looks like those ravels of what might be suede are dangerously hanging by (a) thread(s). The way the material is cut right at the hips is also somewhat attractive.

But for now, I think that when it comes to ripped (artfully...or not) garments I'll have to stick to homemade slashed tights!

Grab A Surfboard...

...and let's go surfing

My mom's signing my sisters and some friends of mine up for scuba-diving this summer... or maybe surfboarding?

What I'll (read "'d wish to") be wearing this summer:

Lauren Moffat bikini, shorts, top, and hat + a Patrick Ervell raincoat + some Proenza Schouler shoes...

But until then, I'm going to have to stick to rainy clothes (not that a raincoat doesn't scream raininess but it seems this yellow transparent thing going on would be more appropriate for summer):

And this 100% Mommy-youth-clothing outfit... I love the dress and the clogs are totally diy material. I'm thinking nails and lace... And the white belt! Yes the white belt, this picture is really crappy, but it reminds me a lot of Spring Alexander Wang and Celine stiff corset-styled string on shorts and dresses... which I've grown fond of!

An inspiration board that is currently up in my room:

I love the Bottega Veneta Spring print ad campaign. The lighting is amazing and everything about the photograph, from the wispy blond hair to the delicately untied wedges through the model's nonchalant pose and the ruffle of the almost milky white dress against the comforting hue of brown of the basket, screams perfection.

Talking about Bottega Veneta Spring RTW 2010, I've fallen in love with these simple summer wedges...

(Is that Anya from ANTM?)

They're very sober shoes and though a wedge heel usually adds certain weight to a silhouette, it seems these lighten it up and bring that difficult to attain elegant touch.

I also loved the make-up and hair at the show. Gotta love the effortless chic in the combination of messy hair and perfectly applied lipstick. Which by the way reminds me I need to get my hands on that sick purplish lipstick color.

(Ginta Lapina is gorgeous!)

Shoe Addiction

I somehow need to find 301 Euros because there is no way I can go on without these See by Chloe heels. Actually our love story goes way back, I spotted these shoes on the Urban Outfitters site like a month or two ago. Yet my prayers have still not been answered and those 301 Euros have still not popped up under my pillow (let's rob the tooth fairy!).

Speaking of shoes, I'm getting these boots tomorrow. I've always wanted motorcycle boots and these, incorporating liberty motifs and all, seem like the perfect ones.

Hey, look! My new shoe crush. I don't know if what I like best about this Proenza Schouler FRTW '09 bootie is the tapestry material or the double half-wooden heel.

And to finish with some eye-candy: Chanel gun heels...

They Say My Lip Gloss Is Cool

When I first saw the Prada Spring RTW 2010, I wasn't so sure I liked the bright orange lip gloss and long piggy tails. But now I can't resist with this ad campaign.

Despite my initial disliking of the collection, a few pieces did stand out to me at first. I like them even more now. Especially the postcard coats.

Did you know the first lip gloss appeared in 1932? It's just something I know (I confess, I've been watching too much Ugly Betty and Henry episodes on TV)!

March, April, May

Brigitte Bardot, Dior SRTW2010, beautiful hats, what Spring screams in my head...

I need to promise myself I will write more often as in at least 3 times a week. I think writing it out and publishing makes it seem more official. It adds a certain pressure to not let down your (non-existant) readers...

So, I will write more and actually tell people about this blog that I've been keeping quite a secret which is a very stupid and contradictory thing to do when you want to publish a blog... Lots of promises I have to hold now.

I like blogging a lot and I think that if I make myself do it regularly at first, imposing post length and oftenty (ain't it fun making up words?), it'll all become a habit and I'll wholy enjoy it. It's like ballet, at first, you have to mold your body, learn the basis, a difficult step that can last years. Then, once the movements have become part of your organism, of you, you can play around with what you know and really enjoy dancing.

Upon this note, I solemnly swear I will write more regularly and sell my blog to the world, maybe just starting with a close circle of friends.

Seaside

The Kooks are growing on to me... (Seaside?Matchbox?...)

I'm wearing a Mirror Dash sweater, Abercrombie tank top, Scooter bag, pants and belt handed down from Mom and Mellow Yellow shoes. The sunglasses and bangle I found in old boxes.