Fashion's Personalities on The Love Boat

Welly, welly, well...I was doing some research for The Love Boat this week and I stumbled upon this episode with fashion's personalities of the early 1980s. I haven't watched the whole episode yet, but I am willing to bet that it is awesome. I think it is season 4 episode 25 - title: Model Marriage, A/This Year's Model/Original Sin/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort: Part 1 - yes there is a part 2 of the same title.

Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2010

I'm really into Japanese designers right now, and here are some of my favorites from the Yohji Yamamoto Fall ready to wear collection. I like how the clothes are avante garde yet have the components of a classic fall wardrobe. Fall coats are turned into dresses, the classic suits have unusual proportions, asymmetrical coat dresses, AND traditional coats! This is a truly fantastic collection. I did check out the Fall 2010 Comme Des Garcons collection as well, and I would say that it is just strange and not stylish which disappoints me.

PS I like to look at Fall collections in the Fall rather than months before when they debut.

Up For Auction: Vintage Claude Montana

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220683151539&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Above is the link where you can find more details @ ebay. I'm just getting over the flu, so more and more posts will be going up momentarily! I tried to get this skirt to fit again yesterday with no luck...boo....it is really lovely.

Up For Auction

Yohji Yamamoto + Noir kilt-style skirt, 100% wool (but really really soft wool). The Noir label was launched in 1995 and emphasizes classic Yamamoto design. The clothes are usually black, so this is an unusual piece because it is brown.

Here is the link if you are interested in purchasing!

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Hippie De Luxe @ Kenzo - Fall 2010 RTW

Fall florals, maxi-dresses, and stacked oxfords - this is a magical collection by Antonio Marras for Kenzo.

The Prophetess Libuse

This is The Prophetess Libuse by Karel Vitezslav Masek circa 1893 featured in the art nouveau decorative arts wing of the Musee d'Orsay. I have been thinking about it a lot and decided to search it out today....and...well....here it is, I hope you like it too.

Collectors Gallery - Brussels

In Brussels we happened upon a lovely jewelry boutique called the Collectors Gallery. The woman working (Shu Shu - spelling?) was so wonderful and accommodating. The gallery has a range of unusual jewels at a range of prices. I bought this praline ring by Nikki Boden for around $35, but there were rare Lagerfeld for Chanel runway jewels as well. I told Shu Shu how much I love Chanel and she actually let me play with the collection of gorgeous bangle bracelets. It is a wonderful place to check out in Brussels. Below are some other Nikki Boden designed rings that I want. I'm hoping to carry her jewelry when we finally start our Etsy store!