aDIORable!

Sorry Tavi... I hope you don't mind, but I stole your picture!

Tavi has credited this picture to Cafe Mode and Grazia.

I first saw Tavi featured in an article in a glossy a while back.

All I knew was that she was the tiniest new BIG name in the blogger cyber world.

I was curious and left myself a mental note:

-google tavi

I never got around to it.  A few weeks ago, I saw her featured on television.

She was collaborating with Rodarte and was traipsing around

during the fashion shows interviewing designers and big names in fashion.

Needless to say... she was adorable and smart!

I finally googled her name today.

After one look at her blog, I confess, I am hooked.

Her posts are interesting and her comments make me laugh!

Now, for the most part, I am a minimalist dying to be a maximalist inside.

I like clean and simple lines but will sport unique pieces now and then or maybe

a strange shoe.

Well, Tavi is one powerful pixie...

She makes me want to dress more quirky and makes me think,

'Hey, if a 13 year old has that much confidence and creative power, why the hell can't I?'

I'll tell you why.  It's because I'm chicken shit, and I'm a grown up, and I care way too

much about what people think!

Well... as my good neighbor says, "Piss on it!"

I'm going to be more daring and wear more of what I dream to wear.

I've been so busy lately, and I've hardly had time to chill out.

When I do, I will certainly be reading up on Tavi's adventures.

It's like Tavi in Wonderland.  What crazy episodes await her down the rabbit hole?  I'll only know if I read on.

Read with me!

http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/

God Save McQueen!

R.I.P.

I just learned about the tragic passing of fashion's "enfant terrible".

His shows were like no others.

I was hoping that one day, I would be able to wear one of his

ready to wear creations... Sadly, that day will never come.

I love my skull scarf, and now, I think I will cherish it ever more.

It's really a sad day in fashion...

Maison Martin Margiela

two-tone sandals

I love these sandals... You can get them on Net-a-Porter.

STELLA MCCARTNEY S/S 2010

If pictures can speak a thousand words... is there really anything left that I can say?  I adore Stella McCartney... I always have.  I'll be using her collection for inspiration for the way I dress this spring.  I love both these looks in particular. 

Chanel classic double flap with gold hardware, OTK boots worn over black opaque tights worn under a $15 dollar cotton gauze dress, navy blazer

I purchased the double flap just after I finished working in S. Korea. It was a gift to myself.  It was on my wishlist since I was 17 or so, and I'm so lucky I got it then, because they've nearly doubled in price! The good thing about classic bags is that you can use them forever... I don't have a lot of bags but the ones I have are classic and high in quality to ensure that I'll get great use of them.

The Tale of the Skirt, Part Deux

...A month went by in a flash.  It was Christmas, and like everyone else, I was so preoccupied

with the comings and goings of the season, I didn't really think about my skirt.  Out of the blue, I

received a call from my dressmaker.  It was time for my first fitting!  Needless to say, I was excited

to see what she had concocted from the pictures I showed her and the second rate fabric I provided. 

I entered the shop and Mi-Lyn greeted me with an inaudible, but very warm hello.  Then, from behind the

counter, she pulled out my skirt.  "What is that?" I asked myself while trying to keep the excited

look on my face.