MONDAY FLUTTERBYS

some random Monday night flutterbysf rom bhl

PHOTO OF THE DAY : DESERT COLOUR

Maryna Linchuk looking citurs fresh in desert lace; shot by Paola Kudacki. Seen via Fashion Gone Rogue, for the September issue of US Harpers Bazaar.

PHOTO OF THE DAY : GILES ET DADA

A page from the lookbook of Finnish fashion label Giles et Dada

RUNWAY TOP 6 : CHANEL RESORT 2012

Flowing chiffon meets tailoring, while colour meets prints (and more prints) in the resort 2012 showing from Chanel. Modestly accessorised with a hint of a Parisian nautical theme, my particular fave is the pop of mellow yellow.

images via style.com

LUST HAVE TREND : TERRIFIC TASSELS

Late last year tassels had the Spring 2011 runways all tied up, with an endless list of designers embellishing everything from belts, bags, shoes, and jewellery to hems, fans and necklines. Now finally the tassel is filtering through and hitting stores ready to be embraced!
The Tassel certainly isn't a new invention (in fact its been around for thousands of years) and has admittedly been a fairly familiar sight adorning shoes and bags, but this season it is settling for nothing less than centre stage.
Forget those dainty peach tassels holding your nanna's curtains back or the one atop your graduation cap…this trend is all about statements; think oversized, strong and obvious, long fringes and leather with metal hardware. That said, to be truly runway chic ; keep it classic, its about blending in as much as standing out. Yes they are large and fantastic but more importantly they are symbols of glamour and luxury. Keep to tones that blend or coordinate with the outfit or item they adorn and let the shape speak for itself!
Whether recharged as a by-product of recent trends in military and nautical themes (both are steeped with historical and traditional use of tassels) or perhaps the current popularity of art & crafty pursuits, this trend is leaping out of the world of soft furnishings and into your wardrobe, so open the door and find it a couple of nice places to stay at your place this season!

P.S Also keep an eye out for the tassel's cousin - fringing, I think it could also make a popular appearance this season

Runway pics via style.com

(1) Marchesa - Embellished silk dress £2962
(2) Philippe Audibert - Baltimore silver-plated tassel earrings £102
(3) Golden Goose - Platform Pumps US$260
(4) Sussan - Lindsay drawstring bag AU$39.95

PHOTO OF THE DAY : ELIZABETH TAYLOR

A true movie star..Elizabeth Taylor screenshot from Cleopatra (1963)

LOOK OF THE DAY : GERTRUD HEGELUND

I think this is about the 3rd time I've posted from this Cover shoot but I still like looking it over. This shot is especially appealing for the movement of the fabric and the colours...love that yellow and cream together on the grey background...via Fashion Gone Rogue

LOOK OF THE DAY: MULBERRY FALL 2011

EYE CANDY : FRIDAY PIECES

I've had these pics in my 'eye candy' folder for a little bit now, so thought today was as good a day as any to share them! The first comes via a post on LiveCreatingYourself...I think this Ikea desk is super cool and would love to have something similar in my workspace. The next is another look to steal from DomestiKatedLife blog...love the look of symmetry, the throw,those stripes and end of bed ottomans...ok I like the whole room :) - and the third is a random desk I spotted as inspiration for my owns makeover - though more of a general inspiration (paint and re-cover chair) than specific (mimic bright yellow).

PHOTO OF THE DAY : COVER STYLE

Another pic of Gertrud Hegelund by Andreas Ohlund from the same shoot I posted about earlier this week. I love the two different shades. So yellow, so chic ; a very fashionable fresh slice of lemon!

(FashionGoneRogue)

I HEART ART : THE KEY TO GOOD DESIGN

Funny coz its true! Poster by New York-born designer Frank Chimero.

Check out an interview with the man in question here. Seen via YayEveryday

LOOK OF THE DAY : PRE FALL BURBERRY PRORSUM

Normally fairly stale the poses of pre-fall and resort always get a bit more movement for the Burberry collections.Really liking all those big coats with accentuated waste lines and mashes of colour, pattern and texture.

A world away from the recent humid Brisbane days (style.com)

LOOK OF THE DAY : CYNTHIA STEFFE S11 RTW

This little cutout pretty is from the Spring Cynthia Steffe collection by Shaun Kearney. Shown in New York back in September Im in love with this flirty pop of a summer dress, especially when it is teamed back with those buttery brown boots, yes please!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : FILIPPA K

Taken for the Filippa K 2010 lookbook, I love the simplicity of this shot, especially the fairly neutral colours with the bright yellow sweater. Dorothea Barth Jorgensen is the the one sitting pretty

LOOK OF THE DAY : KAREN WALKER S11RTW

Loving this look! The lustre of the full lemon skirt contrasting with the fitted grey marle, with those nude shoes and cute skinny bow belt...drool. The rest of the Karen Walker Spring 2011 RTW runway is just as effortlessly chic and well worth a browse (via style.com)

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : YELLOW THERE!

As a continuation of Today's Lust Have Trend, the Skinny Belt, I discovered this double wrap leather beauty in Lemon Yellow: right on trend! Handmade in Israel by Studio Amiel, this particular belt is hand cut from Vaketa leather and can be yours for $43USD. If yellow isn't your colour then check out the rest of the store for a rainbow of options. (Found on Etsy.com)

PHOTO OF THE DAY : FEELING FREE & TAKING A CHANCE

shot by Alexi lubomirski, seen via FemmeThing

PHOTO OF THE DAY : DANCER IN THE DREAM

Came across this wonderful Peter Lindbergh forVogue shoot with Natalia V; 'Dancer in The Dream' (even the title is beautiful!) and loved the light techniques and colours. The whole editorial is worth a look here...so dreamy but clear and fresh! happy Monday

EYE CANDY : ALARM CLOCK CLOCK

A very creative couple in Tel Aviv sent in their renovation photos to Desire to Inspire and this cool alarm clock...clock, caught my eye...what a clever idea! I love clocks and love to see when and how people make features of them.

PHOTO OF THE DAY : DEFRAGMENTED BEAUTY

From 25 magazine, this year's "Defragmentation of Beauty" featured some very 'now' models mixed with some great graphic art by Tomek Sadurski. Photographed by Marcin Tyszka it proves to be a great example of fashion meeting art and getting along (Via Fashion Gone Rogue)