To compliment the new “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs” exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which opened October 12th, here are some Fall/Winter 2014 looks that evoke some of the artist’s most famous works.The masterful combination of contrast, line and color that Matisse was able to create with scissors is no doubt something that fashion designers today strive for as they cut their garments.
Perhaps these images will inspire you so much that you’ll want to go at your clothes with a pair of scissors…“Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs,” is on view at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City October 12, 2014 through February 8,2015
Maybe a scarf or t-shirt but not the whole shebang for me. How about you?
Some might argue, fashion saves the best for last – as in the final days of fashion month are upon us.
Chiara Ferragni with Louis Vuitton bagMiroslava Duma in Leopard coat.Miroslava Duma in Snakeskin Coat. The girl loves Animals.
Make your own assessments with my picks (choices I find more adaptable) from Diego Zukko’s 250 “best off the catwalks street shots” from Paris.
Prada Bag & Red Coat. It’s nice to put a Face to a Bag!Casual Cool with FringeJoanna Hillman – Fringed jacket.Joanna Hillman in Versace with Mark Cross Leopard bag.Michele ElieBar Rafaeli in Stella McCartney jumpsuitEmmanuelle Alt
Caroline de Maigret
MORE: Details on How to be a Parisian – please click on the link to the video below which is not only funny but sadly true to fact. Watch and Learn from the co- author of How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits.
There’s so many things you can say about them….sure, they’re comfortable, sure they’re practical, they bring out your manly side (if you’re a woman) and your womanly side (if you’re a man – kidding!), your love of all things equestrian (even though you can’t remember the last time you were on a horse), and they look good with.…..with what? I’m referring to the original Gucci horsebit although there are plenty of other equally unattractive ones out there.
When I wore mine the other day a friend commented that it looked like something Martha Stewart might wear. No offense Martha, but I would prefer to be compared to your cooking style more than your clothing style. It’s not the same as saying “it’s something Kate Moss would wear” (even though Kate has been seen wearing them on occasion – I did the research). Well guess what? They’re baaack in a big way…but slightly updated with different colours, patterns (including leopard) and a cool studded version (ohhh studs!). Does that make them cooler?
he says “I love you even with your loafers”
So, what do you think? Love them or Leave them? I’d like to know.
Birkin, you are not entirely forgotten about (hardly) and I have not totally given up (to give up is to die) but I’ve found something that you cannot match…a Gummi Bear Clutch bag! Okay, it’s not luxurious but it is whimsical and adorable and big enough to carry all the essentials…phone, lipstick, credit card, gummy bears (preferably chocolate covered ones).
In this case I think it best to keep the rest of your outfit simple. Designed by none other than the original “girls just wanna have fun” shoe designer Charlotte Olympia Dellal. Dellal is committed to bringing the playfulness back to fashion. She is inspired by nature – things like animals and fruit and the thrill of making them wearable. I had the pleasure of visiting one of her boutiques in St. Helena, Napa.
Her sought after kitty flats are now iconic. Not to name drop but some clients include the likes of Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Alexa Chung. The shoes deserve a whole post of their own which I promise to do one day soon.
my new grey no fuss suede pull-ons for tucked in skinnies or pants worn over-casual/dressy.
We can expect a few more weeks of sunshine here and there but you know what’s around the corner. Time to put your best Fall Foot Forward….whether it be practical, riding (that’s not really a bootie but we love it anyway), motorcycle, funky casual or casual dressy. They all have a place in your shoe closet.
I’m looking for comfort, walkability (to some degree – at least two blocks) and Style.
my new distressed looking boots with fringe benefits – Ralph Lauren. Definitely to be worn with jeans. Funky/Casual.
Boots with fringe will be HOT in colder weather.
Here’s my pick for a great casual look for rainy days:
Sorel Medina Boot
SOREL Medina Boot
UPPER
Waterproof vulcanized rubber upper with waterproof full-grain leather detachable gaiter
Lycra lining on upper and felt lining on gaiter.
FOOTBED
Molded EVA footbed with arch support
Pigskin leather topcover
MIDSOLE
Vulcanized rubber
OUTSOLE
Handcrafted rubber outsole with herringbone design.
Price – $225. A solid, practical all around town Vancouver bootie.
Chelsea lately….Fashionable, Practical, Walkable – all around perfection with a solid heel. They come at all price points but shown here are some favourites.
A solid Chelsea boot should be a staple in every woman’s closet for the fall and winter seasons.
“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” – Yves Saint Laurent. YSL was a wise man.
Trends come and go and come back again, many times to haunt us. Luckily, now more than ever, we have so many choices at our fingertips. The fashion gods can dictate and we can agree to either follow them, ignore them, or rebel against them entirely. Today there are no set rules! Except of course you should strive to not look like a complete & utter slob. We can be guided into a current “hot” style moment but if you love something then wear it regardless if it’s a trend fresh off the runway or not.
Digital prints at Mary Katrantzou, Manish Arora and Antonio Marras.
Trends will always be there, always influence and always evolve – that’s the great thing about fashion. Real style is about how you adapt current trends into your existing wardrobe. It’s fun to play. Let’s get started!
A look at what to expect for Fall/Winter 2014: Abstract Digital Pattern – Textured Prints – Ombré Effects – Mottled Pattern Plays – Beautiful Illustrative Designs – Re-Engineered Houndstooth Prints – Sixties Edge – Over Scaled Prints – Painterly Form – Scribbled and Sketched Intense Pattern Mixes – OverLaid Paint Strokes – Pottery Design -Nature & Bird Print References – Dark Muted Tones – High Contrast Prints – Colourful Florals – Animal Patterns – and more.
Bottega Veneta – Pre Fall 2014
The captivating digital prints and patterns adorning nearly every type of silhouette are here to stay. As they progress towards Fall/Winter 2014 they are bound to grow bolder and louder, but in doing so they will still manage to hold on to some gentleness.
Preen By Thornton Bregazzi – Pre Fall 2014
Where Dolce & Gabbana got their INSPIRATION for Runway Fall Winter 2014-15:
Majolica pottery is the most iconic way of decorating pottery in the Mediterranean. Originally a glaze which was imported by the Moors in the early Middle Ages, since then it has become an art of Southern Italy, in particular Sicily.
Majolica is one of the first exports of luxury items made in Italy, with these intricately glazed ceramics taking pride of place at courts of all of Europe in the Renaissance. It is said Queen Elizabeth I was a huge fan of the glazing and ordered many samples to be made for her in Italy during her reign.
Majolica has continued to attract art lovers, and today fashion lovers since its inception, and remains a thriving art in Sicily. The coloured tiles, pots and vases decorate homes, and even roads in the picturesque town of Sicily.
Shopping after hours –the way it “should” be…at least in my dreams.
In my DREAM I picture myself getting dropped off in front of the CHANEL Rue Cambon headquarters in Paris when it is closed for business to everyone else. A dutiful sales assistant anxiously awaits me, then escorts me upstairs so that top models can one by one parade around and model the Private Viewing Pre-Fall cowboy-inspired Collection for my eyes only.
In the short video (link below) by Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld I am played by *Lady Amanda Harlech (Lagerfeld’s real-life muse and right-hand woman), who undoubtedly has a fair few Chanel wares of her own. I think she does an amazing job. This gives an insight into the exclusive world of one of the brand’s VICs (very important customers). Top American model Jamie Bochert plays the sales assistant.
The Cowboy-inspired collection, which is rich in waistcoats, bow-tie blouses and gold tweeds, was first shown in Dallas last year and the range is dropping into Chanel stores throughout the current month. Please click on link below to get a glimpse: (NOTE: the video might start somewhere in the middle so just scroll right back to the beginning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5qrQoea-2U#t=194
*Disclaimer – It’s really not supposed to be “me” – remember, it’s just my dream! I can be whoever I want in it. Oh, did you think it really was me???
I would love to step off a plane (preferably private) in a dress like this.
These are just a few of my summer fashion favorites. I prefer a free flowing and simple but still stylish look for the next few months.
Ali MacGraw in Goodbye Columbus – the look still fresh in 2014. She’s still beautiful too.stripes…forever chic!cool summer dresses with straw hats.The maxi (in stripes no less).a nice way to wear a crop top – with floral wide-legged pants.comfy, casual chicnesskiss – keep it simply stylish!full skirt with sleeveless blouseStylish MEN don’t need very much. Especially if they’re Italian!
Oh…I definitely see a pattern here. The pattern being stripes, florals & jeans. How about you?
Nothing quite finishes a look like a great pair of sunglasses.
Not to mention that they help to protect your eyes from the SUN
These are some of the chicest pairs to grace a face:
Michael KorsRalph Lauren – if you can wear White. I WISH I could but look ridiculous.I LOVE these MEN Sunglasses!Looove Kate Spade, fun floral – it’s summer after all!Marc by Marc Jacobs
Opening Ceremony
Prism by Anna LaubJeremy Scott. Not my personal choice but just HAD TO SHOW YOU….that, plus the DRESS!Dolce & Gabbana
Do you have a favourite?
I can’t seem to get away from tortoiseshell– it’s still my all time favourite.
The masterful combination of contrast, line and color that Matisse was able to create with scissors is no doubt something that fashion designers today strive for as they cut their garments.
“Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs,” is on view at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City October 12, 2014 through February 8,2015
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