Retro Rustic

With fur pillows & throws, wood panelling, and classic retro furnishings, Aerin Lauder's Aspen home succeeds in looking like both a perfect venue for an après après ski, and a set from AMC's Mad Men.  The things I love about this chalet are too numerous to list, but for blogging's sake here are a few: framed vintage photography, a closetful of Sorels, large-scale stag artwork, and of course, a tub with a view of the perfect, snowy hill.  

Seriously, it was 17º C here in Toronto today.  When, oh when is winter going to hit?  Let it snow... xo.  

-images via Vogue-

Every Time A Bell Rings

From its early days showcasing their upcoming collection, the Victoria's Secret fashion show has gotten increasingly elaborate, conceptual, and costume-y...in the best possible ways.  This year, the over-the-top wings are just the beginning of the fantastical get-ups Alessandra and the girls will be donning down the (hopefully, once again, made of glitter) runway this evening.  The 2011 show is VS's largest to date, with 69 looks, 31 sets of wings, and according to nine-time show designer Todd Thomas, "more glamour, more elegance, and more creativity." than we've ever seen.  

-images via The Cut-

Glamourpuss

Perhaps I'm a little bit tacky, but my idea of ultimate glamour seems to align with Vogue Italia's; big hair, liquid liner, fur....and kittens.  Obviously.

-images vis Fashion Gone Rogue-

Currently Loving...

{A White Sundress During Paris S/S Fashion Week}

{The Classic Elegance Of A Céline Handbag}

{Floral Prints In The Elizabeth + James SS12 Lookbook}

{Denim On Denim}

{Kanye West Shoes S/S 2012, Paris}

-images via Oracle Fox, Vanessa Jackman + Vintage Steez-

Text Me

{Now #2, 2011. Mirror}

{Vulnerable, 2008. LED Lightbox}

{The Handle Comes Up, The Hammer Comes Down, 2009. LED Lightbox}

{Sex, 2010. Living Word. Clear PETG, White Acrylic, Moss, Driftwood, Various Plants}

{1968, 2011. High Density Foam, Wood + Mirror}

{Star, 2008. LED Lightbox}

Some great pieces from LA-artist Doug Aitken's Text Sculpture series highlighting the interplay of words and images using such diverse materials as lightboxes, mirrors, living plants, and photography.  ...Now wouldn't one of those be amazing to see on your wall every day.  

-images via Oracle Fox-

NY S/S11 Highlight Reel (Part 2)

{3.1 Phillip Lim}

{Calvin Klein}

{Chado Ralph Rucci}

{J. Mendel}

{Reed Krakoff}

{Reem Acra}

{Yigal Azrouël}

A little over a month ago, as I eagerly browsed the photo archives on style.com, I fell in love with Cushnie et Ochs S/S11 line.  What I did not know, on that first day of NYFW, was how representative it would be of the collections to follow.  Yellow would be everywhere, bright colours would abound, silhouettes would be referential of the '60s, and the beauty of sheer simplicity would not be lost on the American designers.  Above is the long-awaited sequel to my first NY S/S11 Highlight Reel, a few of my favorite collections from the many that graced the catwalks at Lincoln Center.