Chair: Done
Artwork: Still hunting
Vertical storage: Found
Well, that's it for this week on the cleaning and organizing front. Next week my storage arrives which will bring some relief for the pattern & fabric overflow situation. Can't wait for that!
Readers it was a bit lackluster today in the couture world today. 3 collections (Saab, JPG, & Valentino). Sounds great, right? After scrolling through hundreds of pics...Valentino usually makes me swoon, but it wasn't until the last photo that I was reminded of his retirement.
On a note of trends: shop your stash, sew red! I know I need to!
It's couture time in Paris and two of my favorites revealed their collections yesterday.
Armani Prive
This show was sophisticated and business classic with a twisted marriage of fine tailoring and draping without being overworked. My favorite is this dusty cream dress, but will she move the clutch out of the way already!
Details that stand out:
Chanel
Very modern earthy background, the pictures seem to have a softer focus. Many of the sleeves have a tire inflated look, almost bloated! Trends I like, sorry, but I like the fur accents! The boots look lice crinkled leather, sequins or boucle with the traditional Chanel capped toe.
The details: fur trim, cropped sleeves, bold chunky pleats & tucks, amazing hand beading.
Creative space update:
Well, the couch is out and the chair is in! A vintage armless recently recovered & gifted from grandmother. I like this corner (IRL pics tomorrow), but I may rethink the pillow. Today I will weed out some dead patterns to see if I can condense the collection and finish a project!
Well readers, the shows for Resort 2011 are basically over. I try to reserve one eye for what might be coming to the stores in a couple months. Mostly it's inspiration for color, prints and texture, but I do want to redo a couple of when I can get my hand on some really cool fabric. This montage only covers a few of the collections that showed. Resort presentations are usually a precursor to what we'll see in the fall (Spring 2011).
Very tropical! These crazy prints are awesome! There's a yellow for everyone!
Oscar always gives good collar! Very interesting shapes.
These are chic and not too trendy.
What amazing graphic prints! Great shapes and surprises!
This line is so sugary sweet and precious! I love the neutrals too!
I'm sure we'll see one of these on the red carpet in the near future. Elegant gold foils and beadwork, as usual.
I'm happy to see that the asymmetrical/one shoulder look will be around for another season. Lena Horne rocked it! I'd like to see it become a true classic. Most ladies have at least one great shoulder, right?
I love every single one! Great color, great lines, sophisticated. I want!
This line reads a bit fall to me, but I like it a lot! These blends of neutrals are my true comfort colors!
One of my ultimo fav designers! Very sweet also, but with a dash more grown woman.
Wow! Retro yumminess!! I love it all! Just a bit of Mad Men and 2010! And the hair...spot on! Maybe Cathy might like something?
This line is new to me, but it's been around for a couple years! Beautiful colors, classic shapes! All the way pretty!
