poppy love!

inspired by the poem in flanders fields Monia Michael replied with her own poem ever-popularizing sporting the red poppy on memorial day. the idea was then conceived to wear poppies in honor of those services men and women who have died while serving the nation during war

we cherish too, the Poppy red
that grows on fields where valor led.
it seems to signal to the skies
that blood of heroes never dies.
{monia michael}

type inspiration

Vogue UK

extreme desert sands inspire a dry, sheer, rustic set

 ellerly fall 2011

trend alert : WATER

fluid, profound, deep, wild, majestic, cascading, rapid. already seeing and feeling this trend trickling onto the shelves and hangers of our most near and dear brands, this next season of fashion will bring us an overwhelming glimpse into the world that the details of water behold. currents, waves, rapids, and rivulets are reflected in folds, drapes, smocking and gathers. froth and foam are conceptualized with textured jerseys and undulating yarns. the stillness of the lake will ripple softly with crepe and textured slubs. waves are rendered with micro-pleats and folds while cascading waterfalls are transferred into frills and ruffles. wild currents of the ocean are conceptual asymmetrical shapes. neutral, soft, smooth sand paired with deep, rich, dark and profound blues round out the palate and complete the subliminal water-like messages. 

i'd eat it all up instantaneously

jamie oliver. sigh. i love his recipies. i love his cooking show. i love his app. he is trying to change the way we eat and encourages us to get back into the kitchen to cook for ourselves & our families. his show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" airs on ABC friday nights at 9pm. check him out in any of the aforementioned ways. he's got something great going on.

                                    

stripe obsession

stripes are completely over-used and everywhere. still, i can't help my love + hate relationship with them. i love the whimsical effect they have on a drabby wardrobe but hate that they are noted & seen as a "trend". please PLEASE can stripes be considered a staple? pretty please?

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why not some go for sort of version of these?