E D I T O R I A L L O V E: Escape

Loving this shoot photographed by Sébran d'Argent for Heaven Magazine with Valerija Kelava. So moody and romantic. Find out more about this beautiful shoot here

F A S H I O N F A V O R I T E S: Spring 2015

It's officially fall, so what better time to start talking about spring! Spring fashion week, that is. Yes, the latest from New York, London, Milan and Paris are coming in and that means that I spend a significant amount of time in my robe looking at all the pretty clothes from the season. Nevermind that I haven't bathed and look like hell. If I am looking at high fashion that means I AM high fashion, right?!?

Here are some of my personal favorites from this season...


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F A V O R I T E      N E W     C O L O R

Etro/McQ/Bally

Everything Plum






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F A V O R I T E     S T Y L I N G

Band of Outsiders

Band of Outsiders usually wins this category for me. Some how, Band of Outsiders takes normal (or even boring) pieces, and pairs them in such a way to make them fresh and unique. Plus, that crazy hat? Only Band of Outsiders could make me want to wear a hat like that.


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F A V O R I T E    U S E     of    C O L O R

 Emilio Pucci

The brighter the better. Plus, I'm a sucker for tie dye.



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F A V O R I T E   U S E   of   P R I N T S

Tomas Maier

I am not too familiar with this designer, but I really liked the use of print (and color) in this collection. I love bold prints, but there is something to be said with subtle prints. It takes a real talent to use a subtle print and make it stand out, OR make a bold print subtle. I can't tell which technique Tomas Maier is doing, but I like.

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F A V O R I T E     B A S I C S

Steven Alan

Once again, Steven Alan takes the throne for basics. He just. knows. basics.



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F A V O R I T E      S E P A R A T E S

Elizabeth & James

I love when a collection is styled so perfectly, that you just want to wear it for every occasion... on the other hand, there are collections that make me want to mix and match. Elizabeth and James definitely won me over this season with their separates. Everything is so perfect on it's own, you can't lose.



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F A V O R I T E     U R B A N    W E A R

Sea

So casual, so polished, and most importantly, so comfy. Perfect street wear.


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F A V O R I T E      F E M I N I N E

Erin Fetherston

I've always been a fan of Erin Fetherston, her collections always have a very cool and feminine vibe. Normally, I don't pair those two adjectives together, but Erin Fetherston makes it work somehow.

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F A V O R I T E       U S E     o f      T E X T U R E

Ulla Johnson

Here is a collection with wools, cottons, linens, and leather.. I just want to reach out and touch, which is why I am thankful I'm at my house instead of making a scene at the actual show.

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F A V O R I T E      V I N T A G E      I N S P I R E D

Michael Kors

Michael Kors is ALWAYS reminding me of vintage silhouettes, but is so good at making them fresh and current. Not to mention his use of layers. So good.

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F A V O R I T E    A V A N T - G A R D E

Gareth Pugh

Weird but wearable.

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F A V O R I T E      S I L H O U E T T E S

Wayne

Wayne's collection almost took my "favorite overall" category. ALMOST. I love everything about this collection, but especially the silhouettes. No words. 

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Mara Hoffman

SOUND THE TRUMPETS!!! 

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Mara Hoffman just gets me.

DeGrazia

A few weeks back I visited the DeGrazia Gallery, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I have lived here my whole life and never thought twice to visit this museum. This is largely attributed to my lack of appreciation for all things southwest until after I left Tucson and lived in New York City for four years. Now that I am back, I obsess over southwestern vintage and this gallery feeds that obsession quite well.  

The DeGrazia gallery has been here since the 1950s, and it is completely dedicated to showcasing the work and life of  Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia. To be honest, I have never been a huge fan of his work, but the gallery itself is beautiful and unique. I especially loved the little hidden chapel off of the gallery (photo above). I can't really describe this chapel or the feeling you get when you go in, so I won't. 

The DeGrazia gallery ends with a walk through a pretty desert garden with giant prickly pears and walkways. 

My favorite part of the gallery, the vintage jewelry designed by the artist. In my wildest fantasies I find jewelry like this at thrift stores for $6 .... 

If you're ever in Tucson, check out this gallery, or find out more here.

S T Y L E I N S P I R A T I O N: Sasha Pivovarova

In a recent campaign with Free People, we get a quick inside glimpse of the life and talents of Sasha Pivovarova. Obviously, she's beautiful, but who knew she was so artistic. I really like her embrace of inner as well as outer beauty within herself and other things.
This lady is one of those people that you can't help be inspired by. She is definitely blessed with many things, but she appreciates it and uses is to it's fullest potential.

30 Days

Found these images on a site called Nico and...Magazine. From what I could tell it looked like a Japanese clothing shop and magazine, but I don't speak Japanese so I could be wrong on that one. But I did really like this section they do each month where they created 30 different outfits for each day. It's called "30 Days Coordinate". Some of their creations were really inspiring and I thought I'd relay some of my favorites here. 

Check out the other days and the website here.