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Black and white and neutrals with a kick...

... and of course the most delicious coveted winter treat...

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Style 19 / Wild Flower Headdress

A couple of months ago I had a dream that I had flowers covering my hair and face.  In it, my friend walked up to me, lifted me up over his head, spun me around, and then accidentally dropped me on the ground.  I wasn't hurt or mad or embarrassed.  I laughed, shook it off, did a little spin and went along my way.  I remember feeling that the flowers cushioned the blow, that no part of the fall negatively impacted whatever I chose to do next.  I was carried forward by the beauty of those flowers.  That morning, I awoke with an idea for a photograph and weeks later- armed with Myriah photographing and Matthew assisting- I think we nailed the overall feeling I had in my dream...

I have Matthew to thank for knowing how to work floral magic.  Isn't he something?

 

I'd like to think this is all a metaphor for beaming out some sort of inner beauty and allowing that to carry us through crappy stuff with grace and hope.  I'm not sure how graceful I am, but I sure am hopelessly hopeful.  So there's that.

A big thanks to Myriah for snapping these images!

Style 18 / Red Kimono Dress

Here's a little costumey Halloweeny style post for ya.  I love this kimono dress, but feel it's a little too racy to wear out in the real world without maybe a pair of leggings or thick tights underneath.  I found it in a vintage shop years ago and it fit me perfectly.  Just now bringing it out into the light of a crisp Autumn day...

 

... and my trusty, very keen assistant Sir Matthew making me look a bit more put-together.  He's a keeper.

I rarely dress up for Halloween, but am feeling the itch this year.  How about you?

[ photography credit Myriah Bujak ]

Favorite Pins, Lately

The loveliest pins.  Peaceful.  Calming.  Pretty pretty... (that dress!)

 

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Pretty Things to Wear

I don't know... Can I get away with wearing this dress and those shoes together in one outfit?  They're so darn sweet, I'd like to try.

 [ dress / floral shoes ]

Crystals

I've been finalizing design specs for the 2015 line and I've got crystals on the mind.  Hint hint.  Wink wink. Nudge nudge...

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Favorite Pins Lately

 These pretties via Pinterest.  Swoon...

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Dries Van Noten

 Man, does Dries Von Noten kill it with his 2014/2015 collection.  The cuts, colors, and patterns are gorgeous...

The orchid, orange, and yellow are in play with my 2015 line so I'm kind of crushing on these extra hard.

What do you think?  Are you into brighter, bolder?  Or are you more of a neutral girl?