BRAIDED TO PERFECTION

on caroline: that jacket.. those earrings.. that Wang braid! loves it.
source: fashion copious; caroline's mode

BOOK CLUB

1.) Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje
an evocative family lore, riveting prose
2.) Here is Where We Meet by John Berger
following ghosts of loved ones through different cities
3.) The Seven Sins of Memory by Daniel Schacter
the strengths & fallibility of memory, fascinating!
4.) Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky
how stress affects your immune system, hilarious & informative

Go, read, now!

WE HEART VENA CAVA

And we grew even more fond of Vena Cava as they launched their
Spring '10 collection at NY Fashion Week. The BK designers have our
hearts locked in for their laser-cut chiffon & crepe dresses,
safety-pinned top, zippers, chains, pyramid studs & paint-splattered bustiers.
Motivation to clean out the closets & save the cash,
Esp. for the black laser-cut dress!!
source: coutorture & nicohearts

THE SELBY DOES ROBERT LONGO

Robert Longo's Studio, New York Artist
Keeping it in the family, father of talented musician &
our friend, Viktor Fuchs. check out his tunes here
source: the selby

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN(FLOWERS)

How's this for a new bathing suit idea?
The girasoli are bright, beautiful, & ephemeral,
exuding the height of summer's pleasures.
Naomi Melati Bishop of aliomi takes it all in before the
sunflowers take their winter leave of absence!
Check it out here on the Baltimore Sun

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL

Embellishments, eyelets, mirrors, rivets & bodycon designs,
Christopher Kane for Topshop's A/W '09 line is nothing short of riveting.
Customers at Topshop's London flagship were limited to
5 of these much awaited items
Yet another designer made more accessible to us.
Grab it before it's all vanished!!!
source: topshop/nicohearts

CAGED

ride high in these caged chain & studded cutout booties
inspired by dior & galliano's shoe from last year. pretty epic
source: heels.com

HOT DAMN

It's all in the suggestibility.
Stylestalker studded mesh body suit & studded skirt; 'Split Decision' Aryn K top
source: nastygal

NOTHING BETTER

Looks like the Colovos got their stuff right this F/W season, exemplifying the epitome of gotham fashion & marking it one of Helmut Lang's most epic collections in a while.

Next purchase: saving serious cash for the perfectly structured
cowl neck jacket & leather paneled pants.
source: barneys co-op, intermix, style.com

LOOK OUT FOR THIS TUNISIAN DESIGNER

In Ibiza this summer donning his great t-shirts:
Fashion Designer Farès Cheraït has got some real innovation!
Gothic & eastern & masked influences are apparent throughout his pieces,
which are reflective of the North African culture & current times.
As he describes it: "Electrocyberrockpunknu-wav

oberberghoticogerriero Attitude"

Watch out for him, he's fast up & coming!
The quality of the materials & detailing are impeccable

source: berbers
TFW '09