{runway inspiration: chloé spring 2012, paris}

. . . blouses strewn with intricately embroidered blossoms, billowy shorts and crisp jackets, pleated skirts, light knits and linens -- the chloé spring 2012 collection is filled with such prettiness, that despite the suddenly brisk mornings, a little wistful for the breeziness of springtime, or perhaps, even, far off and tropical places, when the first of the snow has fallen . . .

{p.s.} design team vs. hannah mcgibbon vs. phoebe philo







[more of this collection after the jump] x
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{new york 3: chadwick bell at the standard}

. . . still sorting through a million photographs, including ones [p took] of the amazing mountain lodge in the adirondacks [can not wait to show you], and came across these ones of the chadwick bell spring rtw 2012 collection presentation at the standard -- again, had forgotten a camera, having only an iphone, and despite dim lighting and swirling motion, the photographs came out rather lovely . . .









{p.s.} as always, more after the jump . . .


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{runway inspiration: rachel zoe rtw spring 2012}

. . . and while we're on the topic of easing into the colder months, should like, very much, to wear white a little longer, at least until the leaves have fallen, and especially if it would mean arriving at the office in a stunning and rather elegant pantsuit, and spending the evening out in a ruffle-sleeved and billowy gown flecked in gold . . .


{rachel zoe rtw spring 2012, photography by todd matarazzo via wwd.com via ruby press, more at a glamorous little side project}

{new york 2: the lincoln center}

. . . tuesday morning was a dash across the street & down from the hotel to catch the first ever tory burch runway presentation -- the spring 2012 collection -- at the lincoln center . . .



. . . running quite late that morning, forgetting a camera and having only an iphone on hand, but as it turns out, was quite caught up with the show to take many shots, and so, a few glimpses here & there, collected from a few lovely places around the internets . . .



. . . the collection, a perfectly playful mix of layered textures and 1920's northwestern france-inspired swinging silhouettes, prints and patterns and beribboned shoes, may have made one a little wistful for summer's end, but very much looking forward to its return once again, if only to be frolicking about in pretty polka dots, sequined stripes, and raffia-ruffled pencils skirts . . .





{p.s.} as always, more after the jump & apologies if you have seen this collection elsewhere -- spent the remainder of last week in a cabin in the mountains, as you know, and only a few moments to update now xo


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{style inspiration: past chloé, paris}

. . . if fashion is about looking forward, then phoebe philo may have done just that when she created this stunning collection for chloé; made in 2005, {when gemma ward still walked the runways}, for the 2006 spring ready-to-wear show in paris, the flirty a-line shapes, cut-work and pretty pleats, baroque patterns, ruffles, appliqués and florals {not to mention the lovely wedges} look as if they might have just stepped off the city sidewalks this morning . . .

{p.s.} you may remember this beautiful ad campaign, {previously featured here}, for this collection


{images: chloé spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection by phoebe philo via style.com}

{style inspiration: crisp summer whites}

. . . and for those not on summer vacation. lounging poolside or celebrating a long weekend -- but back at the office -- a little summer work wear inspiration for a brand new week . . .


{image: le château S/S 2011 "white hot" ad campaign via fashionising}

{endless summer + a few things}

. . . despite being out of the office for most of the day yesterday, for errands and meetings {& time for dessert, of course!}, somehow, someway, there was an overflowing of inspiration, and if you're only just arriving or still catching up . . .

a f e w n e w & b e a u t i f u l t h i n g s:

* favourite five: jewelry design suzie gallehugh
* works of art: hand-cut carafes & matching tumblers
* places: in the kitchen
* all summer long: lovely, lovely lace










{images: julija steponaviciute by nick dorey for goodwood, s/s 2011, telegraph magazine via oh fashion models & studded hearts}

{lookbook: raoul spring summer 2011}

. . . sexy secretary blouses and cuffed trousers, billowy tops and sophisticated city shorts, pretty pleated skirts and perfect trenches . . . and all with a casual elegance that will whisk you from the work-week, straight into the weekend . . .

{p.s.} also: a new capsule collection & the cropped trench in the last is slightly similar to mine, for those who have been asking x


{arizona muse for raoul spring/summer lookbook 2011 via fashionising}

{style inspiration: spring's sexy brights}

. . . absurdly in love with spring's vibrant hues -- lips in shades of coral & cerise and belted dresses in riotous purple, frolicsome jumpsuits in shimmery turquoise and flirtatious dresses in peach and long skirts paired with tangerine -- such a wildly welcome change from winter's grey days and suddenly, the air feels electric . . .



{images: karl lagerfeld and silvia venturini for fendi spring 2011 rtw, photography by marcio madeira via vogue}