Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I love the food, cooking special family recipes with my mom, and now that I have children, passing on the traditions that are important to me and starting new traditions. In my home, the holiday is all about being together and remembering all that we have to be grateful for. My "baby" turned three on Thanksgiving, which made the day even more special. Here are a few details....
A few sides
A place setting
Vintage glasses
My grandparent's silver salt and pepper cellars
A homemade place card created by my daughter
Vintage monogrammed napkins and bubbly
The Turkey Trot from our window
The big #3
Apple pie - before and after
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Vintage Fashion Sketches
Seeing the beautiful images from fashion week online gives us all immediate satasfaction. We all have access to images of runway looks the moment they appear on the catwalk. While browsing at the Figaro gallery at Vintage Pine, I found these original fashion sketches from Paris Balmain and Christian Dior fashion show's in the 1960's. These delicate sketches were all that buyers had to remember the looks that they loved on the runway. It's the 60's equivelent of style.com! These would be perfect for a fashion designer or a fashion buff, wouldn't they? My photos don't do them justice.
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The “IT” list
Every season, people ask what's on my shopping list and I have to break the news that I don't have one. I am usually inspired by the runway shows and fashion magazines and I keep a mental note of general "need" categories (e.g., knitwear, white shoes). On the other hand, I can easily give a list of my favorite collections. This season, it is Fendi, Gucci, Lanvin and Celine. All four are trendsetters. You'll find clothes inspired by these designers at Zara, H&M and Topsop without a doubt.
At Fendi, it was all about the shoulder. Whether raised, puffed or furred, the shoulder is the focal point. My favorite ensemble is the gray wool top with puffy shoulders and cropped trousers. Knitwear was shown with a variety of textures on one piece, such as fur, mohair, and mesh (see above). The look is luxurious and casual chic. We expect nothing more from Mr. Lagerfeld!
Lanvin had the most beautiful dresses. Bright colors, amazing shapes, exquisite jewelry. The end.
At Gucci, Frida Giannini showed the romantic goth equestrienne. I fell for this the moment I saw it on the runway. First, I LOVE anything equestrian and Frida made it interesting with pants in a deep bordeaux brocade. Add a black wool cape and you will not be missed. Very little red riding hood with an deliciously evil twist. Watch for brocade. It will be everywhere.
Finally, Celine continues to change the shape of things. From her oversized coats to the sport motif running throughout the collection, creative director Phoebe Philo did not disappoint. If there is an "IT" item of the season, it is Celine's pointy white wedge pump. I miraculously tracked down a pair but they didn't fit. I desperately tried on three sizes but had to let them go. Tthere's nothing worse than spending a fortune on a fabulous shoe and having it sit in your closet!
Subtle sophistication at Fendi
Bright colors at Lanvin
Trademark Lanvin modern glamour
Gucci's goth princess
Celine's sporty look with the "IT" shoe. All images above via style.com
From Zara, inspired by Celine
A Lanvin-inspired Topshop dress
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