inspiration: sartorial videos

enjoying the stories behind some great New York street styles:

Hudson Square

The Brooklyn Flea

Prince & Mott

Madison & 67th

inspiration today: stitch drawing

Was searching for cool illustrations online recently. One blog lead me to another and what I stumbled upon is a very interesting art form. Rosie James is a textile artist who uses a sewing machine as her drawing tool. Now, being a former fashion design student myself, I've definitely dabbled on a Bernina or two and broken more needles than I care to admit. So, to me, Ms. James' work is definitely an impressive feat:

Stitchdraw.blogspot.com

inspiration today: chanel

Chanel Fashion News & Trends

inspiration today: skeletal

Rodarte

tout terriblement

A documentary to be released on DVD in November. WWD describes the film, narrated by the late Saint Laurent, as "a frank portrait of the designer recounting the ups and the downs." Did Yves have any regrets? Yes. "Not to have invented the jean." The Le Smoking wasn't enough?

inspiration today: a pop of color

caught up on some of my blog reading today. Learned about a brand from the Netherlands called "Lew" on Style Bubble and was so captivated by these pictures from their site that I had to repost them. Love the palette of "sherbet-y colors," as she calls them, and the silly jumping-on-the-mattress vibe. Reminds me of when I used to have sleepovers with my friends and we'd sort of dare each other to jump from a higher and higher step on the staircase into a pile of beanbag chairs down below. Not sure why...

the Sartorialist in print!

a little giddy about this:

Release Date: August 12th

Pre-order on Amazon

A little looksie inside:

*that Stefano Tonchi is sooo pretty*

trend: cool cutouts

Zucca Rencil Jersey Top, $164.50

Velvet Leaf Dylan Blouse, $48

(Find Under $50!)

Alice + Olivia Cara Cocoon Dress, $440

S Loves C by Spring & Clifton

Dolman Sweater, $78

Opening Ceremony Cutout Oxford, $188.50

LnA Olivia Thrashed

Gathered Bottom Leggings, $129

KAIN Label 3 Strap Tank, $88

Herve Leger Vivien Cutout Bandage Dress, $880

Christian Dior Cutout Wedge Sandal, $416

Alexander Wang Fitted Skirt with Cutouts, $425

inspiration tonight: fly me to the moon

40 years ago today we landed on the moon.

Found these pretty brush paintings that highlight our only natural satellite:

by Lin Li - Enjoychineseart.com - South Carolina

Purchase his artwork on eBay

shop illustrated: sooo splendid

Spitfire 83 To Infinity Sunglasses, $35

Fiona Paxton Shona Necklace, $340 (took a little artistic license with the color)

Splendid Pocket T-shirt, $63

Splendid Harem Pant, $66

Steve Madden Fiesstaa Ruffley Platforms, $99.95

the footwear hall of fame: Yves Saint Laurent Cage Sandals

in all of their laser-cut glory:

inspiration today: my inbox

pretty pictures often come in the form of e-promos. Here's a little bit of M.A.C. artistry that I've received: