Sunday Sanctuary: Jielde

There are many who believe that the Jielde lamp belongs in the ‘cult’ furniture category… And I have to say, I’m definitely one of those people. Since production of this piece began in the 1950’s, this lamp has been a staple in style forward interiors across the globe. Designed by Jean-Louis Domecq as a way…

Trend: Fishnet

Forget everything you know about Madonna’s 80’s mesh ensembles and the fishnet frenzied 90’s, with no shortage of safety pins and nip.  Thanks to our fave’s Proenza Schouler, Celine and Dior the breezy easyness of fishnet has made a contemporary comeback, one with sophistication and elegance and it’s all about quality of quantity. Think peak-a-boo…

Something Up My Sleeve

Fluted, flared, oversized and boxy, we’re completely smitten at the current situation of how some of our favourite designers are re-interpretting the everyday sleeve right now.  We’ll s-leave it up to your imagination on how you can wear this favourite micro trend .. Jacquemus  .  Marni  .  Lea Peckre  .  vogue.com  .  dazeddigital.com

Fall 16 Trend – Red

You can’t deny it, red is a major colour for the season and we’re RED-ey to embrace it at full throttle ..

Silver

  From custom silver head-pieces at Dion Lee, to hand-painted silver Gene Simmons eyes, we’re currently craving silver everything.  The good thing about a neutral like silver is that anybody can wear it, it just depends on where and how you do it ..  I guess that every cloud really does having a silver lining .. Vogue Runway …

The Statement Earring

Blame it on Phoebe Philo for instilling in us our current obsession .. the statement earring.   Referencing the oversized baubles of the early 80’s, a’la Diana Ross circa 1984, but taking on a more modern artistic twist, the statement earring needs to hit the red on your ‘must-have’ barometer this season.   Best accompanied with a…

The Bandana Trend

Maybe it was Axel Rose who originally elevated the humble Bandana to cool factor, but lately we’ve found a whole new appreciation for this ‘type de foulard grunge’.  Take your cue from some of our favourite models and how they’re rocking the Bandana off duty..I”m sure that Axel would be impressed . Harpers Bazaar  .  Free People…

Socks & Sneakers

Gym class may not have been one of your favourite parts of the high school curriculum and I’m sure the uniform is something that you’re happy to have left behind but you can’t deny missing the comfy satisfaction of gold old socks and sneakers.  Edging it’s ‘sneaky’ way from the classroom to the catwalk this…

Neoprene Neon

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From Rust To Dust

Autumn shade inspiration post.. items 1: Opening Ceremony boots, Spanish Moss Inca Bag 2: Shakuhachi Batwing Jumpsuit, Shakuhachi Panelled Chiffon Dress 3: With Hearts in my Eyes Velvet Skirt, Friend of Mine “Life on Mars” double finger ring 4: Don’t Ask Amanda Satchel carolines mode, stle.com, streetsfn, bentravato,flickr, vanessa jackman, jak&jil