Best Accessories: Spring 09

 

Here's a challenge- try to name the design house of each ouvre d'art accessory!

[Photos courtesy of Style.com]

Who loves the sun?

Last weekend was the first real glimpse of Spring that Canada had had since the beginning of April. It was a very relaxing weekend, other than the extreme cupcake-making that went down (merci Betty Crocker)! We got out the icing gun and made swirly icing tops for the chocolate cupcakes which is definitely an acquired skill (what is the Magnolia icing secret?).
On Saturday I picked myself up a copy of April Vogue- the Model Issue. It's definitely worth it- meaning that I will read it cover to cover multiple times before cutting it up for my lookbook/inspiration board. There are tons of fashion spreads and features on fashion industry gods (Steven Meisel, Natalia Vodianova, Daria Werbowy). Definitely one of the best Vogues since the September 2007 issue (un veritable tombe!).
I hope everyone is receiving weather like lovely yellow daffodils!

Revitalize Your Wardrobe!- Refreshing!

     I love the feeling of wearing a new article of clothing- who doesn't? It's like I'm walking on a cloud and nothing could make me think my outfit doesn't rock. I adore the idea of re-inventing an article of clothing, without actually altering it of course (we all remember Marge Simpson's stint with that infamous Chanel suit). 

Tying, accessorizing, and contrasting with other garments can resuscitate a wardrobe staple. Still lost on inspiration? Try raiding your dad/brother's closet to find flannel shirts (off duty model chic), oversized blazers (think Balmain & Alexander Wang s/s 09), and boyfriend jeans (curren/elliot) to spruce up your look.

Adding a boxy blazer to an otherwise slim-fitting outfit adds a modern element. Susan Cernek posing in Paris (Street Peeper)

MK grunging out in her flannel shirt. Mary-Kate in tied flannel (Teen Vogue)

Joyeuses Paques!

Three cheers for four day weekends! I haven't necessarily "taken advantage' of the time, but relaxing, and checking off some of my Easter "to-dos" is way more fun. Sasha Pivovarova (@ Louis Vuitton) is totally channeling her inner Easter Bunny, while Frank the Bunny from Donnie Darko is going all out with his costume. Who would've predicted that a rabbit would be such a trendetter?

My Easter Activities:

-Made cute Magnolia-esque cupcakes (merci Betty Crocker)!

- Dye eggs with traditional Ukranian dye kit.

- Dress up in pastel colors.

-Watch Donnie Darko (Hel-lo, Frank the bunny, get it?)

Jake Gyllenhal, Jenna Malone, and Frank the bunny in Donnie Darko

Vogue Editorial: Spring 06

I was flipping through my old magazines the other day when I came across this editorial from spring 2006. It's super girly and romantic- two of my favorite stand-bys for spring. The makeup is soft and pink and is contrasted by the disheveled half-up-dos. I also really love the use of many models in this spread, as opposed to just one or two of modern editorials. I hope these pics serve as an inspiration for more than just me!

(Photos courtesy of Vogue)

• Try a half-up-do'
• Swipe on some dusty rose lipstick
• Break out the pearls (fake ones are cute too)
• Go for modern metallics mixed with pinky-beige neutrals.