{weekend inspiration} inspiration, itself

Many of us on the east coast have found ourselves with the winter blues. The more the temperature drops, the less we want to venture outside [minus the normal caffeine or brunch fix]. I have somehow become one of those New Yorkers that works too hard + stopped taking the time to remember what makes me happy. No more dressing up for fun. Taking the camera along 'just in case'. Posting to this blog. Creating things in any sense has ceased to exist.  

I was talking to one of my partners in crime over a late lunch today + this came up. I brought up a scene from The Holiday where the older gentlemen tells Kate Winslet's character that she should be the leading lady in her own life, but she is playing a supporting role. That's it! How did this happen? [palm to face]. We are in one of the most inspiring cities + time in our lives + we get got caught up in everyday monotony.  

Now, there's nothing wrong with sitting back. But sitting back + being a passenger is a bit silly. Silly rabbits...

photo by Robin West :: Gasoline Alley Coffee

{runway} Elie Saab 2014 Couture

There's nothing new that I can really say about my pure admiration for Elie Saab.  Collection after collection, he sends works of art down the runway in the form of beading, draping, sheer overlays and luxe fabrics that move in a way, when watching live, leave me completely breathless.  

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{on the street} boys club

Sorry boys.... the girls take this round.  Again.  

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{editorial} The Row Pre-Fall 2014

As years go on, I am rarely impressed with designer collections or the fashion campaigns that follow. Everything seems the same and some brands are so obsessed with trying to be different, they completely forget who they are or who their audience is.  A hodge podge of marketing ensues.

And then a brand like The Row presents a collection that is so simple, yet so on brand, it's genius.  I think it says a lot at how powerful something like choosing real women [the women who can and do actually buy the pieces] can make such an impact.  They are telling a story with a solidified voice, which, is kind of the point of it all.  Yes?

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