{runway} details at Badgley Mischka Spring 2014

photos: Robin West

{runway} Behind The Curtain

Special moments #BehindTheCurtain at Kate Spade's presentation, including the spectacular Deborah Lippmann nails.  

photos: Robin West

{photo diary} Banana Republic Holiday 2013 Presentation - Women

I know, I know, you are thinking that it is only July + it is too soon to think about Holiday.  BUT, what if I told you this holiday was going to be filled with shimmering metallic, layered animal prints + candy colored baubles?  

Banana Republic + Simon Kneen showcased their Holiday 2013 Presentation last week + they did not disappoint.  Season after season the brand has a way of keeping to their classic, tailored lines that consumers can come to expect, but always kick it up with simple surprises that delight + infiltrate the senses.  The cobalt leathers, bright jewels, leopard spots + knit beanies tell us one thing - start saving your money now!

photos: Robin West

Open For Joy now available online!

{fauna} cabbage stalker

I love all flowers, as you probably know by now, so my way of not getting bored with them is choosing depending on the weather.  You know, kinda like fruits + veggies being in season, as are all types of fauna.  There is a great little deli/market a few blocks around the corner from my work on Prince St. that is kinda perfect for such a hunt.

Last month they stocked these velvety clouds of color that caught my attention.  This month was almost the complete opposite end of the spectrum with some sturdy stalks of cabbage flowers.  I actually got a kick out of people looking at me funny as to why I was protecting my veggies on the subway.  I mean, why not?  The colors, the texture, even the veiny details, were a pleasant change to bring a little bit of Fall into the digs.

photos: Robin West