Periwinklebloom is simple, inspired and beautiful.
It is all about making art using natural things such as their organic cotton fibers. The idea of life recycled is apparent in their thoughtful and fresh design.
We love the reclaimed vintage bits of fabric, reminiscint of hand-me-downs. The subdued hues – shades of cream and coffee - roomy fit and lush textures echo the carefree nature of a child.
Homegrown and crafted in the USA. Starting at $38 online.
10 Jul
Elie Saab Fall 2008 Couture Collection – Amazing. Lovely, feminine and intricate. His attention to detail is gorgeous. My only request would have been a bit more color in the collection.
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Fall 2008 – A mixed bouquet of mind bending color and elaborate details. Excessive, but surprisingly delightful.
I’m speechless.
Simplicity, classic designs with a subtle hint of sexy leg or cleavage seem to dictate what’s on Jolie’s fashion palate. Black, mute colors and deep shades.
Here are a sample of the most delicious fashion bites, a là Jolie.
Alexander McQueen Drape-Front Dress
Dark anthracite (gray). Ballerina neckline. Cap sleeves. Black patent belt at natural waist. Back zip. Pure silk. $1,495 at Bergdorf Goodman.
Gorgeous!
Notte by Marchesa, Draped Gown
Bronze with silvertone beaded detail. Gathered strapless neckline. Banded Empire waist. Draped front. Ruffled hem. Pure silk chiffon. Bergdorf Goodman, $1,045.
Ethereal and lovely. Could even be altered for wear during the third trimester.
Angelina (33) is currently pregnant with twins who will soon join the Joli-Pitt clan – Maddox Chivan (almost 7), Pax Thien (4.5), Zahara Marley (3.5) and Shiloh Nouvel(2).
Any guess to how much the first pictures will sell for? Shiloh’s first photos reportedly grossed over $10 million worldwide. Wow!
A Pea in the Pod, Sleeveless Linen Black Dress – 100% linen, machine wash, linen with pocket detail. $175.
Rocker Gwen Stefani, pregnant with number two, seems to have an endless maternity collection of long flowing dresses. Always less conservative with her dress, Stefani tones down her edgy pre-pregnancy rocker style, opting for bold prints and patterns in lieu of the skin showing styles before.
Although NOT maternity dresses, these are some of the prettiest Gwen inspired frocks I have seen lately.
Diane von Furstenberg Maui Silk Patio Dress – Multicolor patchwork. Rope halter straps with beaded ends. Pleated skirt. Open back. Pure silk. Bergdorf Goodman $445.
Milly Tiki Print Halter Dress – Coral/brown/gold/white tiki print. Halter neckline; bead detail on straps. Empire waist. Pure silk. Bergdorf Goodman $495.
Milly is a sexy and feminine collection by designer Michelle Smith. Smith went to FIT and interned at Hermes in Paris.
Kay Unger, Silk Halter Patio Dress – Black/white maze print. Halter straps; deep V neckline. Empire waist. Open back. Pure silk. $390 at NM.
My personal favorite.
Diane von Furstenberg Kamio Printed Silk Dress
Indochine (orange) palm leaf print. Detachable halter strap; draped sweetheart neckline. Empire waist. Side slash pockets. Polka-dot printed tier at hem. Cotton/silk. $345 at NM.
Diane is so talented at making a woman “feel like a woman” wearing a dress. Love this one. Did you know that Diane made her mark on the fashion world in the early 1970s with the “Wrap” dress.
Sandy Starkman, Ecot Printed Dress
Brown/beige/gold print. Camisole neckline, wide shoulder straps. Wood beaded detail at neckline. Empire waist. Side patch pockets. Pure cotton. $225
Sandy Starkman went to Parsons in NYC. The influence of South America and India on his designs is evident in this beautiful dress.
David Meister, Printed Patio Dress – multicolor print. Halter neckline. Empire waist. Viscose/spandex. Bold pattern. $370 at NM.
