SUMMER SANDAL LOVE

Finding the right pair of sandals for the summer heat isn't always easy but I just came across a fabulous few I happen to love.

Ashbury Skies

Black leather Sandal with Gold Studs

Farfetch  

Ancient Greek Leather Sandals

 Farfetch

T-strap toe sandal in green from K. Jacques.

 ASOS 

 Park Lane Embellished Leather Sandal

In Black & Antique Silver 

 What's your favorite?

I absolutely love the first & third one. The Green color is so refreshing, don't you think?

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ETHNIC INTERIORS - ALL IN THE DETAILS

Martyn Lawrence-Bullard Design

based in Los Angeles has such an eclectic and ethnic flair for interior design.

I love the hand carved walls. Wouldn't this be fantastic for an entrance or corner of a home?

 What a calm & peaceful space below.

What a beautiful & ornate bedroom.

This is a work of art don't you think? 

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ULTRA SONIC - Russh Magazine

What an edgy editorial for the June/July 2012 issue of Australian magazine Russh.

Doesn't model Kolfinna Kristófersdóttir look amazing?

 Above - Lanvin top, trousers and choker; Anndra Neen necklace.

Julien Macdonald Fuji embellished tulle dress from Net-A-Porter; Jean Paul Gaultier heels and leggings.

Atsuko Kudo bodysuit; Diesel Black Gold trousers; Jean Paul Gaultier collar; Hermès choker.

Mary Katrantzou top and dress; Betony Vernon for Swarovski Runway Rocks choker.

Alexander McQueen dress; Cyberdog top; Karin Kallas skirt; Anndra Neen necklace; Jean Paul Gaultier collar; Hermès choker.

Paco Rabanne dress; Brooke Roberts jacket.

Josh Goot top; Cyberdog top (underneath); Josh Goot skirt; Jean Paul Gaultier shoes; Anndra Neen cage necklace; Jean Paul Gaultier collar. 

Chanel jacket; Manish Arora leggings; Jean Paul Gaultier collar; The Wild Unknown mirrored prism available from Catbird NYC.

I love the first two looks!

What's your favorite?

Photography by Alex Franco & styled by fashion editor Gillian Wilkins.

Hair by Mark Hampton, Makeup by Laura Dominique. 
Images via FGR.

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COLLAGE - Lola Dupré

Lola Dupré is an amazing collage artist and illustrator. 
I first came across her work randomly on Tumblr and found myself searching for more.
She often collaborates with visual artists & photographers creating fantastic art.

Above Illustration for Listening to Xanax.
Based on an original photograph by 
Shaun Kardinal.
 New York Magazine, March 26th 2012 issue.

Above from Work magazine IV.
Original photograph by Robin Black.

From Libertarian #9 magazine.
Photos by William Kano & Artwork by Lola Dupré.

What do you think?

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NORITAMY NECKLACES

Modern & Minimalistic Jewelry.

Designed by jeweler Tammar Edelman 

and architect Elinor Avniby.

I love the simplicity. 

Isn't it Beautiful?

Images via Noritamy 
 
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MY MOTHER - THE WARRIOR & MY INSPIRATION

Happy Mother's Day to All the Beautiful Mother's 
Out There!!

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THE SURREALIST IDEAL by Erik Madigan Heck.

This is the third consecutive collaboration between Mary Katrantzou and photographer Erik Madigan Heck.

Mary’s AW12-13 print stories are brilliantly  combined with several references of early Parisian Surrealist painters, Catholic iconography, and Greek mythology creating a bizarre fantasy world.

Aren't they beautiful?

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ANNDRA NEEN - STUNNING JEWELRY

Anndra Neen founded by sisters Phoebe and Annette Stephens is unique eclectic handcrafted jewelry & accessory masterpieces.

Aren't the textures & metal work amazing?

Three Part Geometric Necklace 

Multi Island Shell Necklace

 Oval Deco Cuff

Drum Bangle with Shells

Long Choker with Shell

 Coral Necklace

Open Web Clutch

Screw Pattern Clutch

Clutch with Stripes and Studs
Source via Couturelab & Anndra Neen.

Their designs are inspired by elements from the past. 
You will find references from antique European jewelry, ancient Egyptian motifs, Japanese design and Bauhaus graphics but created with a modern flair.

They are originally from Mexico but based in 
New York City.

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VEILED - INSPIRATION

Some great images via My Tumblr site.

Above Photo by Camilla Akrans for The World of Hermes Fall/Winter 2006.

Above Photo by Michael David Adams for Vanity Fair, April 2010.

Above Photo by Terry Tsiolis for Vogue Russia, 2008.

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velvetmoondiaries.com

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JIL SANDER - Spring/Summer 2012

I absolutely love this leather lasercut "Market" bag.

And don't you think this platform wedge sandal with contrasting black & red is perfect for summer?

Available Here & Here.

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KURT COBAIN by Jesse Frohman

Kurt Cobain is being remembered through the lens of Jesse Frohman's last and most iconic photo sessions of him and Nirvana through an exhibition on view at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in SoHo, NYC April 7th.

"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." - Kurt Cobain

 It's been 18 years this week since we lost such a brilliant artist & musician on April 5th, 1994.

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TRIBAL by Sebatian Kim for Numéro 124

Here's another Tribal inspired editorial starring 
Hailey Clauson from June/July 2011 issue of Numéro 124.

I love the ethnic mix of prints, embellishments & bold jewelry styled by Charles Varenne, in combination with warrior-like hair & makeup.

Don't you?

Photography by Sebatian Kim. Set Design by Anne Koch.

What do you like best about this spread?

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ENVY by Matthew Priestley

Love the Dark Edgy Look, Accessories & Makeup.

Top by Lako Bukia, Feather Necklace by Ohne Titel.

 Floral Top & Scorpion Necklace by Tom Ford,  
Earring & Nose Ring by Chrishabana, Embellished Jacket by Sport Max.

Isn't this Fierce?

To View More of this Exclusive Editorial Visit Fashion Gone Rogue.

Photography - Matthew Priestley  •  Styling - Julie Matos  

Makeup - Justin St Clair  •  Hair - David Lopez  •  Model - Zhenya Katava

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