cloche encounters

Kate Spade

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Dorian Leigh wearing a pale pink cloche by Madame Reine and a plunge-necked rayon crepe dress from B.H.Wragge, ca. 1946 via flickr

 

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Urban Outfitters

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anthropologie

Since I'm on a fall fashion kick, I feel the need to wax poetic on the beauty of the 1920s-inspired cloche hat. This bell-shaped beauty, which we are seeing more of this season, from the likes of Kate Spade and anthropolgie, has always been a favorite of mine. 

I'm so glad I bought a deep purple wool cloche from Target last year. It is nice and warm, covering my ears just so. Not to mention adorable. Good thing I left it here, so I can wear it this season. But I do plan to send it out to Oz, to have when the weather turns chilly there. A girl needs to be prepared for all weather, and do so stylishly. Don't you agree?

scarf weather

"Ms. Scarfweather will see you now."

(That is just nonsense, not a real movie line or anything. Just popped in my head.)

It is the perfect time of year for donning your favorite scarves, at least here in Ohio. Autumn's cool crisp days and chilly nights make me want to wear a nice warm scarf. And doing so stylishly is always the goal. 

Of course, I would probably be wearing scarves if I was still in Australia, as it is spring there now. It is rather warm there, already, so maybe the scarf look would only be for evening. Whether here or there, I'm a scarf-loving gal. That's for sure.

(images sourced from pinterest and google image searches for scarves)

Alberta Ferretti Spring 2012 RTW

I'm in love with the gauzy 1920s-inspired spring 2012 line by Alberta Ferretti. Every look has an easy elegance. Just perfect for warm sunny days and balmy evenings. (All images via WWD.com)

The New GUESS Women’s Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

One of the world renowned fashion and accessories brand, GUESS, has managed to once again shocked the hobbyist fashion with a collection of other unusual fashion style to suit the new fashion trends are very perfect. Products for women in GUESS Women’s Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbookfeatures a variety of trendy clothing that can definitely make a surprise and has a high quality. If you are a true fashionista, you’ll want clothes and accessories that can make you look cool and stylish when in crowded places and seen by many people, the clothes are displayed on the GUESS Women’s Spring/Summer 2011Lookbook definite can help you achieve this goal.

Women would really like to wear pants because they are not only comfortable, but also managed to show their feminine side and to emit their sexiness. GUESS Women’s Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook features many styles of pants that fit for different body types, so go for skinny jeans, capris or shorts because you look sexy. Improve your appearance by wearing a t-shirt style and cut a simple blouse or display sophisticated patterns to create a casual chic look that stands out.

Dresses and skirts are definitely must have this summer. The GUESS Women’s Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook provide some dress or skirt styles according to different body types and clothing styles, so go for the ruffled mini skirt or casual dress paired with a cute cardigan or jacket style. Floral prints, as well as uni-color look amazing, so try to step out of the zone of dull colors and experiment with different colors of summer. The GUESS Women’s Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook offers a variety of fashion items and accessories trendy style to combine, so you can travel with your own clothing style.

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Spring (23 MAY 2011)

According to the Meteorological Office, the seasons in the UK are defined in neat quarters, the period from March to May is Spring, June to August is Summer, September to November is Autumn and  December to February is Winter.

Astronomically, seasons are separated by spring & autumn equinoxes (days when lengths of day and night become equal) and summer and winter soltices (the longest and

Lilac Dreaming

Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them. ~Chinese Proverb

Spring Colors

Maple Seed Pod with droplets - 04-23-11 - My front yard - Blacksburg, VA
The naked earth is warm with Spring,
And with green grass and bursting trees
Leans to the sun's kiss glorying,
And quivers in the sunny breeze.
~Julian Grenfell

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New Beginnings

Every day is a fresh beginning, Every morn is the world made new. ~Sarah Chauncey Woolsey
Macro shot of a Dogwood Bud starting to open ~ taken 04-10-11

Eastern Towhee Close-up

Eastern Towhee surrounded by Spring.

Yesterday the twig was brown and bare; To-day the glint of green is there; Tomorrow will be leaflets spare; I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare. I wonder what will next be there! ~L.H. Bailey

Wednesday Wings - Wings of Spring

Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine. ~Jeffrey Glassberg

My first butterfly "capture" for 2011. This was taken Monday 04/04/11. I had seen a few butterflies but hadn't been able to capture any with the camera. I must say that these lovely creatures really do bring sunshine into my life. In fact - this little guy was taken in a bit of shady area - but the sun came out and started shining on the very top of it's wings. Not sure you can see that in this shot - but it was quite a speical moment!

I am TERRIBLE at the ID on these little guys. I think it may be a Spring Azure.

Remembering Last Spring

I love going thru my archives ~ seeing what has been ~ and anticipating what is to come.

Mourning Dove from April 2010 ~ Surrounded by Spring.

Looking for Spring?

This Robin seemed like it was looking for something. Spring perhaps?

Yesterday the twig was brown and bare;
To-day the glint of green is there;
Tomorrow will be leaflets spare;
I know no thing so wondrous fair,
No miracle so strangely rare.
I wonder what will next be there!
~L.H. Bailey

Stella McCartney's garden

If you are like me, a rambling English garden can set your imagination wandering.

Fashion designer Stella McCartney's "garden within a garden within a garden" makes me want to spend hours lazily meandering through its beautiful paths, occasionally stopping to inhale the fragrance of a flower, or sitting down in an outdoor room for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party.

“I grew up in the country, and I like being isolated,” says Stella. “So when I see a building on the horizon, I want to plant a tree in front of it. That’s my natural instinct."

For the full article, by Hamish Bowels for Vogue, see: http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/stellas-hideaway/