cloche encounters

Kate Spade

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hatsca.com

by yellowfield7 on etsy.com

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

 

by katarinacouture on etsy.com

by yellowfield7 on etsy.com

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?

Female Cardinal and Her Berry Beak

Autumn is the eternal corrective.

It is ripeness and color and a time of maturity;
but it is also breadth, and depth, and distance.

What man can stand with autumn on a hilltop and fail to see the span of his world and the meaning of the rolling hills that reach to the far horizon
- Hal Borland

About this image: I just couldn't pass up a bird with a berry in her beak. This was a dark picture - I was VERY far away - and it wasn't sharp. I did a bit of editing in Lightroom 3 and this is what I got. Still not very sharp and has a "painterly" look to it. I am pleased with the way the autumn colors in the background show through and I love that you can see her skinny legs :) The branches came together nicely to give her a "framed" look.

feeling it

 Even though we are having a spell of Indian Summer right now, in Ohio, and the temps are pretty warm, I'm definitely getting in the mood for fall fashion. Bring on the scarves, hats, boots, and sweaters! I am ready to layer and love it.

Introducing: Season of The Witch!

Hello, My Pretties! Welcome to Season of The Witch: a special series of posts for October celebrating my soul purpose for existing: Halloween! We'll cover the marvelous, the macabre, the magical and most importantly--the hand made. We'll kick things off with a collection of my favorite witchy inspired finds on Wanelo!

If these tickle your fall fancy, View the entire collection here!

Blog Party: HerSpeak Equinox Shindig!

Hello Chickadees! Welcome to the HerSpeak Equinox Shindig! The shift of seasons is so invigorating--new smells, little discoveries, unusual and exciting energy. There is comfort in honoring the rhythm. Fall happens to be my favorite: bright days, long nights, the scent of leaves smoldering and new saturated colors always strike me: stunning...and spooky. Let's get to the party!

First up, a video vignette altar to welcome autumn!


Next, these adorable and delectable mini pumpkin pies! Fall food is my favorite: roasted, slow cooked, baked and broiled. So much love from the oven! I'll be making mine this evening. :)

Part of the fun of fall is sinking into a new pattern and enjoying the natural changes. This soothing Nature Attunement Meditation from Meditation Oasis lets you get down into the dirt and enjoy the qualities of nature when woods and shores are unavailable. It's one of my personal favorites. Listen, you'll like it. :)

Feast your eyes on a breathtaking collection of curious fall inspired photographs via That Unreliable Girl! The whole collection is haunting and beautiful-- The didgeridoo is my favorite!


How are you celebrating the shift, my pretties?

Fallen but not Forgotten

There is no such thing as death, In nature, nothing dies: From each sad moment of decay some forms of life arise. - Charles Mackay

Weekend Reflections ~ Time to Reflect

2010 has brought many blessings. One of my greatest blessings is that my parents are still around to celebrate another holiday. I am VERY Thankful!

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

To see other reflections ~ visit Weekend Reflections

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