Strange Love

It's 2:30 AM and I'm having far too much fun creating sets on Polyvore. The fact that I came across Delfina Delettrez (heir to the Fendi empire) jewellery for the first time while doing so delights me even more so, because it's abnormally incredible and incredibly abnormal! I want this hand clenching my wrist indefinitely - unfortunately, it costs more than four months rent... HA! DIY project brewing in my mind!

This piece (above) has a price tag of $21, 307.00. I wonder how many Haitians that money could feed?

Purely unusual and fabulous. Check out more of the collection (and outrageous price tags) here. 

It's educational. Suzy Menkes on Fashion Blogs

I found an interesting video this morning via BryanBoy by Mary Scherpe, Still in Berlin blogger, interviewing Suzy Menkes, head Fashion Reporter and Editor for the International Herald Tribune since 1988, among other influential fashion bloggers. The video sheds light on the vast array of opportunity ahead for the fashion industry as far as the blogosphere goes (endless opportunities, really), what makes a good fashion blogger and what to watch for in terms of increasing pressure from brands and marketing their product.


On Fashionblogs from Mary Scherpe on Vimeo.

TUT @ AGO

I feel comfortable admitting that mostly all my knowledge of Ancient Egypt, acquired in grade five history, disappeared long ago. Recently my mum and sister came to visit me in the city and we spent a highly educational and culture-filled day becoming reacquainted with King Tut: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs - currently on display at the AGO (until April 18, 2010). 

It was pretty spectacular.  

The lineup went fairly quickly to enter, however, because it was a Saturday, admission was $18.50 for students, $32.50 for adults and the exhibition itself was quite crowded and slow-moving. (It's cheaper to go during the week and I'm sure less busy).

Harrison Ford narrates the introductory short film which gave me chills... (HAHA) Honestly though, Ancient civilizations really just boggle my mind! And the preservation of their belongings from THAT long ago!? HOW?! (Not to mention it's Han Solo himself, total babe. Likely making me, a total dweeb! bahah). Anyways, moving along...

Tut became king at age nine and died mysteriously at age 18. Although his reign was brief, his was the only tomb found in the modern era, mostly intact. The exhibition showcases 50 objects found in his tomb, including his bed made of woven reeds, a ten-foot tall statue of the Pharaoh and my favourite - jewellery and footwear!

The gold, lapis lazuli and red palette was beautiful - each piece unique and exquisite. It's no wonder designers have been drawing inspiration from this ancient wonder for their modern day collections continuously, season after season. 


John Galliano was hugely inspired by the antiquities for his Spring 2004 Couture collection.

Alexander McQueen channeled Nefertiti and Cleopatra hair and makeup, alongside an abundance of gold in Fall 2007.  Cleopatra (below) with the same elongated black eyeliner. 

Sophia Kokosalaki was inspired by tomb paintings for Spring 2009, pairing strong-shouldered jackets with A-line skirts. She chose patterns derived from early hieroglyphics and mimicked the colour palette of ancient Egypt. 

Most recently, Diane von Furstenberg was inspired by antiquity for her Spring 2010 rtw collection - gorgeous beadwork.

They say to draw inspiration from everything you do and see in the world around you - King Tut tells me I'm going to be seeing some ancient Egypt in my spring and summer wardrobe for 2010.  


Runway Images from Style.com.

No distance that can hold us back

Generally, I feel a sense of eeriness on New Years Day – especially reflecting on 2009 – a year that threw so many curve balls at me I almost didn’t know what to do with them all. 2010 is going to be amazing, I can feel it.

In 2010 I plan to focus on education & career based goal-setting.
I will UP my blog-posting frequency. And Tweet more.
I will graduate from Rye High with a certificate in Image Arts/New Media - becoming a Flash Master along the way.
I will get a job in my field of study - journalism, pr, communications, media relations, writing, editing – somewhere along these lines.
My site will go live and I will continue enhancing my portfolio.

Take millions and millions of photographs with my new Nikon D3000! Santa was quite generous this year! (YAY) 

I will do what I love and F**K the rest.

 Happy 2010! Here’s to starting fresh and doing what you love. xo