Fashion

[dropcap custom_class="whb"]Today I am sharing with you Gucci's show for Fall/Winter 2020/2021. Some of you may have seen this already but for those who have not, I am presenting this now as I feel it is a profoundly uplifting show and for me it is a beacon of light in some very dark times. It is also, one of the most exciting shows I have seen in the past five years. A brilliant concept and impeccably executed this presentation was engaging, moving and memorable. Everything is on point from the revolving stage, to the revealing lighting, to the choice of music: Ravel’s Bolero; it all come together to create an inspiring and not soon to be forgotten experience. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and in this case the child being the birthing of creativity and the spark of genius and what it takes to bring an idea to fruition. Alessandro Michele's homage to those beyond the scenes could not be more timely.[/dropcap]

[dropcap custom_class="normal"]Hi everyone in this video I am sharing with you what I did to close out the summer. This summer was very different from summers past but I was able to get out a bit. But it was not the same. I also look back on this summer with sadness as my mom was still alive. I think say for all of us that 2020 was not a good year. But I did have some fun and I share that in this video. I wanted to post this sooner but Fashion Week creeped up on me and with my moms death I had too much to do. Let’s hope 2021 is a better year.[/dropcap]

[dropcap custom_class="whb"]The sweater vest is trending hard at the moment and I must admit it is a fun way to spice up your wardrobe. Much like the dad sneaker it is one of those trends you thought you would hate, but you find yourself warming up to it, and then straight up falling in love. The trend is not new per say, but this season it is less fitted than we have seen in the past with a chunkier knit. The sillhoutte is boxier and more slouched, and the palette is trending towards neutrals. We are seeing some patterns but solids dominate for fall and winter with beige, tan and muted shades taking center stage.[/dropcap]

[dropcap custom_class="whbr"]Bonjour, Happy Friday all. Today I am sharing with you a French label I discovered on Instagram. A French label with an English name School Rag. My regular readers know I am a fan of the Parisian French effortless chic aesthetic. You know that unfussy, I didn’t try too hard to look like an in-the-know fashionista. Clothes that flatter the female form, and celebrate it without the overblown hype. Casual, quietly sensual, comfortable, with just the right amount of eye catching details. I will have to make an effort to visit one of their stores next time I am in Paris. They have locations all over France, but I believe at this time they are indeed only sold in France. [/dropcap]

Hello my lovely readers.  I want to thank you all for your kind words on my last post. As one can imagine losing one’s mother is not the easiest. And things could not be more challenging in these times of a pandemic. Though we did not ...

To all my readers I want to apologize for not reading and commenting back on your blogs. I appreciate all the comments and your loyal following. I recently lost my mom and it has been as expected, not the easiest of experiences. I will return ...

[dropcap custom_class="bl"]Yes yes are officially well in to what should have been a normal NYFW for Spring 2021 and I am still posting from Fall2020. A few more posts to go and I will be done! The shots here are from the last show I went to I mean the last show I stood outside and shot street style. I did not get to many shots as it was well after sundown and the sidewalk was narrow with no room to shoot, very crowded and the only light source was overhead fluorescent lights. Not the most optimal of shooting situations. But I managed to get a few OK shots, and even a few of Karlie Kloss! This was a star studded event to be sure, I saw a lot of well known faces from Grace Coddington to Marc Jacobs himself, who sadly I only managed to get snap of the back of his head.[/dropcap]

Today marks the first day of a three day digital, audience free Fashion Week . How different things are now. And it is amazing how much more efficient Europe has been handling the pandemic. People there are even allowed to travel and a more ...

[dropcap custom_class="whbr"]Here a few snaps of what I wore to NYFW. I really was not planning on attending. With the majority of it being digital I did not think there would be attendees to shoot or shows to attend. But there were some shows with an audience--social distanced of course and mandatory masks. And I was invited to the Street Fashion Week show and Flying Solo's Fitting Day Event as well as the Flying Solo show's which were held on a rooftop which many of you may have seen. As I was not planning on attending I did not really plan out any looks. Everything here is from my closet and has appeared on the blog before. The only thing "new" was the the yellow ruffle top which I got pre-loved and was not in fact a top.[/dropcap]

[dropcap custom_class="bl"]I did attend NYFW this season. It was of course very different. Much of it was digital but I did attend a few events and the Flying Solo Fitting day, the Flying Solo shows and the Street Fashion Week shows. I also did some street style shooting. Things were noticeably much quieter and the city was not its usual self that is for sure. But Fashion Week persevered and I was able to have a little normalcy in my life. I met up with a few of my fellow photos and it was great to see them and do what we love. I hope enjoy.[/dropcap]

Well it is now August. Deep in to summer and I am posting NYFW Fall 2020 number nine. Keeping the dream alive. By the time I am done posting it will be Fashion Week season again. Though sadly not sure if there will be ...