bulldogs and shields

this weekend my mom came into town for some much needed lady time and retail/cocktail/foodie therapy. on saturday, we stopped into my favorite local boutique, hazel, to check out some new rings by the love of my life, jan michaels. her site doesn't do her jewelry justice, and the way it's merchandized in the catalogue is lame, because her pieces are insane and perfect and everything i ever want in jewelry.

the first ring of hers i bought had this gorgeous glad and black swirl print. i love the way the center is fixed onto the ring.

and then i found this bulldog ring and everything changed.

i mean. that's a bulldog ring.

and who doesn't love shields?

basically, anyone who makes a bulldog ring has my heart. i'm hoping she creates a whole menagerie of animal-themed rings that i can add to my collection. i don't even like animals (except for orca whales), but you can't really pass up a bulldog ring.

jessica stam: w korea

jessica stam, looking gorgeous in platinum.

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lanvin ad campaign: ss/11

not only do i love seasonal ad campaigns, but a multi-shot one that reads like an editorial — like this one, courtesy of lanvin — is even better. lanvin reminds me of tilda swinton, and these belligerent, chic dames, flouncing about their home's wares, set the perfect tone for an amazing spring season. so much garment! so much feistiness.

ohmyrochas

marco zanini is slaying me with this depression-era chic for rochas' pre-fall. i feel like each look is traversing through time with those slouchy socks, flat, wide-soled shoes, and hanging, shapeless silhouettes. all they need now is a battered set of vintage luggage.










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karla spetic ss/11

i am obsessed with weird, kitschy prints, and when i saw the australian-landscape inspired prints by karla spetic, i fell in love. her vivid colors and unique application of imagery make this a stand-out collection — who doesn't have a need for a windmill-emblazoned tunic? or that oversized (calfskin?) clutch?

purchase online at karla spetic. and feel free to send my way.

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louis vuitton pre-fall 2011

louis vuitton pre-fall 2011: tarty twenties temptresses.

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elliott ward-fear

behold, the ss/11 collection from 21yr old australian designer elliott ward-fear, "spirit of clothing." nothing like scalloped chaps and heart-shaped ass-less lavender skinny pants to add a bit of whimsicality to one's day.

check out this great interview with the designer on dazed digital.

images via dazed digital

alexander mcqueen 2011

lindsey wixson for alexander mcqueen 2011.

celine pre-fall

phoebe philo is a master of texture and color. mixing denim, knits, leather and satin in a surprisingly cohesive palate ranging from tweeds to double denim to a bevy of electric hues — this collection embraces a whole lifetime of chic.

images via style.com

lanvin pre-fall

holy shit lanvin. i want to live and die in this pre-fall collection.

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