Just Keep Swimming

The line between art and fashion is becoming smaller and smaller as time passes and I can't say I hate it. Fashion is art, especially when you're looking at Haute Couture and the like.
I remember watching an old episode from season who knows of America's Next Top Model wherein each model had to do her thing under water and it did not look easy, so I especially adore this set of photos taken by Ilse Moore to showcase South African designer Joel Janse Van Vurren's Spring/Summer collection.
Art or fashion? Or both?

Photos: FGR

Kidult

French graffiti artist Kidult seems to have a problem with high end clothing stores and their "capitalist their" designers.
First Celine and now Marc Jacobs... Who do you think is next?

Photos via Front Row View

Inspiration

Weekly tumblr inspiration, second installment.

How amazing are those Frye boots?! Swoooon!

Also, I really want to get a print up of that last photo and frame it on my bedroom wall.

Photos via tumblr

Designer Pumpkins

Everyone is feeling festive lately, even the designers of fine fashion. Here's a look at one of the most creative ones of the bunch by Warby Parker.

View all of them here!

Closet Collage

Please tell me you've heard of Closet College. Please?

Well if you haven't, shame on you. But alas, I'm here to tell you all about Jessie Cohen and her spectacular site. Jessie creates fab inspiration through her collages. She takes the latest runway looks, red carpet and celebrity styles, find finds her own background piece by piece, and morphs it all into pure amazingess. Find out more about her in the little interview I cured up with Jessie.


Your collages are very inspiring! How long have you been creating collages?
Thank you! I've been collaging since I was about 8 or 9 but I just started my blog in October. Its one year anniversary is coming up! I collaged everything, whether it was school notebooks, birthday cards, clipboards at camp, or my bedroom walls.

Have they always been fashion-based?
I've always loved fashion so I used a lot of images from fashion magazines. The collages were fashion-based but not on purpose. I only started the runway tie-in when I started my blog.

What is your schedule like throughout the day?
I'm a college student and I have a part time job so my days can get very hectic! I go to class, then to work, and then go home to collage and do homework. If it's closer to the weekend I'll go out for dinner with my friends or stop by an event which is always fun. But during the day I'm running around a lot.

What is your dream career?
I've always wanted to work at a magazine. Right now I'm interning as much as possible to get hands on experience.

Who or what do you look to for style inspiration?
Everything! Movies, music, TV shows, magazine editorials, internet videos, blogs, you name it. You never know when or where you'll discover something new.

How do you describe your personal style?
I would describe my personal style as classic with a twist. I'm drawn to neutrals like white, navy, and black, and half of my wardrobe is striped tops. To make it more interesting I like mixing in something fun or unexpected. I just got a pair of leopard slippers that I wear with everything! It's those little details that I love the most.

You have been chosen to attend NYFW courtesy of Tumblr (super exciting!). How else has your blog gotten you noticed?
I can't wait! Tumblr has been the hugest supporter of my blog and added me to the Spotlight section of the fashion directory when it launched earlier this summer. That was a big moment. And over the summer it was featured on Stylecaster and most recently Fashionista, which I couldn't be more thrilled about! I love the work I share on my blog but it's such a treat to find out that other people like it too. The support has been overwhelmingly positive, it's really exciting!


Now feast your eyes on some of my favorite pieces of her work.

Photos via Closet Collage

Valentino: You All Look Gorgeous

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen my newest background - encouraging words from backstage of Valentino at Haute Couture Fashion Week. I need to get this printed and framed.

Photo via Vogue

Paper Fashion

Have you ever seen the Paper Fashion blog? You should.

Miss Kathryn Elyse Rodgers is a wonderful artist. She recreates photos in her own way and adds - wait for it - GLITTER! I don't think it can get much better than that...

Check out her blog for more beautiful artwork!

Everyday People

 Everyday People is a collection of cute little comics done by Cathy Thorne that show "cartoons about women, and the people who love and annoy them."

I'm really hoping I can purchase these four, as they're my favorite out of the bunch! I'd love to put them in a frame and look at them up on my wall and smile at how perfectly they describe me!

Sweet Little Finds

Don't you LOVE finding Etsy shops with the cutest stuff ever?! I sure do. All of these items below are available at Belle Hibou. Cutest little things I've ever seen... I need them all. Seriously!

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Nail Art Inspiration

I believe that pretty nails really complete an outfit. Having fun with your nails is a simple and easy way to spruce yourself up.

*Photos courtesy of The Looks for Less

Inspiration in the Shadows

Shadow inspired photo shoot features UK's contestants of America's Next Top Model.

I miss watching this show! The US version, of course, being that I'm from there... (here?) ANYWAYS, case in point, I must get back to watching this show!

*Photos courtesy of official ASOS facebook page.

Proud to Present: Carly Watts

If you've never been to Carly Watts' blog, you oughta be ashamed of yourself! From landscapes to fashion inspired paintings, there are some fantastic works of art in Carly Watts' collection. She does the most beautiful works of art and I decided to purchase this lovely work (seen below) from her new Etsy shop! Check out her blog here!

And check out the painting she did of me... so flattered!

Inspiration

The following images are, to me: inspiring, funny, genius... Things that are currently corresponding my mood.

*All images courtesy of FFFFOUND!