Gathering Inspiration

nostalgic beauty: jeogori - captured by Kim Kyung Soo

...snap shots from Korean Vogue, beautifully captured by Kim Kyung Soo. Leaves me breathless and reminiscing on some of my own jeogori as a child...

(via bobbin talk)     

etsy indulgences

I won't lie, sometimes ordering clothes online, there are risks, especially when they are custom made. However, the snuggle up top by shihar is absolutely perfect! As a fan of gray muted/earthy tones, I ordered the color shown in the photo. High praises coming from this gal! if you like what you see... I N D U L G E. The quality and originality are worth it. I can tell this will last a long time in my wardrobe options!

Gaja Gaja - Tea Collection

I might be one of the few to appreciate this, but one of my favorite children's clothing company – Tea Collection is offering up Korean-inspired clothing for children! And... today, I received an email offering where they infuse Korean lingo into their marketing campaign: "Gaja, Gaja" - which as it shows, means "Let's go, Let's go!".

Love that I'm seeing more of Korean aesthetics being layered into design. Being half Korean, this does bring a sense of pride and finally, more recognition on how cool korean design can be!

John Daina-Palermo: Spring 2010

   

Some bragging rights are in order here! My good friend John has just released some photos of his newest line of fashion— absolutely gorgeous! I can see it now, bright lights, cameras and lots of strutting models on stage surrounding modest John...and I get to say, "I use to know him when...."

Seriously though, what's not to love? As a lucky owner of some of his wearable art, they are made so impeccably well too!

Emily Ryan: Issey Miyake inspired, but easier on the wallet

Fabulous collection I stumbled upon..of course, on Etsy.com.

Emily Ryan fuses the best of both worlds, highly unique fashion,
at affordable prices. Now, this is not your everyday wear, but if you
needed that something special, but didn't want to sacrifice comfort...this is it!

These 3 strike my fancy. There's more here.

Patagonia Bandha Dress: for every body type

Admit it!
You know how you feel when you get that fabulous outfit that makes you feel like a million bucks?
Yup. This dress does it for me!
The cut is the kind that will work on all body types (mine being more pear shaped, and working on more of an hour glass (please weight gods, have mercy on me!) I couldn't keep this a secret for all my friends and readers, so am sharing the find with you all. Trust me...you won't be disappointed! Drapes lovely, no wrinkle, sporty fabric that can be dressed down with a pair of converse or up with some snappy heals! (And boys, if you get this for your girls, trust me, you will be a happy man!)

John Daina-Palermo: Fall 2009

Presenting..... John Daina Palermo's Fall 2009 line!

Not that being friends for the last 26 years has anything to do
with it, or that he is my son's god father, but . . .
John's new fashion line is just uniquely beautiful!
It's such a rarity these days to find someone who has the
vision and the artistry of fine tailoring, to create such an
impeccable line. I posted his last Spring 09 collection back
in the Fall, so you can see his overall style.

It makes me smile as wide as I can, to see him pursing the thing
that he loves. The talent beams bright and shiny!

himalayan influences of mother

my heart is skipping it's beat...

mother is a wonderful new label from japan.

this line is so beautiful: textural, organic,
and the influence of himalaya is so lush!

am so loving the wool wrap in the first 2 pics!

if money were no object: sandra backlund

    

i've posted on sandra backlund before
and i'll do it again - she amazes me.

you can read more about her here and here

now forgive me while i go and drool over her knits!

yummy threads from anthropologie

Two-Timing Sweater

if there was a reason to wear sweaters - these would surely be them!

stunning details from anthropologie's new line: sculpted grace

i'll just keep staring at their beauty!