Fashion designer Natalia Grzybowski has taken an interesting approach to her spring collection: one part printed, one part crisp white. A hybrid. It makes for a contrasting and complementary pairing of soft flowing shapes and silhouettes against rigid architectural constructions. I love the way these forms have been integrated between both halves of the collection, the delicate floral side and the stark white side. There is an obvious link between them but also an obvious separation. It’s unusual and inspired, and totally fits with what she calls an “intentionally part-human, part-botanic” collection. It’s like a mash-up of these historical East Orient-influenced botanic prints and this sort of outer-galaxy alien vibe. It’s so wonderfully weird. Gives me a bit of a Mary Katrantzou sort of energy too. As she’s a favourite designer of mine, naturally, I dig this. Can’t wait to see more from Natalia Grzybowski in the future. I suspect she’ll be one who’ll be constantly catching my eye.

P.S. I’d just like to quickly note that I’m currently in the midst of final projects, and the next two weeks are going to be pretty intense. After that, I will be away in California for a week for graduation (!!), and a few days in Toronto visiting family. Posts from now until June 1 have been scheduled in advance. So if you don’t hear from me as quickly as usual, that’s why. See you again in June! xo.

Images via Natalia Grzybowski.

Surprise, surprise… I’m obsessed with the Chanel collection from fashion week. As per usual. The gemstone inspired accessories and the set design: loooove them. It’s totally bizarre because when I really think about it, the majority of the Chanel output isn’t something I would wear. But it’s the overlying concept that’s just so darn beautiful and artful that I fall madly in love at first sight every. single. time. Karl, I want your brain. I love they way he brings concepts into real life. Like the snow/ice inspiration from a few seasons ago. Or the recent pearls/mermaid theme. And as one who is never shy in her love of sparkley things, the gemstones from this Fall collection? J’adore!

Images via Vogue & Style Bistro.

Katie Ermilio, Katie Ermilio, always the epitome of elegance & beauty. Her collections always wow me time and time again; without a doubt, she is my favourite fashion designer of our generation.

Her latest fall 2012 collection is even more up my alley than usual. Of course, it oozes her signature feminine charm, but the added nautical flair and black+white palette with a hint of sparkle and polka dots… cue me swooning like a teenage girl. Wish I could take every piece home with me.

Images via Fashionista

I’m very vocal about my love of winter. But you know what, our winter has been the pits this year. Rain, slush, icky brown mud… yuck. So bring on summer! And this campaign for Wildfox is making me crave the warmer, sunnier seasons like craaaazy. It radiates summer sunshine, don’t you think? Plus, Charlotte Free and Wildfox: they are a match like peanut butter and jelly. Her hot pink hair is the perfect complement to their look – vibrant, youthful, bold, hip. And you can never go wrong with a beautiful oceanscape on your side.

P.S. Over on k., I’ve posted some of my ideas for a hotel design I’m working on! Exciting!

Images via Studded Hearts.

Can we talk about a few things that are blowing my mind? For starters, and most obviously, this collection. Incredible. McQueen is known for bringing the mind-bogglingly intricate “how can this even be real?” detail, and nope, no disappointment for the spring 2012 collection. Just pure art from head to toe. Wowzers, Sarah Burton, you are knocking this out of the park time and time again. What a talent. That orange number? I have no words. I very vocally dislike orange, but man, it’s like like my whole belief system is falling apart! What is up? What is down? I don’t even know any more. All I know is: a) wow, b) WOW, and c) WOOOOW!

That’s all I’ve got. Baring some minor incoherent babbling above, I’m speechless from prettiness.

Images via Self Service Magazine.