In the spirit of fall, this girl has the perfect trench with soft skirt.

Here is some color for you

Unt campus style

Research for current project- Dale Chihuly

While searching for images for Dale Chihuly, I came across his beautiful glass sculptures as well as his sketches for them. His hand drawn images specifically caught my eye. 

Giambattista Valli

Images:
http://www.stpete.org/chihuly/images/Chihuly_Stonechiper_Chandelier_lg.jpg

http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Art_and_Design/Facilities/Anchor_Graphics/Publishing_Projects/chihuly.php
http://www.fosterwhite.com/dynamic/artist.asp?ArtistID=143
www.stylesight.com 

Orange

It is nearing fall, and I'm ready for the cooler weather and sweaters. The seasons change has got me thinking about growing out my do.

The Cardigans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ZwORlV4GE&feature=BFa&list=HL1345257184


The Cardigans have been whats playing on my ipod lately. This is the song Erase/Rewind. Enjoy

Illustration inspiration

New hair cut? Comment on what ya'll think

Nerding out on some old costume history

I'm not taking any summer classes but today felt like brushing up on my costume history material. The past brings me a lot of inspiration. Specifically, ancient greece hairstyles are beautiful and intricate.

Also, this painting from the middle ages circa 1388, reminds me I some current trends with color blocking.

Stripes summer day

Elizabeth Taylor puts on her eye shadow

Today, I stumbled on this clip showing Liz Taylor put on her make up. Who couldn't use a tip from a fashion icon?

Bright jacket

Spring sandals

Unt Fashion

Blue tailored pants spotted on campus

Inspirational photos

There is a test coming up for my fashion history class this week.While studying for this exam, I discovered many inspirational photos of designers and models. Our class has been studying the late 40's, 50's, and 60's and focusing on American and European fashion.  Feel free to leave a comment and say which gowns were your favorite. 

Teddy boys, Britain 1948. Characterized wearing two toned jackets, drain pipe trousers, greased hair and wore the shoes called "brothel creepers."

 









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 Norman Norell takes the iconic 60's flower power movement and translates it into an elegant jacket covered in three colors of silk flowers. 

Norman Norell was known for this silhouette as well as his high quality garments.

Model Jean Patchett, elegant gown. 1951

Suzy Parker, photographed by Milton H. Greene in the mermaid gown by Norman Norell in 1952

Model Jean Patchett, Spain 1953. These sunglasses caught my attention. They are ahead of their time. 

Balenciaga's Paletot jacket 1950.

Charles James,  referred to as  the "Leonardo Di Vinci of Fashion" created this  ball gown for the Eisenhower inaugural ball 1953. Worn by Mrs. William Randall Hurst. The skirt has carefully shaped hoops to create the cloverleaf shape.

   
 

Nancy Reagan is wearing a dress by the american designer, James Galano. Mrs. Reagan was the first to bare a shoulder for this ball, and she did it elegantly. 1981

Credits:http://fournierclothing.blogspot.com/2010/08/charles-james.html
http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/metro/news/obama-inauguration/first-lady-gowns/7.html

http://blog.fidmmuseum.org/museum/norman-norell/

http://www.thecityreview.com/modelmuse.html

http://weheartvintage.co/category/models-2/jeannie-patchett/

http://genevaanderson.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/a-new-pup-joins-arthound/

http://www.primarysources.org.uk/source-details.php?source_id=332

Boho style

 Here is a collection of some hippy like style from some awesome people. They bring out the inner boho in me. With the patterns and loose layers, one can be inspired by ethnicities from all over the world.

All images from stylesight.com