Art Walk Style

{fig. 1 & 2} In a Pendleton for Opening Ceremony blazer, Steven Shein for Tenoversix lucite pin, vintage bag, All Saints Damisi boots, and Wilfred Sabine dress. With my ultra-fashionable friend Michelle {fig. 3 - 5} Art at the artwalk, Hive Gallery {fig. 6} Michelle in a fantastic sheer blouse and cut-off short-shorts combo

A while back my super stylish friend Michelle and I attended a party for The Lana Show at Space 1520 followed by a stroll around downtown LA for Artwalk. Michelle is probably one of the best dressed people I know and I'm always excited to see what she'll wear next. We have very similar style sensibilities, including a love for everything Alexa Chung and Madewell, button-down blouses, and shorts to name a few. Hopefully you'll be seeing more of her on this blog!

Emma Cook: Natural Curiosities

{fig. 1} Seashell pastiche inspiration for Emma Cook's printed dresses {fig. 2 & 3} Abbie Seashell dress at Opening Ceremony and a page from Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities {fig. 4 & 5} Jellyfish dresses at Opening Ceremony and Asos {fig. 6} Via babyisasinner

Given the title of this blog it is safe to assume that I have a major fascination with Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities, one of the most treasured natural history tomes of all-time. For decades Seba collected specimens of exotic plants, shellfish, birds, frogs, and butterflies, among other strange and wonderful things. Seba commissioned artist illustrations of his collection in 1731 and published a catalog that has captured imaginations ever since.

Emma Cook's printed dresses remind me of the wonder and awe I experienced when first looking through Seba's catalog as a child. The prints on the jellyfish dresses somehow manage to perfectly illustrate the magnificence of the ocean and the glowing colors. I remember being maybe 7 years old and going fishing with my Mom for the first time. and seeing the transparent blobs floating in the water. I was sure they had to be aliens. Glowing alien blobs in the sea. There was something both instantly beautiful and amazing witnessing such a creature. A testament to the expansive diversity and endless curiosity of nature. Emma Cook's creations flawlessly manage to capture that curiosity and translate it into the world of fashion. I want to wear the dreamy glowing alien jellyfish!

On a recent trip to Opening Ceremony I found myself awe-struck while looking through a rack of her silk pieces. The jellyfish mini-dress is on the top of my wanted list. I'm as fascinated with Emma Cook's design process as I am with her clothing. Apparently her line is based on a young fictional character she created. Each season she imagines her muse traveling through time and thus new intriguing prints are born to tell the story.

Aritzia Minimalism

{images from} Aritzia

Aritzia's editorial on minimalism is amazing. They make the best silky separates and basics. I love that sheer blouse and kimono, not to mention those high-waisted leatherette leggings!

style in the aisle

{fig. 1 & 2} Northwest Airlines uniform from 1945 with Mink Stole {fig. 2} 1950's American Airlines "Little Miss Stewardess" play set {fig. 3 & 4} Western Airlines uniform 1974 designed by David Crystal, more uniforms {fig. 5 & 6} Hughes Airwest 1972 capes and yellow go-go boots by Mario Zamparelli {fig. 7 & 8} Air West uniform by Oleg Cassini {fig. 9 & 10} Quantas flight attendants in Emilio Pucci uniforms 1974-1985 {fig. 11} American Airlines trolly dollys in the early 70's {fig. 12 & 13} More Emilio Pucci, this time for Braniff Airlines complete with parasol 1971-1975, Pacific Southwest uniform in hot pink 1973 {fig. 14} Northwest Airlines flight attendants circa 1945 via Patrick North collection {fig. 15 & 16} AEL Northeast 1951-1953 by Ruth Shotland Originals {pictures of actual flight attendants via Barneys "The Window" unless otherwise noted, photos in museum by me}

Visiting Seattle always means stopping by the Museum of Flight to see what new exhibit has popped up followed by a little playtime in the mock tower control room. Blame it on a childhood rife with aviation enthusiasm, but to this day I still harbor an endless fascination for all things flight related. I can thank my Dad for instilling that passion by taking me out onto the tarmac to watch the planes land, and for aiding and abetting my burgeoning airline memorabilia collection. To this day I can tell you the make, model and often times airline of a plane while it is still high in the sky. I'm also often times found throwing a dinner party while dressed in my 60's flight attendant costume serving meatloaf on Northwest Airlines dinner sets.

My obsession with aviation reaches an all time high when it comes to the golden age of travel and the fashion of the era. Therefore I was beyond giddy to visit the Style In The Aisle exhibit focusing on the uniforms worn by the stewardesses or "trolly dollys" of the time. We're talking Emilio Pucci, Jean Louis, mink stoles, hotpants and brightly colored go-go boots galore! The days when airline travel was glamorous and uniforms were infused with vivid imagination. I'll admit it, I'm pretty smitten with those crazy blue and yellow Hughes Air hooded capes. It was a thrill seeing all of the fabulous and nostalgic pieces in person. Tracing the evolution, and historical significance that airline fashion has played over the years was entirely fascinating. Onwards, upwards!

benches at sunset and waves in July

{victorian lace top} Opening Ceremony {brocade jacket} Wilfred Le Fou by Aritzia {leather shorts} Urban Outfitters {photographed near Venice Beach & Marina Del Rey}

I still believe in those days on beaches and benches, and sunsets in July... It's the beginning of fall in LA yet the weather is still strikingly reminiscent of summer. Sunshine knocking at my window, not a cloud in sight. No changing of leaves or an encroaching chill. Only a sun that doesn't know how not to shine.

the good that won't come out

{dress and skirt worn as slip} Free People {turquoise bracelet} Free People {necklace and bracelet} Elena Estaun {patterned tights} Target {photos by Ten}

Some photos taken after attending a preview of VPL's line at Creatures of Comfort, this amazing little boutique in LA. In honor of the VPL x LD Tuttle collaboration, I wore my fave LD Tuttle booties and a vintage looking dress that I recently picked up at Free People and couldn't wait to wear. Everything shown in the preview was ridiculously hot, lots of VPL to look forward to!

the TREND: Ombre Everywhere!

{fig. 1 & 2} Pink ombre hair, created with the Kevin Murphy Color Bug via juicedonline; Alexander Herchovitch runway {fig. 2 & 3} Topshop ombre dress {fig. 3 & 4} Ombre trends from Le Fou by Wilfred at Aritzia, photos from Le Fou look book {fig. 5 & 6} William Okpo dress, photo from look book; Reality Studio dress at Pixiemarket

Ombre may just be my favorite trend right now. I hope it's here to stay for a long while, because I can't get enough of color gradation and dip dye. From the bright hues at Topshop and Alexander Herchovitch, to Le Fou's subtler shades, it's all candy to me!