Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Runway Swag

The front-row gift at the Alexandre Herchcovitch show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week.  So jealous.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Tony Duquette

I'm finding iconic interior designer Tony Duquette's over the top nouveau-Baroque style really inspirational.  It's way to embellished for my taste, but it's total eye candy to see such dense layering of textures and materials and rich colors.

Tony Duquette

Bedroom at his home Cow Hollow

Bedroom at Horntoad

Drawing room

Drawing room at Cow Hollow

Dressing room at Cow Hollow

Formal dining room at his studio

His "Little Thai House" in the Dawnridge garden

Office at Dawnridge

Office in the Dawnridge garden

Kitchen at Frogmore

Renovation of a 12th century palazzo in Venice

Vignette under the stairs in his studio

all images from tonyduquette.com

Friday, June 26, 2009

Tim Walker

A decidedly un-well-edited array of fanciful shots from photographer Tim Walker.  They were just too amazing to narrow down.




















Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Zac Posen resort 2010

I love everything about this collection, the color, the exquisite construction, the incredible volume and detail.  The hubby and I are going to opening night at the Lincoln Center and picture number one is unquestionably my dream dress.
 









all images, style.com

Monday, June 22, 2009

Edmund Dulac

I used to look at Edmund Dulac's illustrations in my copy of his Fairy Book when I was little.  Dulac was a prolific French illustrator during the 'Golden Age of Illustration' (the first quarter of the 20th century).  I just love how detailed and dreamy and romantic these are.  They just don't make kids books like they used to.

The Little Mermaid

The Ice Queen

The Little Mermaid

Sleeping Beauty

The Princess and the Pea

The Little Mermaid

Beauty and the Beast
Dozens more amazing images here