Celine Resort 2012

As expected and adored, Celine resort 2012 was strong and minimal, with sharp cuts and what I call 'clinical' whites. But this time, there was an exploration of loud floral prints with bright pink and slick leather. Crazy fun for a resort collection.

Handbag Wish List: Proenza Schouler, Celine, Chloe, Mulberry

I'm in need of a new handbag.  My black leather Veronika Maine chain bag is looking tres fatigue! Well,I mean another new handbag (bought a tan Proenza Schouler-esque structured beauty several days ago). Christmas is near, so feel free to surprise me dear family, friends, and secret admirers! I like bags that are refined and minimal, that are the epitome of laid back confident femininity, and modern, yet classic. I'm usually keen on neutral colours like tan, camel, taupe, cream, and of course, noir! Below is my handbag wish list.

I want to be buried in a pile of these perfectly timeless Celine flap bags.

Neutral Territory

Camels, Coppers, Olives, Khaki, Taupe, Tan and Ochres. Timeless, classic, inoffensive colours.  It's only been these last seasons that I have begun to love wearing these essential hues. It is rather more interesting that a monochromatic outfit. Deftly blending multiple shades of khaki, taupe, and tan to create nuanced outfits, is an Art.
The runway origins of this neutral trend are vast, so it's impossible to narrow it down to a single, definitive example. That said, I do have my favourites! For inspiration purposes, check out the Burberry Prorsum, Celine, Stella McCartney, and Chloe 2010 shows. Neutral and minimal.

Country Road Look Book 2010

Octobre Inspirations

A handful of designers (Louis Vuitton, Karen Walker, Marc Jacobs, Celine, Proenza Schouler, and recently Dsquared2) are inspiring my personal wardrobe choices. I love how the fashion tide is towards polished lady-like looks. It's very grown up and chic. I'm incorporating this trend into my wardrobe via button up shirts, pleated skirts, boyfriend blazers, and girly stack heels. I'm also crazy about animal print accents; a hint of leopard is the ideal way to freshen up classic staples and make them feel current again. All in all, I'm incredibly excited.

I've been needing a new handbag for so long (I've been using my Veronika Maine black leather and chain handbag for every occasion, both appropriate and inappropriate). I want a replacement that is so far from what handbags have become expected be. Something minimal to the extreme, like this Chloe beauty.