Obsession du Jour: Septembre

Life is a bit full at the moment, so I haven't been able to post as much as I'd like - although I am certainly endeavouring to. However I thought I had to share some more of my current inspiration with you all. I'm still fascinated with modest length, shirts, monochrome, and quirky mini-trends (like, say, turbans). Pieces that manage to meld the two aesthetics of austere 1950's femininity and traditional menswear - with a touch of minimalism thrown into the mix too. I'm also obsessed with straw, gingham, and all things shabby and rural. I'm quite disappointed that I'll be jetting off to Asia when summer hits the southern hemisphere, because I won't be able to make the most of my spring/summer 2011 wardrobe. I'm that obsessed.

Sources: Style.com, Facehunter.com, Google image serach

New York Fashion Week So Far

I love that the northern hemisphere fashion weeks always hit as we down here in Aussieland are going into the same season. That means plenty of inspiration. Jason Wu, Cushnie et Ochs, Vena Cava, Ports 1961 and Bensoni's stunning collection basically sums up exactly how I want to dress for spring and summer. Not only is is beautiful, delicate and pure of hue - it's also supremely wearable and weather appropriate. Light breezy layers are the best thing for warm weather, and have an elegance and classic purity. They are perfect example of longer lengths done with delicacy for summer. I will also be donning turbans, pussy-bows, butter-soft leather, sheer blouses, modest-length skirts and cinched belted waists this spring.
P.S I'm a mad Project Runway fan, but I'm not much of a fan of Christian Siriano's collection this week. It disappointingly wasn't "Fierce!" even to his standards.

Jason Wu

Cushnie et Ochs

Ports 1961

Vena Cava

Bensoni

Trend: Turban

I've been meaning to get a turban for a while now, but you know what? My silk scarves will just do fine. Why pay up to $200 for a short lived trend I say?