It seems a few designers took a page from this book when it came to inspiration, this season.
Prabal Gurung's avant-garden dress was one of my faves this season.
Loved the graphic print and the ribbon of red.
I am really loving the angles of Kallol Dutta's perspective lately, too.
Berardi is no stranger to bold - and impeccable tailoring.
Urvashi Kaur had soft asymmetry all tied up.
Images: Vogue.com, Elle.com and WLIFW.
Oh look, there is someone else piping in on the piped trench I love so much.
So lovely in midnight blue, too.
Burberry's take on the crisp trench: belted, piped, trimmed...sold.
Image courtesy of Burberry.
It doesn’t take a grand ball gown to impress me.
Life is all about the perfect little moments – in between the fancy parties.
It’s about the enjoyment of the daily pleasures – like the length of the perfect cuff.
Sometimes, my dears, that’s simply enough.
Paul Smith knows not to mess with knuckle-length shirt cuffs.
Image: Elle.com.
Sometimes, it’s Paris – and sometimes, it’s Harris that you want.
Many a mood can be tailored by mode.
Auntie Viv's Harris Tweed will smarten you up, Scottish style.
Image: Liberty.
I’m having trouble deciding which Theyskens’ Theory cover up I like better.
The flat lapel makes this manteau so manageable.
Love this one, aussi, for those days with no wind.
Best to apply two coats, in this case.
Images: Vogue.com.
I put on one of my favourite suit jackets, this morning – a charcoal, alpaca and wool blend, waist-length, fitted number with a high collar, wide belt, balloon sleeves and Victorian button-closure, by Antonio Berardi.
This couture suit by Bouchra Jarrar has the same romantic vibe that drew me to the Berardi suit (which is completed by the best fitted and flared trousers in my closet).
I am adoring this return to ladylike luxe, lately.
Lady over lazy, my dears – embrace the return of the softer suit!
This return suits me just fine - Bouchra Jarrar Fall 2011 Couture.
Image: Vogue.com.
Artemis, Hellenic goddess of the hunt.
Maison Martin Margiela, the hunted – and the haunting.
The Artemis of draping at Margiela, for FW11.
Margiela's modern take on the goddess du jour, perhaps?
Grecian, Roman and urban chic, all at once.
Image sources: Artemis courtesy of University of Victoria; all others from Vogue.com.
“Any place, anywhere that I go all the
People seem to stop and stare they say‘why are you dressed like it’s Halloween?
You look so absurd, you look so obscene’
O, why can’t I live a life for me?
Why should I take the abuse that’s served?
Why can’t they see they’re just like me it’s
The same, it’s the same in the whole wide worldWell I let their teeny minds think that they’re
Dealing with someone who is over the brink and
I dress this way just to keep them at bay
Cos Halloween is everyday it’s everyday o…”Everyday is Halloween
-Ministry
I loved these FW11 menswear pieces from Julius, a label by Japanese designer Tatsuro Horikawa.
Menswear, unwrapped at Julius FW11.
We've seen men in skirts before, but not this sheer.
Loved the ease of this jacket. If the whole look is too theatrical for you, this piece, alone can change your wardrobe for the better.
In another time, in another place.
This, for me, has traces of the past - I see Tibetan monks and shadows of ancient kurtas, here.
It takes a certain kind of man to pull off frou.
Fairytale-esque, no?
Layered to perfection. I want to wear this on a cold winter's day.
An Indian groom ready to make his rounds?
There is something about this multi-level layering that gets me every time I see it. Every. Time.
Sheen without show. Metallic-ah.
Stark white can be just as gothentic as noir from head to toe.
This may be menswear, but I’d love a few layers of it for myself.
Shun the critics. Be who you are. Every day.
Original images from Fashionising.com, modified by moi.
I have been obsessed with capes for the past couple of years and already have a few. But I want to take my love to new lengths…
Loved the zippered pockets and closure on this Alexis Mabille version, from his FW11 Menswear collection.
And you already know how this one would make me feel like Superwoman…
Mr. Berardi's studded cape for FW11.
There’s no escaping a love like this, my dears.
And no, a girl doesn’t need an occasion like Halloween to wear a cape! Well, at least this gothentic girl doesn’t.
Christopher Kane’s witty waves made a splash on the FW11 runway at London Fashion Week.
Like groovy, baby.
Mermaid mode at Christopher Kane FW11.
Warm leatherette.
Sea-through clutch.
Fall for a little fun, this season.
Images: Elle.com.
The air is crisper.
So why shouldn’t your wardrobe be?
Gucci's piped trench, classic fedora and polka dots are my dream cover ups, this season.
Image: Vogue.com.
This is no short fall.
I have always found a long skirt much sexier and slinkier than a mini that girls are constantly tugging at. (It’s not going to grow when you are wearing it, girls.)
Lady-like dressing, welcome back.
Yards of fabric. Miles of grace.
Image: Elle.com.
Sometimes you need a hand in getting through things.
Ms. Demeulemeester gave us several, in her FW11 collection.
Grab a hold of a helping hand - or four.
Image: Vogue.com.
Sometimes, the new can be found in the pairing of two favourite colours.
Alberta Ferretti pairs rich green with charcoal for FW11.
I also love the contrast of textures - flannel gets fabulous with sequins.
Images: Vogue.com.
You’ll need a drum roll when you enter the room, looking like the doll that you are, in this dress.
Collette Dinnigan's embroidered doll for FW11.
Image: Style.com.
