Photographer Paul Rowland

This makes me want to pick up my camera and shoot badly.  I’d love to grab my favourite models and fly to Morocco. Ahhh those that know me know I’m a sucker for: sari, lace, turbans and gems.  These photos are so exotic and lush… time to do a creative!  

(Allie) Alexandra Crandell

This Aussie/Native Amercian has doll like beauty.  She’s part of my new obsession from “The City” and I think you’ll be seeing more of her. 

Kimonos/Dashiki/Caftans

I dig this look.  Dress it up, dress it down…lets look at how some people rock them….I’ll post some pics of the ones I have soon.

Norma Kamali

I love most of her designs.  I don’t dig her sleeping bag coats, but I love the foil swimsuits!   Norma Kamali makes those great gold leggings as well.   She designed a few items for Walmart.  It would be interesting to see how the quality is.  I’m thinking of getting this turban, too bad it’s not walmart pricing.

more Mandate of Heaven

One of my fav places to go for Vintage is The Mandate of Heaven.  The designer is the Lovely Carissa.  I’ve blogged about her before.  Here is her interview.

When I was a child I wanted to be… an artist
The moment that changed me for ever…. when I met my boyfriend, Ariel
My greatest inspiration… my mom
If I could change one thing about myself… I wish I could sing
What I see when I look in the mirror… a funny looking face, but I’m pleased with it
My style icon…. mom again
My favourite item of clothing… my 1930s silk bias cut slips… wore one to my first dance, have been in love ever since
I wish I’d never worn… I have no regrets
You wouldn’t know it but I’m very good at… rock climbing
You may not know it but I’m no good at… seeing. My eyesight sucks.
All my money goes on… my business
If I have time to myself… I work
I drive/ride… the subway
My house/flat is… a lovely loft apartment/studio/store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I am very lucky.
My most valuable possession is… my boyfriend
A book that changed me… Alice in Wonderland
My favourite work of art… Hieronymus Bosch’s “The Garden of Earthly Delights”
The last album I bought/downloaded… Hole, “Live Through This”
The shop I can’t walk past… Atomic Passion- an awesome vintage store in Manhattan’s East Village
In ten years time, I hope to be… happy
My greatest regret… no regrets!
My secret indulgent… my life is an open book
My life in seven words… busy stressful beautiful difficult weird amazing lucky

Cleopatra

dramatic eyes, headpieces, gold, cobra snakes, big jewelery = me IN LOVE.  Must watch this movie soon.

Stylist Inspiration Catherine Baba

Turban, fur, chunky accessories is Ms. Baba’s signature look.  Catherine is a Parisian stylist and the Godmother of all stylist.  Who else can rock the turban have no eyebrows and still look fab?

vintage shades

Found a great site for vintage glasses.  They carry Alpina, Alain Mikli, Cartier, Ray Ban, Cazal and many many more.  I love the Cazal they have.  Here are two of my favs vintage ones I have…the Alpina and the Diors.  LOVE them. Finders Keepers =)

Great Gatsby Era

Why don’t women wear hats like these anymore?  These pictures are from The Great Gatsby - Mia Farrow. I borrowed my mothers vintage hat she wore on her wedding day on my wedding day.

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