A Summer Shade of Blue

I haven't seen one of these little guys in my backyard since childhood in the 1960s.  Then again, as I'm not the world's most avid gardener I probably hadn't paid attention.  I think he's part of the dragonfly family, if anyone out there has a clue feel free to comment.

I just LOVE his cool, clear blue suit with the funky navy pinstripes!

Please Vote at H&M To Wear My Artwork

Be Mindful My Frayed Heart

Got [More] Milk?

 

Which Way Up?!

 

The Last Tweet

Blessings to Prince William and Princess Catherine on their Wedding Day

 

May you both enjoy a long, loving marriage.  Princess Diana is looking down with great pride on you both.

Additional details on Catherine's McQueen/Sarah Burton designed wedding gown can be found here:

Princess Catherine's Wedding Gown

Outsider Art

Serving Tray, inlaid wood/acrylic, vintage prison art, est. 1940s

Flourish or Perish

Street From The Hip



Fern Mallis, keeping it organized.  Fashion Week 2009



A Cup of Paris to Brighten a Monday Morning

Vignette of the Day

Summer Awaits...Soon

Dinner is Over



Making Rounds



Thrifted Jones New York faux shearling jacket, Express Tricot top, altered Rafaella slacks,
vintage silk chiffon scarf, American Outfitters gloves,WBGO messenger bag



Creative Coincidence?

Both designers have enough creative genius to go around the world twice, therefore I can only imagine they had a few drinks over lunch and, oops, dropped their notes on the floor, simultaneously.

Or...maybe there were just a lot of leftovers from those 15 varieties of that very expensive lace.

Sidenote:  I've lived my designer fantasies through Jason's dolls since 2001.  Wearing Marc Jacobs happens only if my local thrift supplies it.


Jason Wu FW 2011                                                        Source: Getty



Marc Jacobs FW 2011                                                       Source: Getty



Paris Report: Rouge and Chestnut

While roaming the backstreets of Paris last March, one of the first color trends to catch my eye was a brown mix with red accents.  It appeared to be everywhere I turned, and apparently is making its way into the Fall 2011 collections here at home.

  

 

A New Year Dictates Website Updates

Recently started a much needed update to the Global Design Gypsy and The Cottage Couturière websites to better reflect the state of the business now.

Please feel free to stop by and have a look around.

Global Design Gypsy

The Cottage Couturière