cloche encounters

Kate Spade

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by yellowfield7 on etsy.com

Dorian Leigh wearing a pale pink cloche by Madame Reine and a plunge-necked rayon crepe dress from B.H.Wragge, ca. 1946 via flickr

 

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Urban Outfitters

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anthropologie

Since I'm on a fall fashion kick, I feel the need to wax poetic on the beauty of the 1920s-inspired cloche hat. This bell-shaped beauty, which we are seeing more of this season, from the likes of Kate Spade and anthropolgie, has always been a favorite of mine. 

I'm so glad I bought a deep purple wool cloche from Target last year. It is nice and warm, covering my ears just so. Not to mention adorable. Good thing I left it here, so I can wear it this season. But I do plan to send it out to Oz, to have when the weather turns chilly there. A girl needs to be prepared for all weather, and do so stylishly. Don't you agree?

scarf weather

"Ms. Scarfweather will see you now."

(That is just nonsense, not a real movie line or anything. Just popped in my head.)

It is the perfect time of year for donning your favorite scarves, at least here in Ohio. Autumn's cool crisp days and chilly nights make me want to wear a nice warm scarf. And doing so stylishly is always the goal. 

Of course, I would probably be wearing scarves if I was still in Australia, as it is spring there now. It is rather warm there, already, so maybe the scarf look would only be for evening. Whether here or there, I'm a scarf-loving gal. That's for sure.

(images sourced from pinterest and google image searches for scarves)

Alberta Ferretti Spring 2012 RTW

I'm in love with the gauzy 1920s-inspired spring 2012 line by Alberta Ferretti. Every look has an easy elegance. Just perfect for warm sunny days and balmy evenings. (All images via WWD.com)

Stella McCartney's garden

If you are like me, a rambling English garden can set your imagination wandering.

Fashion designer Stella McCartney's "garden within a garden within a garden" makes me want to spend hours lazily meandering through its beautiful paths, occasionally stopping to inhale the fragrance of a flower, or sitting down in an outdoor room for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party.

“I grew up in the country, and I like being isolated,” says Stella. “So when I see a building on the horizon, I want to plant a tree in front of it. That’s my natural instinct."

For the full article, by Hamish Bowels for Vogue, see: http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/stellas-hideaway/

spring scarf style

Spring is the perfect time of year for scarves.

Whether the scarf is long, short, silk, knit, floral, striped, vintage, or new, you can wear one to add a dash of romance to almost any outfit.

Wrap a scarf around your neck, tie one on your purse strap, or wear one on your head to protect your hair from the wind.

Scarves are perennially chic.

I'm especially fond of floral print scarves for spring. Soft colors and sweet flowers make me smile.

I also love the idea of making toss pillows with vintage silk scarves.

The currently trendy romper pairs very well with the ever-fabulous look of a scarf.

Or wear a long scarf with shorts or a mini dress for long-short contrast.

Let the wind blow and the rain fall!

A spring scarf will go
with the flow.