good man

jamie dornan

Vogue Hommes International

a note of sadness

I just heard that 20 year old model Daul Kim has passed away.

she was quite a talent- with an irreverent personality and a quirky sense of style.

she will certainly be missed by those of us who enjoyed her work,

and more importantly by those who knew and loved her.

my condolences

russh to get this one

 

always a fan of Russh Magazine

While living in New Zealand I was completely spoiled by the $4.50 cover price

now I have to shell out a good $15!

But, they do such a superb job of creating a story and place that is both magical and yet completely relate-able that I simply can't resist!

a winter's dream

these images draw me in, and make me want to live in the magical worlds beyond the page.

I recently re-visited Camilla Engman's site for a chance to glimpse some of her most recent work

I was certainly not disappointed.

sexy sexy

Chloe Belle by David Bellemere (NSFW)

 

 

thanksgiving thoughts on shoes

 

well, thanksgiving is coming...which reminds me of two things; food, and christmas.

and christmas reminds me of presents which in turn reminds me of shoes...

here are some of the ones haunting my thoughts

of course I don't dare to even wear the top ones in my dreams...oh Chloe, you bitch

www.anthropologie.com

 www.chloe.com

wilfred kinda girl

Wilfred Fall 2009 from Wilfred on Vimeo.

my sweet lil sister gave me the most beautiful sweater from this designer for my birthday.

it sparked my curiosity as I had never seen this line before.

after a bit of research I figured out that it is sold exclusively at Aritzia Stores Nationwide.

the fabrics are exquisite, the designs are unique, and the aesthetic is completely romantic yet boyish.

i'm in love...

Wabi-sabi

a little haven for sleep and creative inspiration in a whirl of disorganized perfection

there is a word for this-

"Wabi-sabi:The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete"-wikipedia

tao - the one

just a few lil pics I ran across when googling one of my favorite models of all time!

she is equal parts quirk and elegance

to me, she is perfect

where the wild things aren't

 

 

http://www.lecheapcestchic.com

I want to preface this post by saying that as a child I loved this damn book

'where the wild things are'

which is why, when I saw it adapted to film a few days ago, I was so completely disappointed.

the cinematography was a huge feat...beautiful, creative and totally original.

but the overall content and feel of the movie was raw, depressive and somewhat stagnant. i was redeemed a bit upon stumbling onto this spread with Abbey Lee shot by Daniel Jackson. 

how truly beautiful and whimsical is this?!

inside Sonia's brain

 

http://julystars.blogspot.com/

love, lula

if you have yet to check out this magazine, now is the time.

with the monthly disappearance of many of my favorite magazines, I feel that now is really the time to support those publications that you so enjoy and look forward to gazing at each month.

for me, Lula is just that. a monthly dose of independent inspiration.

the models cast all vary by ethnicity, size and shape..

the styling is always spot on, yet in a way completely unique to what is being done elsewhere.

the articles are interesting and constantly spotlighting those women who intrigue me most.

the tactile experience of a new crisp magazine, read in bed amongst down comforters, flannel sheets, and dim light while holding a warm cup of tea.

this could never be replaced by a computer screen and a stiff office chair

never

www.lulamag.com

fall days

i can't let this beautiful day go by without acknowledging its importance.

at the end of summer I find myself dreaming of fall...warm sweaters, cold nights, down comforters and crackling fires.

and yet, as soon as the rains begin to fall, and the daylight hours begin to wane, I am quickly longing for the sunny blue skies of summer and the hours spent in my garden.

that is what makes days like today so special

above freezing temps, sunny blue skies, and a smile on everyone's face I pass

a sample of my work

here is a sample from a recent shoot I styled
This is a little preview of things to come

check out my website www.sarahvanraden.com for my latest work

photo courtesy of www.cullywrightphoto.com

thanks Cully!

gloomy day around the world

www.thecherryblosomgirl.com 

kinda nice to know that the weather is just as bad in Paris as it is in Portland

something comforting in that...

paris je t'aime

http://misspandorapandora.blogspot.com

great frenchie fashion blog

beautiful new blog!

i encourage you to enter the world of

http://katevanraden.wordpress.com/

in it you will find gorgeous images, coupled with incredible poetry, all penned by this author

for those of you who may already know her as my gorgeous sister, 

you will soon know her as an inspirational poet, with a discerning eye for all things beautiful and inspirational.

enjoy~