Inspired by: Burberry Prorsum

Don't get me wrong, Summer is by far my favourite season. Nothing beats flip flops, wash-and-go hair, long days, and sunshine... but I can't get Burberry Prorsum's Fall 2010 show out of my head and it's got me dreaming about next season's wardrobe upgrades. Never before has outerwear led to such a stir within my sheepskin-craving-heart. If I happened to have a spare grand sitting around I'd throw it all away on Acne's gorgeous black aviator jacket. It's the stuff dreams are made of... since I spotted it in the their shop in Stockholm earlier this month I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. I want to wear it paired with a soft floaty sheer black dress like the one from Urban Outfitters and some chunky (but sensible) wedges. Gone are the days of me craving a pair of statement heels, that is... if it means I can squeeze my feet into these little Mentor beauties. Paired with some skinny jeans and an oversized khaki shirt? Fall 2010 sorted. All I need is the Patouf faux-fur to wrap around my neck and I'll be good to go. There we have it... my Autumn/Winter 2010 wishlist in a five piece mini-shopping basket. Done and dusted.

astronomical...

Inspired by Native American totem poles and the night sky the Autumn/Winter 2010 collection by Tina Kalivas is absolutely mind blowing. The prints are some of the most stunning I have ever seen. They are entirely striking and utterly dreamlike. Not only that but the sharp cut and tailoring of the garments are impeccable. Many of the shapes are quite traditional and simple but it's the details that set it apart. The digital prints are contrasted with traditional embroidery while wools and silks are mixed with power mesh and black shiny plastic. It is completely unexpected yet in some ways pays homage to the creations of the late Alexander McQueen who Tina used to work for. This collection is a total stunner. You can check out her Spring/Summer collection on Asos where it is currently being stocked. Personally, I'd love to have one of her pieces, but for now I'm pretty content just staring into the print on the dress pictured above... it's pretty mesmerizing.