Next Target Collaboration? MISSONI!!!

I almost fell out of my chair while I was reading this in the August issue of "Vogue" I plucked out of my mailbox yesterday.  I was sitting outside in our joint courtyard and I'm SURE I made some sort of audible noises... but OMGOMGOMG.  You thought Calypso was exciting?? Get ready for Missoni at Target! They are working on FOUR HUNDRED different items (which seems cruel because I obviously can't buy 400..) ranging from table top, pillows, clothing (women, baby, men), bicycles, dinnerware, bedsheets, luggage... my hearts beating really fast... I'm not positive I'm breathing....

If you pick up a copy of this months Vogue, on new stands now, you can get a sneak peek of pillows, rugs, the bike (which is OMG amazing... I wish people in Dallas road bike's more... Maybe my brother can store it in DC and it will be what I ride when I visit? Sounds wonderful), and canisters.  I tried to take some pictures of the pictures in the magazine... no bueno. 

Here are some teaser pictures I found on Zimbio featuring the ever talented Margherita Missoni as their lovely model.  I still haven't started breathing again... Tonights mission: clean out my apartment and sell stuff so I can have a nice stash to take when it arrives.  It starts September 13th and goes til October 22nd - which means I know what all of you are getting me for my birthday - a Target gift card mmmmkay? Thanks :)

xoxo, (still not breathing properly....)
Molly

:: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Exhibition at the MET ::

I wish beyond belief that I could make it to New York before this exhibition leaves but alas... there's no way.  This video of late Alexander McQueen's life of work is a great tour through the exhibit for anyone else who can't make it.  He was truly an artist, the kind of artist that inspired me to follow my dreams into the Fashion industry. Its this kind of pure creation that lead me to what will be my forever fate and I could never be grateful enough to designers such as Alexander McQueen for this.  It still gives me goosebumps and makes me a little emotional to watch.  Enjoy.

xoxo,
Molly

:: Kate Spade and Current/Elliot Collaboration ::

Photo courtesy of Style.com (http://news.style.com/view/1755833/)

I was as surprised as I can imagine you are right now to hear this news.  If you're not familiar Current/Elliot is a denim line designed by Emily Current and Merrit Elliot.  They are also both stylists on the side so possibly that helps with the fact that their denim line couldn't be more California, laid-back, surfer chick while, as we all know, Kate Spade epitomizes preppy, tailored chic.  They have collaborated on a capsule collection called "Westward" that includes 6 bags that will debut in August.  Above is a small preview of the collection which has THOROUGHLY captured my attention!  While I have to be honest, I am almost sick of seeing this shape already I love the texture, and worn in material.  I would consider my style much much closer to being Kate Spade then Current/Elliot but I can not WAIT to see what else these brilliant ladies have come up with!! Stay tuned for the whole collection...

xoxo,
Molly

:: Happy Sunny Weekend!! ::

Have a cocktail {or a yummy cup of coffee!} in your beautiful outdoor space this weekend!

xoxo,

Molly

:: Nostalgia ::

A few weeks ago I made a trip back to Wichita, Kansas where my parents live.  My brother was in town from Washington D.C. for his 10 year high school reunion, so I came to see him.  Since he was car-less my mom and I dropped him off at the "Senior Citizen Center" in Towanda Kansas where the reunion was.  Yes, you read right.  We went to high school in a small town outside of Wichita called Towanda.  And yes, you read the other part right, the reunion was at the "Senior Citizen Center".  Since we had ventured all the way out to Towanda (about a 25 minute drive from my parents house in Wichita), we decided to take a nostalgic tour of the town, including our high school, which is appropriately named Circle (more on that later).  I, of course, took lots of pictures and thought I'd share a little about our experience there.

Notice the giant circular shapes it was built in? Guess why it was called Circle High School?

Our colors were blue and gold and we were the "Thunderbirds".

I should of taken a picture of the other side.  This is actually the updated football stands they built the summer before my Sophomore year. We spent many Friday nights here.

Anyone feel like you're in "Dazed and Confused" yet?

I took this picture through the window of the front entrance. This is what you see when you first walk in the front doors.  My favorite senior picture is in front of this and I am wearing my "FLY Girls" t-shirt.  The "FLY Girls" was a long running tradition that the senior girls would pass on to the junior girls year after year.  The senior group of girls would make t-shirts that said FLY Girls, usually tye-dyed.  I actually think that it stands for "Football Ladies Yelling".  Embarrassment, but we would wear them to all the football games. I will dig up the picture one of these days! 

 



Down this wonderful dirt road with the wheat field to the side of it was...

The "concrete pond" we called the Towanda City Pool where yours truly was a life guard for 3 summers in a row.

This is one of 2 stop signs in the town.  Sweet farm huh?

xoxo,

Molly

:: Paris Couture Fashion Week ::

Monday kicked off the Paris Haute Couture fashion shows, which means gorgeous gowns and whimsical outfits to drool over!! The most talked about has so far been Chanel although I have to admit, was slightly underwhelming.

Christian Dior was another that was in the spotlight, which was new head designer Bill Gaytten's first collection after taking over for John Galliano.  Although a very respected designer I have to agree with the Style.com review that read "what happens is a misjudged effort to impress an alien thumbprint on an aesthetic that, for better or worse, is one of the fashion industry's most clearly defined." I did like a few looks from his collection, which were all long flowy gowns of beautiful fabrics. What I did not like about the collection was the styling, it was a bit clownish, some of the models even looking a bit like drag queens.  So ignore that as you browse my favorites from the collection!



The one on the left is obviously the "drag queenish" one.  Imagine Blake Lively wearing this dress in Cannes with a gorgeous slightly undone up do.  In my head that looks stunning! The other I would wear in a SECOND, that is if I had some where to wear it... hmmm...

Beautiful fabric, colors, and draping!

Next up is Elie Saab, who usually goes over board in the Couture shows {although still amazing} with embellishments, stones, beading, etc.  He showed enough restraint and he hit the nail on the fashion head.  Each gown is more stunning then the next! As you can tell I had a hard time narrowing it down so there are more then usual.  It is quintessential Paris fashion at its best.  I've never wanted to be a princess more!! {Because I am sure that's the only way I'd be able to wear every single one of these, don't they lounge in their gorgeous castles in these kinds of dresses?} Imagine one of these gorgeous beauties as a wedding dress?! I can't even think straight right now...

AMAZING!!

Stay tuned for more from Paris fashion week...

xoxo,

Molly

Kate Moss :: Married!

Unless you've been living under a fashion rock over the weekend you probably know that Kate Moss tied the knot with "The Kills" front man Jamie Hince.  She looked beyond GORGEOUS in her vintage style gown.

A little closer detail on the bottom.  So effortlessly chic I honestly can't stop looking at it! She looked flawless.

The stunning wedding dress was designed by controversial designer John Galliano.  Galliano, former visionary of Christian Dior, is currently on trial in Paris for anti-Semitic remarks. However, he is a longtime friend of Kate.

They both look SO happy {not to mention SO gorgeous} together!

They rolled off in this vintage Rolls Royce. So glam!

Good luck with everything Kate and Jamie! I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

xoxo,

Molly