Lullaby

On a dark cold night. Drive.

Vionnet Autumn/Winter 2011

So lady-like. The metallic blue lace piece w/ black pleated side panels is beyond gorgeous.

/Images via their site/

Balmain Resort RTW 2012

Fresh.

I know, I know, it appears I have skipped over this fall/winter.  But I just think these are so lovely and wearable and I want them all.  Note the subtle slouch ... gives something potentially uptight some relaxation.

/Images via New York Magazine/

Illusion

Source: 7th-swell.tumblr.com via Kessara on Pinterest

Beauty is vain....

Vanessa Bruno

LØV from Vanessa Bruno on Vimeo.

Forest. Fresh.

Ryan Roche

Ryan Roche Fall Collection from DbyA on Vimeo.

Blush.

Loco for Local?

Shop local, eat local, buy local.  We are inundated with this message.  But why?  Supporting the local economy, etc..., is one thing, guilting/beating people over the head with the message, is another.  What's even more annoying is seeing these people tote it around town, while driving their foreign cars.

And why is "local" necessarily better?  I have been to several local restaurants and stores that are just ho hum, but are doing quite well economically.  Some that are great, but weren't supported by this city (so sad when French Pharmacie, the store, closed down).

I would rather shop what is great, eat what is great, and buy what is great.  That's the beauty of a free market and having competition.  As consumers, we can choose.  And I, personally, am a fan of German automobiles.