friday cravings...

relaxed fit with a hint of sexiness throughout today's cravings include: rogan cotton blue stripe t-shirt with rolled up cuffs. vanessa bruno dark blue high-waisted trouser with mini suspender detail at front. burberry gold-tone large link chain bracelet with logo clasp fastening. marni black and blue suede and patent platform sandals with a wooden heel and stud detail. rogan signature double-layer knit hat with closed seams.

photos: net-a-porter.com, lagarconne.com

calvin klein jeans campaign ss09...

photographer steven leisel capturing the daring side of the blues du jour. jeans - more precisely calvin klein jeans - longing for seductive attention & cozy comfort with the beloved. sed-jeans me please.

www.calvinkleinjeans.com

photos via linn gustafsson@pause.se

hanii y ss09...

half of husband and wife team y & kei, hanii yoon's own line hanii y is a chance for her to express her personal design philosophy. after a traditional korean upbringing hanii studied fashion in san francisco where she embraced the bohemian spirit of the city - and became fascinated by vintage fashion. for her eponymous label - launched spring '05 - hanii draws on her love of retro design and blends aspects of different cultures and eras to stunning effect. bold colors mixed with graphic prints embrace  a feminine & joyful silhouette the fashion gal is instantly drawn to.

www.haniiy.com

love me tender...

' to love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.'

by anne-sophie swetchine.

since the flu & fever caught me i will not be able to report directly from berlin fashionweek. however some of my blogger collegues will be the source for this spectacular fashion event. stay tuned.

greets from your *FLORA'S BOX editor marie-thérèse

photo: tfs.

the september issue...

the september issue. the documentary movie as the making-of the bigger vogue issue ever. behind the scenes of editor in chief anna wintour's fashion laboratory. get your eyes on this comes interesting insight dierected by r.j. cutler to find out what's going on behind closed fashion curtains.

'the september issue' by r.j. cutler

photo: style.com

friday cravings...

black, oh black beauty you are mine. with the color of colors on call with the perfect winter coat and a sparkling unique jewel you're off to shining every day. for the jewellicious appearance today's cravings include: acne jeans black button-down tunic dress with draped frills. lyell brown tweed wrap coat with self belt. mddv silver-gilt brass necklace 'piano silver' with a large armor-chain and precious stone pendant. vanessa bruno black multi-compartment front flap leather bag with belt buckle style closure. golden goose black knee high boots with buckle over front and short chunky heel.

my jewellery collection mddv has arrived!

get yourself jewellerized at 

www.mddv.net 

joyful moments for you!

i'm off for rocking it big time in the snow ♥

see you monday!

your *FLORA'S BOX editor

marie-thérèse

photos: mddv.net, lagarconne.com

stylish freeze...

the cropped jackettino. the layering deluxe. the endless scarf.

photos: facehunter, garancedore.fr

in a russh...

karlie kloss photographed by benny horne for russh magazine sept/oct08.

proenza schouler ss09...

the new york duo behind proenza schouler parsons graduates lazaro hernandez and jack mccollough is on for ss09. their look of an 80ies silhouette gone sexy wild with wide shoulders and swinging taille is just rad. check out their runway show below.

www.proenzaschouler.com

photos: style.com

going classic sleek...

reducing the look to it's essential - a clean silhouette without any fuzz. for your beauty only to sparkle along try out these: burberry prorsum black shift dress with volants and cap sleeves. michael kors white silk short sleeve blouse with ruffle-front. lanvin navy blue leather ballerinas with black trimming. miu miu black wool blend full skirt with pintuck detailing at waist.

photos: net-a-porter.com, mytheresa.com

fashionable sports...

catwalkers vs professional x-gamers. caroline winberg up for biking. nicole trunfio on the skateboard. who will make the race? get the vision above & below...

trustworthy being...

'any ordinary favor we do for someone or any compassionate reaching out may seem to be going nowhere at first, but may be planting a seed we can't see right now. sometimes we need to just do the best we can and then trust in an unfolding we can't design or ordain.'

by sharon salzberg.

photo: model natasha poly via tfs.

berlin fashionweek - the schedule...

berlin fashionweek is about to hit off comes next week. the designer's schedule is out: lala berlin, felder felder, sisi wasabi, michalsky, kaviar gauche, schumacher, bernhard willhelm, eastpak, ugg australia, allude, joop!, lac et mel, kilian kerner, marcel ostertag, c.neeon  and markus lupfer will be showing their creations of a/w 09/10 in cooperation with mercedes benz. i'm excited to go and report directly from the runways. stay tuned for the goodies to drop in.

www.mercedes-benzfashionweekberlin.com

the outnet comes...

the online fashion house of net-a-porter is moving into the future. a bright one for all fashionistas out there. the new project on founder natalie massenet's agenda: the outnet.com. an outlet version of the big sister with super-reduced prices to become the fashion gal's own paradise of shopping pleasures. we're excited and can't await the launch in february any longer.

www.theoutnet.com

fashion mixing...

get yourself registered in the competition of fashion mixing and drink designing. heering's accessoirize 2009 is just around the corner.

friday cravings...

rating the boyfriend's closet for the oh-so-worn in pair of jeans as well as the perfect crispy ironed shirt for the extra hint of borrowed or even stealed. for the sexy cozy look off your beau today's cravings include: chloé light blue cotton shirt with contrasting buttons through the middle to fasten. current/elliott blue cropped boy-fit jeans with rips. christian louboutin blush satin gladiator slingback sandals with a stiletto heel. miu miu navy glazed stamped leather clutch with gold tone hardware.

photos: net-a-porter.com

outlaw country...

the new western style has arrived. fringes, denims, leather, studding, loads and lots of chains - voilà kate lanphear hit's the rodeo chique gone 'now' photographed by hilary walsh for american elle's latest issue. click here for all the editorial snap shots.

photos: elle.com

yellow denim...

let the sunshine. let the sunshine. lalalala, lalala. hitting the sunnylicious spot with either hints of yellow or going there all the way. anyhow you'll have fun and be sunkissed all at once. enjoy life with 3.1.phillip lim's light blue denim t-shirt dress and the yellow silk dress with french knot embellishment.

photos: net-a-porter.com

chloé's ss09 campaign...

chloé's ss09 campaign with models anna jagodzinska & toni garrn photographed by mikael jansson.

light painting...

turn off the lights and let the neon colored lasers lead the way to your diy light painted photograhic memoires.

via vanilleah.

lover label...

fashion’s answer to pure, unadulterated romance - aussie label lover embodies romance, drama and a touch of rock'n'roll swagger. the ss09 collection ‘love bomb’ focus’ primarily on delicate folk inspired pieces, with the odd ruffle, bit of lace and the occasional frill thrown in for good measure. designer due susien chong and nic briand go for the ultimate - breezy plus always ultra-feminine equals love for the label.

www.loverthelabel.com

strongest principle...

'the strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.'

by george eliot.

photo: steven meisel for vogue italia.

furrina...

the fuzzy fur. the ankle socks. the layering perfection.

photos: facehunter, stockholmstreetstyle

friday cravings...

noir cremosa is the motto du jour. coupling up with shades off-white and absic blacks tell's a story. a cozy one. for this contrasting combo today's cravings include: james perse black loose knit cotton and cashmere blend sweater dress. donna karan champagne linen-blend cropped jacket with a crinkled effect. pedro garcia white canvas jazz shoes with metallic print toe. see by chloé oversized canvas tote with rainbow script at front.

photos: net-a-porter.com