success in numbers...

' if a is success in life, then a equals x plus y plus z. work is x. y is play. and z is keeping your mouth shut. '

by albert einstein (1879 - 1955).

photo: jak & jil.

some of that...

sunblushing to the max. when spring kicks in and the sunkissing hasn't already started ysl's poudre de soleil is the perfect companion. the special edition with a wooden exterior also makes up for an eyecatcher in your very bathroom.

photo: ysl.com

sequins vs feathers...

vests are the item to catch up with this spring. if not already in your closet the variety of waisthuggers is endless in finish and style. to get the ultimate combination try them sequined by 3.1 phillip lim as well as light feathered by sonia rykiel.

photos: net-a-porter.com

earth hour...

it's earth hour tonight. let's turn off the lights from 20.30 till 21.30 middle european time to safe energy and celebrate our home. initiated in 2007 in sydney/australia today more than 88 countries and hundreds of millions people are participating in this global event. be one of them too and go lights off tonight. i am already in the dark candle lights myself here in my weekend vacation city madrid. rock the planet!

www.earthhour.org

roll me up baby...

the short jacket. the court shoes. the big bag. the stone wash.

photos by the facehunter.

friday cravings...

feeling comfortable is the key when travelling. as well hitting the selection should also be style orientated. for the carefree dressing today's cravings include: current elliott the perfect shirt in hickory stripe. opening ceremony jean body suit in cream'n white. 3.1 phillip lim tiered doubleknit pencil mini. wouters & hendrix two-piece charm ring. opening ceremony sand suede cross wedge. jerome dreyfuss billy large super subtle leather bag.

photos: lagarconne.com

raf simons for jil sander by suzy menkes...

designer raf simons talks out of his perspective on his latest collection for jil sander (fw09/10). interviewer by heart is international herald tribune's suzy menkes. 

photos: style.com

rodarte ad-ds forward...

ny based rising star label rodarte also accomplished the mission to get their designs in print. their last fall campaign went artistic and sanguinistic with model karen elson showing off in front of red splashes resembling blood clots. for ss09 the rodarte girls kate & laura mulleavy went for some little subtleness. sheer colors breaking the overall black'n white photography only bearing the wonderful bacside of the model that remains to be incognito to make space for the creation itself.

www.rodarte.net

photos: fashionista.com, fashionologie.com

miuccia prada for i-d magazine...

miuccia prada for i-d magazine's april 09 issue. with the blink of an eye she went into the fashion olymp and stayed ther till now. 

www.prada.com

doo.ri fw 09/10...

new york based designer doo.ri went for very special accessoirisation partly some crystallisation for her upcoming fw 09/10 collection. bejewelled tights accompanied by threads of chains to refect the flashlight as well as smartly placed feathers and metal rope chains on handbags and vest-lines hit the runway for the good lady with a ticket to fashion maven.

www.doori-nyc.com

photos: style.com

modelina: noot seear's closet...

model noot seear shows off her wardrobe finds. several hats, vests and flannels spiced up by leather pieces lead into a laid back but truely intriguing style of the canadian beauty that today longs for. click the picture to start the video. enjoy!

www.modelinia.com

sporty sexy spice...

utility wear meets high end fashion. satin shorts work the roadway with mesh stiletto sandels and a chique fedora hat complements the upgraded casual look: markus lupfer rachel slogan tee. stella mccartney for adidas performance woven shorts. stella mccartney mesh basket sandals. eugenia kim toyo braid fedora.

photos: net-a-porter.com

loving backwards yet again...

' loving someone is fine, but they have to love you back or it doesn’t work. '

by karl lagerfeld.

photo: flickr.

some of that...

when you'n your skin get ready for a light day out dashing on some moisture nurrishing goodies as well as a light hint of a fresh taste will be just fine. voilà some of that every day soft splash: stella mccartney limited edition sheer stella eau de toilette. clinique moisture sure extended thirst relief. lcdp fragrance-free hand cream. clean parfums eau de parfum clean original.

photos: lagarconne.com, clinique.com, stellamccartney-parfums.com, douglas.de.

anja rubik for guiseppe zanotti ss09 campaign...

model anja rubik rocking shoe-love-maker guiseppe zanotti's latest footsy creations for his ss09 campaign.

www.giuseppe-zanotti-design.com

drapeling...

no objection for this kickshaw - just affection: vanessa bruno ecru jersey sleeveless top with buttons thorough the front and gathered waistband.

making the statement:

* drapeland in broken white

* hide'n seek a little bit of skin

* grecian goddess 2009

color magic bluff...

model magdalena frackowiak sets a bubbylicious scene.

scans: aja via tfs.

jeff koons @ versailles...

 

jeff koons's remarkable exhibition 'jeff koons versailles' at château de versailles which was running from sept08 till the beginning of this year 4th jan09.

friday cravings...

transition time has arrived. mixing up the days withsome cool sunny being. for the bundled-up look du jour today's cravings include: rodebjer wide-fit cropped t-shirt with eyelash print at front. opening ceremony oversized doible breasted boyfriend blazer in soft cupra silk. j dauphin lambkin strap buckle bracelet with zip trim. opening ceremony pleated mini bloomers in black and grey houndstooth suiting fabric. rika large cotton printed scarf with contrasting ‘love’ print in one corner. golden goose beautifully worn in handmade boots. mulberry natural vegetable tanned chocolate piccadilly leather bag.

photos: lagarconne.com

a hint of behearted oh là là...

scarlett johannsson in a short movie. must see. must be.

via fashion squad.