Scarf Tying 101

Since I am getting ready to depart for Paris, I am brushing up on all things Parisian.  I am excited to be dusting off my scarves.   I just got a beautiful new one for my birthday.  I love the look of a scarf and the many jaunty ways to wear them.

 Liberty of London has a boxed collection of cards each with a  diagram on how to fold scarves into many different styles.  That could come in handy.

They also hold scarf tying workshops if you happen to be in their London neighborhood.  If all that isn't enough, there are a plethora of U Tube videos demonstrating.

   

Liberty of London is VERY committed to the art of the scarf.  I love the girl's accent demonstrating.
Hey, I learned a thing or two.  I can now walk down the Faubourg Saint Honore with my American head held high.   Oui, oui


ph: NY times

Send In The Clowns

I'm sorry, that is all I could think about when I saw the 1st collection for the House of Dior without John Galliano.  You may recall he was ousted from Dior after making anti-Semitic remarks in a Paris cafe.

The first show in 14 years without Galliano at the helm lacked a clear sense of cohesiveness.  Even though it was showy, it did not have the razor sharp showmanship that one came to expect from a Galliano designed show.

Bill Gaytten headed the design team with assistant SusannaVenegas.

 Their riot of color and pattern is unusual for a fall show.  The catwalk came alive with riotous candy-colored couture.

Angular silhouettes were inspired by Frank Gehry's architecture as evidenced in the patterns of the cloth or the cut of the pleats, and in most cases, wrapped in swirling tulle.

On September 8th, John Galliano was found guilty and received a suspended fine and a penalty of 1 euro per plaintiff as a token apology.  John was not in court, as he did not want to be seen by the press.  It remains to be seen where John will show up next.  Such a great talent, I am sure he will rise again.  Hopefully sober and with a better attitude.  But it does beg the question, "Do drugs and the sadness over the death of someone close make you blurt out anti Semitic slurs?"

ph: Francois Guillot-Getty Images via Daily Mail

I've been Bitten

I unapologetically love python, skins of any kind really, and fur; sorry PETA.  It feels organic, extravagant, luxurious, and in my opinion, is naturally beautiful.  I love when the look is on trend, as it is now, but easy does it.  As is the rule with all animal print ~ a little goes a long way.

Bio Sculpture  python pedi uses real natural shed skins.  I would definitely do this if it weren't for the $300.00 price tag

A python console table in an otherwise VERY elegant foyer turns the room on its ear.  I like that.  It tells me that person living within those walls is unpredictable, interesting.

          

via Domino

This backsplash has it going on, and clean up is a breeze, it's polyurethane!

The pattern is to die for, and if color's your thing ~ the sky's the limit.  It doesn't matter whether it's a silk Chole blouse or an authentically wrapped table.  Take a walk on the wild side!

If you like the look but are not sure how to wear it, an accessory is always a good option or pair python with any solid and you can't go .

OR... pair it with prints and go bold or go home as Missoni has shown us time and time again.

These python bath fixtures, like an accessory to an outfit, make a WOW statement in the room.  I imagine it's what Robert  Cavalli's loo looks like.

via Luxury Insider

fashion ph: vogue.com, interiors ph: unknown & Elle Decor