
London designer Marios Schwab has an uncanny ability to find complexity in the most simplistic of design. For his fall 2008 collection, his inspiration came after reading a Victorian proto-feminist novel, The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Why then, might I ask, does each piece resemble a member of the Coleoptera family? (Unless, of course, Schwab was able to make the connection between the hard exterior of a Victorian-era feminist with the hardened shield-like forewings of a beetle.)





Marios Schwab's Feminist Beetles
Queen Elizabeth, Eat Your Heart Out
Bosnian fashion designer Adnan Hajrulahovic Haad showed us how to rock the oversized collar this week at Sarajevo Fashion Week. (The first one reminds me of a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup wrapper!)




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Labels: Adnan Hajrulahovic Haad, hautinista, Sarajevo Fashion Week
When Orange and Blue Collide
Orange and blue, one of my favorite color combinations, is making the rounds right now -- from soft turquoise blue to deep cobalt blue. And I'm really loving the busy patterns to add to the complexity! Here are some of my faves:
- Lucky Brand Eastern Print Dress at luckybrandjeans.com
- Twisted Strap Jersey Dress at intermixonline.com
- Selma Zig Zag Dress at fashionaddicts.com
- Alberto Gozzi Optical Sky Blue Hobo Bag at forzieri.com
- Silvia Bertolaia Wide Strap Sandals at luisaviaroma.com
- Indigo by Clarks Giana Dress Flats at zappos.com
- Chinese Laundry Sinead Sandal at endless.com
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Labels: blue, orange, spendinista, spring 2008
Pigs Don't Fly, But Everything Else Does
If you're not a fan of hockey (which would put you in the majority) then you probably aren't aware of the "flying octopus" tradition practiced by the Detroit Redwings before the Stanley cup playoffs (which is now). I won't bore you with the slimy details, but I will give you a link to the video that shows Redwing fans slinging a dead octopus around a hockey arena. (Can I just saw "ew" and, um, "hella no!")

- Steven Shein Wood & Gold Winged Heart Necklace at 80spurple.com
- Fluttering Heart Necklace by Imogene and Dannie
- Winged Heart Necklace by Lotus Jewelry Studio
- Copper Winged Heart Necklace by Natha Perkins
- Winged Skeleton Brooch at hervia.com
- Tom Binns Winged Skull Necklace at net-a-porter.com
- Emma Brite Flying Skull Necklace at emmabrite.com
- Flying Seahorse Necklace by Anomaly Jewelry
- Flying Rabbit Pendant by Roadkill
- Flying Bear Necklace by Kill Taupe
- Flying Kitten Necklace by Anomaly Jewelry
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Labels: acccessories, spendinista, wings
New Obsession: Diana Shoes [Japan]
Check out the entire collection at http://www.dianashoes.com/



May 22, 2008 | Posted by Jill @ Trend de la Creme 8 comments
Labels: diana, japan, shoes, spendinista
Rock Star By Day. Rock Star By Night.
- All Saints Rosalind Skirt at allsaintsshop.co.uk
- Neon Green Tights from welovecolors.com
- Neon Zebra Tee at wetseal.com
- Oval Bangle Bracelet at frenchconnection.com
- Fluro Neon Visor Sunglasses at asos.com
- Irregular Choice Eclipse Heel at zappos.com
- Lowlife Electric Blue Belt at ebtm.com
- Tilt Donut Hoop Earrings at pacsun.com
- Nine West Deco Delights Cuff Bracelet at ninewest.com (on sale!)
- Jonathan Aston Ringers Tights at sockshop.co.uk
- Liquorice Stripe Dress, Wide Spot Elastic Belt, Overlay Star Earrings, Sporty 2 Strap Sandal, and Leather Jacket with Zips -- all at topshop.com
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Labels: alternista, rock star
There's No Place Like Home
In a recent interview, actor Shia LaBeouf (of current Indiana Jones fame) revealed something interesting about his hippie mother's living arrangements. "She lives where trolls live in a magical forest called Angeles Crest Forest. She lives in a little person's house. The house was built by one of the little people who was in the Wizard of Oz."That, Shia, would make you a lollipop kid. Well, sort of.
- Cottage House Cocktail Ring by Shimmer Design Studio
- Tiny House Ring by J. Davis Studio
- House of Love Necklace by The Pudding Store
- The Street Where I Live Earrings by Birdland Creations
- Little House Ring by Ardent 1
- House and Tree Necklace by J. Davis Studio
- Sandra Tube Dress at delias.com
- Silver Bow Pendant Necklace at bluenile.com
- Xenos Designs Little Rainbow Earrings at shanalogic.com
- Kate Spade Little Compton Box Basket Handbag at ebags.com
- Missy Bow Mid Heel at office.co.uk
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Labels: celebrinista, shia labeouf, wizard of oz
Jotaro Saito's Electric Kimonos
In March of this year at the Adelaide Banks Festival of Arts in Australia, the city’s historic architectural icons were painted with light over a two week period. These 'electric canvases' (designed by the acclaimed artist group appropriately named The Electric Canvas) featured a constantly changing array of perfect, jaw-dropping architectural projection, reflecting the heritage and function of these beautiful buildings by bringing their 19th century charm into the 21st century.
Similarly, the kimonos in Jotaro Saito's fall '08 collection -- also designed to reflect the heritage and function of traditional kimonos -- were brought into the 21st century with bold color combinations, hard lines, and modern patterns. And, it just so happens that Saito's collection reminded me of the Adelaide Banks Festival electric canvases. (Oh, how I wish I had been there to see the lights in person!) Do you see what I mean?





May 21, 2008 | Posted by Jill @ Trend de la Creme 6 comments
Labels: Adelaide, hautinista, Jotaro Saito, kimono, lights
Am I Really What You Were Looking For?
It has been awhile since I checked my site stats for Google searches. It's always interesting to see the myriad of word combinations [having nothing to do with my site] that bring unsuspecting Google searchers to my virtual front door. Here is a list of the best [and creepiest] combinations, along with my personal commentary and [in]appropriate links, of course.
I also hear it can cause dumb web searches.
I bet that goes well with peanut butter and ass sandwiches.
With mustard, pickles, and a membership to ineedfriends.com
Yes, there is actually a woman who paints with her vagina.
That's a shame. Tights are all the rage right now.
Sorry, can only help you with "sweatpants belly shots."
"White big ass girls" or "big ass white girls"? There is a difference.
As opposed to JLo's elbow in white pants?
Somebuddy needs worked on his grammers before lose virginity
Seriously? How boring must your life be?
Dude. That totally sucks. Eat a pot brownie.
Be careful what you wish for. You might just get two asses in panties.
Do you mean "boy bands in panties?" That's hot.
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Labels: amusinista, google














