Pas de Deux

How can we get inspired by the beautiful things around us and incorporate them into our style? From Degas' sculptures and paintings to the outstanding success of the darkly luxurious "Black Swan" still lurking in the wings, ballet has swept the world of fashion, giving it a fresh, graceful spin (or should we say, pirouette?).

Layer upon layer of petal pink and flaming copper silk compose this showstopping rose hair adornment reminiscent of the sugar plum fairy's showstopping costume.

This dance has been an inspiration for multiple creations of ours. The light as air scarves have the same sort of floating charm as Degas' ballerina's frothy skirts.

This mask explodes into gleaming silver and riotously coloured beads, having a spray of ballet slipper-pink pearls and mother-of-pearl beads, a flourish of bold raspberry coloured ribbon and luxurious night black feathers to add to add a touch of drama.

With strings of sunrise pink semiprecious stones and dusty rose pearls and Swarovski crystals braided together, this necklace is sure to evoke the grace and effortless elegance of the stage.

Spring To-Do List

Have you ever tried to type into Google the phrase "Spring To-Do List"?
All you end up getting is advice about how to spring clean your closets.
Well, instead of re-organizing your wardrobe, here's some advice for re-inventing it: pick the suggestions that fit your personality and transform your style!

- Wear a cloche hat, a beret or a fedora.

- Buy a canary yellow dress (but instead of calling the shade 'yellow', call it 'tournesol'), and wear it on a grey, rainy day.

- Wear fashion like it's yours, Comme les Garcons style: own your look, and don't look uncomfortable - you look great.

- Pair an arrogant grass-green t-shirt with a chunky white necklace.

- Wear a scarf that makes you feel like poetry in motion.

- Cover your arm in bracelets, and when you think you're done, add 3 more and go out the door.

- Buy the outrageously expensive new rouge Dior in a petal shade.

- The next time you see that pair of rain boots in that outrageous hue and crazy awesome pattern, go ahead and buy it: don't worry, it'll look good with absolutely everything!

- Replace all of your plastic hangers with some in wood. Better for your health.

- Get a beautifully intricate henna tattoo. If you change your mind at any time, you can easily wash it off.

- Ditch the chamomile tea. It's been a long winter. Have some espresso shots: time to wake up!

Spring is all about rebirth and reinvention, so don't go back to the same old habit of diving back into your closet and not finding the burst of 'awesome' you were looking for in the first place.

Instead of spring cleaning, throw a 'Welcome back, Spring!' party!
Then throw on a scarf that complements your much adored rain boots,
and embrace the joie-de-vivre of spring!

the Rose