Any special plans? Go ahead and get yourself some flowers, you deserve it!
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From the runway to the streets, easily my favorite look right now is Art Deco-inspired. An art and design technique that began in Paris in the 20s, Art Deco is all about clean luxury and geometric shapes.
The most recognizable design element of the Deco movement is linear symmetry —look for layers upon layers of, say circles that create a sunburst, evenly raised points to create a skyscraper, or corners like a staircase. This church in Oklahoma, built in 1929 and a National Historic Landmark, is a classic example.
What a beauty! The symmetrical, spiky spires are elegant yet subtle, and remind me a bit of the Coquille earrings, dontcha think?
Now the only question is, do you run with the 30s Paris vibe and deck yourself out in pin curls and a drop waist dress, or do you go for a more modern take with some skinny jeans and a draped top?
xoxo | Sally
Tags: Art Deco, Coquille earrings, sally says
Are you familiar with the vintage shop Dear Golden? They have the most gorgeous vintage dresses in the prettiest pastel shades. This wedding trio is pure sweet internet candy.
Tags: Dear Golden, vintage
(May 1966 issue, photographer David Bailey)
You know how I feel about my vintage Vogue covers, right? I came across this beaut today, and how perfectly lovely she is! Mod, 60s, delightfully spring, and proof positive that, when you’re in a rut or a rush, all you need to look polished is a pair of statement earrings.
Since I’m not a morning person, I love a good grab-n-go solution. Like my favorite band tee (Violent Femmes and tissue thin, thankyouverymuch) with the Swinging Ginko Earrings and I’m out the door—phew! What’s your go-to combo?
xoxo | Sally
African bead haul from the Tucson Gem show.
I wish I could somehow make a necklace exactly like this jumble!
To me, jewelry has always been more about art than fashion—we’re all a blank canvas, right? So it makes sense that I was immediately taken by these gorgeous sculptural rings created by Pal Kepenyes, made of bronze and pyrite.
Kepenyes was born in Hungary, but emigrated to Acapulco, Mexico in the 60s, where he still works as a sculptor and jeweler. His work is described as “representations of man without limits, the vastness of cosmic space and the mystery of nature.”
His early work can be difficult to find, but that top left beauty is actually up for grabs, and you can see more of his jewelry here.
How about you dear readers? Any favorite Modernist jewelers to share?
xoxo | Sally
Tags: Pal Kepenyes
As promised and only a day late, the black and white behind-the-scenes pics from our New York look book shoot for the Territory collection. Gorgeous shots kindly provided by Chris Bradley.
Michael getting serious and Padma being effortlessly gorgeous.
Did I mention it rained? And apparently I have bad posture? Girl, stand up straight!
We all got wet. Erin and Padma were troopers. Super cute troopers.
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