inspiration - paule ka

via: paule ka

as much as i love me a mix of bold bright colors, fun prints, exaggerated silhouettes and basically anything cute or kawaii-inspired, there's an equally large part of me that is in love with classic elegance, vintage sophistication, and the simplicity of timeless designs (like my beloved mod scooter dresses.) 

paule ka, the french ready-to-wear brand, has managed to combine so many of my favorite vintage details in their charming spring/summer 2012 collection while adding a nice mix of modern elements including updated silhouettes, chunky modern hardware and those gorgeous exaggerated cuffs! for me, this collection perfectly blends my favorite mod design elements w/ simple - yet striking - modern details for looks that are both cute & charming while remaining sophisticated, elegant and fashion-forward. i think that's a huge accomplishment and a pretty difficult task to pull off - one that i try to practice as much as possible through mixing & matching my own vintage & modern pieces. i'm particularly drawn to the silhouettes in this collection - vintage inspired but with a slightly modern twist to every shape, which makes all the difference in updating a familiar vintage look. i'm also completely smitten with all the cute hair & accent bows - so adorable!

i put this little mini-collection together while dreaming of a fantasy paris getaway - i made sure to include a diverse assortment of pieces for trips to the museum, lunch on sidewalk cafes, afternoons spent in boutiques & patisseries and romantic evenings out. i'm really loving that formal pink suit and think it would be absolutely perfect for a courthouse wedding. this collection must be pretty dreamy as it's got me daydreaming about all sorts of fantastic scenarios... just lovely!

xoxo

☆ emilia ☆