inspiration - fam irvoll

images: via vogue uk

if you were wondering just how fun & whimsical a collection could be, well now you know! the delightful pieces above are from fam irvoll's A/W 2012-2013 "monster mash" collection and her first ever show at london fashion week. the norwegian born designer's use of wacky cartoon monster prints, bright candy colors and pastel-infused creepers were pretty much the perfect mix for a cute & color junkie like me! these clothes make me happy, happy - i love the overall fairy kei-meets-ghosts/monsters vibe.

one of my favorites is the white dress w/ pink dip-dye, so it's probably no surprise that i'm already on the lookout for the perfect white dress or skirt to add this sweet touch to. the monster prints are the BEST - i just adore them and the monster dress w/ peter pan collar is pretty much the most adorable thing i've ever seen. i'm also pretty gaga over that candy colored mini-dress paired w/ the monster print blazer - how freakin' cute is that??! i'm completely obsessed with the dress (pink + mint green, the buttons) and with somehow getting my hands on my very own monster print blazer. and, don't even get me started on those creepers, which are a collaboration between fam & underground england and will be available on the underground website this fall - so much cute... so much!

these images are just the beginning of fam irvoll's world - just google her name and look over the images for a serious dose of cute, color and imaginative play!

xoxo

☆ emilia ☆

inspiration - bora aksu & the realms of the unreal

images: new york magazine

i don't usually pay a huge amount of attention to most of new york & london fashion week but couldn't help but notice bora aksu's autumn/winter 2012 collection at lfw this year. i am absolutely smitten with the london-based turkish designer's gorgeous collection which he has described as "romantic with a darker twist" and was entirely based on the story and accompanying watercolor illustrations of henry darger's in the realms of the unreal, with bora's girls mimicking darger's seven vivian sisters. check out this fascinating huffington post uk article to learn more about how the epic story influenced the collection on all levels.

i am particularly enamored by the "fantasy heroin" aspect of the collection as expressed through the gorgeous color palette, contrasting silhouettes, rose brocade, and sweet bows, collars & crochet trims. the knit dresses are also a marvel and those patterned tights are to die for - so lovely paired with all the interesting fabrics, wallpaper-inspired prints & textures throughout. my absolute favorite look is the bubblegum pink georgette & brocade dress with peaked shoulders and lamé collar - fierce and sweet!

this site has even larger pics of the collection including shots from the back that are well worth taking a look at for the impeccable details... just phenomenal!

xoxo

☆ emilia ☆