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I could make hundreds of mood boards based around the Bishop Edward King Chapel, but this week I will only make you suffer through two. The idea of straight lines forming curved structures is evident in architecture. Check back tomorrow to see how I used...

A common touchstone for my inspiration is architecture. My current obsession is with the Bishop Edward King Chapel, in Oxford, England. The talented architects of Niall McLaughlin who relish unexpected juxtapositions also use light as a key design element. The structural details and use of...

A common touchstone for my inspiration is architecture. My current obsession is with the Bishop Edward King Chapel, in Oxford, England. The talented architects of Niall McLaughlin who relish unexpected juxtapositions also use light as a key design element. The structural details and use of...

I have dozens of style muses, both old and new (reference this page for a full list), but it’s rare that I find someone new to add to the roster. What better way to start the week than with a Monday muse. I’d like you...

Nothing like a little laid back Daria Werbowy editorial to brighten a rainy day like today. Daria looking amazing in the May 2014 issue of Marie Claire Russia. Perfectly undone locks, always a favorite. Relaxed styling, yes please. Slight rocker vibe, don’t mind if I...

One of Alessandro Michele’s first duties as the new creative director at Gucci was to direct the Pre-Fall 2015 ad campaign. A rare occasion since he didn’t design the collection himself. It was the last collection designed by previous creative director, Frida Giannini. Michele successfully...

One of Alessandro Michele’s first duties as the new creative director at Gucci was to direct the Pre-Fall 2015 ad campaign. A rare occasion since he didn’t design the collection himself. It was the last collection designed by previous creative director, Frida Giannini. Michele successfully...

It’s been over a year since I started obsessing over the flat mule. It took that long for the rest of the industry to catch on, and now there is an abundance of styles to choose from with prices starting at $36 and going up...

Models Anne Verhallen and Antonia Wilson play up this season’s draped and folded styles for Porter Magazine’s Summer 2015 issue. With black and white images, photographer Norman Jean Roy captures the integrity of the clothing, focusing on textures and details to bring this editorial to...

Every time I came home with a new silhouette promising a slim silhouette and long length, it fell short, both literally and figuratively. We’ve played this game for years and it has finally come to an end. A few days ago, as we drove up...

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