Tribal Necklaces for YOU (or ME)

My clothing choices tend to be in the black, white and denim palette. But my jewelry tends to be large colorful statement pieces. I've always loved the adornment traditions of the Masai, Ukrainian folk jewelry, rural Tibet, India, Native American and other tribal communities.  Etsy is the best place to find amazing pieces, so I did a little "shopping" this weekend - on the hunt for the perfect tribal-ethnic-statement necklace. Here are some of my favorites intermingled with inspiration photos! Enjoy.

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Linen Clothing for a Hot Summer

A little sewing inspiration as I sit down this week to make myself a few linen tunics and possibly a dress. Nothing I make will look as cute as these, but a girl can dream, right? Wish me luck!

Timeless Elegance

I've been simplifying my closet again - creating a capsule wardrobe for summer.
I keep thinking of this quote by Yohji Yamamoto as I sift through:

“Fashion sighs after trends. I want timeless elegance."

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Kantha Clothing

Last summer, I found a marvelous Kantha cloth at Tuesday Morning. I thought I would use it on the end of my bed or as a curtain, but instead, I think I'd like to make a coat or a vest. Take a look at the beautiful designs below. I love statement pieces like these!

 

Alicia Vikander in 'The Danish Girl'

Last weekend, I had an opportunity to see Tom Hooper's The Danish Girl. The film is gorgeous and I think the performances are stellar. I wish the script dove a little deeper, but I can absolutely appreciate the intent of the author and director. The Danish Girl is an exquisitely crafted film - the stark Copenhagen apartment location, the Art Nouveau Parisian set decorating, costumes and era-specific details are astonishing to see on the big screen. Alicia Vikander, who plays Gerda Wegener, has the most incredible wardrobe. I think I'm ready to transition my entire closet to turn-of-the-century European attire. Take a look...

And here is the Paris apartment:

Hogarth + Doc Martens = Fun

The favorite rebel shoe of punks past and present is the Doc Marten combat boot. I myself, have owned a few pair. This month, Doc Martens has released a new series in collaboration with Sir John Soane's Museum on Hogarth's most famous art series, "A Rakes Progress". I love the satchel, but I think I might need the boots! You can see it all HERE.

Hogarth Pascal Boots by Doc Martens

"The Levee" by Hogarth

Hogarth Pascal Boots by Doc Martens

"The Heir" by Hogarth

Hogarth Leather Satchel by Doc Martens

"The Orgy" by Hogarth

Hogarth Collection by Doc Martens

"The Arrest" by Hogarth

This is not a sponsored post. I just love these shoes.