Noa Noa Spring 2010

Happy New Year!

I am back from my lazy holiday weeks and hope that everyone had a great time around Christmas and New Year.

The new collections are appearing in stores now and the first delivery of the Noa Noa spring collection 2010 is available since yesterday. There was also a small pre-spring collection available in December but the design of that collection was not really convincing. I did not like the colours and styles.
The upcomcing spring collection is more interesting. There are a lot of ethno inspired styles which are simply not what I like (cute but to much) as well as some more elegant pieces with innovative cuts and details.

E.g. this dark blue trousers with pleats in front and a noticeable waistband made of jaquard fabric.

Or this long slipover with ruffles – I like the combination of the fine knit with the casual cut and some ruffles as exentric detail.

Of course there is also a belt in an Art Deco style available – this time a small version. As I kind of collect these belts, it would be a nice addition!

Extra cute is this mini cross body bag – I need to have it!

And a nice reminder for spring are the colours of this scarve!

And there is also a new line in this Noa Noa spring collection: activewear.

It looks as it should be: comfortable but not really exciting or special.

And here are some pictures from their campaign:

all pictures are taken from the Noa Noa lookbook and promo booklet

Snow

Finally snowflakes are gliding silently through the air again – what a joy!

From the past: Blumarine’s homage to the 20’s

From the perspective of the fast changing fashion scene these clothes are quite old since they are from the 2003/04 ready to wear collection by Blumarine. But in my opinion they are worth to step back for an eye candy overload: Glittering glamour, preciouse stoles, plunging back necklines, dancing stars,  bows & skirts plus lot’s of charming faces & smiles!

New Year’s Eve outfit

I am done with my outfit for Christmas – but with New Year’s Eve I am still struggling.  So Les Mads’ “show me your New Year’s Eve outfit” call was a good reminder to start early…

Here is a first idea in a kind of vintage style. I am wearing a midnight blue silk dress (Kookai), a bolero (vintage) and lace up pumps (Miss Sixty).

Currently in love with…

…an outfit by Filippa K. better: big crush. black velvet, slightly puffed sleeves, midnight blue, satin, sophisticated lace up ankle boots, long scarf, dark lavender grey – perfect ingredients. prefectly matched. no money. swan song.

Vicky velvet jacket (not in production), drapy Nomad pants, slinky rip tank, Joline laced ankle boots, cashmere shawl

everything by Filippa K

Close ups:

A new addition to my hat collection…

This little black number will adorn my head in a couple of days….

Bought from Glamour Wussums

Some ideas for christmas…

While surfing Etsy lately I found some really nice possible gifts which might be also helpful for other people searching for the perfect something. Thus I decided to post them last minute for the blogparade by stilzeug – maybe someone will have a peaceful time until christmas now

The ultimate gift for any bookworm: you can list up every book you’ve red with autor and title plus rate it

by Green Chair Press

A multifunctional gift for fashion lovers: a scarf, a shrug, a belt….

by Under Reconstruction

Cute and unique: brooches by Crafty Folk

The dreamy art by Carambatack Design- there are prints, original artwork and postcards available

Leander & Swann

I finally did it and created my very own label: Leander & Swann.

Leander & Swann is a result of my personal creative development. I did my first steps during my childhood and started sewing for myself in my late teens. Somehow I felt that now the time is right to give self designed ideas a try on the Etsy market.
I started with my first mini collection Christmas Delights with hair combs and headbands for the upcoming holiday season. The design is inspired by vintage materials like the used millinery Holly English leaves from Japan or the old fashioned embellishments (the gingerbread girl, the snowflake). Most important: the accessories are easy to use and can cheer up every ordinary outfit for the holiday season quickly.
A second mini collection will be added in a few days – so stop by again soon!

If you are interested in any of these accessories or want to know more about materials etc. please visit my Etsy shop!

A winter outfit

Most of the time it’s pretty cold right now, thus I am opting for cosy clothes. One of my current favourites is my selfmade wool Caban, knickebockers and old fashioned lace up pumps. Tights are a must right now. What do you wear to snuggle up and make yourself comfortable with the cold weather?

 

 

My wool Caban; I used  navy blue wool fabric and a purple plaid wool fabric for lining. The buttons are leather covered. The lapel and the collar are lined with another purple wool fabric.

My new favourite shoes (by Miss Sixty “Low wanna”)

Some Etsy favourites…

Whimsical, cute, entchanted, beautiful things from Etsy…

by Vie Moderne

by Garden of Whimsy

by Holly Stalder

by Malam

by Flaunt Designs Jewelry

by Helis