Futuristic Fashion Week

Who needs mascara when you can draw it on (in teal with hints of gold, of course)? Loving the sci-fi-inspired eye makeup, slick coiled hair and super cool masks at Three as Four. 

 Photos by Ian Reid

Illustrator Bernadette Pascua

Since it's fashion week here in NY, I thought I'd share some beautiful fashion illustration with you from Bernadette Pascua.

would you believe me ??

if i told you these were from....

crate and barrel??

me neither, but they are!

cora champagne glass

core wine glass

silvan coffee table

All about the Details - NYFW

So it's begun. New York Fashion Week. This year I thought I was happily watching from afar, but my mans Ian Reid snapped these totally, completely inspiring pics at Gretchen Jones and now I'm feeling that Fashion Week pull....Take a look: The nails are out of this world. As in, way up there on my "awesome nails" list--and I've seen a lot of nails. 

While the clothes are a beautifully neutral combination of patterns and textures, I can't help but be drawn to the Southwestern-style, native-inspired jewelry, the turquoise stone-inspired nails (obvi!) and the wispy, twisted updo. Oh, and the super-cool labyrinth-like set (very Ursula K. Le Guin fantasy novel).  

JM Dry Goods

Found via one of my most favorite brands and blogs, Chance, JM Dry Goods is a killer new store that opened this past November in Austin (it has a sister store in Marfa too). Full of finds from south of the border, the store features fun, colorful things like Oaxacan Embroidered Blouses and Tunics, Campfire Soaps, and handmade Doefabco Bison wallets. This is a must stop on my next trip home!

DIY Chevron

Love this DIY chevron wall I found over at Sabbe.

This rug over at 2modern is pretty cool too!

Oooh or shoes!!

satchel up!

the cambridge satchel company

Gucci fluers

I grew up with a framed Gucci flora print scarf in my living room, similar to the one above. Which for those of you who don't know your Gucci history (ps. I didn't really until 10 mins ago): Flora, one of the most loved Gucci iconic prints, was born as a special commission for Princess Grace of Monaco in 1966 by renowned illustrator Vittorio Accornero.You've seen it on bags, shoes, dresses etc., you just didn't know it!

So as a born and raised Gucci floral lover I was instantly drawn to the pansy print that Gucci revealed last week in it's pre fall collection. It actually makes great wallpaper too!

Done Right!

The crimped hair look has tried to make a comeback before, but it's never really caught on (see Sammy Sweetheart or whatever-her-name-is from Jersey Shore as an example of what NOT to do). Thankfully, these pics from a spread in the new ASOS mag show how to pull it off the right way. Just go for a beachy-tousled style and only crimp a few sections, leaving the roots and ends all messy and free. Countdown to summer...amiright?!

Light Me Up, Scotty

Looking for some lighting inspiration? Here are some ideas to brighten your space. (Sorry, no retail sources were available)