Happy New Year!

2008 is finally done!  Horray!!  And, in its place is (a hopefully better) 2009.  It is a blank slate and a chance to do something new.  A chance to explore new ideas, make new memories and embrace new hopes.  Enjoy the newness and use it wisely!

Out of any designer, I think Hussein Chalayan is one who is always reaching forward, striving to embrace new ideas and hopes.  I know, many of his pieces are pure fantasy like the dress pictured.  But, that doesn't detract from their beauty and inspiration.  Just because you can't wear the dress to an event doesn't mean that it can't inspire your outfit and attitude.  

Take a cue from Chalayan and look towards this year with strength and dignity and don't be afraid to embrace your inner superhero--may your new year be full of beautiful prints, happiness and butt-kicking!

Picture from ss09 at style.com

Time For The Blue Iguana...

John Galliano is at it again!  No, it isn't a pirate hat, either.  Instead it is this shoe for spring, so aptly named "The Blue Iguana".  

This shoe isn't very practical, instead it is a work of art!  Blue lizard upper set on an irridescent pink/blue/gold/purple metallic abstract base.  While the blue part is correct, there is no "iguana" but it looks like it would be at home in the sort of glamourous underworld of exclusive lounges, perhaps on the feet of the girlfriend of the boss.  And, what better name for this imaginary glamourous hide out than "The Blue Iguana"...

As a side note, blue iguanas are highly endangered lizard native to the Cayman Islands that is also the longest-living lizard on earth.  

Picture from style.com