Fashionable Shenanigans: March 2011

Saturday, March 26, 2011

The Gritty West, Isabeli Fontana, for Paris Vogue, April 2011

all photos thanks to: http://www.fashionising.com

Paris Vogue Photographer: David Sims
Styling by: Emmanuelle Alt (and a round of applause!)
And Model: Isabeli Fontana

Some fashion inspiration for the tomboy in us all!

I missed you Shenani-Followers!

Please forgive me for being aloof this last week. I have been home sick with a roaring cold. Which retardedly enough is the twisted inspiration for this next blog entry. I spent so much time in bed, I was reminded of how nice it is to have a bed that you love with comfortable surroundings. And so, here are some pictures of beds and bedrooms that I wouldn't mind hanging out in for a few days :)

photo from: mrshowardpersonalshopper.com

I love the symmetry that is in this room. And there is something about tufting in furniture that always says LUXURY to me:)

picture from: jackiebluehome.blogspot.com

And sometimes, you really don't need much beyond an absolutely beautiful and ornate bed frame. You could put this bed anywhere, with nothing else, and it would work! Ahhhhh!

picture from: taddietales.blogspot.com

Or you could let your inner child pick out your bed....Just imagine the kinds of dreams you would have in this bed! I would look forward to going to sleep, just to have the amazing dreams:)

picture from: mammylove.blogspot.com

I love this bed too, although I would take the mirror away as it is bad feng-shui to have mirrors where you sleep and especially above your head, so I have been told.

picture from: dressdesigndecor.blogspot.com

And modern lines are always a soothing effect for your restful sleepy-time area.

picture from: fournimagz.com

There is always something about a white bed and a white bedroom. It makes the room feel so large and airy! I imagine myself sprawling out in this bed like Sarah Jessica Parker in SATC, with a big puffy dress on and looking absolutely adorable!

AND I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST!

picture from: alovelything.com

OH May Word! I could just eat this up. It looks like you would sleep in a marshmallow:) I love all the tufting and the neutral pallet of colors, mixed with a subtle variation of cool tones with very light warm tones. Brilliantly executed!

picture from: decorpad.com

And for those of you with a taste for a richer color pallet. This is a wonderful mixture. It looks like there is crackle gold-leaf wall paper, with wanescoating, and I love that there is a chair as a side table (because using things for different purposes should always be inventive and fun). But I especially LOVE how the mint/tirquoise color cools off the room and compliments the golds and greens at the same time! Mmmm. Makes me want to snuggle up right now!

Welp, I hope all my Followers/Readers are feeling healthy today! Thanks for reading and Happy Saturday!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture.

I don't watch awards ceremonies but this year I saw a picture of Cate Blanchett, and I cannot let this fashion moment pass by without acknowledgment!
Others may have their opinions about Cate's fashion choice for the 2011 Oscars, but I personally think she was one of the best dressed women for the awards this year! This Givenchy Couture gown is absolutely breathtaking! It has bead work that is placed in such a modern way and yet there is something very vintage about it.The silhouette is perfection with the angled shoulders and cinched waist...GASP! Then the color combination is brave and yet absolutely perfect in coordination! Givenchy you have don't it again!

photo from: skinnyhipster.com

photo from: sasapurdue.blogspot.com

photo from: justjared.buzznet.com

photo from: cocosteaparty.com

photo from: justjared.buzznet.com

I could look at pictures of her in this dress all day! So perfect!

Givenchy Spring Summer 2011 Brilliance!

photo from: theclotheswhisperer.co.uk

photo from: blamobysco.blogspot.com

This is the famous dress that Cate Blanchett wore to this years Oscars. photo from: rockthetrend.com

photo from: frostedwindows.tumblr.com

photo from: blog.squa.re

photo from: frostedwindows.tumblr.com

The back of these dresses are the obvious focal point of design. It looks like Mr. Givenchy used a combination of plastic shapes and beadwork. Either way I am IN LOVE! photo from: humanforhumanssake.blogspot.com

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Rainy Day Sunday Shenanigans!

Pretty pictures of pretty fashion just for the sake of Sunday! I hope you enjoy our rainy and snowy day!
Your Sunday Shenanigans today is brought to you with a special focus on long sleeves, coats and jackets. Stay warm my fashion conscious followers : )