Ever since I was a child I have always been fascinated with Alice in Wonderland. Whether it was giant coloring books that I could spend hours filling in or different books and illustrations, I’m continually attracted to the ideas and the imagery. Then there was that wonderful editorial in Vogue several years back that astounded me.

One of the best editorials ever in my opinion.

But I think that I found something even more precious. A vintage reel of Alice in Wonderland from 1903. Apparently, it is the first filmed version of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic. It’s frozen in a sepia-toned, silent celluoid history.

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Hello lovelies! It has been awhile and I am most sorry. I have missed updating but there have been some matters that I have had to deal with…nothing serious, just life.

I just have some time to post about this wonderful new designer who I am over the moon about.

Le Sang des Betes

The clothes are sculptural and geometric, right up my alley.

Trang Chau is the designer behind Le Sang des Betes (which roughly translates to the blood of the beasts). Hmm! Trang is based out of LA and cites 18th century gothic architecture and the films of Rainer Werner Fassbinder and David Cronenberg as inspiration. Awesome…

Please, please check out these amazing pieces of clothes. If I could wake up one morning to find a few of these sprinkled throughout my closet, I would be a very happy girl.

This is amazing.

Love. it. lots.

Expect regular posting to resume later this week. 

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Aah!! My love for a top hat knows no bounds. I’ve been seriously contemplating wearing one the next time I go out. Just because. Here are just a sprinkling of pics that I have saved to my inspiration folder.

I really think this is the way that I would wear it, with a little bit of netting across the face. I mean if you’re going to do it, then you should just do it. Don’t you think?

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I came across a few Gray Scott videos, Lucifer’s Milkmaid and Hypnagogic which share the same type of aesthetic and vibe. Very moody and stylishly shot. Which is very similar to his portfolio which is filled with surrealistic elements and have a wonderful cinematic quality to them. Meaning that I find them ridicuously inspiring.

Here is Lucifer’s Milkmaid

Here is Hypnagogic

A few images from Gray’s portfolio:

I must find tights like these. Seriously: think of the outfit possibilities!!

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While straightening up the apartment, I have been listening to this on repeat. A little M.I.A. to help the chores go faster.

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The Flux Factory is a gallery and aesthetic warehouse laboratory located in Long Island City, NY. After six years, this location is going to be demolished to make way for some more transportation lines courtesy of the MTA. There have been many shows, installations and artists that have shown at this location and to honor the impending closing at the end of April they have invited different artists to participate in transforming the entire space into one large installation. Expect sculptures, images, videos and performances. For those in the NY area, I would recommend going to check it out before the space is no more. Titled, Everything Must Go will happen until Apr 26th, though Flux Factory will continue at another venue in the future. I will definitely be checking the show out.

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She Cried For Rain All Summer Long is the awesome title of the S/S 08 collection for Chelsea Rebelle. The designer behind the line is Sarah Brannon who has created a feminine silhouette with some quirky elements to it. There are some pieces that I can see some friends wearing. I’m particularly fond of that fringed neckline on one of the tops.

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