Delta of Venus

While browsing through the lovely blog of Mady Dooijes, Abundance, I came across a quote by Anaïs Nin. I was reading more about Anaïs Nin and am so intrigued by what a passionate and poetic life she lead. I am looking forward to starting her autobiographies and looking into some of her novels.

"It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before, to test your limits, to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

"I am an excitable person who only understands life lyrically, musically, in whom feelings are much stronger as reason. I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I cannot transform into something marvelous, I let go. Reality doesn't impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls." ~ Quotes by Anaïs Nin

Beautiful Balenciaga

Today I went to the Balenciaga exhibit at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. I had never looked into Balenciaga very much in the past, but today's exhibit was amazing! He was truly a master of construction, fit and drape. My friends and I stood puzzling and guessing over the construction of each piece and marveling at the detail and how he used his culture as inspiration for each lovely piece. If you are in the area it is worth checking out, the exhibit will also be going to the De Young Museum in San Francisco.

                                               Some of the pieces from the exhibit.

                                                    A few other favorite looks.

                                                               Like a rose.

                         

Spring 2011 Couture

                            1950s style for Dior. I love the way Galliano uses his inspiration.

                               Lovely Valentino. Gorgeous colors and gorgeous layers.

                                                      Gaultier classy in black.
Just a few of the looks that caught my eye. You should definitely check out the collections here.

Inspire Me

I love the Ziegfeld Follies....and I am in love with this for having extensive inspiring imagery.

song for the day

                                                                        

World in Black & White

I have just been messing around with my camera and playing a bit of dress up. (wearing lace dress I made with an amazing black 1920s velvet coat)

Outside my apartment window, I think the fence looks like two connecting hearts.

Isabelle de Borchgrave

I am completely blown away by Isabelle de Borchgrave's paper dresses and paintings! She is going to have an exhibit at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. (and luckily I will be able to check it out!)

Diamond Fields

Trying to find some decent light in the apartment.....Hair after henna.

                                                     Lovely video of the day!!

    

Piece I made while sick.