♥ TUESDAY TAILOR ♥ IMPECCABLE THOM BROWNE RESORT 2014 ♥

I'm super stoked for designer Thom Browne because I'm sure he's getting way more attention now for this women's clothing ever since the fabulous Michelle Obama wore his coat. He deserves the attention, too. His Resort 2014 collection is just stunning. I'm only posting my favorites, but just take a look at the entire collection. Even the styling is amazing. I've been a fan of his for a long time and I've posted things on his women's shows on here way before the first lady wore his garments. I hope everyone can now see what a gem this designer is to the United States. He's like our very own Miuccia Prada. With his own vision, of course. ♥

this is just so so pretty and well made.

i'd love this tux...

and this dress is hot.

more tuesday tailor ♥ samantha pleet 2012

♥ I DREAM OF SHERBERT FOR MATERIAL GIRL BY MARIE ZUCKER ♥

I just love Marie Zucker, the photographer. Every single editiorial I love from either Material Girl magazine or Lula or others I find seem to have been shot by her. I have her on my "would love to work with" list...and I know I will one day soon. Some photographers see something else than the rest of us and that's the way they shoot and edit their pictures...it's an extra talent. You can be a great fashion photographer, but not really have that edge...that edge is what makes this variety of photographer an artist. And Marie Zucker is definitely an artist and I love what she does with her palette. 

(I also love love the makeup and the hair and the styling...! See all credits below...) ♥

editorial for material girl magazine spring '13
photography marie zucker
styling / nao koyabu
make up / yuka hirata using mac
hair / roku roppongi at saint luke artist management using bumble and bumble
model / vika at premier model management


more monday fun-ness  ♥ holika holika shop tour

♥ SUNDAY MATINEE ♥ THE BIBA DOLLY GOTH LOOK TUTORIAL ♥

Have I already posted this eons ago when it first aired? I intended on putting up a movie or two, but I think they both might be a bit too scandalous and full of things that young girls reading this might not need to see. But I thought we'd revisit (in the case that I've already posted) this....It's very Biba and very gorgeous and of course we could all see it again if we've already seen it once before. I myself have seen it like 40 times before and I still love love it. ♥

more sunday matinee ♥ diana vreeland documentary

♥ SATURDAY SHOPPING ♥ MARMALADE VINTAGE IN NEW YORK CLOSING :( ♥

I have meant to do a little post on some of the iconic shops of the 90's and 2000's in New York that have recently closed down (over the past year or so...). Boutiques like TG-170, which moved and then closed after they just couldn't make it in their new location. Another shop that I frequented in the Lower East Side of Manhattan was Marmalade Vintage. Hannah Kurland, the owner and a friend, opened that shop when the LES was still crazy scary and full of hoods. She took that boutique over from Aaron Rose (when he had it as the famous Alleged Gallery). It used to be on Ludlow...about a hop away from Max Fish (a sort of very scene bar where we always know we can find our old school friends)...which I'm scared to say might also soon be gone if it's not already. Marmalade always had the best vintage selection. I have some of my favorite pieces from there. Before I moved to New York City, I always stopped in. And after I lived there, I went in almost every day and befriended Hannah and her staff. I own a couple of vintage Lanvin pieces from there...a full-length dress and a giant bib necklace. And I love them. You can always find something good there. She (Hannah) really was a pioneer and really was one of the first over there in Downtown New York to rule that vintage look. 

After she moved to Mott Street as a pop-up shop, it seemed like it was doing well. But looks like she's going cyber...I wish her nothing but success. I have so many fond memories of that shop. I'm so glad I own some key items from there. If you're planning on going to New York or you live in New York, please go by...they're having a closing out sale. Tell Hannah Mandana sent you. 

http://shopmarmaladevintage.com

the window at mott street

a story i did on hannah's own label that she carried at the shop...for anthem magazine.

xx♥♥♥

more saturday shows ♥ geisha fashion shoot