Material Archive

Today I bought: Ted Baker Maxi Dress in Abstract Snake Print

I've been wearing a long black version of this dress in black silk from Joie all year and it has been indispensable.This Ted Baker version from ASOS is the perfect counterpoint for Summer.

 

Christopher Kane Galaxy Print

Sometimes you don't realize how amazing something is until you see and feel it in person. While at The Room last week, I finally saw Christopher Kane's galaxy print dresses firsthand and they stopped me dead in my tracks. Gorgeous!

Marie Antoinette

If you turn the volume off and just watch this film while you play some music – it's a spectacular feast for the eyes.

Miu Miu SS 2010 Textile Prints

 
The older I get, the less and less the colour black appeals to me. When I enter a store now and scan a rack of clothing, I always gravitate towards colour and pattern first. These clutches and shoes from Miu Miu are a current obsession!

Leanne Shapton's Textile Patterns

I pretty much love everything this woman creates – and these simple and charming textile patterns are no exception. Don't they just cheer you up to look at them? I think they would look great made into day dresses, skirts and silk scarves.

Libertine Fall 09

Love the illustration on fabric and shrunken blazers. See the rest of the collection here.

Whimsical pillows & totes illustrated by Don Carney

These hand-printed French burlap bags & pillows are illustrated by Patch NYC's very own Don Carney. I've seen the whale at Anthropologie.

Inspired by Liberty Prints

Nice partnership: Hermès & Liberty of London

Hermès and Liberty have paired up to create a limited edition of cotton scarves from the Liberty Tana Lawn collection for Fall 09. You can pre-order at Liberty now.

Some of my favourite items from Etsy this week:

Totes from LittleGlowingLights

 

Liberty prints from TheTopDrawer

 

Porcelain Mixed Nuts from KGrandey