Codes Galore

Easter may have passed a few days ago, but I'm about to bring you something that no-bunny could fit in a basket. From now until 4/12/10, all J.Crew orders of $150+ will receive free shipping. The promo code is B67M1Z. Special thanks to J. Crew Aficionada for the tip!

Use it wisely and happy shopping!

Art as Fashion, Fashion as Art

Art as Fashion....sounds overused and cheesy, right? But I'm wondering, could it be possible for something to be almost too beautiful to wear. Or vis-versa, could it be that some art should actually be interpreted as fashion. If your confused by what I'm talking about, looking at an Hermes scarf will quickly clear things up for you. It is really my mom who (like she has with most things), turned my awareness to the classic beauty and elegance of an Hermes scarf. They are the instant way to add a who new dimension to a simple outfit and surely catch more than a few envious eyes.

La Femmes aux Semelles de Vent meaning "a woman with winds for her soles" is from the 2009 "Year of Travel"collection. What fascinates me that most about this scarf is the detail and complexity of the pattern. What I love most is that the piece tells a story and uses each, (what looks like a layer) part of it's design to make you fall in love with it. The scarf comes in a variety of other beautiful colorways as well, (my mom has it in 2 other colorways!), but when I saw the scarf at Mitchell's in Westport, CT I knew it was the one.

From the Hermes scarf booklet: Like the rugs and clothing of these regions [Central Asia and the Far East], the carre is bordered with fur bands, here printed on the silk, and embroidered braids, mixing ethnic, geometric or floral patterns, interspersed with pieces of gold-work, charms, and earrings of silver, coral and turquoise.

Although I adore all of my Hermes scarves, this one simply strikes me each and every time that I look at it. I have been thinking about perhaps framing it for my room, but then I think to myself the question I began this post with...is this piece to beautiful to be worn, or too beautiful to simply hang on a wall?

Mad Hatter

Maybe it struck me after seeing Alice in Wonderland with my boyfriend Daniel two Fridays ago, or maybe it was just the fact that I've secretly always wanted one, but I've been on the mission to find the perfect hat.

I knew in my head (like I do most clothes/accessories/shoes/etc.) what I envisioned being my ideal look, but the problem was finding what brought my vision to life. And no, I wasn't looking for the ostentatious floral hat that you think of when you hear Kentucky Derby. (Even though I would secretly love to walk around in one of those everyday.) It had to be a simple and casual straw-woven hat, that was still structured. Nothing huge and floppy that gave off the "heading to the beach look."

This past week in Florida while out shopping with my mom at a fabulous mall in Palm Beach Gardens, she and I both knew we found "the one" when we laid eyes on the ideal hat, (the first picture above). It was the only hat I saw amongst the many others that were featured in the hat section in Bloomingdales. After finally getting my hands on it, I peered down to see who the maker of this fabulous piece was. As soon as I saw the name, it struck an eyebrow raise from both me and my mom. Eric Javitz? It sounded TOO familiar. I racked my brain for a good 10 seconds knowing I had seen the label somewhere else quite recently. It finally dawned on us that my mom almost bought a small leather evening bag of his at a wonderful little boutique in Fairfield about 2 months ago.

After coming across more of his hats and handbags at another store in the same mall in Florida, I knew I would have to check out Eric Javitz as soon as I came home. I've learned that he's a member of the CFDA, and attended Rhode Island School of Design. Clearly, he must have been doing SOMETHING right to be making such adorable hats and structured, yet not stuffy handbags. I might deem his pieces a bit overpriced, but the quality seems substantial and high-end from the pieces I have seen so far. I can't honestly say that I'm wild about his spring 2010 handbag collection, but (surprise, surprise), I'm smitten with his hats.

Check out his Spring 2010 line...

http://www.ericjavits.com