Wow. How's this for a pop of color in fall/winter? I like the simple but bold print on this Marc by Marc Jacobs Night Blossom silk twill dress. (I'm noticing a lot of MbyMJ's apparel is looking more sophisticated right now but not "old")

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model: Claudia Seiler @ One

I was searching for some John Barrymore pictures when I stumbled across this shot.
Looks like the best Dazed & Confused cover  for a long time.
Even if the concept might appear as simple and the result looks "so now", it's nothing less than the most sophisticated lovechild of a hippy and a zombie, like a re-interpretation of the sixties by Tim Burton.

Love how the sequins on this dress by Yaya Aflalo don't appear to be super shiny, and give it just kind of a sheen like leather. The racerback also gives it a nice twist

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I think I'm just really drawn to asymmetry... Chunky Fisherman's cardigan by Les Prairies Des Paris. Looks so comfy yet not sloppy

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Beautiful/Decay is showcasing the latest in creative media later this month with a symposium that will include Cool Hunting's own as well as Brand New School, a film and animation studio based on both coasts, that will be curating a series of films.

This segment will include some of their own work as well as an interesting music unofficial promo video recently released for the album Golden Cage by Whitest Boy Alive, an electronic music project that's whittled away its programmed elements down to a simple guitar, bass and drums sound.  read more »

Over the past few years, it seems like "luxury" has become the new standard. We remember a time when the $200 jeans we now own would have made us think there was a typo on the price tag, and the $800 boots we’re considering buying would have seemed like a practical joke.

And while there have been a lot of complaints about oversaturation in the market ($275 headband, anyone?) it looks like what’s even considered luxury might change once again.

The luxury market is splitting.  read more »

I hate pansies, wall flowers that only fall away from the wall when they see something stronger they want to cling to, to support them.

Boring blossoms like that get tossed away in a day.  read more »

Now that November is in full-force, the holiday season begins to surround us everywhere we go. I love this set of "Peace on Earth" cards by Erika Ebert. Inspired by German linens, the cards have such beautiful layering of color and texture. Available at Erika's Etsy shop...have a great weekend!