June 14, 2010

Fassbinder

I started watching the BRD Trilogy again. First, my favorite, The Marriage of Maria Braun. I love the weird elegance of the women. They can be coarse and vulgar but they maintain a certain level of elegance and intelligence. Also, they are so well dressed! Even down to their undergarments! 








June 7, 2010

Bare

Lately I've felt so cluttered and overwhelmed by everything so I decided that my goal for this summer is to cut down & simplify; cut down on possessions, attitudes & perceptions, style of dress, everything. Try to live simply.


Who says there is only one time per year when we can make a resolution? 


Over the past month, I've also noticed a gradual shift in my style... into a more basic version of what I used to normally wear. I've gone from bold striped shirts (i love lines!) and tanks to basic one color pocket tees and jeans or a simple skirt (but of course I can still wear a flower print dress now then!). 


By using somewhat neutral colors and unusual folds or seams in the garment I can get a perfect simplified version of my everyday wear! Details like simple (flat) tiers in skirts, the lines of the pockets on tees, the cut of the garment all incorporate lines  but are not so distracting, just... subtly intriguing! 


Some examples:

Asymmetrically Tiered Pencil Mini Skirts



Pocket Tees (and tanks!)



The beginning of summer is the perfect time for a resolution. Make one. It's refreshing.
xoxo - T

(pictures are from www.polyvore.com)