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apc fall 2013

i always love apc! this collection gives off a lot of back to school vibes. one of my favourites so far.

creatures of comfort

i've been a fan of creatures of comfort for a while now, and was pleased to see that they were added to the new york calendar this year. this is a pretty laid back but sometimes kooky line, and i'm really into everything this season. jade lai, the designer behind the line, played around with heavier sweaters and skirts this season, pushing the line a bit further than usual.

the backdrop was an homage to the late louise bourgeois, whose art inspired the fall collection. lai experimented with windowpane grids on boxy topcoats and shifts representing the "sense of entrapment that bourgeois' work evoked," while the eyes scattered on button-ups and other easy pieces were a frequent bourgeois motif.

the muted colours are perfect for fall, and each piece looks just right for layering. i love the eyes on the white dress! spooky and the best amount of kinda whimsy.

yohji yamamoto s/s 2010 rtw

i remember when this came out a few years ago, i must have been...18? i have always been super into florals and oxfords/brogues and this was a really exciting show for me to stumble upon. the cutouts, the shoes, the details. the. shoes. reviewers said that this show was too safe and scaled back, throwing the words "risk-free" around. i remember the hair and make-up being not so tame though! i want to wear this collection every day and transform into full flower princess.

i'll be making more of an effort to update and will also be making some changes to the blog as soon as i get over this lame summer cold!  ps, i'm still crying over the shoes.