MOOD BOARD

 

Now today, mind you would be a great example of a good Monday to stay in bed. It's cool, and right now overcast...a big change from the last two weeks of glorious weather, but we could use the rain, I think. Another good weekend whizzed by. I spent the time cooking, harvesting many flowers before they go brown on the stem, and enjoyed din-din last night with the capital street duo at a brewery. And as is tradition, I got a bit calm and melancholic for the end of summer. As the Autumnal Equinox will roll in at precisely 2:19 pm here. I have noticed trees dropping leaves already, and minor changes started a week ago as summer aged on...and being a summer person, I will miss it but will enjoy what is always an amazing new season here in the East. I still have a busy calendar though...a couple day trips planned, another birthday Rehoboth Beach trip ( could this be a new tradition?), Halloween, and one last jaunt at the Woods. Then maybe I can plan on hibernating, lol. but do bring on the comforting colors and foods by all means!!!

Happy Monday dears!!!

SUMMERTIME SADNESS

With summer's end, we spent some time harvesting more flowers from the garden... even though the dahlias, salvia, roses and wildflowers continue blooming.

This morning's buds from the wildflower garden.

As is tradition here at the Casa du Borghese....Lana Del Ray....

IN THREE WORDS

In this feature, I'll share a weekly guest with you all 

and you tell me in only three words, what comes to mind.

In Three Words...

Robert Mapplethorpe

LEGENDARY SCHIAPARELLI

As always, the brilliant man behind Schiaparelli does it again in another stunning collection this past Paris Fashion week. I would so be wearing any of these as the Mistress approves. Daniel Roseberry unveiled the collection in a show that was as visually assertive as it was conceptually charged. Again, against the picturesque and opulent backdrop of the Petit Palais, Roseberry delivered a cinematic study in contrasts, futurism intertwined with historical codes. Eroticism layed beneath craftsmanship, a collection that felt like both a homage and a defiant leap forward, showing promise for a famine of fashion. Always a standout here. Stripping the palette down to stark black, silver and gray, seems fitting for the time were in, Roseberry emphasized surface over color. Reflective embellishments took center stage. And the venue is so great from the fashion goer to view and see multiple models walking the curved walkway.  As fashion braces for a generational shuffle, Schiaparelli stand as both culmination and catalyst...and he does this legendary fashion house proud, still letting Elsa Schiaparelli's surreal fashion still shine through. The gowns and suits are to die for, and I would so wear the winter coat with the fur trim embellishments!!!!

I swear, the minute his shows start, I get chills.