In Flight

In Flight by divadebbi featuring artificial silk flowers

Mary Katrantzou asymmetrical dress / Sophia Webster black leather boots, $900 / Judith Leiber clutch, $4,230 / Dominic Jones cross charm, $345 / AERIN lips makeup / OKA artificial silk flower, $5.91 / Butterfly home decor

Party time!

Party time! by divadebbi featuring perfume fragrances

Mary Katrantzou mini dress / Gianvito Rossi floral shoes / Prada handbag / Sylva & Cie drop earrings / Philosophy perfume fragrance

Untitled #1068

Untitled #1068 by divadebbi featuring Pier 1 Imports

Mary Katrantzou strapless dress / Giuseppe Zanotti high heel shoes, $760 / Elie Saab black purse / Kevyn Aucoin mascara / Black eye makeup / Pier 1 Imports floral decor

Breezy

Breezy by divadebbi featuring a flower stem

Mary Katrantzou multicolor dress / Marni layered skirt / Chloé ankle strap sandals, $525 / Gucci top handle bag / Lancôme lipstick / Chanel eau de perfume, $195 / Pier 1 Imports flower stem

Mary Mary Quite Contrary

Mary Mary Quite Contrary by divadebbi featuring suede shoes

Mary Katrantzou fit flare dress / Gianvito Rossi suede shoes / Marc Jacobs satchel handbag / Press / Philip B body cleanser, $33 / Women's Clothing - Luxury Fashion - ShopBAZAAR

Sweetly

Sweetly by divadebbi featured in olivia palermo outfits

Mary Katrantzou pink cap sleeve dress / Miu Miu navy blue shoes / Prada pink purse / Pier 1 Imports white floral centerpiece

Happy Birthday Lidia!!!

Happy Birthday Lidia!!! by divadebbi featuring Sia

River Island black top, $13 / Mary Katrantzou short skirt / Givenchy black shoes / WGACA vintage purse / By Malene Birger statement necklace, $175 / Shiseido lips makeup / Max Factor makeup, $23 / Chloé rose perfume, $75 / Pier 1 Imports faux floral arrangement / Sia floral decor, $6.49

Regret

Regret by divadebbi featuring nyc home decor

Mary Katrantzou dress / Jimmy Choo black strap sandals / Christian Louboutin black handbag / Kimberly McDonald opal jewelry / Nyc home decor / Mascara / Hampton Sun fragrance / Pier 1 Imports floral decor / Pier 1 Imports floral decor

Contemplative

Contemplative by divadebbi featuring Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent blouse / Mary Katrantzou black skirt, $2,415 / Yves Saint Laurent black sandals / Nancy Gonzalez nude handbag / Jil Sander belt / Butter London nail polish

Happiness Always Eluded Her

Happiness Always Eluded Her by divadebbi 

I saw this beautiful Frida Kahlo painting an a recent issue of Mexican Vogue.  I was unfamiliar with it entirely.

Like her own life, which was rife with pain, as a result of a traffic accident that shattered most of her body and pierced her uterus, it could not be separated from her work.

Her tumultuous marriage to the great Diego Rivera was also a source of her angst.

She did however, enjoy acclaim during her life.  In 1939, the Louvre purchased a painting she loaned for exhibit, giving her the honor of being the first Mexican artist to be purchased by the Louvre. 

Frida Kahlo died at 47, after a year of serious illness.  It is not known whether or not it was a result of an accidental overdose of pain medication as an autopsy was never performed.

I wrote in closing of my Polyvore description for this set: "such beauty and talent. I'm sorry her life wasn't more joyful".

As it turns out, she herself said in her diary days before she died, "I hope the exit is more joyful.  I hope not to return- Frida"

I hope it was and then she found happiness thereafter...

xox,
DD

Katie Grows Up

Katie Grows Up by divadebbi featuring sleeveless shirts

Mary Katrantzou sleeveless shirt / Tagliatore herringbone jacket / Rag & Bone cropped jeans, $185 / Tabitha Simmons black boots / Viktor & Rolf leather purse / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics lips makeup / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics evening eye makeup / Le Labo fragrance, $235 / Aesop body moisturizer / Stationery

Rosie comes home: Polyvore Top Sets 6/28/13

Rosie comes home by divadebbi 

I was happily surprised to see that one of my sets was chosen by the Polyvore editorial team to feature on their home page today.  

Personally, I have created other sets that I thought might be more deserving, but then again, I'm not alone with my Girl Crush on the magnificent Rosie Huntington-Whitely.  Her street style is infamous, but can you imagine any other mortal looking this fabulous after a long flight???

Actually, I can--Olivia Palermo:  

 

And then God broke the mold...

xox,

DD

Just Love...

Just Love... by divadebbi featuring a black patent leather handbag

Dolce & Gabbana dolce gabbana dress / Lulu Guinness black patent leather handbag / Tom Ford / Pier 1 Imports - Artificial Apple Blossom Spray

Rosie comes home

Rosie comes home by divadebbi featuring logo hats

Rag & Bone / Mary Katrantzou oversized coat / MOTHER skinny fit jeans / Christian Louboutin patent shoes / Jean Shop , $1,195 / Borsalino logo hat / Lancôme / Napoleon Perdis pencil eyeliner / Delphi Butterfly Salad Plate, $10

Citrus Shoes

Citrus Shoes by polyvore-editorial on polyvore.com

 

 

 

One of the ways I keep my eye honed and up to date on all the latest fashion trends, whether they are born on the runway or the street, is to follow the Polyvore Top Stories page each day.  When you read it regularly, you will start to be aware of what Fashionista's the world over are coveting, months before they hit the mainstream media.

 

This particular segment was a video slide shoe on Citrus Shoes.  If you click through it, you will see that they included one of my sets that featured a Mary Kantrantzou dress, (that I am mad for), a sculpted pair of Alexander McQueen lemon suede sandals.

 

I'm honored.

 

xox,

DD

An Original: Mary Kantrantzou

Good Girls Don't... by divadebbi 

I have fallen head over heals in love with the young Greek Designer Mary Kantrantzou's spectacular prints.

Educated in the U.S., Kantrantzou completed both a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Art and Design.  Her first collection debuted in London for Spring 2009.  Her prints are inspired by luxury items; jewels, art, blown glass and 18th century Society portraits.

In 2011, she was award the British Fashion Award for Emerging Talent and in 2012 was chosen Young Designer of the Year at the Elle Fashion Awards.

Mary Kantrantzou's designs are currently sold at some of the finest retailers in the world. I am crossing my fingers that Richards/Mitchells, (where I am their Personal Shopper in Greenwich), buys MK going forward. I have suggested it and she is definitely on their radar.

Mary's future success seems ordained at this point.  There are only a handful of designers who are print masters; Pucci, Etro, Hermes, Cavalli to name a few.

And now, Mary Kantrantzou gets to play with the Big Boys. Way to go...

xo
DD

Mary Mary Quite Contrary

Mary Mary Quite Contrary by divadebbi featuring a longsleeve dress

I know you are leaving me...

I know you are leaving me... by divadebbi featuring nars cosmetics

I nearly deleted this Polyvore set, because I thought it was, well blue, not just in hue but in sentiment. I adore this Mary Kantrantzou print and I am a huge fan of Kimberly McDonald's geode creations, which is one of the top selling jewerly collections at Mitchells Stores. 

It's a good thing I didn't delete this set, because Nars Cosmetics chose to promote it!

Yay!!!  My fashion and beauty world are colliding...

xox,
DD