Grey days

I forgot how much it hurts to have that which you want taken away. Applied for an internship as a window dresser at Ralph Lauren on Michigan Ave. (a DREAM job of mine!), and a little before 9:30 this morning, right as I'm about to hop in the shower, I get the call saying that the position was filled, and not by me. I feel kind of grey and hollow now. Does anyone else feel that way? What do you do when it happens? I can definitely say that I'm very glad I don't have to work today and plaster on a fake smile. Can't do it. Not today.

Enough with the depression. Let's have some fun, shall we?!

Guess what! It's fashion "week" (has been for awhile),  and that means all the spring collections are blooming on the runways. So far the best trend I've seen: Full, high waisted skirts. The repressed Lolita lover in me is squealing with delight! There are several skirts I've been designing and wanting to make, and now I have a reason to do so. Bo-yah!
Other trends to pay attention to: Late 60's early 70's inspiration; the stars you saw on Dolce & Gabbana's fall runway? Acne's got them now!; Soft white - More ecru and white with the barest hint of pink in soft pieces like flowing dresses, blouses and pants; Easter pastels - Think childhood and ice cream here people; And a little Great Gatsby.

Here's a glimpse of some of my favorite looks and designers so far:
Antonio Berardi:
   

Acne:
   

Ralph Lauren:
  

Mulberry:
   

Marc Jacobs: 

       

Vivienne Westwood Red Label:
         

Oscar de la Renta:

         

Hope you all find some inspiration for this coming spring!

If you can get out of your driveway...

Then you don't live in the Great Lakes area. Chicago = a mess. However, for those of you willing to go outside, it's like the most epic wonderland EVER! I'm pretty sure this is what Narnia would look like while the White Witch ruled if Narnia was a metropolitan city and not a medieval utopia.

And if you're crazy (like myself) and took pictures last night, you probably have some rather pretty look pictures. Like these:

But this morning you probably couldn't get out the front door. Our upstairs neighbors are the ones in charge of cleaning up the snow (we made him coffee, and therefore his morning) and by about 3 we could go outside. Here's what the backyard looks like now:

But the best part is our ally way:

Just in case you were wondering, the snow piles stand about 5 feet high in the middle. Granted this keeps kids in and the bad guys out, but this also keeps cars, the animals, and you in and no easy way of getting to the grocery store.

So if your like me, and trying to keep warm in your sweats today, then I have a some photos that will hopefully inspire some warmth in your life.
Carlos Miele Spring/Summer 2011:


Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2011:


Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer 2011:


WIW Pics by Xiaoxi Zhang over at The Sea of Fertility:

Now go think warm, spring-like thoughts. Remember Phil the Groundhog didn't see his shadow today!!