Thursday, November 25, 2010

HAPPY HEIDI...That's my name, don't wear it out!



Heidi in Germany



Why I was given the name Heidi is beyond me, since i'm not even German...although, I have to say, it's a pretty cool name!
Anyhow, I have been researching a bit about Germany, as that's the next trip i'd like to take. Needless to say, a fashionista must always, first and foremost research the fashion of the land...which is exactly what I did!


In my fashion research of the German land, I found the most amazing Dirndls made by a designer by the name of Lola Paltinger (www.lolapaltinger.com), who has the most amazing custom trendy Dirndls.
She has the couture line named "Lollipop & Alpenrock" and a more affordable version (although still a bit pricey) called "Happy Heidi". What a cool name!!!! Cool Dirndls and even cooler name. Let me tell you, I would totally (Alpen)-Rock these Dirndls on the mad streets of the US of A!!!!!!!!!


And, it's already a BIG hit with celebrities...
Paris Hilton has worn the label, as well as Kim Kardashian and Salma Hayak!!!


One thing though...Caveat Emptor my friends....the Lollipop & Alpenrock couture line sells in the 2,000-3,000 euro  range per dress...and although less expensive, the Happy Heidi line is still about 800 euro per dress!!!!


Happy (Heidi) Hunting!!!!

wwwlolapaltinger.com


the one below is from the  Happy Heidi line



The one below is from the Happy Heidi Line too!
This is exactly what Alice in Wonderland would be wearing if she were not in Wonderland, but in Germany!!!!   ....Hmmm, nice sound....Alice in Germany, or better yet...Heidi in Germany!!!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Cool New Fashion Find...CLOSED clothes!

http://www.closed.com

I've recently unearthed a (not-so-)new european fashion find. CLOSED clothing,  originally from Italy is now owned and operated out of Germany, with stores in Germany and The Netherlands.

The clothing line for Men, Women & children gets my little fashion heart pumping and skipping a beat.

The line is beautifully designed in mostly understated  hues of blacks, greys, browns & khakis with mininal color. Right upmy alley. Sent straight from Germany to us with love...super excited!

Check it out!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Simply obsessed!

As i'm sure everyone is well aware, I am obsessed with fashion and all of it's accoutrements!

Well...in my pursuit for the perfect designer, I have recently become acquainted  with two that I am simply OBSESSED with...
HIGH by Claire Campbell & Lauren Vidal!!!

Lauren Vidal is a line from France with beautiful layering pieces mostly in hues blacks browns  & greys.
She has 2 websites:
www.LaurenVidal.fr
www.LaurenVidalUSA.com

HIGH by Claire Campbell is a Italian line from British Designer Claire Campbell
(interestingly enough, her only store I think is in Stockholm Sweden)
Her line is in lots of luxurious fabrics of cottons, linens & cashmere...it screams old world CHIC!
www.H-I-G-H.com
www.thecorner.com
(you can actually purchase her clothing on www.thecorner.com website)

Both are not  for the faint of heart or  pocketbook, as they (in my opinion ) are amazing pieces of wearable art...sexy, sleek & oh so sensual...but let me tell you, if you wear it, they will stare!




























HIGH by Claire Campbell


HIGH by Claire Campbell

HIGH by Claire Campbell

Lauren Vidal

                                                Lauren Vidal (at Vancouver fashion Week)
                                                 Lauren Vidal Fall 2011 Collection


If you love to be the center of attention, and "Le objet la haine de la femme", then these lines are 
definitely for you!!!