call me Mrs Chan

A couple of weeks ago my friend Yvonne - from Pistil Flowers - and I were discussing films. I was telling her about my passion for period piece dramas - Jane Campion films in particular. I love the imagery, I can watch The Piano and Bright Star over and over and over again. Yvonne suggested I rent the Hong Kong love story In The Mood For Love which I did and man oh man what a freakin' beautiful movie. Mad Men - shmad men that is what I say. This film is 60's perfection. I had it for five days and watched it six times before returning. It is complete eye candy, the outfits, the set decor (including some amazing wallpaper and light fixtures) and the sound track featuring Nat King Cole singing Spanish - this movie has it all. And, like with most things I love this movie inspired me to look at outfits I'd wear if I were Mrs Chan and here is what I came up with. If you haven't seen this movie run out and rent it - as for me, I'll be buying my own copy .

moth love

Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unlikely places. Take for example these stunning images of moths I found the other day. I think mother nature is quite the fashion designer because these moths have incredible outfits! And, almost as stunning - but much easier to access - these fabulous finds. First, this beautiful photo by Glynis Arban. Followed by a dress to die for and one sweet clutch bag by Roberta Freymann. Then I saw this carpet bag and thought of my friend Alexx - coincidentally Alexx loves moths - and green as well as carpet bags - what are the chances. I had to find a dress inspired by her moth muse and saw this vintage Cacharel Liberty print dress on Etsy - really it is all to perfect.

me likey

Check out these hand-printed, assembled dollhouses from Petit Flaneur. They come with assembled furniture, made of birch micro-plywood and all inks are water-based and non-toxic. You can even have them custom make dolls! I could have mini me and Lily. At what age is one too old for a doll house?