Fashion Cape Style

One of this seasons most wanted fashion items is the 'cape'. This isn't a comic book superhero cloak, but it is a flirty rendition of a floating bell style. Now that the weather is turning cooler {well, at least it is in parts of Canada}, it's time to grab a Pashmina, or Cape to snuggle in as weather becomes more chilly.


................here are some of my favourites {vintage and just off the runway}.

Vintage Dior

Pierre Cardin

Valentino

via blancdechine.com

Mink Cape by Maximillian {Anne St Marie 1954}

Audrey stunning in a 'cape style' {it's actually a shawl she is wearing}

 Simplicity by Derek Lam. This cape could be worn with almost anything.

Canadian Furrier Ad 1954 : The Mink Cape

Valentino .... show your spots.

Burberry 'clearly' a fashion leader.

Fashion Capes are a fun and flirty way to keep warm; try one on...... you will be surprised at how much a cape will work with your wardrobe.

Monday, Monday

I'm not sure where the weekend goes, but it does go by in a blink.

And here again it's Monday and the start of another crazy week.

Do you remember the old tune from the Mama's and the Papa's,

'Monday, Monday'.

Many times on Sunday nights I somehow seem to hear the lyrics ringing in my ears. 

'Monday, Monday, can't trust that day

Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way.

Every other day, every other day,

Every other day of the week is fine yeah.

But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes

You can find me cryin' all the time.'

Here's to a Glamourous Monday.

Inviting the Inside In

I really love the look of long tall windows, maybe because they are so typical of lovely Parisian homes. Of course the windows are generally set in rooms that have elegantly tall walls, and are typically faced with generous moldings. I love the windows that swing open like doors and have heavy latches.

Windows in my old office               GB@H

It doesn't matter if the windows or long pane doors open in or out, the effect is inviting either way.

 

The windows and doors are elegantly complimented with shutters.

Hotel Particulier                 GB@H

Windows in bath - Hotel Particulier     GB@H

We are thinking of all of the elements that we want to put in our dream house, and the style of these windows is something we will be attempting to incorporate.