POLAR BEAR MAGIC/leah reena goren for anthropologie

Polar bear magic taking place on this dress.  Love a quirky textile design that makes everyone in its path smile.  The print was taken from the illustrations of Leah Reena Goren (yes, that link works, so try it out).  The textile designs of Goren have me absolutely excited and thirsting for more.  I can't wait to add more of these quirky little creatures to my collection.  

A special dress like this requires a very special pair of shoes...therefore, enter the Miu Miu glitter booties.  Ta-da!!

leah reena goren (made in kind) for anthropologie arctic mini dress

miu miu glitter booties

BOOKED/headbands

(headband purchased at vintage shop in Denver)

(headband purchased in Argentina)

(headband purchased at Anthropologie)
*not a real mugshot

(headband purchased in Portland)

(headband purchased in Portland)
*not a real mugshot

(headband purchased on streets of New York)

I have a serious thing for headwear of any kind. Yep, I quiver at the thought of a pillbox hat with a veil or a giant brim hat adorned with flowers (A little Kentucky Derby anyone?). And while I have many great vintage hats, I find that just a dramatic headband can quench my craving for exciting headpieces. I've wanted to do a post like this for awhile, but we had to figure out a cool way to showcase such fantastic items.

Jay was a little shocked when he saw all the many headbands that I actually own. For some reason he decided that I purchased all of these headbands at one time and instantly labeled me as a "hoarder". Whatever! My collection of headgear was built over years and years...and no, I don't go and buy headbands in bulk. The headpiece has to speak to me before I will even consider taking it home. We all know that a headband can go terribly wrong...this is one mishap that I would very much like to avoid.

I think that Jerrmaner is just sad because he only had 3 hats to shoot. Yep...more is more and bigger is better!!! So eat your heart out, Digital Vacancy!

By the way, this shoot reminds me of a Balenciaga video we saw at Bergdorf's one time in New York. Aww, Digital Vacancy, you drive me crazy, but geeze, we've had some cool times together.

P.S. This is just a taste of the collection. Look forward to many more headpieces in your viewing future.

SEE/homme

armani exchange sweater (borrowed from digital vacancy)

maya brenner after midnight necklace for stella & dot

maya brenner on the mark necklace for stella & dot