In her post, Giddup There, Susie Bubble mentioned Fleet Ilya’s harnesses (Sorry Susie, didn't mean to post-bite), and the images jogged my brain as I tried to remember where I'd seen the harness/floaty combination fabric before. I managed to stumble upon this old McQueen collection when looking through the archives at style.com (I always turn to old McQueen collections when inspiration is lacking, but his newer stuff is leaving me rather cold...). There are harnesses over every item imaginable. A harness adds instant cool to what would have otherwise been a set of very dull beige ensembles. Unfortunately this isn't the easiest accessory to come by. I wonder if a palatable version could be found in kink shops hmm... I quite like the brown leather and I wouldn't want to do patent.
Bridle it up
Mother's Day Feature 3 of 3
A Bit of Lace for Dessert
Ever the one to be entirely too caught up with runway trends, I picked up this beautiful lace blouse as soon as I laid eyes on it. When buttoned all the way up it has a very strong editorial look. It's rather dark and romantic. I haven't quite found the perfect bottom half to this outfit yet. After seeing Miuccia Prada's lace swathed collection, my brain demands a lacy skirt. At the moment I'm considering wearing it with a slim floaty long grey skirt and black boots. In the meantime I'll keep my eyes open for a skirt to match.
Skirt: Seduction (via the Salvation Army)
Did the latest Prada collection remind anyone else of a very decadent desert? I'm thinking of chocolate and butterscotch. I've always been quite impressed with Prada's attention to detail and choice of fabrics. The mumsy-fit of the shirts probably won't do much for me (I prefer the shape of my own), but the lace is gorgeous. I also appreciate experiments with shoes. Give me an unusual shape of the heel any day. I hope more affordable versions of the winged-shoes on the runway pop up somewhere.
Images from style.com
Tagged!
I've been tagged by the lovely Cindy of Applesauce. So here's a little bit about me:
5 Things found in my bag:
- philosophy textbook
- philosophy notes
- student card
- pens, pencils, erasers
- almonds
(obviously I haven't taken anything out since my exam)
5 Things found in my purse:
- wallet I've had since 10th grade (it was a b-day present that I'm not willing to part with)
- LG chocolate phone (rather beaten up I'd say)
- mini Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue perfume
- water bottle
- old Olympus 35-EC camera (the boy gave it to me, it's hard to scale focus on it... I'd like to just take random photos and see what comes out)
5 Favourite things in my room:
- a huge framed Dali print on my wall
- my ever-expanding collection of books (mostly bought second-hand)
- my Grandpa's old Praktika Super TL complete with musty smell and broken light meter
- cards given to me by the boy
- antique flip-open writer's desk (technically in my new room that I have yet to move into)
5 Things I always wanted to do:
- re-learn Romanian, perfect my spoken French, and learn German (for a start)
- read all of the books on my bookshelf (I pick up too many)
- travel the world with my camera
- re-visit my hometown Brasov, Romania
- own an apartment downtown
5 Things I am currently into:
- eccentrically dressed people, especially older gents
- the monetary system
- browsing through blogs of all sorts
- eastern philosophy
- fencing
The person who tagged me is Cindy from Applesauce
Your 5 impressions of her:
- she has some mad design skills
- she's crafty, I like to read about her projects
- she has a good eye for spotting the interconnectedness of fashion and art
- she finds the most quirky and interesting clothes and accessories
- she needs to post some photos of her wardrobe because her lovely blog has made me curious :)
I will tag:
Little Thoughts
La Petite Parisienne
Fruchtzwerg's Island
Today's Outfit
My last final was over and done with yesterday afternoon and now I have all the time in the world to... look for a job. A couple of my results have come in and I am pleasantly surprised. Today's outfit is a little repetitive. I felt like dressing in something that I know works. I'm still recovering from exams. I barely pulled myself out of bed. It felt as if my very bones were aching. On a second thought, I might switch the heels for flat boots before going out. I might zone out and trip over something, considering the state I'm in. Now I can finally relish tossing away my notes (recycled of course). I might stop by at the newly opened H&M in town. Have a good day folks!
Jacket: second hand
Sweater dress: Urban Behaviour
Scarf: second hand
Shoes: Aldo
Leggings: made by me
Mother's Day Feature 2 of 3
Painted Leather Shoes!
Continuing on with my bold pattern and shoe obsessions... introducing a line of hand painted leather shoes by the Brazilian label Neon. The shoes are made from scraps of painted cow-skin that the label's co-designer Dudu Bertholini has picked up while traveling. I love their sleek shape and slight heel. They're pretty unisex. I can see them worn with outfits of all kinds: skinnies, floaty skirts, long and short. Does anyone know of a type of paint that would withstand wear and tear from being placed on shoes? This would be a fun summer project. 
Images from coolhunter.com
They strongly remind me of a pair of Yohji Yamamoto boots I was admiring from the SS 2008 collection. 
Image from style.com
Mother's Day Feature 1 of 3
Our first feature is Sharma Designs - Accessorize your originality. Sharma Designs has the trendiest jewelry around. Sharma designs the jewelry herself and handcrafts it - each piece is one of a kind (which we think is really cool). The best part is that if you order now - you can get it in time for Mother's Day - she ships within 48hours of payment receipt - so HURRY!
These are just a few of our favorite pieces - but she has 108 items in her etsy shop right now - so you're sure to find something you absolutely LOVE!
Giveaway: Trendy Mommy Wear Winner(s)
NOTE TO COLE and CHRISTY: Your email is hidden and when I click on your profile your blog is also hidden - so I have no way of contacting you. Please send us an email to thetrendymommyspot (at) gmail.com with your address so that we can get your necklace to you! Thanks!!!
Ok - so we had originally said we'd pick one trendy mommy to win one of our custom designs - well after the great response we had (and on the last day of the giveaway) - we decided to go ahead and select three winners - so all three of our potential prizes would be won!
Aren't we nice? That's just who we are! So bookmark us and check back often for more fun giveaways and great gift ideas, help a mommy out ideas, trendy tots ideas and you get the point - everything a trendy mommy needs to know ideas :)
and the winners are:
1. Winner of the Purple Tones Necklace - WorldsGreatestMommy
2. Winner of the Blue Necklace w/ Lady - Cole and Christy
3. Winner of the pendant and box - windycindy
Giveaways: Trendy Room Decor Winner(s)
We received lots of great rooms! Thanks to all those who followed the rules and sent in their pictures!
and the winners are:
1st Place - Ashley A.
2nd Place - Noreen L.
3rd Place - Brittney
Winners have been notified via email! Thanks again to all who sent in their pictures!
Stay tuned for the launch of the Trendy Decor section of our site where we will feature these awesome rooms!
Giveaways: Tuthillo Pillow Winner
and the winner of the purple Tuthillo pillow is...
Heather who said...
Tugo full body in purple is my fave! I love this idea and the other tooth pillows I've seen are way too cheesy!
Heather has 5 days to contact us via comment or return email to claim her oh so cute pillow! Thanks to all who participated in this super fun giveaway!
Shoe Lust
Even though I'm currently jobless, and broke, and any money to be made is going towards tuition, I still browse the local stores with the eagerness of someone who just received a bonus. Who knows, maybe by some twist of fate the shoe fairy will leave these darling things on my doorstep. The first pair appeared in a photo on the Aldo site a few weeks ago, but the shoes themselves were nowhere to be found. Now they appear! I like the curved heel and wide elastic straps. The second pair has a sky-high price tag to match their vertiginous heels. $350? Aldo, you just broke my little heart. 
Say Hi to the Daulmonster
Say hi to Daul Kim. She likes to fork herself. I dig the slanted Y-3 hat and the long Comme des Garcons skirt with added hands. I appreciate a bit of eccentricity to a person's style. Stuffed hands? Sure! I eagerly anticipate CDG's collaboration with H&M. Please be weird! Please?
Images from Refinery 29 and IMAX via Sethii at tfs.com
Closet Envy
If I was rich and famous (ok maybe just the rich part) I'd wear these...
Vanessa Traina, Une fille un style, Vogue Paris May 2008
Scanned by BerlinRocks at tfs.com
Tribal Allure
This particular Vogue China editorial featured some of my favorite pieces of the season. I'm in love with the zany Sofia Kokosalaki dress, Prada socks and Balenciaga sandals. I really need some new socks/tights at the moment. 
Scanned by Alix* from tfs.com
What I Wore
So the past couple of days I haven't been online very much other than to post on the blog. My google reader was waiting for me today with over 50 new posts to read! I feel two steps behind everything. And I'm posting yesterday's outfit instead of today's again. I'm now trying to catch up on all of the sweet comments I received the past couple of days in encouragement about the direction my blog is going. Thank you guys! You make me smile :)
Yesterday I met with a contact who works in market research. She was very kind to me and we talked a long time about the industry and the sort of entry-level jobs and companies I should be looking out for. My dream job is in trend forecasting, but that's rather difficult to pursue in Vancouver. For the time being I have to stay here to finish my first degree but I'm not against setting out for someplace new in the future. I didn't take french for nothing all these years!
Yesterday I wore my brown leather jacket again because it was warm enough for a thinner one. I still topped it off with a scarf, however. This scarf is from Romania. It was my mother's in the 70s and 80s. It's still in wonderful shape and the colors really pull an outfit together. I'm off to do more catching up now!
Wine and Dine
Last night I ruined my last pair of tights getting my necklace caught in them. I had to photoshop the offending hole out of my photo. I really am in dire need of tights now. I only have one pair of black leggings left, which means either I will have cold feet of I'll have to lay off skirts and dresses until I get new tights or the weather gets warm enough. But I can still wear them with boots.. hmm... I should really get to ordering new ones.
The boy looked really handsome last night in his leather jacket and bow-tie. We went out for dinner and then stopped by a Transylvanian bakery I didn't know existed on the way home. We bought a delicious Romanian dessert called Savarina. It's a sponge cake dipped in rum syrup with whipped cream and strawberry sauce. I like how they actually use real strawberries for it mmm. No chemically created goo this time.
Did you know that Lamborghini makes wine? Apparently they were a wine family before they got into the car business. Interesting. My boyfriend tells me it has just a touch of leather flavour (of course, hahaha). Can't wait to try it!
Giveaway: Trendy Mommy Wear
Our final giveaway in this super fun bloggy giveaway carnival is a choice of the following three Trendy Mommy Wear - designed by The Trendy Mommy herself.
All you need to do is take a look around our site - find your favorite feature we've done so far in the past two years and leave us a comment and tell us about it...also tell us which of the three you'd love to win! It's that easy!
RULES:1) Take a look around our site - find your favorite feature
2) Tell us about it
3) Tell us which "prize" you'd love to win (purple tones/blue w/ lady/or pendant & box)
Winner will be selected Saturday at midnight!
BRB Busy Day
No time for posting today I'm afraid. Had to study in the morning because I'm celebrating a very special day with the boy. But just for eye-candy, here's the card I made:
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms
What: Frisco's Annual Fair in the Square {Midway rides, food, games and other attractions} Where: Frisco Square Blvd & Coleman Blvd
When: Wednesday, April 23d through Sunday, April 27th -- Times vary so check the website for detailed info. on times. Friday 5pm-midnight, Saturday 11am-midnight, Sunday noon-11pm --- other nights open till 10pm
Cost: Free General Admission - ride tickets are $1 each and food varies
Need More Info: http://www.friscosquare.com/index.htm
I really do have spring fever...
Ok, I have pretty much filled up my floral pattern quota for the next decade. I guess I just zeroed in on something missing from my closet and went a little crazy. Once a certain look gets into my head it really stays there. That said, I'm still guilt free, because any pattern makes for great layering opportunities. You can pull so many different colors together with a good pattern.
Background from janellasinvitations.com (through google).
I'm Blind
How amazing are these glasses? I'm incredibly envious. I've been on the market for a new pair of glasses for ages now. I have a nice pair of sleek red-rimmed frames that I'm still very fond of. However, when I bought them I didn't pay too much attention to how wide the sides where. They keep falling off my face if I bend over too much! Still, I kept them for three years and it's really time for a change, especially since my prescription is getting worse. I don't have contacts, and my glasses keep falling off, so I usually just get by not wearing them outside of lecture halls. It makes looking at cafe menus really annoying, however. I was leaning towards a tortoise-shell frame. These are so perfect! I wonder where they're from...
Photos from borderline.com
Ohne Titel
The print issue of Fashion156 magazine featured one of my favorite dresses from the spring shows. Every time I browse through my saved images folder I always stop at Ohne Titel's collection and stare dreamily. Ohne Titel, meaning untitled in German, is designed by Parson's graduates Alexa Adams and Flora Gill. They're debut collection last season was amazingly well put together considering the line has just started. Their influences ranged from tribal art, totems poles, and the French painter Jean Dubuffet. It very much defined the prints of the season for me. 
Runway photos: style.com
Editorial: fashion156.com
Wake-up Call
Ouch. Criticism hurts. A comment I received on my last post really made my face burn bright red. I really feel the need to respond to it. If I come across as self-obsessed I really have to apologize. Of course, it was never my intention. I'm curious though, is it because of the content I'm posting or is it the tone of my writing? Or do I not smile enough in photos? I'm not involved in the fashion industry so I am not immersed in its goings-on and that just leaves me with material that happens strike my eye. I'm not an impartial reporter and this is a personal blog. In truth, some days when inspiration is lacking I feel bad only posting a photo of myself.
So I'd love to hear what sort of content would be more interesting! There are things that I'd like to do but I'm quite hesitant to pursue. For example, every time I come across someone on the street who's style I like, I always want to ask them for a photo, but I'm always too shy. I would also report on places I usually shop, but the problem with that is, I honestly shop at Value Village way too often and would feel fake writing about any fantastic vintage store that I browse but never buy anything from. For the moment, as I'm getting the hang of the blogging thing, I really only have myself to go buy, so suggestive feedback is highly welcome!
Giveaway: Show Me Your Trendy Room Decor
So send us a pic of your oh so trendy nurseries or little munchkins rooms. We want to feature other Trendy Mommies out there who have a fun and fresh sense of style. We'll select our favorites to put up on our site in our new Decor section when it's launched...and of course - we're giving something away to 3 lucky winners deemed by us to have the trendiest room decor!
We're giving away a choice of the following (the winners will need to rank their choices 1st, 2nd, 3rd - first winner to respond gets first choice and so on - but you won't need to worry about that until you win!). And the giveaways are:
$10 iTunes Gift Card
Infantino Cart Tunes Musical Cart Bar Cover (value $19.99)
Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer & Package of 2 Ever Fresh Replacement Pillows (value $30.98)
Send your pictures to thetrendymommyspot@gmail.com and put ROOM DECOR CONTEST in your subject line - Each room you send us a photo for will get you one entry in this contest. You can enter as many times as you'd like - as long as the rooms you are sending are in your house. We can't wait to see your trendy rooms! Oh and only baby and kid rooms PLEASE! Thanks for participating in our giveaway! Contest will close on April 26th at midnight - so hurry and send in those photos!
And don't forget to check out all the other giveaways going on around the blogosphere - go to bloggygiveaways.com to see them all!
Today's Outfit
I started off the day by heading down to the park, philosophy textbook in hand, to get some reading in for my final. Today was the first time I had ventured out without a heavier jacket in months. I still layered because it isn't all that warm. But things are heating up a bit, I can feel it in the air! Then I went out for dinner with the boyfriend stopped in front of a favorite bookstore for photos. Attached to the denim jacket is a fur collar I found on the same day. I think it's a shame that people throw away perfectly good fur collars. They're very versatile and can be pinned onto anything.
American Vogue in the Emergency Room
This morning I happened upon this little goldmine of fashion's past. What a wealth of inspiration! When looking at today's ugly text-filled white-background covers, it's easy to forget that fashion magazines were once very fashionable! It's so refreshing to see that they felt at liberty to alter the iconic Vogue logo in order to harmonize it with the rest of the cover. Truth be told, I think that the font they've been using for ages now is on its last stretches. Actually, the whole layout of the magazine is very tired and dull, and their cover choices have become progressively worse. I understand that American Vogue is targeting a different market than Italian or French Vogue, but that is no excuse for letting the brand stagnate. So maybe the really sexed up covers that sometimes make an appearance in Vogue Paris aren't for American Vogue, ok, but the Vogues of the past have managed to exhibit both class and forwardness. I was particularly horrified to see a very photoshopped Gwyneth Paltrow on this month's cover, arm slung over a robot head as a nod to the 133598th super hero movie Iron Man. I can't think of any other reason why a fashion magazine would associate itself with a generic blockbuster movie besides profit. I'm just itching to see what will happen when Anna Wintour finally resigns. Most likely not very much, however.
C Berry Baby Boutique
We also think the 24*7*365=MOM t-shirts are very fun! and oh so appropriate!!!!