Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A WRINKLE IN TIME

Before embarking on travel of another kind, check out Bucket List Nation.  BLN features various bloggers' trips and insider tips.  I was thrilled when the editor, Kalyn, enlisted me for a collaboration on my recent coastal holiday, targeted for Friday (though I haven't seen it yet).

This brings me to the travel in this post, the kind that journeys to distant times and distant lands.

Wouldn't it be great to have a magic portal -- a secret doorway or a mathematical singularity -- that we could step through to other eras or universes?  If modern physics is on track with String Theory, multiple universes may actually co-exist with our "here and now."  Unfortunately, the only wrinkles in time I ever encounter are folds in old fabric.




The easiest alternative: eclectic ensembles.  Here, Edwardian top hat shares space with Juicy Couture heels.  A leather, handwritten diary steps in for the iPad.  Modern asymmetry throws off the period mix.  What dimension am I in now? 






Occasionally, I'll pair up "exotic", vintage fabrics from the East with "traditional", modern Western ones.  (Note: I hail from a tropical island nation so western garb is actually more exotic to me.)  This gets my time travel all mixed up!






Teaser of my feathered fascinator
I plan to wear it to an October wedding in NYC

Where do your outfits transport you?


Notes on the Shoot:
Styling was prompted by The Hat Shop purchases in Carmel as well as my reading matter.  (I am thoroughly enjoying writer/blogger Jenny Woolf's insights into the life of Lewis Carroll.)  Hooray, too, for the Maxi trend.  I get to use my floor length skirts which I love to wear even during the day!  This skirt is made of parachute silk and I love the asymmetry, gatherings and floral detail.  The Armani blazer is also subtly asymmetric.  Photography inspired by Richard Avedon.


Hat and fascinator:  from The Hat Shop, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Blazer: Emporio Armani
Skirt: designer consignment from San Francisco
Shoes:  Juicy Couture heels and BCBG wedges
Photos: The Foolish Aesthete
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31 comments:

  1. Tiffany KadaniAugust 31, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Wow! These photos and the clothes are just wonderful. Absolutely. Lovely post- I love your blog!

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  2. Project CurveAugust 31, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    this is one of my favourites from you!you mind if i put up one photo on my pinterest board as inspiration??
    the photos are marvelous.the idea of parallel universes fascinates me!

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  3. VeshoeviusSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Wow! Is that you in that photo? You look like a heroine from a bygone era. What gorgeous shots! I LOVE what you're wearing! I've heard of that universe theory - wouldn't that be great?

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  4. the nyanzi reportSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    eye-catching style in these pictures. i love it!

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  5. SoapyMermaidSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    fantastic black and white photos that really emphasize the interesting shape of this outfit. I love the mix of eras and time but I also love the mix of extra femininity and the touch of masculinity brought by the hat and the blazer.

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  6. classiqSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Gorgeous shots! How differently a black and white photo brings out a detail, an expression, even a feeling. And the light in these photos is amazing.
    Ada

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  7. Lee OliveiraSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful photos..
    I love your inspiration
    Lee x

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  8. The Foolish AestheteSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    @Songbird - thank you, I'm flattered. Feel free to put it up on pinterest.
    @Veshoevius - Yes, that's me in the images! If it doesn't look that me, it's due to the chameleon powers of theater. I am using one of my curly hair pieces from the Victorian Act I of "The Nutcracker" !

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  9. FashionistableSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Congratulations at showing at BLN will check out your post there tomorrow. Looks like a lovely site. Great shots and cool inspiration. Avedon was a genius. Xxxx

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  10. Rhônya HolmanSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    You look GORGEOUS girl! I really like it your outfit especially the skirt.
    And congratulations on the feature in BLN... its well deserved!

    Have a beautiful week! ♥

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  11. mispapelicosSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love, love the photos, and your attire takes me far, far away into the pass.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  12. Selvaggia CapizziSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    These pictures are sooooooo cool! Amazing!
    Xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  13. Project CurveSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    pinned!! :)

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  14. Haute WorldSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Oooh, this is too fabulous! Love the hat and that skirt is divine too. I see this as a time travel fashion fusion. The next best thing to actual globetrotting.

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  15. FashionJazzSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    These pictures are truely stunning!!

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  16. RamonaSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love that You decided to take B&W photos for this look. You look stunning.
    My look of the day depend of my mood, place and occasion.
    ♥
    xoxo Ra

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Love love love your skirt!!! I want it!

    Xx

    http://chelseasgirl.wordpress.com/

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  18. SabineSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Beautiful photos, and what an amazing skirt! I always dreamt of having a flying carpet... X

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  19. ChiccaSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    WOW,cool pictures!!!The 1st one is my fav!

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  20. The Clothes MaidenSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    These photos are stunning

    www.clothesmaiden.blogspot.com

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  21. Blonde hair, Blue jeansSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    simply stunning!

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  22. Sandra van DoornSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    yes i’d love a portal to time travel and the wardrobe that goes with each destination !!... stunning picture.
    xo sandra

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  23. Punctuation MarkSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    great images... the b&w makes them look really cool! have a great weekend!

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  24. Miss Aggie KwongSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    wow, stunning image! thanks for sharing!

    Follow me on:
    Miss Kwong - Art and Fashion

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  25. Miss Aggie KwongSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    u have great style in previous posts too. following u!

    Follow me on:
    Miss Kwong - Art and Fashion

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  26. SanSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    This post is truly fantastic. I love the top hat and the whole outfit is truly awesome, same goes for the pictures. Love Richard Avedon.

    And goodness portal through time?! Yes please!! I'm currently reading "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene, which is on String Theory, what a coincidence. XD

    As always, thanks for stopping by and commenting.

    Cheers,
    San

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  27. the Citizen RosebudSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I love this look! I guess I'm very fond of mixing time zones and decades- I pretend I'm a person from the past who has time travelled to the future and you look the part!

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  28. The Foolish AestheteSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    @San - Everything I know about string theory is from Brian Greene's 2 books which I thoroughly enjoyed. Like a groupie, I even asked my friend who is a Columbia U professor if she's spotted him on campus (I also hear he rates as "very cute" for a Physicist!). Alas, no such luck since she was from a different department. ;-)

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  29. MxxSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Amazing outfit and pictures!!! Can't wait to see more....

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  30. Follow Your Own WaySeptember 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    bucket list nation is such an incredible website for travel tips and ideas. i love the photos.

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  31. KalynSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Thanks for the love! I noticed the owner of the hat shop commented on your blog!

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