Once Upon A Seam

Category: Inspirations

  • Inspiring Parks: Pt. 1

    “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods…” Nothing is more inspiring than Nature.  I’ve lost hours to google,  constantly on the hunt for interesting and inspiring photoshoot locations and scenery, and beautiful new places to discover.  In February, I explored 5 national parks throughout California, ranging from prehistoric lakes to alpine forests.  I kicked…

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  • Inspiration Orientation

    I get inspiration from just about everything– places I’ve visited, movies, music, nature…the list goes on.  As inspiration is such a huge part of my world, I’ve decided to make a change.  Can you see/guess what it is? …As you may have noticed, the name of the blog has changed! And over the course of…

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  • Summer Magic

    Old Disney technicolor classics have always been a favorite of mine. At the top of my list is ‘Summer Magic’ –namely because I love Hayley Mills, and I’ve always coveted her wardrobe from the film. When I attended the launch party for TNT cosmetics last week, I wore a tiered chantilly lace dress inspired by…

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  • Spring Florals

    Tomorrow is Easter, and in my world of fashion that means two things: First, it’s officially appropriate to break out the White (although here in California that’s a silly, outdated “rule” that I never ever follow.) And second– it’s time for a spring floral overload.  Easter and florals go hand and hand, and with everything coming…

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  • The Mist and Powder

    In the spirit of the much anticipated (and blogged about!) MALEFICENT, I thought I’d share this newly discovered editorial obsession: ‘The Mist and the Powder,’ photographed (and styled) by Natalie Shau and Hideo, and featuring models Solveiga amd Gabriele. I can’t get enough of the gorgeous color treatment in this series, and the styling and contrast…

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  • MOOD BOARD: Lauren Elaine Swim 2013/2014

    We’re gearing up to shoot the new lookbook and campaign film for the 2013/2014 Lauren Elaine Swim collection! Check out our MOOD BOARD on Pinterest for a look at the inspiration behind the new collection and shoot! It’s a little bit Cowgirl, a little bit Tribal, and whole lot of Americana.

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  • Designer Disney Princesses

    Last year, Harrod’s of London unveiled a collection of gowns inspired by the Disney Princesses–each one created by a different Designer.  My favorite? Definitely Oscar de la Renta’s ‘Snow White.’ While I’m biased because Snow White is my all-time favorite fairytale character, I love his literal and magical take on this classic. You can view…

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  • Storybook Fashion

      The ultimate fairy-tale inspired fashion photo series by photographer Eugenio Recuenco.

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  • Let It Snow

    One of my all-time favorite winter-themed fashion editorials, Russian Tatler, circa 2011.

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  • Fall Colors

    W Magazine, circa 2007. A personal favorite.

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