World of Whimsical: March 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

MISS WHIMSICAL

Source: Self Service

Hello. We would like to introduce someone to you.

This is SARAH SOPHIE FLICKER. This amazing woman is the most magical lady in this world. It's a pleasure to meet her!

Sarah apart of being our style guru and a girl crush, is a filmmaker, producer and founder of the Citizens Band, an eclectic group gathering singers, dancers, musicians and actors working on the 'politically fueled' (treating such subjects as health care or environmentalism) burlesque live shows. You might have heard of them thanks to several publications in Vogue, Time Out, New York Times but also because Sarah's friend, model and singer Karen Elson belongs to the group.

Source: Tales of Endearment

Sarah is a fabulous mother and also a friend of actress Zooey Deschanel, designer Erin Fetherston, Karen Elson, Lula's founder Leith Clark and Michelle Harper. Her style is a mix of vintage, cabaret, retro with a dash of magic. It's so hard not to be charmed by her whimsical beauty. She's a living fairy tale!

With Michelle Harper

With Erin Fetherston

Sarah Sophie Flicker, Zooey Deschanel and Karen Elson for Lula

Source: Refinery29

Photos by Kava Gorna

She likes to dress up, magical things, cities Isadora Duncan, Virginia Woolf and Anna Pavlova as her style icons, she doesn't have any rules in her outfits, because she believes being unique and confident should be a priority, she avoids the sun to keep her skin young and chooses 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Wizard of Oz' music themes as her style anthems. Is there any reason not to love her?

Source: Tales of Endearment

Sarah Sophie Flicker and Michelle Harper

BON APPETIT!

Cupcakes by So Sweet Project

Friday, March 30, 2012

THE SWEETEST THING

Ginta Lapina by Nagi Sakai for Vogue Mexico.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

SO SUNNY!

Pollini sunny flats

YELLOW FOR THE SUN

Imogen Poots wearing Rodarte for TANK magazine

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

LOVE CARVEN

CARVEN Over sixty years ago there was a woman living in Paris whose goal was to create beautiful gowns. She was lucky enough to pursue her dreams. Please let us introduce you to Madame Carven.

The shop at 6, Rond-Point des Champs Elysées in the 50’s.

In May 1945 new shop opens at the Rond-Point des Champs Elysees. Under the simple and elegant logo saying Carven it sells Haute Couture gowns. Thanks to its loyal customers such as Michele Morgan, a socialite who takes her part in an elegance contest dressed in the Carven's 'Cecilia' dress in 1951, the founder - Madame Carven takes over the entire first floor of the building she resides in. Next year she launches her first ever fragrance 'Vetiver'.

Spring 1967, "Mademoiselle Carven“ line, bayadere cotton dress

In 1965 Madame Carven decides to get involved with several airlines. She designs smart uniforms for the most desireable and prestigious working ladies - flying attendants. Not only is that a great opportunity for her popularity in France but also thanks to that she becomes international.

The 70’s, Carven and her husband René Grog in the greenhouse of their country house, "La Nonette"

Carven's designs are mainly designed for women with a small frame, just like hers. That is the reason why in the 70's she becomes the top choice of tiny Japanese ladies.

1971 is a year when Carven's signature green and white stripes were born. They have stayed with the fashion house ever since. Three years later Madame creates uniforms for upcoming Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport. With that prestigious role she seals her position in the fashion world.

Spring/Summer 1987 collection

In 1985 Carven celebrates her 40 years in fashion.

Invitation to the Spring-Summer 1992 Collection Fashion Show

50 years of brand's existence is being celebrated by retrospective fashion show at the Musee Galliera. In 1993 Madame Carven decides to retire at the noble age of 84. She devotes herself to her another passion: antiques collecting.

In 2010 Guillaume Henry joins the house of Carven. He creates a fresh, young and colourful image of the brand. In 2011 he debutes with first ever men's collection. His vision of Carven is clear: it's romantic and fun at the same time, girly and feminine, joyful and sometimes melancholic. And it all definitely works!

Nimue Smit for Carven Spring/Summer 2012 by Viviane Sassen

Archive picture source: Carven

SO SWEET!

FAIR CAKE Seriously, who cares about diets when you see such beauties? Our tongues are literally reaching for these sweet treasures! They belong to Fair Cake, a place where not only can you buy some amazing cakes that Marie Antoinette would go crazy about but also you may purchase all decorating accessories and join baking classes! Isn't it great? We absolutely adore them!