Bluebell Bliss

My favorite shop for vintage finds on Etsy is Gosia Korsakowski's store Bluebell Bazaar she consistently has such great and unique items, and presents them in such a way that makes you think about how they could look in a more modern space. She still has some things marked down in her Winter Sale, so be sure to check it out.

xoxo,
marion

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Another Maritime Excursion

photos by carter smith for rogues gallery

I'm sensing a bit of a trend here in what is appealing to me at the moment. This time the rocky coastline is that of the other Portland, Portland, Maine. A very fitting setting for all the lovely maritime inspired fashions from Rogues Gallery. Kelly is a big fan of their stuff and has converted me. But what I really like about the spring line is the watery setting in which the lookbook photos were taken. Also it appears as though they will be introducing more womens clothes which is exciting.
hope everyone is having a lovely and productive monday :)

xoxo,
marion

listening to: Bon Iver - For Emma Forever Ago

today we...

It's what I've always said...

These lovely photographs, taken in the Puglia region of Italy by photographer Roland Bello, totally confirm something I have long maintained... That the french sailor-stripe sweater is maybe the most perfect sweater you can hope to own! It's so timeless, classic, versatile and chic. I own three and am always on the hunt for more. Maybe because in some way I can imagine while wearing it that I'm on my way to a beach picnic in southern Italy, or off to sail the high seas, as opposed to my current, rather land-locked, Los Angeles life.

xoxo,
marion

p.s. Don't you totally want to go to Puglia now?!?! *sigh*

Look Around, Leaves are Brown

xoxo,
marion

A Toast to the New Year

Toast by marionberry

There is a heavy layer of fog over Los Angeles today, and that makes me want to wrap up in the adorable, eco-conscious fashions from the British brand Toast.

I also want split pea soup... ;)

xoxo,
marion

Top Five Fashion Moments of 2008

5. Tom Ford Gives Gucci the Finger
Well, I guess I should expect nothing less from the man who claims to not wear deodorant because he loves the way "human beings smell"(and by "human beings" we can only assume he means himself), and yet sells perfume to the masses. But in my number five favorite fashion moment of '08 Mr. Ford is at it again, this time opening his eponymous store directly across the street from Gucci (his former employers) on Rodeo Drive. Thanks Tom for continuing to be...awesome.

4. Marion Cotillard Owns the Oscars
Perhaps it's because we share the same name, but I think that Marion Cotillard, star of the 2007 movie La Vie en Rose, is just fabulous . She looked especially fabulous on the red carpet at this last years Oscars in this John Paul Gaultier mermaid gown.

3. Philip Crangi Wins CFDA Award
In a decision that was not entirely unexpected the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded the Swarovski Award for Accesory Design to the totally adorable indie-darling Philip Crangi (who both Kelly and I have a little crush on). And men with beards prevail once again!
2. Steven Meisel Goes Black
In response to the very white world of fashion, photographer Steven Meisel shot an all black issue for Vogue Itaila and the effect was dyamic and totally gorgious. From super model Naomi Campbell to the fresh face of Jourdan Dunn the models did not disapoint.

1. I'm my own number one fashion moment!
I think I must put myself on here as my favorite fashion moment of 2008. A new chapter in my life began with my first quarter at FIDM and I'm beyond excited to see where all this is going. Here's to an amazing 2009!

xoxo,
marion

Old Year, New Year

Well, it's been great 2008... now I'll be feelin' fine in 2009. And what's a New Year post without lists, glorious lists?

So with that in mind here are my personal favorite albums of the last year...
1. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
2. Beach House - Devotion
3. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
4. Shearwater - Rook
5. Anathallo - Canopy Glow
6. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
7. Baby Dee - Safe Inside the Day
9. The Presets - Apocalypso
10. Rodriguez - Cold Fact (I realize that this is a re-release, but I think an argument could be made for including it, and it was one of my favorite discoveries of 2008)

The official Melophobe list can be found on their website, as well as my review of the above mentioned MGMT album, and some other fun reviews.
More lists to come!

xoxo,
marion

The "Even You Can Afford This" Gift Guide

black and white gift guide by marionberry

From now until Christmas I'll be putting together some affordable gift guides to inspire us all in our Christmas shopping. All the gifts are available online and are in the $30 and under range! I hope this is helpful as everyone tries to make this a simple and affordable holiday.

xoxo,
marion


Satu Eau De Parfum Rollerball in Freesia - $14.00 @ Anthropologie

Striped Scarf - $34.50 @ Gap

Jesper Wool Stocking Cap - $29.00 @ Dunderdon

Tokyo 4-part Server - $19.95 @ CB2 (Crate&Barrel)

Kerouac Quote Magnate - $3.00 @ Etsy

Porcelain Snowflake Ornament - $14.00 @ Etsy