Wednesday, May 18, 2011

"Mignonne allons voir si la rose, qui ce matin avait déclose, sa robe de pourpre au soleil..."


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Now that the summer is almost upon us, I'm missing the perennial blooms of spring already. Luckily, they're immortalized every year--in various forms of tank tops, skirts, slacks, and accessories. Of course, I'll never grow tired of floral fashions. And neither will the rest of the world.

The bright rose-shaped hair piece, mod print shirt, and fuschia heels are a delightful take on floral femininity.

Moschino's update of 1920s flapper fashions, complete with green plant-print hair ties and leaf-inspired dresses
Moschino ad campaign, 2004

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Vanessa Hudgens wearing what appears to be an orchid fascinator
InStyle Magazine, March 2011

A gorgeous and reasonably priced resort dress
H&M Summer 2011

Mixed floral prints on a relaxed silhouette.
Elle Magazine, March 2011

And now, to find something for myself to wear...