Channeling Anne Demeulemeester S/S 09

So, I was completely and totally stunned by Anne Demeulemeester's spring and fall lines. I just find her vision to be that of a genius. I love her darker looks and her gothic-inspired lines. So when her spring line debuted with tonal mix-ins, I think many people were ecstatic to see her branch out of her blacks, greys, white, browns...and bring in oranges and embroidery, and a breath of fresh air. I was looking at some of her stunning pieces from her spring line at luisaviaroma and browns fashion and I was dying! What I would do to pleated mini georgette dress, gathered poplin shirt, or the short puff skirt! AHHHHHH. love love love. Anyhow, seeing as I am a student and I do not have 240834985034 dollars to spend on three items or the entire collection ; ) I felt the need to find some affordable pieces that I could use to channel my need for Anne D style! Therefore a nail-biting search ensued for anything that reminded me of her spring line. Two days later I feel like I have compiled a few looks that make me optimistic about finding something I can afford! I hope you enjoy them and are inspired to do your own search for whatever you are coveting at the moment. Now, I feel like shopppping. Here are some of the looks I drew inspiration from:




If you click on the outfit/polyvore ensembles it will link you to the bigger pic and the item details! All the stuff I used is available for buy! SCORE. Have a great day lovelies.

♥ XOXO, LBP

photos from tFs.

Anne Demeulemeester fall 09

So, I decided to finalllly do a post on Anne Demeulemeester's Fall Collection. Late in the game I know, but better late than never I say. Her fall collection, to me, was fantastic. It suited her androgyny and her masculinity perfectly. I found the edwardian interpretations, the riding boots, and the huge, twisted knits crazy! The feather headdresses blended wonderfully with the black/white palette and provided some whimsy to the dark nature of the line. Anne stayed true to her style with this collection, differing from her spring collection's colorful and greek interpretations. I think some people wanted to see her begin to open up more with colors after her spring collection and wondered why she went back to her darker, "safer" palette. On style.com, she was quoted as saying "It was more a matter of balance: the strength of black protecting the fragility of white. I wanted something to give women more of a masculine shape". I fell in love with her work, I can't get enough of the darker looks, and as you saw in my last post, I feel quite strongly attached to one color looks, which she obviously catered to! I want to find/make a feather headdress for fall! DIY!! I am completely coveting those ridiculously thick, luxurious knits she created. I neeeeeed to get my little hands on one of those. Also, I am in love with those riding boots! The textures, the draping, the "rib cage" corset....it's all amazing! Next I think I am going to do some interpretations of how i can bring her spring collection runway to "real way" in my closet. Off to work on a presentation for class tonight! Have a fantastic day.

♥ XOXO, LBP

photos from tFs.