I last left off at eagerly awaiting Florist A’s quote. I was really hoping that she would be within reason, because she was definitely my favorite florist between the two. Well I am happy to say that her prices were within our budget and we booked her. My chosen florist is Blooms by Martha Andrews. Let me give you a little peek into some of the incredible work she has done.

{Photo via Blooms by Martha Andrews/Photo by: Anne Andrews}

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{Image via Blooms by Martha Andrews/Photo by: Alexandra Frankel Photography}

{Image via Blooms Blog/ Photo by: Christian Oth Studio}

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FLOWER WANDS?!? Oh my goodn

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Zorita, the budding beauty in the early years.

Although many performers of the Golden Era of Burlesque had an innocent charm, one glamour girl who seemed to be the living embodiment of the “Bad Girl” was Zorita. Zorita was born Katherin Boyd, in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1915 and was adopted by a strict Methodist couple at a young age. Her physique was well developed at a tender age, and by the time she was 15 years old, Zorita was working stag parties and participating in nudist colony events at the San Diego Worlds Fair.

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Take a style cue from the boys this season by adding a touch of androgyny to your dressing. An oversized coat or fitted trench (as Julia Restoin-Roitfeld favours) is the ideal way to dip your toe into the trend without over-indulging in masculinity. Look to Mulberrys Polly for an achingly chic way to do the trench.

Most people are familiar with Piombo for their beautiful sportcoats that often grace the backs of street snapped men’s editors.  This is a fine reputation for sure, but Piombo is much, much more.  In fact, Massimo Piombo has created one of the most fascinating and enthralling Italian brands in recent memory.  That may seem like high praise for clothing, but when taking in the Piombo brand as a whole you get a much better idea of what I’m talking about.  Take, for example, the F/W 2011 advertising campaign, shot by Oliver Zahm, featuring Maxwell Snow (Dash Snow’s brother) and Leah De Wavrin.  Fascinating is probably the best way to describe something like this.  Or maybe Italian pimp shit is better.  Regardless, I’m impressed, that’s for sure.  I love how Piombo can make beautiful pieces of clothing that speak to quality and style on their own, but when viewed as a collection through Piombo’s lens, it takes on a new significance (I have juxtaposed these images below to help prove my point).  Similarly, Piombo’s F/W 2011 lookbook creates a feeling of Italian luxury that is equal parts brooding, engaging and wholly unique.  Piombo’s relaunched website is titled “Piombo World”.  That might seem kitschy or lame to some, but I think that perfectly encapsulates what Piombo is all about.  The clothes exist in their own twisted world that presents Italian style in an exciting and refreshing way.  Don’t get me wrong, I love the classics as much as the next blogger, but it never hurts to push the envelope.  And push it the right way while you’re at it. Read more…

Supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio attends the Brazil Foundation IX Annual Gala, Monday, September 19, 2011. Ambrosios gown is by Valentino & Shoes and H. Ster

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