What inspires me...

Looking at my inspirations as a whole, I feel like I'm inspired by a whimsical, romantic and yet chic, kind of style. A woman who isn't afraid to be feminine and daring at the same time. I want my designs to depict a confident woman who likes to be gentle but strong. I'm inspired by designers like Chloe, Celine, Phil Lim, Christian Dior, and past decades of style. I love the 1930's, 1950's, and 1960's and get inspired by those silhouettes and style lines.

But mainly I feel like I'm most inspired by the little details around me. I get inspired by something small like the shape of a flower, the lines of a painting, or trim on a pillow. As of right now I've been inspired by "sweet" silhouettes and dainty details like bows and sheer lace necklines. 

Here's a few things I'm obsessed with at the moment:

Christian Dior Spring 2012

Chloe Spring 2012

                                                         

 Oxfords

Lace                                                  

Bows

Mad Men                             

Backless dresses

Leather Gloves                                    

1960's                                                

Caftan

Jade necklaces                                          

Nancy Drew

unexpected collars                                 

Turquoise

hanging lanterns in Istanbul