A notebook of art, fashion and music with a dose of my ideas and thoughts. If you would like to get in touch, please drop me a note at mail@theshapesofthings.com.
Twitter
Bloglovin'
Facebook

J.Crew

J.Crew Autumn/Winter Look Book 2010

I showed this collection to a friend of mine and he loved everything about it that is until he scrolled down and saw all of the rolled up pants! What's your take on the rolled up jeans? Yay or nay?

Via: acontinuouslean.com

Sandra Backlund

Sandra Buckland Spring/Summer 2010

Via: sandrabacklund.com

La Corde à Linge

La Corde à Linge is a restaurant and brasserie cafe located in France.

Graphic Designer: Pascal Claude Drach

How can you possibly even think of eating here? I could easily knock out a few hours here mesmerizing at the decor before even daring to take a look at their menu and God knows how long that can take.

Via: mybeautiful.fr

Minimiam

These definitely puts a spin to the term 'playing with food'. Don't you also want miniature men in has-mat suits when you snack on a crème brûlée?

Via: minimiam.com

Ava + Aliria

You know how it is, you hop into a vintage store and you're a tad overwhelmed with disappointment when the items look less than promising? Well, in comes Ava + Aliria to the rescue! Marissa Cancellieri and Conseulo Chozas have taken out the hassle of vintage shopping as they've scoped the globe to find one of a kind vintage pieces and marrying it with contemporary goods. I absolutely adore the chic, quaint and a tad bit of French vibe oozing from their shop. From the dainty chandeliers to the rotary telephone and finally to the clothes, it's almost as if you're walking into your very own closet!

Now, the wonderful owners of Ava + Aliria are offering my readers a 15% discount using the code: THE SHAPES OF THINGS to use at their store for the month of May! So what are you waiting for?

www.avaandaliria.com

The XX

Islands by The XX

Director: Saam Farahmand

Ruby Aldridge

Via: mrnewton.net

Two nights ago I had a dream where in it someone told me that if I close one of my eyes while looking at my cat, I would be letting my cat know that it’s raining. I then proceeded to tell myself in the dream to remember this fact so I can tell someone when I wake up. I open my eyes that morning remembering what I dreamed and couldn’t help but be a bit disappointed. I honestly believed it was true.

no. 08

UNIS

UNIS New York Spring/Summer 2010 Look Book

My star sign reading is right, being a Taurus means I pine over simple but tasteful clothes which is probably why I go weak for classic American sportswear like UNIS. Although, the model in this look book can do without those glasses I think. It's a little too pretentious nerdy perhaps?

Via: unisnewyork.com

Untitled

The new fragrance called Untitled by Maison Martin Margiella.

The bottle is quite eye catching. Although it's made to look organic and timeless, I'm a little skeptical in how it could possibly smell good to me. The untitled bottle is intentionally left without an alias to prevent prejudice, bias or skepticism perhaps. That said, it has peaked my curiosity and if I ever have a chance encounter with it, I only hope it would tickle my nose with delight.

Via: coutequecoute.blogspot.com