My son has taken a particular interest in his appearance recently, which he usually categorizes as either “handsome” or “cool.” Cool seems to be defined by anything with flames, skulls, dragons, or tattoos. Handsome is defined by a more preppy aesthetic, like a seersucker blazer, jeans, a white tee and flip flops. He’d probably love what the little guy in the bottom picture is wearing.

Arlo {via} MensRag

{via} The Sartorialist

Oh, how I’ve wished there was a Sartorialist for kids. {Schuman occasionally snaps a few kids, and as I discovered yesterday, had done a series for Cookie Magazine.} Last week, a friend of mine introduced me to Mini Hipster, which has a section of kids’ street style. In searching for stylish children on the web, I also came across Arlo, who happens to write for GQ. Philip Lim now has a kids line {girls only.} Life in a Venti Cup, now spawned Life in a Sippy Cup. Suddenly, everywhere I turn, there seems to be an emphasis on children and style. Joy!!!

Personally, I don’t think enough parents give their kids the credit they deserve, although I think many are starting to do better at it. Children have a remarkable ability to understand and express themselves, if you expect and allow them to. I think it’s very beneficial to allow a child to make his or her own decisions, providing guidance when needed. They should not be made to wait until they are in their teens or twenties to begin appreciating good food, art, travel, and style. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that a child exposed to and allowed to express their opinions on these things would be more confident growing up and would have happier parents.

I think I saw this first on Birdy&Me

Sadly, my son never really liked Sesame Street. I think he only watched it because I was into it. {flashback to memories of Big Bird movie where he goes to China…}

Have a beautiful day!

I’ve been blogging for exactly one month today. Thank you to all those who have stopped by. I hope that you continue to do so. And now to celebrate this bitty milestone…. BALLOONS!!!

Did I mention I love balloons?

I’m sorry, but I’m not sure where I found these images, except the Dior ad at the top.

As if playing Chanel were not enough, Audrey was also selected to be the face of Chanel No. 5 in what is possibly the most gorgeous commercial ever. Oh wait, that’s right! It’s not just an ad; it’s a short! {Sorry, no embeddable version yet, so just click on the stills and it will take you to the film.}

Love it. Billie Holiday’s “I’m such a fool to love you”, that gorgeous train, the cinematography, I’m about to run out to buy a bottle and I don’t even like the perfume. {I know, gasp! I’m a violet girl, hence my URL.} The influence of Amelie director, Jean Pierre Jeunet, is immediately obvious. Same film tone and all. Also, notice the allusion to Marilyn Monroe’s only wearing No. 5 to bed. Also, I have to give applause to Tinsley of Starbucks & Jane Austen, for making these stills. More at her blog.

Something about these wonderful acrylic and foils reminds me of Klimt and Mucha, even though they were in part inspired by Byzantine icon art.

Paintings by Kevin Ledo {via} Behance, titled as follows: 1. Saint Jean-Paul Gaultier of paris, 2. Saint Burberry of London, 3. Saint Dior of Paris, 4. The Fall of Saint Prada, 5. Saint Calvin Klein, and 6. Saint Ungaro of Paris

I first saw these Audrey Corregan photos on Cup of Jo a few days ago, and I had the oddest reaction. I said, “OMG, these are such interesting capes…”, and then I realized, they aren’t at all. No, these are just really interesting photos of birds from the back. But, now I really wish someone would make a cape or hooded jacket that looked like these. I could so see one over a slim black leg and maybe booties in the winter, couldn’t you?