two weeks until the launch of the h&m conscience collection..

i've marked my calendar once again for the spring launch of h&m's latest "green" collection coming to a store near you on April 14th.... unlike recent collaborations with brands like lanvin, matthew williamson and jimmy choo, the conscience collection is AFFORDABLE and in touch with what's happening in current fashion...

this trend of ecologically-friendly clothing is nothing new to the fashion world, but has become increasingly present in affordable brands such as h&m, zara and the gap... last year, h&m launched the hugely successful "garden collection" which featured vibrant florals and watercolours which screamed of spring and made you want lie in the grass of a lavender field, staring into each others eyes.. [twi reference, sorry!]
the conscience collection gives a similar vibe, however, without the elaborate palette... this collection features exclusively white and nude tones which may not agree with all...

natalie portman was the first to debut this collection during oscar week... i will definatly be following her lead..

photos by H&M

wallis...

today the toronto star featured a story about the illustrious Wallis Simpson... socialite who created a royal scandal when she pulled, heir to the throne, Edward VIII, from his royal duties in the 1930's.. interestingly, she is remembered equally for being “too ambitious, too ruthless, too greedy, too mannish, too sexual, too cruel, too divorced, too pro-German and too American" as she is for being a style icon.. you can see why...



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spring has sprung...

after yesterday, i'm finding it difficult to put on my thick wool tights and heavy jacket... is it spring time yet?!
here's what i'm dreaming of...

so i didn't intend for this to be a fashion blog... but the images i've seen on the F/W runways and backstage this season have been too good not to share... here are some more from backstage at Proenza Schouler...

 

 

Photos by Jak & Jil