JAIL BIRDS {stripes in bolds + earthtones}

OK, If anyone out there wants to get me a gift for being SO diligent here on my new blog, please head over to net-a-porter and pick up the flick minidress by Giles. No, no...it's so nice of you to ask, but I think I have a bag to match, so, just the dress will do.

Ok, now that's out of the way, on with the show. For a while now, I've been accumulating boldly, beautifully striped items in a folder here on my laptop, and now...it's time to show them off! Loving all of the personalities that are possible just by using subtle color variations. Bold in black and white or soften it in neutrals and earthy brights. Isn't it great how you can apply basically the same pattern formula to different items and end up with so many incredible results?

Coveting  these intense striped vases by ethnique, which remind me of beautiful bowling pins. Paying homage to the old-style, versatile hip factor of manoeuvre's Meeting Max seersucker tie. Teetering on the brink in shoes by the unparalleled Alexander McQueen.

For immediate gratification, and a great selection of stripes in cool colors DYOB  (design your own bag...which is sorta like BYOB but won't land you in rehab...or will it?) with Freddy & Ma  and get your stack on with this cool built-by lamp concept at Inhabit Living.

Last but not least, serious, serious eye candy over at Hayden Harnett. Especially the accessories. I love how the collection includes so many different influences-- from that cool fold-over clutch from the early 60's to the prepped out Gucci bags of the high 80's. this is one design team obsessed with handbags.