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It's that time of the year: COUTURE COUTURE COUTURE!

which means conceptual becomes reality and there's tons of pretty to look at.

I think we all know that on the side of the shows themselves, the street style is a spectacle all on its own. Most of these were from the Paris Haute Couture shows (these were just a handful from the many we found), and stay tuned for our favorite picks from the runway from the fancy fancy.

note: Miroslava Duma looks pretty damn amazing every time. Plus the rottweiler & the tall boots (Givenchy)... Lust - Every girl needs a pair a boots that resembles perpetual bell bottoms and Megaman all together!

images via: style.com, vogue.com, streetfsn

in the nude

 I'm a sucker for sheer fabrics and nude neutrals. 

I don't care what fashion trends may or may not say, I adhere to the nude shoe and nude hues being present in my wardrobe no matter what decade we're in. You can always find a place for it in your outfit whether it's statement, layering or accent - longevity is important, folks. (hence, Ferragamo resort 2013: it sticks)

Plus, a good nude shoe can really do some beneficial optical illusions for your gams which you know, is never ever a bad thing!

*Side note: Natasha Poly in sheers = hello, beautiful!

images via: Vogue France, Style.com, They All Hate Us, Studded Hearts, Gary Pepper Vintage, Net-a-Porter, Bergdorfs Goodman, We Heart It

let's talk: NYC streets & the runway

Image taken by Jules (top) & Suno Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Valentino Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (top) & Karla Spetic Fall 2012

Image taken by Jules (left) & Lanvin Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Mango lookbook

Image taken by Jules (top-left) & Zadig & Voltaire x Erin Wasson ad (top-right)

Tibi Resort 2013 (bottom left & right)

Image taken by Mike C. (left) & Valentino Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (top) & Prabal Gurung Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Erdem Resort 2013

Photo by Navid Baraty (left) & Lanvin Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Celine Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (top) & Balmain Spring 2012 (bottom-left); Balmain Fall 2012 (bottom-right)

Image taken by Jules (left) & Marc by Marc Jacobs (right)

Image taken by Jules (top) & Karen Walker

Image taken by Jules (left) & House of Holland Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Celine Resort 2013

caution: I haven't done an inspiration post in quite some time, so this will be a longer one.

I was out for a day of walking around the city with a friend and observed all of the transitions from neighborhood to neighborhood. By the time I got to the west side, I snapped a few photos to do a little comparison between the streets of New York (some neo-gothic architecture & street art) and runway fashion. Whether it's a match-up of colors or motifs, the same effect lace gives on the body as cut-out segments from an old weathering cathedral or large segments of paper peeling from the walls mimicking the result of thin white chiffon on bold and heavy patterns, it sparks an interesting & lovely conversation.

It reminds me of how art & design in any form whether it seems as substantial as a building or as thin as a swatch of lace, all pieces are transient and ever-changing. 

I hope you enjoy this 'little' visual dialogue as much as I do!

Oh, and how awesome is this view of the back of St. Patricks Cathedral (Most see it from the 5th Ave end), and the surrounding areas?! including the famous 620 loft & garden on the middle left.

Taken from high ground at the New York Palace on Madison

images via: Fox&Minx, Style.com, Honestly WTF