Halloween Time For Faerie Lands Festival

The Pirate Faerie - My Alter Ego

I have always dreamt of meadows and a land of enchantment since I was a little girl.  My fascination with faerie folklore began with Peter Pan & Tinker Bell.  However, it was my mother's Grims' Fairytale Book and beautiful sketches of fairies that charmed my mind.  There are so many legends about these magical beings.  Some say they are fallen angles that were not evil enough to go to hell.  Others say they are our dearly departed.  Then there are the legends of the Seelie and Unseelie faeries.  Legends of this culture has been around for thousands of years spanning the globe.  

My roots are deep in Scotland.  My name is Heather.  There is a legend of the Heather Pixies that rome and play mischievous pranks on those in their land.  I believe my name suits me in that way.  Like so many of the faerie folk, I too am not fond of elm trees.  I love things that have an earthy aroma.  Maybe somehow I am a changeling.  Whatever, these folk are not in this world but in another realm that exists throughout time.  I believe they are good but definitely mischievous.  During Al Halows Eve and Gaelic Samhainn are days of to be very careful of the dead and the faeries.  They come out for their last revelry before winter.  They say if you join their dance you will lose years of your life in a single moment.

This year I am dawning a Pirate Faerie costume.  Disney does a series of Disney Fairies and their latest was The Pirate Fairy.  I have always been mischievous, rebellious and magical.

So Happy Halloween and Samhainn!

Heather Sonrisa

A Fantasia of Fairytales of Fashion from Paris for Spring Summer 2016

Rich vibrant color is key for Spring Summer 2016.  Their is no longer a fair maiden but a power packed passion filled vibe for the romantic creative side of design.  These designers to body skimming to a retro bohemian and uptown realm.

Manish Arora has a rare kaleidoscope of vision that matches the depth of the sensuousness of this dress.  The butterfly motif with the rich colors a bit of Poiret is breath taking.  I love the idea of taking the Fairytale Fantasy and putting into a funky fashion maven form.  The tomato red pops out on the skirt and floral rimmed black hem creates a lush garden of style delight.  I always love sexy socks with platforms and this pink with the gold platform rocks.  The sheer puff long sleeves with gold flecks creates a magical look.  The high collar somehow works.

Olympia Le Tan always tells a story with her collections.  This one is a bit Asian Inspired.  Love the mid century modish pink print top.  the gathered a line skirt with the Geisha inspired waist treatment is stunning and fun.  The tomato red tights contrast in a lively way with the funky tie platforms.

Shiatzy Chen wowed me with this copper color dress.  1930s silhouettes are my fave retro looks and this dress does it oh so well.  The floral print bright fabric make for fresh modern look.  The cape sleeve top was very popular during the Golden Hollywood Years in the 1930s.  The blue closed toed shoes add a nice pop of color to the color.

Valentino was rich on deep colors and fabrics with nail head details.  This drop waist dress is smashing.  The color blocking detail in the skirt front adds a bohemian look.  Love the top is a bit blouse with a simple collar that clasps in the middle.  The frayed fringe ends really give it a rebellious feel.

Color is always keep and I am so glad Paris choose rich instead of pale.  In the fairytale of fashion realm more is more and creativity is beautiful

Enchanting Gypsy Fae Rocks Out for SS16 from Milan

Milan was in the fairytale mood for spring.  The looks are vibrant and alive with color.  The silhouette loves the body in a new magical way.  The woman who embraces these designs will enchant and entertain for Spring Summer 2016.

Gucci  bonvivants are called out to descend on the world of fashion.  Alessandro knows how to take a fairytale look and mature it but keep it's youthfulness.  This beautiful tired dress with printed embroidered bird bodice and floral neckline is stunning in a gypsy pixie way.  The brocade sandals that contrast add to that eclecticism elegance. 

Blue girl transforms a woman into a sexy muse for SS16.  The butterfly prints with the light sand color fabric was effervescent in a delicate but strong way.  The empire style billowing dress with the wide slung belt is divine.

Alberta Ferretti took us to a Moroccan place with an ending in fairyland with her dresses.  The deep copper sheer caftan over the sheer pants and bra let evokes a mirage on the runway.  The fae dress with embroidered layers cocooning the body with a short skirt is marvelous.

Luisa Beccaria creates such dreamy dresses.  Her formal gowns are always fresh forward fairytale finds.  This china blue with small flower print dress caresses the body from top down.  The skirts swishes slightly for an airy style.  The simple top with a slight ruffle adds to the summer feel.  What a lovely touch with floral print blue blazer that is slightly fitted.  Nice white sheer hat too.  The sand sued closed toe shoes very nice.

Versace is as Versace does for SS16.  A bit of 1990s design with modern mode was just the trick for this collection.  From hip slung tie skirt to hip slung relaxed pants in animal print for everyday its about mesmerizing sex appeal.  For evening float away with wispy designs in brilliant melange of colors. 

So for warm weather fashions my fellow faes don't despair SS16 is on it's way.

No Shrinking Violets for LFW SS16

I love florals.  They can either make a woman's look romantic or ridiculous.  These designers know how to use florals to create a new modern fairytale of fashion look.

Erdem combines a Victorian and flamenco style dress with a light creamy yellow with red flower print fabric.  This look sets a new tone for sexiness in women's ready to wear.

Holly Fulton took a funk whimsical floral dot print in light and dark purples for a romantic modern retro pant look.  I love the dark print and light top.  The sleeve link on the blouse is lovely with a bell ruffle.

Paul Smith designed a lovely simple wrap dress in a lovely small cheetah print with teal leaf appliques down the front.  The burnt orange leather tie belt adds to a woodland element.

Temperley by Alice Temperley always turns out a romantic storybook line.  This lovely folkloric style print dress is truly beautiful in a casual way.  The navy blue fabric with the mauve and plums in the design creates a very dreamy but strong aesthetic.

Topshop surprised with a feminine line for SS16.  This lace dress with floral applique on hip & thigh is quite groovey.  It has a new sexiness that we are starting to see in fairytales of fashion.

These florals present a new type of floral print and use in fashion for the genre of fairytale style.  The prints are powerful and not ethereal.  I am loving it.

Cheers!

Pink Dreams Are Made of These for NYFW SS16

The many shades of pink mixed with black to blues.  Pink is such a flattering color.  I love that these designers chose to combine it with interesting styles and colors.  Today Fairytales of Fashion takes us to land far away were women cavort and play in beautiful dresses and gowns.  Whether they go out on the town or to a ball they swoop in with grace that is first and for all.

Carolina Herrera choose a strong shocking pink color for a dress that has a bit of casualness to a formal gown.  I love the trompe l'oeil effect on the front.  The sleeveless tank top look is very fresh.

DelPozo combined two beautiful colors into one dress for a take your breath away style.  The dark sea aqua color in the skirt with a fluid sheerness is stunning.  The top in a shirt style with a light lavender color with large pink flowers on front is oh so faerie.

DVF choose to go back to Diane's hey day during 1970s Studio 54 looks and create fun modern sexy wrap dress with a new color print blocking scheme.  The little ruffles on the skirt edge and 3/4 length sleeves add a nice touch.

Oscar de la Renta's new directior Peter Copping is carrying on in great Oscar style for SS16.  The light rich pink T length dress is wonderful.  The black lace halter effect is magnificient.

Rodarte oh Rodarte how I love your designs.  This fair maiden look with a blush pink on sleeves and under black lace skirt dress is simply amazing.  The black lace hose with the maryjanes are spot on.  I love the romantic sleeves and top treatment.

So ladies for SS16 think pink with colors.

Fairytale Fluidity Femme Frolic for SS16 from NYFW

NYFW for SS16 is underway.  Designers are sending out an array of designs of a Fairytale nature shall we say.  Dreamy floral prints and peasant style tops and skirts.  It seems a fluid romantic but modern silhouette is what is on par for Spring Summer 2016.

Whether you are a regal lady or a fae from the woodland you will have plenty to adorn your body with for Spring Summer 2016.  These faves are lovely for their silk fabric and color filled style.

Betsey Johnson for her 50th year in fashion she took us back and forward.  I love this key Betsey Girl look.  Button front floral rocker dress with crinoline.
Creatures of the Wind sent out a 90s vibe with a fairytale modern look.  The sort of abstract floral print in washed out colors is bold with pops of color at top in floral appliques.
Elie Tahari choose a casual georgette dress with dark light floral small print dress.  The sheer sleeves and hem that is uneven gives an edge to a soft look.
Erin Fetherston sent out a peasant skirt with soft top in a beautiful blue color.  Again a chiffon look that is romantic casual elegance.
Jill Stuart created this dress with fair maiden in mind.  The layers down the body give such a nice flow.
Tadashi Shoji presented a stunning line.  This formal dress is so beautiful with a black white floral top that overlays a white geometric skirt.  Love how the top has a mandarin collar and ties at the waist leisurely.  This is such a forward of the now look.
Tanya Taylor gave us color bold and bright.  Peasant silhouette a bit of southwest Mexican appeal but in an Asian inspired floral print.  I love how the floral is not overwhelming but scattered to enhance the blue background.  Nice layer at the skirt from waist to hem in a side style.
Tracy Reese is superb with color.  This bright pink stands out in a strong way and the fluidity of the frock gives it a soft surprise.
Zang Toi sent out a line that was strong and rich.  This obi style waist dress is magnificent.  Black satin with a white lace middle in a very forward style is strikingly seductive.

So for SS16 a strong romance is in the air.  Wear it like you just don't care.