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