Francesco Scognamiglio Spring 2013

As a creative, I often find I draw most inspiration from things that are related, but often quite different, to the field I am focused on at a given time. For me, fashion is about a lifestyle. When thinking about the person I am designing for, I enjoy creating a little story for them (sometimes more detailed than is necessary). The idealistic view in my mind's eye of the girls I create for is often quite dreamlike and a little bit ridiculous. I imagine their lives right down to the silly thoughts that run through their minds while driving around town, or who their ideal man would be. I find it is often these things that make her unique, and help me to create clothing for her with simple little details that only make sense to her. These details makes each piece special.

This might explain then, why for someone who's 'About Me' column describes them as a clothing designer, I haven't yet left one fashion related post. 

Francesco Scognamiglio's Spring 2013 collection below is one that I found so beautiful. There were three main elements to the collection that I really enjoyed...

Soft, flowing maxi skirts and feminine, anglaise blouses will never get old to me; especially in the simple, monochromatic palette he has stuck to for spring. To me, there is nothing more admirable than a pretty girl who can rock a feminine white frock with confidence. There is something so pure but so sexy about it at the same time. Those little white breeches whispering through maxi skirts are a silent killer.

When I first came upon the black chiffon blouse with encrusted birds, my initial reaction was a bit undecided. However, when I saw the same detail on the white trousers, I decided that I really love it. It transforms these minimal, monochromatic pieces into stately works of art.

Now, aside from loving a pretty blouse, I am also a total sucker for sportswear. What I love even more is how the femme and the sport have been paired here in perfect doses. The sporty shape and fabrication of the netted, tank dress with wiry binding on the hem, combined with the pale lilac anglaise detail, is so stellar in my eyes; and alongside this tonally embroidered blouse with drawstring, high-waisty shorts, my closet pangs!