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Still buzzed on all of the inspiration we found in Paris, my mom and I headed to the Market Hall in Dallas this morning to visit the Buchanan Flea Market after my grandma called us about it. It was a last minute field trip but I am soo glad we went. I can't get all of the images from Hanna Bernhard's studios out of my head. (I'm still editing the thousands of photos I shot there–post coming very soon)

But since the day starts with breakfast I will first share a picture of mine…

A few weeks ago my mom taught me how to make these biscuits and ever since I've been obsessed with them. They're so tasty and simple…and even I can make them! This morning I made a fresh batch. Check out the recipe my mom just posted.

This is my favorite type of tea–and I've just started using loose leaf tea. It makes a big difference. Assam tea is so strong its almost like coffee.

Nothing like tea in bed with your dogs. Here lies a pensive Staci.

Okay–on to the flea market.

Three pounds of lace–next DIY project?? I loved photographing all of the lace.

Here is a Madeleine doll house. Remeber in the Madeleine books how the dining table and the rows of beds went on forever? In the house they've painted them on the walls–how cute.

What a nice weasel. I asked the seller about this–he is actually a 1920s German mask for Mardi Gras, with two holes in it for you to see through.

 

My mom and I found so many great things–I have not photographed any of it yet but an art dealer from Oklahoma had some incredible stock that had been in storage for years. I am so excited about it. I must take pictures soon! I got some huge books of Disney animation history too.

A pair of harlequin bookends.

An amazing pair of Mexican vases that now flank my mom's desk.

A cool candle holder that has now become a jewelry holder.

This vintage Jean Paul Gaultier biker jacket was a steal–can't believe it. What a piece.

My little sister Carol has been busy in the kitchen again–look at the beautiful cake she made!!

YUM!

The doggies want a piece…

Townsend, my corgi, being ridiculous. Business as usual for him-he always sleeps this way. I guess its comfy if you have really short legs.

You'll hear from me soon–I can't wait to post the pictures from Hanna Bernhard's studio!

xo Jane

 

Wearing a Dolce and Gabbana spring 2009 jacket with a vintage Chloe blouse, ratty shorts, Dolce and Gabanna suede 'face' wedges…here is a picture of the shoes!

Playing dress-up…I was ready for some color. I did the worst job packing for Paris last week–I tried on everything in my closet and then proceeded to confidently pack just two pairs of jeans and an enormous satin opera coat..and not much else. I never did wear the opera coat so I wore all black the whole trip.

Happy Saturday to everyone! I'm trying hard to get the art gallery together–my inbox is a disaster. I haven't emailed all of the new submissions back and I'm sorry for that. The entries are blowing my mind–see for yourself!

If you emailed me your entry and its not there, I am very sorry! You can resend it to me. Please title the email 'Art Contest' to make it accessible in the cesspool of junk mail that is my inbox! I know I'm probably missing out on many entries.

I also need the entries in a jpeg file format. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation with the troubleshooting of this contest!! It's been so fun seeing the entries and I've been turned on to so many new talented artists.

Jane

My mom and I tagged along with Hanh of Life In Travel for a short jaunt to Paris. It was an incredible trip with wonderful friends–I laughed soo hard. Thank you Hanh for the invitiation–it was a lovely time! We also got to meet up with Martina of The Little Fashion Treasury and William MG…who are absolutely some of my favorite people! The weather was beautiful–I was in Paris around this time last year for le Bal, and going back brings back wonderful memories.

We all paid a visit to Hanna Bernhard's studio–a life-changing experience! I am dying to share the pictures. Expect a post soon!

Here are some snapshots from the last couple of days.

Martina's Balmain studded sandals….so beautiful!

Hanh's Jeffrey Campbell boots

Hanh wearing the Alai hiking book in black suede–AMAZING!

Living art–this is a wall of ice in the lobby of Le Meurice.

Wearing jacket by The Row, a Japanese kimono belt my mom bought in the 80s as a scarf, Levi's jeans, Ann Demeulemeester ankle boots.

Giuseppe Zanotti's window

A beautiful pair of Giuseppe sandals!!

My mom's trusty bird scarf

Martina's beautiful Miu Miu clogs

More to come soon!

I am very behind on the art contest–the participation has been overwhelming and I am thrilled to have so many entries! Please forgive me for being slow to get back to everyone. There are so many I don't know where to begin…they are all incredible!

xo Jane

This 50s skirt was a vintage find from Austin-it immediately reminded me of Adolfo and Chanel. The mint green color on it is so beautiful. As much as I love it, I haven't been wearing it as much as I would like to, so yesterday I played around with a couple of different looks.

Worn with Chanel herringbone ponyhair captoe boots.

Worn with a vintage blouse

Worn with Ann Demeulemeester tripe-lace boots (cannot wait to start wearing these boots again)

Worn with a Lillith plaid rufflefront blouse

Worn with a Zara cropped sweatshirt and silver Chanel peeptoe boots.

Such a gorgous skirt-I've always been in love with that shape of skirt. Recently I've gotten a 70s ankle-length tweed skirts that I can't seem to stop wearing…I should post that soon! Really feeling modest hemlines for fall.

Jane

Recently Barney's tapped me to come in and make some of my favorite picks for fall. The Dallas store looks amazing right now-there were so many tempting things!

Seeing the above Ann Demeulemeester ankle boot on the runway, I didn't think I was going to like it. In person it looked so much better-totally sculptural and I love the stacked leather platform.

Our Barney's just started stocking Altuzarra, and the line looks amazing!!

I saw a girl in New York wearing these during fashion week and they looked so great.

The gorgeous Alaia snow leopard hiking booties!

The Ann Demeulemeester boot also comes in this orangey-red. I called it the Safety Dance boot…here is my mom trying it on with a Prada pump.

The fall shipment of CDG, Tao & Junya Watanabe is totally insane. This Tao dress is totally breathtaking.

I always love Dries, but this falls collection was particularly great, especially the athletic-style jackets that featured this beading.

Barney's Co-Op just started carrying Isabel Marant. She did some crazy colored furs again this season!

 

This quilted metallic Isabel Marant jacket was so cute.

One of my absolute things I saw were these scarves that Swash did excusively for Co-Op…so whimisical and such great colors. On the back of this scarf, these hounds were riding a carousel.

I got a peek at the personal shopping dressing rooms-amazing. I didn't do the size of the room justice in these photos. You know in 50's movies when they have the models come out and try on clothes for the client in an enormous plushy salon? Exactly like that. Dreamy!

P.S. Barney's just started carrying a new makeup line that you will love. It's called Beauty is Life, and all of their products are super pigmented. I bought their satin foundation and it is amazing!!

Hope you all enjoyed! Good luck to those who entered the sweepstakes to win my favorite shoes!

Jane

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Wearing a 70s Missoni jacket trimmed in faux fur, a vintage Missoni sweater, vintage ahnk and cross necklace, and Hysteric Glamour jeans

I went out with my mom to shoot some of our favorite accessories-of course I pulled out the suede Margiela 'Marfa' boots. Just for kicks I pulled out this rainbow skirt I got at a thrift store for two dollars. Serendipity. The colors matched up perfectly. Long live barfy pastels!

These boots are so precious to me…I think I will wear this skirt and these boots together this fall, topped with a huge pale grey cashmere turtleneck.

THANK YOU for the amazing response to the art contest! Your entries are blowing me away!

I have created a Flickr Gallery of all of the entries. Go check them out! Thank you so much to the readers who are sending these in!

Submissions are open until November 1st-I don't know how I will be able to choose my favorites.

 xo Jane

 P.S. You can enter to win my top three shoe picks at Barney's–go sign up! Ann Demeulemeester, Henry Cuir, Rochas…sigh.

Hi guys!

I've been wanting to hold an art contest on my blog for a very long time, and with the spring fashion shows under way, I figure this is the perfect time to do it.

The idea is to pick your favorite runway look from the spring shows, and to render your own interpretation of it in a sketch.  Email it to me-I will let you know that I recieved it! In a month I will choose my fifteen favorite submissions and post them here on Sea of Shoes.

This is not so much a contest as it is a fun way to celebrate fashion designers and share my readers' artwork. I know have many talented readers. I hope that even people who do not consider themselves artistically inclined decide to enter this-its just for fun! All skill levels and all ages are encouraged to participate-if you have children who would like to submit their art I would love to see it!

I did an example entry to show the idea of this contest–I chose my favorite runway look from Meadham Kirchhoff's show in London two weeks ago.

 

(See? Any skill level can do it ;))

GUIDELINES

-It is *highly preferable* that you scan your entry when you send it to me. If you are able to take a high quality, well-lit photo that will work too. Please no iPhone snapshots of your drawings-I want to do your entry justice if I post it! Please send them in full resolution if possible (or at least 700px wide)

-Please attach a picture of the runway look you have chosen to illustrate. It must be from the spring 2011 season. Go to Style.com or Vogue.com or Elle.com to look at runway pictures!

-Feel free to go as far out as you want with your interpretation of your chosen runway look. If you want to draw a dog wearing your favorite Dolce & Gabanna of the season, please do not let me hold you back ;-) Mixed media and digital illustration is allowed–someone is even entering a cake!

-When I post my favorite entries, I will be including your name, age, location, and web presence if possible. If you don't feel comfortable sharing these things, then you do not have to include them. Let me know if you only want me to post your first name or an alias. If you have a blog or website or Flickr account or whatever, I will be sure to link to it if I post your entry.

-One entry per person

SUBMIT

A name you feel comfortable publishing:

Age:

Country or city:

Designer look you have chosen to illustrate:

Webpage if you have one:

*Attach your entry and the runway image

Email this form to jane@seaofshoes.com. Put 'Art Contest' as the subject title.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me or tweet them to me. I am so excited about this contest and I really hope some of my readers participate! I will be posting the fifteen entries I most enjoyed on November 1st. When the contest is done I will create a gallery on my Facebook page of all of the submissions. I am really looking forward to seeing the entries!!

Jane