want.

in case no one's noticed a pattern, I like my shoes to be as painful as they are beautiful, with few exceptions....


from kurtgeiger.com

splurge. Assouline & Goyard Trunks

only $20,000. Christmas is right around the corner kids.





images via elite choice

Jourdan Dunn.

Since she become one of the first models of color to walk for Prada in almost ten years I've been keeping an eye on Ms. Dunn. And as we all know she absolutely KILLED IT in the black issue of Italian Vogue.
Here are some snaps of her during Capetown fashion week.





images via pop sugar

and her fabulous ID cover and edit.

vintage vantage.

I've always loved vintage. So I jumped for joy when I spotted this amazing tadashi jumpsuit on one of my favorite sites the urban collection.





however it turned out I was beat out for by none other than susie bubble

I couldn't have lost to a more formidable opponent!

tar-jayyyyyy.

big news kids. target is coming to Manhattan. Starting in September, Target will open four "bullseye bodega" pop-up shops in Manhattan next month in midtown, Union Square, Soho, and the East Village on September 11. The temporary shops will feature Jonathan Saunders's apparel collection, Anya Hindmarch's handbags, and Sigerson Morrison's shoe collection. As an East Village i'm a bit excited and a bit scared. I could sit here and go blah blah blah, the city is going to consumerism hell in a handbag, but I'm absolutely elated I won't have to take a train ride for my cheap fashion fix. Though honestly I'm not crazy about the Richard Chai Collection, it looks a bit too "Missy" to me, I'm curious to see what this new roster of designers brings to the table.

twitter me.

http://twitter.com/tjgustave

India Parade.

a couple of snaps from the Indian Independence Day Parade this past Sunday.






and just for fun some hindu deity inspired fashion via Trend de la Creme



Manis Arora S/S 08



Judith Leiber Ganesh Evening Bag at judithleiber.com



Gold and Carnelian Ganesha Necklace at moondancejewelry.com



Taj Mahal Wall Art at UrbanOutfitters.com

mandate of heaven.

combining fashion and art with a touch of retro glamour, these amazing real world designs exist in a dreamy reality where everything is feminine and fabulous. check out their latest slideshow.



Summer Clothes for Eveningtime from mandateofheaven on Vimeo.

www.mandateofheavenclothing.com

cut and past.

more fashion collages.









images via flickr

retro.

the first big screen

eat it up.

crispy creme cheeseburgers.



nike burger.

White vs Light (art of Evan Gruzis)

interview and more work here

designer spotlight.

Maria Francesca Pepe's stunning jewelry pieces don't just add to any outfit. they are the outfit. The chic, yet primal pieces employ a variety of mediums ranging from calf and iguana to gold and silver. check out some of my top picks from her fall collection:

top net-a-porter sale picks.

Alexander McQueen.






Marni.






Pringle of Scotland.




Chloe.

new kids on the block.

prim magazine. it was online and now its heading into print! check out the fall issue online now.