As there should be: the Timo Weiland collection is full of color, magical, fantastical.

First encountered this dapper young American at Paris (capsule) in September 2011, showing SS12 to worldwide buyers. Perusing the racks, we gasped when we discovered his PERFECT use of print, perfect cut, perfect edgy American pretty:

There’s a short version of this one, with just one little birdie perched on the bodice. As obvious, the attention to detail is stunning.

And Timo does incredible stuff for men, with looks coming down the runway boy-girl-boy-girl in florals, with backwards caps … the styling, it’s all so wearable.

Design partners with Alan Eckstein, the two men working closely together to produce each collection.

Timo will be at p.45 with his women’s ready-to-wear Saturday March 24, 12-6 pm with both one-of-a-kind styles and runway looks. Go say hello!

PS: Timo, this look has our name written all over it. Need it, we breathe it!

Photos via style.com

Did we mention it’s all going to be at Dose, this Sunday, 3.11?

Check out Agga B’s day-to-night dress collection:

C/FAN’s ferociously precious silk sweaters:

TwentyThirtyForty’s sale rack + all new Spring from their favorite designers:

The retail debut of new Chicago designer, Azeeza Khan. With her Atelier AZZA, you get a chic update on Indian silks, beading and embroidery:

Since it’s Dose, you know it’s going to be all kinds of good things for home, for babies, for body, for sparkle, for fun (!), for him, to eat, to put in your pantry … we can’t wait!

Don’t miss — this Sunday, 10am-4pm, at the River East Art Center! Every month it’s a new Dose, perfectly edited and of the moment. Get Dosed!

Great tips from Journelle via a recent stop in their shop on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach:

We’re not done moving yet, either — next up, Texas. Time for new tunes: THCIYH #20, for the road and for you!

See ya!

No question.

X AF

get the look! by inika featuring platform high heels << quaint, non? yeah, but nice looking set.

get real though: don’t ever scrimp on shoes. (Especially not in fantasyland).

unsure, at first blush, about the orange yoga mat we took home today, it being the only jade of its kind in a decidedly black manduka bin …

but the color, shining all over the place!

quick, google:

“Psychology of Color: Orange

The most flamboyant color on the planet! It’s the color tied most this fun times, happy and energetic days, warmth and organic products. It is also associated with ambition. There is nothing even remotely calm associated with this color. Orange is associated with a new dawn in attitude.”

OK!  The Dosettes are wearing orange this season. See us on Sunday, March 11th, at the River East Art Center for a serious Dose of SS12.

Happy days,

X

Yesterday, we picked up some Spring sock porn from the RR store:

You know how happy that makes us.

While there, we also picked up this:

Chicago can be/is a pretty scary place. So when we heard about the very scary assault that went down a few weeks ago at the incredible Asrai Garden, our heart sank to the floor. We won’t go into the details, just get down to the Double Door on Monday, 3/5 — it’s going to be a spectacular time and a more than worthy benefit for a beautiful spirit.

Maybe you’ll wear some pretty socks! It’s all about good cheer and a fresh start, so make sure to bring your best vibrations. See ya there (after class, of course)!

XX April

PS: Would be remiss if we didn’t add this – Kristen was very sadly targeted in a very bad way, but always, ALWAYS be aware of what’s going on around you, always, as mama would say.

Here’s the list of all our bridal friends participating in the event this Sunday, 3/4:

GOWNS/ACCESSORIES
Lulu’s at the Belle Kay
Silver Moon
Samantha Sleeper
Roslyn
Mignonette
Giselle Couture

CAKE
Le Royale Icing
Magnolia Bakery
Bittersweet Bakery

INVITES
Spilled Ink Press
Be U Brides
Sarah Drake

FUN
Traveling Photobooth
Orlando and Garrett from Salon 1800
Katie J from NARS at Barneys
Posey
Gentleman’s Deck
Angry Barber
Shrine
Isabella Fine Lingerie

And there’s definitely more. Not to mention tequila from 12-3 in the Groom’s Room!

Join us at Paris Club this Sunday, 3/4 — tickets here. You can also walk-in day of. Let your lovely engaged friends know!

PS: Here’s a little recent press on one of our gown designers, the inimitable Samantha Sleeper:

And here’s a taste, the first tune on the disc, c/o an extraordinary group of musicians …

xo