TODAYS ADVICE....

...I've long said....

Yes, I'm late half the time. And when I get the comment made, I simply give the up and down look over, and say Better late then ugly. 

Now that is SHADE.

SYMPOIESIS

How do you do top couture?.....

You bring it to life. While watching some of the fashion shows recently, one that I was in awe and completely blown away by was one by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen. Granted, I don't know where one would wear these except a red carpet or the Met Gala perhaps, but remember , many fashion designer and buyers and for retail fashion brands will get inspiration by the color, materials, silhouettes and so forth to bring the influence from a runway show to the masses. But as far as a runway show goes, my jaw dropped at the creativity, showmanship and couture of this presentation, and the garments, maybe since the legendary Alexander McQueen. Iris van Herpen opened her latest collection, Sympoiesis at Paris Coutre week with a jaw dropping, show stopping "living look"  inhabited by 125 million bioluminescent algae.  Nurtured in seawater and encapsulated in a nutrient gel...the dress wasn't constructed, it was cultivated! Iris is known for bringing inspiration from the world we inhabit. Her fashion isn't just about clothes; she treats it perhaps like a science project. And for this show she created the runway into a living reef. The opening look worn by model Stella Maxwell emitted light every time moved. I have my favorite designers for shows, but this.... this was couture and art at a whole new level, I've never seen....very magical. The one dress at the 6:01 mark reminds me of a stunning jellyfish, or a heavenly angel the way the fabric flows. And the flesh tone ensembles at the 3:05 mark?

 STUN-NING! Brava!

FIVE BRIEF MOMENTS

A morbid thought, but the truth. If something were to unexpectedly happen to me tomorrow, I can say I've had a good life so far with no complaints looking back, and plan to have many more. Five brief moments in my life so far, that I won't soon forget. I find myself often thinking back of them.

 

This view from the Lake Cuomo/Portofino trip.

Seaside time in Rehoboth.

A, I call it, a puddle jumper airplane. A small flight over Nairobi plains. I was nervous. I was going to do my best Carol Channing Raspberries, but didn't know if they would get it down below.

My all-time favorite moment in life...to see elephants in the wild at the sanctuary at the Shedrick trust. Never forget it. Again, very nervous being so close, but the caretakers are always present.

A triple breech of whales in Provincetown.

With me, I know nature gives the best moments.

MOOD BOARD

I'm ready for this Monday, even though a lie in might have been nice. The nice weather continues...and the countdown begins till the next vacation. I just have to get through this week, and weekend and then it's arrivederci! And Buster had his latest checkup. The vet says he is at least two to three years pass his expiration date...and shows no signs of slowing down! Goodness, he will be 19 in November!!!  In other news, the Mistress got a jump on getting things ready for multiple trips, spent time in the garden, and made a wonderful garden herb lasagna over the weekend, and a lovely ham spread and still had time to meet up for happy hour. And Sophie caught a locust and ate it. So there was that.

I think a tune might be in order today!!!

 I don't know why, but watching Cass Elliot move makes me happy.