Dior / A new (out)look
Personal style | A Dior classic
This week I visited the Dior exhibition ‘A New Look’ at the Kunstmuseum in The Hague (you can visit until the 26th of January, 2025). The exhibition shows a mix of both modern and classical pieces and includes a stunning custom jewelry collection.
If you love embroidery, this exhibition offers an especially unique opportunity to view the stunning embroidery by Maison Lesage. The detailing is a feast for the eye:
If you love Dior and the artistic and craftsmanship that goes into making collections I recommend the documentary ‘Dior and I’ for a behind the seen glimpse of Raf Simons’ haute couture collection for Dior. At the exposition they showed this masterful piece by Raf Simons:
Raf Simons for Dior, haute couture, fall-winter 2012, Paris. (Material: silk, wool)
In terms of coffee table books I love this book about Christian Dior’s magnificent refuge in the South of France ‘The Chateau de la Colle Noir’. The book covers a lot of historic ground and insider knowledge of his time spent in the South of France:
Lastly, when it comes to my daily beauty regime I’m a big fan of Dior fragrances and their beauty line. Two of my current favorites are the new Dior Forever Skin Perfect stick foundation (easy application and an absolutely perfect finish!) and the Ambre Nuit Parfum which transports you to a scenery straight out of an Arabian Nights fairytale. Perfect for cozy winter nights.
Do you have any Dior favorites?
Love,
Jackie.
Seasonal finds | A love of fabric - Wool
Personal style | A love of sheep…
There are few things I love more than a cozy sweater. Perhaps that explains my love for fall and winter season. As soon as it becomes time to switch out my wardrobe, my heart skips a beat. My perpetual search for the perfect sweater has resulted in some go-to brands that never fail me.
Of course, Sezane is an obvious, budget friendly option. They know their colors and offer a great variety of knitting techniques. My recent purchase is this gorgeous green-emerald sweater:
Sezane sweater - merino wool, kid mohair
High on my favorite list is the London based brand Arch4, their cashmere is unparalleled and I’m the proud owner of some glorious Arch4 classics. I’m eyeing this one:
Arch4 crew neck jumper
I recently discovered Lisa Yang a Stockholm based brand that is very much into the ‘slow luxury’ trend. I’m eyeing this lovely burgundy brushed-cashmere piece:
Lisa Yang burgundy brushed-cashmere
I have a considerable collection of wool/cashmere scarfs. I highly recommend the brand Johnston of Elgin for their knits and cold-weather accessories. If you find yourself in the festive spirit, I recently added this beauty by Dries van Noten to my wishlist.
Dries van Noten festive, sparkly wool blend
I can’t wait to hear your recommendations!
love,
Jackie.
October 2024 / Seasonal considerations
Tendencies | Procrastinating
I have been wanting to start this blog for a while now. However, have found many reasons to hold it off. Will it add value? What should I write? Who will read it? However, as I think about it, these reasons are silly!
Why do we do this to ourselves?
I'm thinking of December - that is less than two months away - and the inevitable setting of intentions that we collectively part-take in.
I do think this is a tradition that has its merit, can be a playful exercise, but I would like to think we can check-in more often.
Reflection combined with action as an ongoing pursuit?
Let's call it:
'planning seasonal check-ins to keep up with our intentions (or add new ones)'
When I think of people I admire most, like my father and some of my dearest friends, it is always because they are self-motivated to explore their passions and creativity. They make life happen - not let it happen to them.
Also, my spirit animal is the magpie, loving sparkly things, a little mischievous, resourceful, intelligent, quirky creatures - the opposite of procrastination.
So, who do you most admire? What do you admire about them?
How do you think they got to where they are?
What could be your motivation to get that project started that you've been holding off?
So, to kick this blog off, I not only intend, but hope you’ll equally start off this season, by giving in to procrastinating-tendencies less - and instead honor your inner magpie.
Sending you love and beauty,
Jackie. 