Fall 2012: Behnaz Sarafpour

behnaz sarafpour fall 2012, look 5 | simple pretty

look 5

I’m completely smitten with this look from Behnaz Sarafpour’s fall show. The fabric + detailing make for a very pretty, wearable dress. (And of course, black ballet flats never fail to impress.) See the complete collection at Style.com.

photo by amanda de simone / gorunway.com for style.com

Fall 2012: TSE

tse fall 2012, look 26 | simple pretty

look 26

Oh my. Such a killer black dress. (glam neckline + pockets: enough said) I’m homed in on TSE’s dressier options, but you can see the complete fall collection, including some very snuggly-chic sweaters, at Style.com.

tse fall 2012, look 25 | simple pretty

look 25

tse fall 2012, look 15 | simple pretty

look 15

image credits: photos courtesy of TSE for style.com

Fall 2012: Jil Sander Navy

jil sander navy fall 2012, look 18 | simple pretty

photo 18

Jil Sander Navy’s fall collection is lamb to my mutton.  Age aside, I can’t help but be charmed by the elegant silhouettes. See the full collection at Style.com.

jil sander navy fall 2012, look 4 | simple pretty

photo 4: school-girl chic

jil sander navy fall 2012, look 24 | simple pretty

photo 24

image credits: photos courtesy of jil sander navy for style.com

Week Six: Arts & Science

arts and science, japan | simple pretty

I will never tire of perfectly minimal Japanese design. My latest obsession? Arts & Science, making utilitarian goods and treats (and clothing!) look so very appealing.

arts and science shoehorn/keychain, japan | simple pretty

shoehorn/keychain

arts and science, pinhole camera set | simple pretty

pinhole camera

arts and science christmas cookies box | simple pretty

gorgeously packaged box of christmas cookies

images from arts-science.com

Flickr Faves: January 2012

emma bridgewater black toast and marmalade oversized tea cup | simple pretty

It’s February? So far (knock on any available wood) Chicago has escaped the wrath of “the worst winter ever” that was forecast ad nauseum this fall. Thank goodness, is all I have to say. Bring on any and all signs of spring. I’m ready.

Some of my January favorites at Flickr:

  1. morning fishing
  2. Its getting colder
  3. untitled
  4. rosé brut for no reason at all
  5. Iced
  6. busy little bees