T H E D I V I N I T U S

wear | 20120127

2012-01-27T16:27:00.009-05:00

Shearling leather jacket, shirt and cargo trousers by Rick Owens, cashmere headband by Damir Doma, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.
My makeup is Morange lipstick by MAC.

live | 20120125

2012-01-25T12:14:00.005-05:00

...or this one. If you care, my rain boots are by Fendi.

live | 20120124

2012-01-24T18:00:00.014-05:00

Calf's leather and wool jacket with curved structured shoulders by Rick Owens.
Trying things at Barney's. The Fall 2011 collection reminds me too much of Marni, but I'm still liking this jacket...

wear | 20120123

2012-01-23T15:18:00.010-05:00

Shearling leather jacket and wool trousers by Rick Owens, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.
Last week my blog made it into Careers in Fashion's Top 100 Fashion Design Blogs. For the full listing check the Fashion Designer Resources article.

dwell | 20120119

2012-01-19T13:40:00.017-05:00

Office.

My workspace at home. We created two identical stations made of four large Parsons tables perfect for their clean lines and minimal look. His section with a second Tolomeo lamp is on the opposite side and faces mine.

wear | 20120112

2012-01-12T16:35:00.008-05:00

Angora blend sweater and trousers by Rick Owens Lilies, boots by Rick Owens.
Probably my favorite ensemble this season. Similar to my previous outfit, both pieces are made of the same soft charcoal fabric.

like | 20120111

2012-01-11T16:37:00.011-05:00

Macarons by Pierrot Gourmet.
Don't you love some sugar burger?

wear | 20120106

2012-01-06T17:18:00.008-05:00

Angora blend sweater and skirt by Rick Owens Lilies, over the knee boots by LD Tuttle.

dwell | 20111221

2011-12-21T18:36:00.061-05:00

Cashmere headband by Damir Doma, shearling leather jacket by Rick Owens.
A white interior makes up for the lack of snow this winter. Leaving for vacation. Happy holidays and happy new year.

buy | 20111216

2011-12-16T15:15:00.038-05:00

Shearling leather jacket by Rick Owens Limo AW 2011.
Celebrating four seasons weather.

wear | 20111215

2011-12-15T14:54:00.022-05:00

Dress by Acne, leather leggings by Helmut Lang, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.

color | 20111207

2011-12-07T18:44:00.015-05:00

L'Exuberante Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick by Chanel.
Experimenting with bold matte hues.

wear | 20111205

2011-12-05T16:21:00.009-05:00

Leather jacket and wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens, dress by Complexgeometries, leather leggings by Helmut Lang.

wear | 20111130

2011-11-30T17:51:00.009-05:00

Leather jacket and wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens, dress by Complexgeometries, leather leggings by Helmut Lang.

like | 20111129

2011-11-29T16:40:00.014-05:00

Sketchbook.
Some of my drawings I did in high school. I was obsessed with Grzegorz Rosinski's Thorgal series lying in the dark corners of Germanic myths and science fiction.

wear | 20111123

2011-11-23T15:05:00.007-05:00

Hooded shirt by Rick Owens Drkshdw blended with shorts by Zucca, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.

live | 20111120

2011-11-20T00:05:00.041-05:00

Coat by Helmut Lang, over the knee boots by LD Tuttle.
Isolation is - the optimum environment for creativity. It was his ideas we wanted, not the - never mind, I don't have to defend myself to you. (Ender's Game)

wear | 20111116

2011-11-16T14:50:00.008-05:00

Dress by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather leggings by Helmut Lang, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.

wear | 20111017

2011-10-17T13:59:00.009-04:00

Jacket and boots by Rick Owens, skirt by Rick Owens Lilies.
Thanks to Maddisonslade for the blog feature.

buy | 20111012

2011-10-12T13:57:00.021-04:00

A small gift to myself from Damir Doma AW 2011.

wear | 20111004

2011-10-04T21:31:00.015-04:00

Jacket and skort by Rick Owens, dress by Rick Owens Drkshdw, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.
Experimenting with Ebony eyeshadow by Chanel.

wear | 20110930

2011-09-30T15:43:00.014-04:00

Jacket by Rick Owens, dress by Rick Owens Drkshdw, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.
Having a good time wearing same stuff as always.

dwell | 20110929

2011-09-29T14:48:00.024-04:00

Phalaenopsis orchid.

New in. Last week our family got bigger with the addition of "Henry". Phalaenopsis Orchid, also called a moth orchid is probably the most common flower thanks to its supposedly easy care. I'm a total beginner as far as home plants, so shall see. Always planning to adopt more within upcoming weeks.

wear | 20110927

2011-09-27T19:12:00.016-04:00

Jacket and shorts by Rick Owens, shirt by Complexgeometries, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.

wear | 20110926

2011-09-26T15:11:00.007-04:00

Cardigan by Rick Owens, dress by Complexgeometries, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.

wear | 20110921

2011-09-21T20:46:00.014-04:00

Shirt by Complexgeometries, shoes by Ann Demeulemeester.
This week older by a year.

wear | 20110918

2011-09-18T16:00:00.020-04:00

Jacket by Helmut Lang, dress by Complexgeometries, leggings by Rick Owens Lilies, shoes by Prada.

wear | 20110916

2011-09-16T15:56:00.031-04:00

Jacket and trousers by Helmut Lang, shoes by Sigerson Morrison.
This is what I wore every day for the last week. As I have mentioned before, each time I put this jacket on, I think of Notre Dame du Haut by Le Corbusier.

color | 20110909

2011-09-09T21:31:00.029-04:00

Makeup.

For the eyes just a touch of pink coral in Free to Be by MAC with a basic addition of pencil and mascara in extreme black, both by Chanel. To create a healthy glow of rosy cheeks, I use cremeblend blush in Ladyblush by MAC. For the lips, I mix Myth with Saint Germain, but Saint Germain, a bright-pink, is nonchalantly added to the center only to create a more undone look.

wear | 20110907

2011-09-07T19:30:00.016-04:00

Leather dress, skort and wedges by Rick Owens.

wear | 20110902

2011-09-02T15:33:00.018-04:00

Layered dress and wedges by Rick Owens.
Trying to keep it plain and polished in the same time. My makeup is lipstick in Myth and blush in Ladyblush, both by MAC, black mascara by Chanel.

color | 20110901

2011-09-01T18:12:00.012-04:00

Myth lipstick by MAC.
The only lipstick I keep re-purchasing. It's a must-have to tone down pigmented lips; whether you wear it alone or as a base.

wear | 20110831

2011-08-31T21:32:00.020-04:00

Leather jacket and shoes by Rick Owens, dress by Rick Owens Lilies.

wear | 20110829

2011-08-29T20:45:00.018-04:00

Dress by Acne, leggings and shoes by Rick Owens.
Honestly, I was craving a pink dress for a long time. I really didn't mean to buy this particular Acne frock, but there was no other abstract avant-garde options to choose from.

wear | 20110823

2011-08-23T13:19:00.019-04:00

Jacket, playsuit and shoes by Rick Owens.
Recently I'm obsessed with rosy cheeks and matching lips. Basically all my makeup is just bright lipstick thrown on a bare face.

color | 20110821

2011-08-21T11:48:00.013-04:00

Saint Germain lipstick by MAC.
Mandatorily with healthy glow of rosy cheeks.

wear | 20110820

2011-08-20T14:58:00.002-04:00

Dress by Rick Owens Drkshdw, skort, bag and shoes by Rick Owens.

wear | 20110815

2011-08-15T16:41:00.016-04:00

Dress by Ann Demeulemeester, leather jacket, leggings and shoes by Rick Owens.
Same lipstick, lighter application to match my romantic apricot by Ann D.

wear | 20110813

2011-08-13T11:24:00.006-04:00

Playsuit and shoes by Rick Owens, bag by Balenciaga.
Here it is, my new lipstick, also used as a blush.

color | 20110812

2011-08-12T13:19:00.021-04:00

Morange lipstick by MAC.
With a bare face, and maybe a touch of bright orange blush.

wear | 20110811

2011-08-11T13:22:00.010-04:00

Dress, leggings ribbed in a very subtle zig-zag pattern, bag and shoes by Rick Owens.

wear | 20110805

2011-08-05T14:08:00.006-04:00

Dress and shoes by Rick Owens, shorts my own invention.

wear | 20110802

2011-08-02T15:18:00.007-04:00

Dress, leggings, bag and shoes by Rick Owens.

wear | 20110729

2011-07-29T16:22:00.009-04:00

Dress by Complexgeometries, leggings and shoes by Rick Owens.

buy | 20110726

2011-07-26T11:04:00.017-04:00

Sandals by Rick Owens SS 2011.
Rude stubborn leather. Exactly how I like it.

wear | 20110725

2011-07-25T13:22:00.012-04:00

Shirt and trousers by Rick Owens, sneakers by Ann Demeulemeester.

wear | 20110714

2011-07-14T15:04:00.012-04:00

Jacket, shirt, pants by Rick Owens, sneakers by Ann Demeulemeester.

wear | 20110711

2011-07-11T15:39:00.011-04:00

Shirt by Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, skort and wedges by Rick Owens.
Putting this top on is like doing crosswords. Great drapery though.

buy | 20110708

2011-07-08T15:48:00.015-04:00

High leather sneakers with straps by Ann Demeulemeester SS 2011.
Feeling so badass in these.

wear | 20110707

2011-07-07T14:54:00.016-04:00

Playsuit, cardigan and wedges by Rick Owens.

wear | 20110702

2011-07-02T20:03:00.015-04:00

Playsuit by Rick Owens Lilies, wedges by Rick Owens.
Loving these shoes. So lightweight and airy.

buy | 20110701

2011-07-01T08:59:00.017-04:00

Knotted wedge boots by Rick Owens SS 2011.
A summer alternative.

wear | 20110627

2011-06-27T13:42:00.013-04:00

Flip tank by Complexgeometries, leather trousers by Helmut Lang, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.
My recent buy. Also thanks to Electronic Beats from Berlin, and Chic Magazine from Singapore for featuring me in their "Lifestyle" sections.

dwell | 20110626

2011-06-26T18:46:00.025-04:00

Asymmetric dress by Rick Owens.

dwell | 20110622

2011-06-22T11:03:00.032-04:00

Cypress candle by Diptyque.

New in. When looking for home scents, I wanted to reflect the woody character of my backyard. An unusual oasis in this perfectly trimmed lawn obsessed city. Overgrown with ivy and resembling cypress, thuja trees.

wear | 20110617

2011-06-17T14:53:00.009-04:00

Split square dress by Complexgeometries, cropped jersey trousers and fabric bag by Rick Owens, slashed modified gladiator booties by Sigerson Morrison.

wear | 20110613

2011-06-13T17:28:00.012-04:00

Long strap tank by Complexgeometries, cropped jersey trousers and large fabric bag by Rick Owens, slashed modified gladiator booties by Sigerson Morrison.

wear | 20110610

2011-06-10T16:30:00.012-04:00

Giant square hoodie by Complexgeometries, fabric bag and cropped jersey trousers by Rick Owens Lilies, slashed modified gladiator booties by Sigerson Morrison.
Went shopping for thujas. Actually the full name is thuja occidentalis, and I needed one globe shaped for my backyard.

dwell | 20110609

2011-06-09T19:51:00.025-04:00

Backyard.

My living room opens directly into a small wooded area. There is some kind of mystery and déjà vu sentiment from the days I still lived overseas. Weekly I'm spending several hours managing the ivy. I had a stone patio installed loose to accommodate moss for a more organic feel.

buy | 20110605

2011-06-05T10:55:00.018-04:00

Ankle boots by Rick Owens SS 2011.

wear | 20110601

2011-06-01T19:36:00.011-04:00

Draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, cardigan, skort and wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.
I want my hair to be super long again.

live | 20110531

2011-05-31T21:37:00.023-04:00

Double zip denim jacket by Rick Owens Drkshdw.
The Road ends here.

wear | grey fabric bag

2011-05-30T21:54:00.014-04:00

Draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather trousers by Helmut Lang, fabric bag and wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.
My current, everyday bag. Its grey color makes black ensembles less ostentatious.

wear | pleated jumpsuit

2011-05-24T11:06:00.017-04:00

Voile leather jacket by Rick Owens, pleated jumpsuit by Rick Owens Lilies, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.

My new jumpsuit. It reminds me of this creature from the 70's sci-fi TV series Mikrobi. The best part is the absence of any practical or ornamental elements, commonly used in clothing. No cuffs, buttons, collars, bows or any other kitschy noise. Just let the pleated oval be.

like | collier de chien bracelet

2011-05-22T22:07:00.016-04:00

Collier de Chien bracelet by Hermès.
All I need.

wear | binder strap tank

2011-05-19T18:01:00.022-04:00

Binder strap tank by Complexgeometries, boxer shorts by Rick Owens Drkshdw, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.
No makeup or jewelry is liberating.

wear | cropped jersey trousers

2011-05-18T16:44:00.009-04:00

Long strap tank by Complexgeometries, cropped jersey trousers by Rick Owens Lilies, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.

wear | split square dress

2011-05-16T16:04:00.012-04:00

Split square dress by Complexgeometries, leather trousers by Helmut Lang, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.

buy | hi leather sneakers

2011-05-13T19:25:00.020-04:00

Hi leather sneakers by Converse.
My new chucks designed by me. The entire process takes about three weeks, but now almost the same looking, pre-made and lower priced style is available online.

I would like to thank LOOK for making me a part of their Look of the Day feature, Mariel's Secret Life for giving me the blog award, and Feathers Fashion for featuring me in their blog article where they say "The Divinitus is not about looking feminine or on-trend. Instead, she opts for a head-to-toe celebration of structure, abstract cut, volume and a casual nod to the avant-garde".

wear | long strap tank

2011-05-05T15:48:00.010-04:00

Long strap tank by Complexgeometries, leather trousers by Helmut Lang, wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens.
Complicated simplicity. Simple is not plain, plain doesn't mean simple.

wear | hooded jersey shirt

2011-05-02T16:28:00.013-04:00

Hooded jersey shirt by Rick Owens Drkshdw, cropped trousers by Rick Owens Lilies, dress and large fabric bag by Rick Owens, tall boots by LD Tuttle.
From my previous post. Shirt and bag are from men's collections.

dwell | 20110501

2011-05-01T17:04:00.022-04:00

Hooded shirt by Rick Owens Drkshdw.

Sunday afternoon. Getting more coffee. I'm holding Vario Steel saucer and cup created by Yellow Design, a German design studio founded in 1973. Vario was developed in response to demands for modernity, aesthetics and functionality without interest in short-lived trends. Like, live or wear, choose design without expiration date.

live | 20110423

2011-04-23T21:56:00.036-04:00

Lamb fur leather coat by Rika, hi leather sneakers by Converse.
Talk less, do more.

wear | leather trousers

2011-04-20T15:11:00.016-04:00

Voile leather jacket, asymmetric dress and wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens, leather trousers by Helmut Lang.

buy | wedge ankle boots

2011-04-15T12:03:00.026-04:00

Wedge ankle boots by Rick Owens SS 2011.

wear | tuta woven playsuit

2011-04-12T15:42:00.016-04:00

Tuta woven playsuit by Rick Owens, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

I like how Owens repeats his designs proving they are timeless. I strongly dislike mass oriented and short-lived trends.  Just recently I bought this jumper from his latest fall collection which I also saw in another show of his a few seasons ago. Ever since then I hadn’t been able to get it out of my mind.

wear | robot denim and leather jacket

2011-04-07T20:47:00.024-04:00

Leather sleeves denim jacket, and draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather panel leggings by Helmut Lang, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

live | 20110328

2011-03-29T10:48:00.049-04:00

Fox fur leather coat bought overseas, beanie by Rick Owens.

Random shots of what I wore last night. We were working late producing a political commentary show for cable television. Now, some of you may suggest that uggs aren't good enough for a fashion blog. I wish the prose of life was all glamorous. In a cold recording studio, where you're oftentimes sitting for hours with your feet down, only uggs, warm and pressure free, do the job. On a less practical note, I find Birkenstocks way ugg-lier :) Thanks to The Truest Faith, The Epicene Dream, 16 House, Noir As Night, Thrift & Thread, and Novembre Magazine for mentioning me in their blogs and news articles.

wear | voile leather jacket

2011-02-24T17:38:00.025-05:00

Voile leather jacket and alpaca beanie by Rick Owens AW10, draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather panel leggings by Theory, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

wear | lamb fur coat

2011-02-22T16:10:00.037-05:00

Lamb fur coat by Ulrika Lundgren of Rika, draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather panel leggings by Theory, alpaca beanie by Rick Owens AW10, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

Good news, I will have another giveaway coming. This contest, once again, will be possible thanks to CSN Stores which carries not only all those iconic, modern classics I'm obviously a fan of, but also everything beyond. From Le Creuset for the kitchen to Le Corbusier for the den and everything in between. Stay tuned.

wear | alpaca beanie

2011-02-21T14:03:00.023-05:00

Hooded track top and draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather panel leggings by Helmut Lang AW09, alpaca beanie by Rick Owens AW10, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

wear | silk shoulder dress

2011-02-14T16:02:00.021-05:00

Silk organza dress by Rick Owens SS10, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.
Happy Valentine's day.

wear | hooded cardigan

2011-02-10T15:18:00.031-05:00

Hooded cardigan and denim panel leggings by Rick Owens Drkshdw, aviators by Ray Ban, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

wear | leather panel leggings

2011-02-01T12:39:00.022-05:00

Down coat and leather panel leggings by Helmut Lang AW09, alpaca beanie by Rick Owens AW10, aviators by Ray Ban, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

wear | draped tunic

2011-01-14T15:46:00.021-05:00

Draped tunic by Rick Owens Drkshdw, skort by Rick Owens SS10, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

wear | leather tunic

2011-01-10T15:10:00.016-05:00

Leather tunic and skort by Rick Owens SS10, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.
My favorite piece so far, abstract and sculptural.

wear | close up

2011-01-08T00:30:00.019-05:00

Voile leather jacket and shirt by Rick Owens AW10, boxer shorts by Rick Owens Drkshdw.
What I like in this ensemble is its off-center repetition. The days when symmetry was an essential determinant of beauty are long gone.

wear | boxer shorts

2011-01-06T16:51:00.021-05:00

Voile leather jacket and shirt by Rick Owens AW10, boxer shorts by Rick Owens Drkshdw, boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

into the new

2010-12-31T01:45:00.027-05:00

Shirt by Dirtyflaws for Blood Is The New Black, boots by Newrock.
Entering a new decade.
Thanks to Don't Forget The 'Y' in What The Hellz?! for mentioning me in their news article.

after hours

2010-12-27T20:24:00.029-05:00

What's on Kindle tonight...

giveaway

2010-12-26T11:12:00.009-05:00

US and Canada readers... if you liked the Alessi Gertrudis by Clotet Lluis, which I posted photo of recently, I have good news for you. Once again in cooperation with CSN stores, which offers not only modern classics but also contemporary designs such as this round chair, I'm giving you the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to boost your post-holiday shopping.

All you have to do is be one of my followers and submit your email address in the comment area for this post through January 3, 2011, 11:59pm EST. I will draw a winner at random and you too can enjoy some of CSN’s fine designer pieces.

things i like

2010-12-17T15:14:00.015-05:00

Alessi Gertrudis by Clotet Lluis 2009.

Another piece of industrial design created by the architect. It is an object that has neither a front nor a back. It satisfies a requirement but at the same time asks us to use our imagination to attribute it other unknown needs. It doesn’t overtly suggest its function and for this reason it doesn’t need to claim a specific use to acquire a sense. As such it is never incomplete. (Clotet Lluís)

fur

2010-12-15T15:27:00.011-05:00

Goat fur coat by Topshop, leather trousers by Helmut Lang AW09.
The most comfortable leather leggings I know of so far.

wired

2010-12-03T15:40:00.007-05:00

Alpaca beanie, hooded cardigan and boxer shorts by Rick Owens, aviators by Ray Ban.

au naturel

2010-12-01T15:37:00.012-05:00

Wrap by Alpha 60, dress by Alexander Wang T.
Thanks to Alicia in We're for mentioning me in their news article.

cyber control

2010-11-15T13:06:00.028-05:00

Jacket and shorts by Rick Owens Drkshdw, aviators by Ray Ban.
My skort got a younger sibling, these shorts from Rick Owens Drkshdw SS10 collection. I can't wait to put my hands on some pattern leggings.
Thanks to Maria in Vogue Italia for mentioning me in their news article.

the prose of life

2010-11-14T16:22:00.019-05:00

Lamb fur jacket by Rika AW 2009, trousers by JBrand, bag by Balenciaga, boots by Marc Jacobs.
BlackBerry shots from my journey to some home improvement stores to find the perfect taping knife.

two layers

2010-11-08T16:55:00.011-05:00

Knit and shirt by Rick Owens Drkshdw, leather panel trousers by Theory.
Thanks to The UWM Post for featuring me on their website.

reveal

2010-11-04T15:40:00.028-04:00

Hat, shirt and trousers by Rick Owens.
In the box was just this hat from Rick Owens Gleam AW 2010 collection, he he. It's getting colder.

black box

2010-11-02T16:53:00.011-04:00

Kids get bored when it rains.