A Matter of Taste

Accessories, food, and flowers are a few of my favorite things in this world. You can only imagine how excited I was when I opened an email from my aunt to see these incredible images by Fulvio Bonavia from his book, A Matter of Taste. How creative and clever! 

Enjoy perusing through these photographs. I am certain that they will be a feast for your eyes.

To see additional images, visit this website:

http://www.fulviobonavia.com/

A Spring Snood

Every Spring I feel the need to amp up the color factor in my wardrobe. This may be triggered by the abundance of vibrant flowers at every turn - who knows?... But want I do know, is that when I found the pictured "Nola Snood" by Pieces, I was thrilled. What a fashionable way to sport a piece of Spring!

So, you may be wondering, "what in the world is a 'snood'?!" Good question. I discovered that historically, the term was used to describe a close-fitting hood. But in modern times, the term refers to a tubular neck scarf.

The "Nola Snood" is seasonally-appropriate not only because of its' artistic tulip smudge print, but also due to its' lightweight nature. Since Spring is normally a temperate time - not too hot, not too cold - this type of layering is ideal.

This garden of delights accessory brightens up any outfit and serves as a reminder that April showers will bring a cascade of even more May flowers.



For more information about this Spring Snood, click here:
http://us.asos.com/Pieces-Nola-Snood/y0t4l/?iid=2007926&cid=4174&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Yellow&mporgp=L1BpZWNlcy9QaWVjZXMtTm9sYS1Tbm9vZC9Qcm9kLw.

An Easter Bonnet

In recognition of Easter, I thought it would only be appropriate to showcase the classic accessory associated with this holiday: a bonnet... or in layman's terms, a hat. An Easter bonnet heralds spring and honors the tradition of wearing new clothes on the day in which renewal, rebirth, and redemption are celebrated.

Fortunately, these days there are a multitude of hats to choose from at various price points. One of my recent finds is pictured above - the "Colorblock Trim Floppy Hat" an understated straw chapeau from Forever 21. This simple design is on-trend due to its' floppy, wide brim silhouette and colorblock element. The cheerful yellow trim color is my top pick, but additional accent colors are also available (hot pink and turquoise). 

Whether you are attending a church service, having brunch with loved ones, and/or hunting for the treasured golden egg, enjoy your Easter Sunday ~ bonnet and all!

Click here for details of F21's "Colorblock Trim Floppy Hat":
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_hat&ProductID=2000038941&VariantID=

Additional historical information about the Easter bonnet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_bonnet