Fabled Dream

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to preview my friend Caycee Black's S/S 2011 collection. In a word, it is GORGEOUS. I've always admired Caycee's prints (which she designs herself) but I think this might be my favorite season yet. The colors are incredible, the fabrics luxurious, and as always, there's a touch of humor and whimsy to everything. Instead of relying on my janky old camera for snaps, I thought I'd share with you a few of my very favorite shots from her lookbook (the whole of which can be viewed here.) It's all perfectly dreamy and hazy, and was shot in Texas on and around her family's ranch, which is apparently some sort of museum of great mid-century taste!

I also thought it would be fun to ask Caycee a few quick questions, outside of the standard "where do you get your inspiration" kind of stuff. I'd kinda maybe like to make this into a more regular feature, so let me know what you think! Anyways, here are Five Questions for Caycee Black:

What was your favorite outfit in high school?
Ahhh my favorite outfit in high school was my pale blue plaid kilt that I wore with a cream baby tee and shrunken blue cardi. I paired that with cream knee socks and my platform short boots. I wanted to be Liv Tyler really badly. On a casual day I'd go with the chucks instead that had my boyfriend's initials Sharpied on them!

What fictional character has your favorite style?
This is a great question...probably a mix of Wednesday Adams, Nora from the Thin Man film series in the 30's and Polly Magoo in Qui êtes-vous, Polly Magoo?

If money was no object, what's one item you would buy?
This is hard...hmmm I would go with an apartment. Rent just always gets in the way.

What's the best item you've bought for less than $20?
I have a little crop top from the 1930's that's plaid which I'm pretty proud of finding.

(Wild Card!) What's something you miss abut Texas that you can't find here in New York?
First would be my Texas thrift stores, riding horses, and the way time just passes slower there.

Thanks Caycee!! You can also check out my photos of Caycee's Fall lookbook shoot here, and see me in BUST Magazine wearing a cozy Caycee Black sweater right here!

back in Black

I've really gotta take a moment and say a huge thank you for all the kind comments of congrats about my BUST featurette! It was really fun and unexpected, not to mention quite an honor. I was equally happy to hear that you guys like the sweater I chose to wear, by miss Caycee Black, which reminded me that I had yet to share these photos I snapped a few months ago at the shoot for her F/W 2010 Look Book. It was all shot at the Triad theatre, a beautiful little place on the Upper West Side of Manhattan filled with shadowy corners and a lot of red velvet.

I also managed a few weeks ago to get a sneak peak of what she's working on for her Spring collection, and it's totally dreamy! Cool sidenote: she paints all her prints herself (plus, she's cute as a frickin' button, that one!)

cookoo for caycee

An exclusive interview with my friend Caycee Black just went up over on the Fashion Spot, complete with some photos of her super sweet spring line. I absolutely love this girl and the pretty clothes she makes, and I think you will too! You can also see a video of her spring presentation right here, and see her fall collection on her website.