JEAN HILL : PUNCTUATED BY KNOTS

Jean Hill
Designer

Definitely breaking the mold, Jean Hill transforms the common jersey into a work of art, breaking fashion tradition. She finds beauty and inspiration in antiquated materials and the beauty of the natural human form, punctuated by knots yet carefree in her designs.



Her collection is a mix of unexpected pieces, perfectly draped as if the wearer were a sculpture and yes, women who wear her clothes aren’t force-fed into fashion.

Hill’s designs may not have great hanger appeal but hey, when worn, it looks divine.

BASIC MATTER 30: PORTER YOSHIDA

I cannot get enough of these hypoallergenic striped socks I got for a bargain a few years back and my trusty navy gingham shirt from Thomas Pink.

I just love pairing them with my selvedge APCs which I have had for 5 years now, my 3 month old back cap toe Aldens and yes (yes, haters to the left) my newly purchased Porter Yoshida Freestyle bag for some added punch of color.

DEFINITELY NOT A STABLE BUT CLOSE ENOUGH

I might have gone a bit (well, not really) overboard on dressing up for the farm.


(plaid shirt from Brooks Brothers, cut off navy shorts from Ralph Lauren, flip flops from Massimo Dutti and hat from my dads closet.)

I mean, I don't really get to country it up very often, so made the most of the occasion since I only fly down south once a year.

RESOLUTIONS AND L'ARTE DI NON FARE NIENTE

Aside from mastering the art of doing nothing (right, l'arte di non fare niente!) during my two week break down south, I have repeatedly watched Luca Guadagnino’s “Io sono l'amore (I am love)”, a tragic love story set at the turn of the millennium in Milan. Don’t blame me! Watching Tilda Swinton in Jil Sander is enough reason to make me melt.



(I am Love. Enough said!)

Tragic? Definitely not!

It has been almost three weeks since I last posted something on this blog ( yes, I have a lot of catching up to do at work ) and I am starting to hear blog posts in my head throughout the day.

Yesterday, I couldn’t stop but babble them to myself internally a few lines at a time like a retard who just downed four shots of Jägerbomb.

I embarrassingly crawled home in my navy trousers at 4 AM today and I am hopeful a few will make it into text.

I have grown disgustingly fat and floppy during the holidays hence me avoiding plaid for the meantime -My tummy, although more square than round has finally surfaced.

But hey, I’ve been trying my best to start the year right with dedicated and determined calorie restriction. Yes, I haven’t had a glass of soda since the holidays and been running a few kilometers each week to strengthen my leg and back muscles.

GOALS FOR 2012:

•Fit into my new pair of jeans
•Fit into the shirts I’ve had altered last July when I lost 40 lbs (unfortunately, I
gained it back)
•Stop myself from buying maternity pants (tempted!)
•Must not pretend I’m 3 sizes smaller my current size
•Get my groove back (if you know what I mean *wink*)
•A closet with inspirations from Ami’s Spring/Summer 2012


(Ami’s Spring/Summer 2012)

Anyway, I think it’s time to revamp my closet and replace the straps of my vintage wrist watch. Yes, I’m simple that way.

OUT WITH THE OLD. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Last year went too fast, it’s amazing to see the calendar turn over to January again!




I am totally out with the old but grateful to everyone who has been a part of making my 2011 a blast ( Alfonso, Ingrid, Cheryl, Erika, Tessa, Janelle, Christina, Irene, Mario, Lester, Smiley, Carlo C., Carlo P., Carlo R., Carlotta, Ana, Ryan, Ivah, John, Monica, Alexei, Anton, Jacobo, Kristian, Karla, Kath, Sven, Finn, Jean, Michael, Christine, Anton, Gayette, Anna, etc) though midway turned out to be a bitch, I still managed to keep my head up.

Hoping 2012 will give me more reasons to smile and be a springboard for an explosion of more blessings in the next twelve months.

This year is all about looking to the future, having more balls and pursuing your dreams with fresh energy.

Excited? YES! Happy New year!