15 ECCENTRIC ESSENTIALS FROM MODA OPERANDI

   I LOVE all the pieces below. Not only because they're insanely cool and unique, but they all have tha level of restraint to be worn over and over and over again. Even the Vivienne Westwood corset can be played around with so many top/bottom combinations and dresses for a unexpected effect. Who would of thought some of these selections, as whimsical as they may seem, can really work more than once, and even for guys (the Equpiment tartan shirt). BTW, don't forget to vote for me in the Mr. Porter Global Style Competition!

TIMO WEILAND BROCADE DRESS - $610

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI FLORAL PRINTED DRESS - $5660

cole and son/ vivienne westwood

vivienne westwood, the designer behind clothes like this

has launched a wallpaper line with the premier wallpaper company Cole and Son. her wallpapers range from simple lace and design patterns from fabric, to a little bit more experimental and unexpected.( the last one being a close-up of her Union Jack wallpaper.)

not only are the wallpaper designs creative and graphic, but they are also reminiscent of the fabrics she uses on her designs as a fashion designer. my favorite is the crumpled fabric wallpaper. she is also a favorite of mine because she has used Juergen Teller for her ad campaigns. and for this season, she worked with a lot of colors, prints, and the use of the runners number tag on most of her designs for a unique touch. so if your walls are looking plain, Vivienne Westwood is at your service.

click here to shop Vivienne Westwood for Cole and Son

click here to view Vivienne Westwood's S/S 2010 collection

bye.

[images via Style.com and Cole and Son]