Did you know that pure Lavender is actually extremely rare? Yes, we see it in nearly half the fragrances out there, not to mention candles, soaps and God knows what else. But this is not pure lavender that we are getting, no, it's actually "lavendin" a much less expensive hybrid of the flower. In fact, true Lavender only grows in high, arid regions such as Lesches-en-Dois, France, near the Alps. And get this, it blooms for only one month! According to a recent article in Shape Magazine (this is where I confess my love for this mag!) it takes approximately 80 pounds of lavender to make just one ounce!
With this being said, take into consideration how valuable Lavender actually is. Not only does it have a rich history in fragrance, being harvested in the Alps since the 1500's, but it has greatly shaped our fashionable past and forecasts our warm weather future ever year. So let's take a look at where we can find some of it's most precious and priceless pieces, as well as some very fun, fashion forward and purse friendly hybrids.
La-La-Lavender....
Grommets lend an edgy twist to our favorite shirt dress by
Nanette Lepore.
Even Gaga finds a way to take on the color. In her lipstick. In her gloves. In her jacket...or is that a jacket-tard? I'm giving up on these outfits she concocts. And that being said, expect to see a Gaga exclusive soon...I just can't stay away from the train wreck.
A bit more "Orchid" than Lavender but yum. Charlize stuns in this Christian Dior. I don't care if the gorgeous satin roses are groping her, the hue combined with her berry red lipstick is the essence of glamour. Love.
A hippie at heart, I l-u-v Free People. tissue tee embezzled frock available from
Blue Fly.comMerona Mary-Suede Chop Out Ballet Flats from, you guessed it,
TARGET! Only $19.99!
And while we're talking Target...
Balenciaga's City Bag in the perfect vintage Lilac
Rock it like Kim & Khloe Kadashian, Nicole Richie and Jennifer Lopez.
Until the next story or trend....
-CK
