The true beginning.

I think it's time I actually start posting. I'm not sure why I never got into it.

Lately, I've been trying to make new beginnings happen in my life. I think my personality feeds off of new experiences and inspirations. As I find out where I don't want my life to be at this point in time, I am actually directing myself more and more to the right paths. I've decided that writing is a very good path to be going down right now, so here's to this new beginning! I hope somebody out there will be able to share it with me.

In spirit of new beginnings, I have to say how much I love the fresh new looks for Spring/Summer '11 fashion. I, personally, am a very big fan of '60s and '70s fashion, so this season is going to be a dream for my wardrobe. I've always considered Fall to be my favorite season for fashion. It's becoming more clear to me that that is not the case anymore. Being in a lightweight, curve-accentuating summer dress is the best feeling in the world to me. On an emotional level, I connect to Spring and Summer much more, but I must say, garment construction-wise, I'm definitely still true to Fall fashion following. But for the sake of praying for sunny weather, let's take a look at some Spring looks that are now in stores:

High End:

Oscar de la Renta Printed Silk Maxi Kaftan (click image to view original site)

Just an FYI, Oscar is my absolute favorite designer, so you will see a lot of his work posted on here. I love his brilliant use of colors and abstract prints. This kaftan, to me, is truly artistic in every detail. The painting-like print flows beautifully with the silk. I think I could wear this dress every day of this summer.

Medium:

Anthropologie Tessera Dress (click image to view original site)

This dress speaks to my style (or what I hope it to be) 100%. This is one of those dresses that create the amazing feeling for me. I love it when a dress can create a very flattering hourglass figure, and still have an edgy look.

Lower:

Zara Open Work Dress (click image for original site)

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E. Does anyone else fantasize about being Twiggy for a day when seeing this?

Thank you, Seattle, for snowing and being cold instead of sunny and dress-friendly. I guess it just gives us ladies more time to stock up our Spring/Summer collection.

Introduction.

Hello Readers.


This is the first posting of MODE.INFLUENT. Thanks for checking in.
First of all, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Kayleigh Capelle. I'm about to be an Art Institute of Seattle graduate, majoring in Fashion Marketing. Fashion has always been my largest inspiration source, along with art and music. This blog will forever be dedicated to showing the world my views of the fashion industry and the many aspects that affect it. Most of the inspiration will be from around the world, but to pay tribute to the city that I love dearly and am constantly influenced by, I will focus many entries on Seattle's fashion and artistic industries. 


Nothing too exciting in this post, only because I am still creating this page. Check back for weekly fashion posts. Until then, let my inspirations motivate yours...

Cheers.