Why is a raven like a writing desk?

Alice in Wonderland seems to be turning up everywhere I look. Remember this post? Lewis Carroll's timeless muse has long been an inspiration for the creative - even Salvador Dali and Marie Laurencin dipped in their toes. This trend has continued to this day.

For example, witness Just My Cup of Tea's great find, this set of dishes from NYC wonderland Fish's Eddy.


And then there's this wonderful pinafore-like dress from Shumac at Le Train Bleu:


How about this downtown Mad Hatter from The Sartorialist?


And what of the recent proliferation (no complaints here, I think they're quite cute) of so-called Alice bands (as they still say in Britain)?


I love this very sweet Nymphemburg hare as food for thought (er, definitely no pun intended!), from ever-wonderful online boutique Rose and Radish. Pocket watch and frantic mien not included.


Of course, I've saved the best for last. You can't forget Vogue's brilliant editorial a few years back. It's one of my favorites of recent years. Starring Natalia Vodianova, who made a perfect Alice, the shoot was styled by the effervescent Hamish Bowles and photographed by La Leibovitz. Natalia's co-stars were, of course, the designers themselves. My own copy of the magazine is sadly packed away in storage, but there's still a feature on it on Style.com.

Helmut Alice


Balenciaga Alice


Lacroix Alice

For the article, and lots more gorgeous photos to feast your eyes upon, click here.

Okay, wait, just one more for giggles!

I hope you didn't mind the length of this post - let's just say I'm very happy it's the weekend, and I guess my delight hath spilleth over. It's been a long five days.

Le Train Bleu

How happy I was to receive an e-mail last night from Le Train Bleu, one of my favorite online clothing retailers. It seems they have received a new shipment of inventory, including these treasures:

Nicholas K Merdock Cardigan


Uluru Amelie Cashmere Top


And some fabulous sale items:
One of my most coveted fall dresses, from Eventide is now marked down to $429, from $715.


Paala Theo Top, marked down to $169 from $242.


Uluru Fritzi Dress, marked down to $326 from $466.