February 19, 2014

Flutter by..

The Butterfly is appearing everywhere – McQueen, Valentino and here – with this stunning silk jacquard skirt by the New York label Tome that you just want to touch and treasure. I love the way it’s been styled with the long gloves against the short, loose v-necked cashmere jumper.

Freedom, innocence, peace, good luck, nature, femininity…the butterfly is a powerful symbol throughout the world.

(Cinemagraph from Anne Street Studio..the founders of the Art of Cinemagraph)

But there’s also it’s fragile beauty and delicate symmetry. No wonder we humans are obsessed with capturing it’s heart and soul, if only in an ethereal Cinemagraph. This butterfly was let lose after it’s photoshoot, into the wilds of Manhattan because true beauty should only be admired….

Laters, Kate x

41 comments

February 19, 2014 - 10:17 am annahitamansoori

That green jacquard is pretty lush Kate!x
- February 20, 2014 - 4:44 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I think it needs to be captured and put in m closet!
  - February 21, 2014 - 9:03 am annahitamansoori
    
    Yes it does! 🙂
February 19, 2014 - 10:20 am dievca

The Tome collection looks very interesting — Jackie Mallon had a great post about them (the designers are friends of hers). The butterfly is a gorgeous and elusive being, bringing lightness and joy to life. Perhaps, that is why designers pull their shape and pattern into their collections. XO
- February 20, 2014 - 4:45 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Oooh! I’ve been slack this week – on catch up – wish I’d seen her post and her pictures were far better than mine! x
February 19, 2014 - 10:24 am The Posh Blog

I’m drooling!!
- February 20, 2014 - 4:46 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Check out their Collection – there’s a stunning little shift dress as well..lustful..
  - February 20, 2014 - 5:48 pm The Posh Blog
    
    Oooo okay
February 19, 2014 - 10:25 am The Posh Blog

Awwwww and I like Revlon as a drug store brand. Thanks for sharing
February 19, 2014 - 10:29 am Fashion Mayann

Oh, another “butterfly” masterpiece and a lovely Cinemagraph with delicate lilac colours ! xxxxx
- February 20, 2014 - 4:46 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  And how could I forget Galliano!! But it is a special beast..
February 19, 2014 - 10:41 am kimberlyakinola

Love it…… and the designs are pretty lovely and wearable.
- February 20, 2014 - 4:47 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I think the colour is unexpected which adds to the allure..
February 19, 2014 - 10:53 am glanceobservecapture

I’ve only just discovered Anne Street Studio….totally hooked. A beautiful concept. x
- February 20, 2014 - 4:48 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  They are a wonderfully creative couple – their Blog is a joy!
February 19, 2014 - 1:17 pm vintageattitude

Oh….my heart stopped when I saw him trapped….thank goodness they set him free…. Butterflies are the souls of those who have been well loved I was once told. Very special to many of us….
- February 20, 2014 - 4:48 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  thankfully only trapped in time – and in my Media library forever! x
February 19, 2014 - 1:31 pm xiafirethorn

Beautiful post, Love Butterflies 🙂
- February 20, 2014 - 4:50 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  So do I..there’s their beauty..and also that they transform from maggot-like caterpillars..always inspiring!!
February 19, 2014 - 3:01 pm bohoclub

Reblogged this on White Lies.
- February 20, 2014 - 4:51 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Thank you! x
February 19, 2014 - 3:01 pm bohoclub

Reblogged this on White Lies and commented:
Love the gif!
- February 20, 2014 - 4:52 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Thank you!
February 19, 2014 - 3:23 pm iftheshoefits

Ooooh, that skirt. I need that skirt xxx
- February 20, 2014 - 4:53 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  A perfect piece for the wardrobe..dress it up or wear it with a sweatshirt..DIVINE!..Could be your reward for your mammoth capabilities in the Art of the Plank?!
  - February 20, 2014 - 5:53 pm iftheshoefits
    
    I’m on the red wine rewards currently. I do so covet that skirt though 😉
February 19, 2014 - 4:52 pm whatwewear

we loooove that skirt! so beautiful and interesting!
xoxo Vera & Rony
- February 20, 2014 - 4:54 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Sigh. It hits the mark as an item that will never go out of fashion…Would so easily sit in my wardrobe.. x
February 19, 2014 - 5:51 pm MySecretFashionPoison

What a nice skirt, the print is amazing!

Viky — MySecretFashionPoison
- February 20, 2014 - 4:55 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I had a look at the close up..the pattern is all beautifully woven in like a proper piece of old-fashioned cloth..makes it even more special.. x
February 19, 2014 - 6:11 pm fingknitcoolgal

I didn’t realised it was wings of butterflies until I’ve read the post. They look gorgeous, don’t they? It is very opulent and Baroque! xxx
- February 20, 2014 - 4:57 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  If you look really closely at the material, the very centre is two butterflies that then turn into the recurring wings..so clever.. xxx
February 19, 2014 - 6:30 pm The Fashion Huntress

I love how brilliant and rich the pattern is- so beautiful and romantic!
- February 20, 2014 - 4:57 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Apart from the modern cut of the skirt it’s almost as if it’s from another era of long-lost skill..timeless.. xxx
February 19, 2014 - 11:34 pm KerryCan

Into the wilds of Manhattan? Poor butterfly! 😉
- February 20, 2014 - 2:03 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Hehe..does it help that it was a native and was joining it’s mummy and daddy?!! x
February 20, 2014 - 2:35 am StyleGingerly

Such beautiful imagery! I’ve always been fascinated by the intricacy of butterfly patterns.

http://www.stylegingerly.com
- February 20, 2014 - 4:59 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I think this has to be one of the best butterfly patterns I’ve seen just because you need to look so closely..it could almost be fish scales or feathers..but it’s not! xxx
February 20, 2014 - 3:17 am egoh

Abstract patterns always inspire me and your post always help me to be inspired. Thanks.

http://egohblog.wordpress.com
- February 20, 2014 - 4:59 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Thank you – you’re lovely! xxxx
February 21, 2014 - 6:04 pm Gold Coast Girl

LOVE this skirt! It is so elegant and beautiful 🙂