Trendspotting || Eye See You

August 15, 2013



I'm noticing eyes are all the rage lately.  Kind of creepy but kind of intriguing?  I'm digging the attention they give- full on alert stares.  It would be kind of nice to doze off while our clothing keeps focused on the task at hand....if only. 

I'm mesmerized by the red skirt.  I think it would be a fun fall piece combined with a blazer.  Kenzo's F/W collection is all about these eyes, kind of quirky and fun. And how about that sweet cyclops iPhone case? It's from Kate Spade's collaboration with NYC artist Craig Readman- so cute!! Any collaboration that creates a donut bangle is pretty cool in my book.  Also loving Lulu Guinesses clutch and tote.  And that eye sweatshirt would be perfect paired with a black plaid skirt or even jeans.

All these eyes remind me of the myth about Argos, Hera's faithful servant, who had one hundred eyes all over his body. He had to watch a white cow and keep it away from Zeus.  But Zeus was able to put him to sleep and killed him to free the cow.  So to commemorate his faithful servant, Hera preserved Argos' eyes forever in the peacock's tail.  Just another example, of how inspiration is everywhere and ideas are recycled. I would feel a little like Argos wearing that red skirt. Here is an image of Argo so you can envision what 100 eyes looks like (no wonder he was such a good guard....he had eyes everywhere!).


and here are his eyes immortalized on a peacock's tail.


I'm not too dorky right?  So, back to the eye trend.....yes? or no?  


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18 comments

  1. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    oh, loving that iPhone case!

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  2. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    This reminds me of The Great Gatsby! I love that skirt!

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  3. Katie WaddellAugust 15, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Have you seen Allegra Hicks' book? Want!!
    http://www.allegrahicks.com/shop/book/

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  4. vivAugust 15, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I love, love the Lulu Frost collection that's all about eyes.
    www.fashiontruffles.com

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  5. jackie jadeAugust 15, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    i think i like the eyes more on the accessories rather than on clothing. but definitely an intriguing trend!
    -- jackie @ jade and oak

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  6. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorAugust 15, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    That skirt is just awesome.

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  7. Gaby [The Vault Files]August 15, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    I like this trend more on dainty jewelry, I have an evil eye bracelet that I love :)

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  8. AlyssaAugust 15, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    How fun is that clutch?! Definitely a convo starter!

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  9. l.c.s.August 15, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    love this clutch. i am obsessed with evil eye everything so of course i was very excited about this post!

    xo
    lauren
    www.annacroswell.com

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  10. Elizabeth // The NowAugust 15, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    What was wrong with the white cow? He looks so sweet in that picture. That would hurt to have eyes all over your bod. Not dorky...I learned something new today! Also...I'm with Gaby. There is a jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez that I'm obsessed with and she uses eyes in her dainty jewelry. xoxo

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  11. miss bAugust 15, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I prefer the eyes on the accessories and I especially like the tote. I'm always amazed by the beauty and colours of peacocks!

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  12. Sandy at You May Be WanderingAugust 15, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I had never heard the myth of Argos - it is fascinating. I am not sure I could deal with all the eyes but maybe something small like a piece of jewelry.

    Enjoy your day, Albertina! xoxo

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  13. MichaelaAugust 15, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    How fun! Not something I would probably wear, but SO cute and a very different trend!!

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  14. Nicole Michelle CentersAugust 15, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Very Egyptian! I've noticed this trend as well. Not sure I am going to warm up to it, but I do love the eye pouch you picked out- too cute!

    Nicole
    www.eleganceandclutter.com

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  15. The Buzz Blog @ Diane James HomeAugust 15, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Love the myth about the peacock, not sure about this eye-catching trend!

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  16. The Buzz Blog @ Diane James HomeAugust 15, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Love the myth about the peacock, not sure about the eye-catching trend... Maybe a bit Monsters Inc. for me!

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  17. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresAugust 15, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Ummm I'm not loving it, though I do love peacocks!

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  18. RachelAugust 15, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I have a lot of evil eye jewelry- but nothing as awesome as that clutch!

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