etad dhi durlabhataram/ loke janma yad idrsam
one of the best births, but difficult to attain, is to be reborn into a family of yogis
says Lord Krisha to Arjune, chapter VI.42 from the Bhagavad Gita, as translated by the jivamukti yoga school
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Lord Krishna may be right-- but if being born of yogic progeny is the best, then i can't imagine being born into the family of a famous fashion designer is very far behind, if 29 year old whitney pozgay is any indication. whitney's fall 2010 lookbook debuts her very first collection under her own label, but she has already in her short life overseen collaborations at kate spade, as well as achieved the prestigious role as lead designer for steven alan (responsible for looks coveted by indie girls' everywhere). i was incredulous when i read this young woman's biography; only a year older than me, and already so accomplished! until sometime later when a bit of sleuthing on my behalf revealed her to be the providential young niece of kate spade herself. apparently it helps to have family in high places!
i must admit that i feel a bit of reservation regarding some of the more whimsical pieces in her collection, but these outfits below (notwithstanding the strictly ornamental headpieces) are absolutely darling!
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i wonder what life is going to be like in brooklyn, and i wonder if i'm ever going to wear any of these outfits out on a date! i'd like to think, yes, i believe so.