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On this dreary day, it’s perfect to either, if you’re lucky enough, stay inside all day and cozy up to a movie or doze off a few times at work and skim the Internet for entertainment. Check out Funktional’s Fall video from the Fall lookbook photoshoot and get a little insider’s taste on what the company’s fall collection will bring!

Funktional’s Spring Lookbook has been released! Her spring line features simple color tones that allow the intricate cuts of the fabric to appear more prominent and edgy in her designs. Elegant and chic, the subtle simplicity of these styles boasts the line’s versatility, sophistication and class.

Funktional, launched by the Los Angeles based designer in 2009, showcases pieces of clothing that any woman should wear to add a little fun into her style and life. The collection features pieces ranging from wearable edgy silhouettes, silk dresses and tops, knitted designs and tailored jackets.

It’s not a simple task—wearing the same piece again and again in a variety of different ways. But when you can master the art the way Funktional has for its Summer 2010 collection, the idea is charming, and indicative of a wider trend. A romper, crop top and layered dress are all cut from the same black silk thread, yet still lead to distinctive looks. Think it could be a bore to wear the same flower print three times? Not when it decorates a zip up dress, cropped layer dress and one shoulder zipper top. Royal blue silk is fashioned into a T-shirt dress, tunic and open-backed tank. Get the picture? In this day and age, it might not be such a bad idea to spend a little less and use your imagination, as this New York Times article, which explores the movement toward a smaller, more effective wardrobe notes. Similarly, Funktional demonstrates that it’s not what you wear, but how you wear it.