7.30.2009

inspiration: sartorial videos

enjoying the stories behind some great New York street styles:

Hudson Square


The Brooklyn Flea


Prince & Mott


Madison & 67th

7.25.2009

inspiration today: stitch drawing

Was searching for cool illustrations online recently. One blog lead me to another and what I stumbled upon is a very interesting art form. Rosie James is a textile artist who uses a sewing machine as her drawing tool. Now, being a former fashion design student myself, I've definitely dabbled on a Bernina or two and broken more needles than I care to admit. So, to me, Ms. James' work is definitely an impressive feat:


7.23.2009

inspiration today: skeletal

tout terriblement

A documentary to be released on DVD in November. WWD describes the film, narrated by the late Saint Laurent, as "a frank portrait of the designer recounting the ups and the downs." Did Yves have any regrets? Yes. "Not to have invented the jean." The Le Smoking wasn't enough?

tout terriblement

7.22.2009

inspiration today: a pop of color

caught up on some of my blog reading today. Learned about a brand from the Netherlands called "Lew" on Style Bubble and was so captivated by these pictures from their site that I had to repost them. Love the palette of "sherbet-y colors," as she calls them, and the silly jumping-on-the-mattress vibe. Reminds me of when I used to have sleepovers with my friends and we'd sort of dare each other to jump from a higher and higher step on the staircase into a pile of beanbag chairs down below. Not sure why...

the Sartorialist in print!

a little giddy about this:

Release Date: August 12th
Pre-order on Amazon

A little looksie inside:

*that Stefano Tonchi is sooo pretty*

trend: cool cutouts

zucca cutout top

7.20.2009

inspiration tonight: fly me to the moon

40 years ago today we landed on the moon.
Found these pretty brush paintings that highlight our only natural satellite:










































by Lin Li - Enjoychineseart.com - South Carolina
Purchase his artwork on eBay

shop illustrated: sooo splendid


Fiona Paxton Shona Necklace, $340 (took a little artistic license with the color)
Splendid Pocket T-shirt, $63


7.17.2009

the footwear hall of fame: Yves Saint Laurent Cage Sandals

in all of their laser-cut glory:

ysl cage sandal

inspiration today: my inbox

pretty pictures often come in the form of e-promos. Here's a little bit of M.A.C. artistry that I've received:



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