Fashion for a Mad Woman.

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

My mom constantly tells me that I was born in the wrong decade, between the music I listen to, the clothes I wear, the movies I watch, you get the picture.  After seeing these fashions featured in Real Simple magazine last month, I tend to agree.  To say that I fell in love would be an understatement.  I was reading the magazine at the gym, on the treadmill, and well, almost fell off.  After complaining about all the muted beige and pink that was so popular this fall, the intense colors shown here were an injection of life.  The hair, the makeup, that retro classiness, I want to dress like this every day of my life.  Do you think people would stare?

Find product information and read the full article here.

All images are the property of Real Simple Magazine.

Pinterest-ing.

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

I was just introduced to a new site that essentially allows you to make an online inspiration board.  And not only can you create your own inspiration boards, you can peek at other people’s as well!

On Pinterest, you can set up several inspiration boards, one for fashion, art, interior design, whatever it is that fluffs your peanutbutter.  After you’ve created these boards, browse the web as usual.  When you see something that strikes your fancy, you can “pin it” by simply clicking on the Pinterest button on your browser, and it adds an image of your item to the appropriate list.

This is brilliant not only for inspiration, but also for cataloging.  Planning a special project, designing a room, and need a place to keep all your sources and images in one place?  Pinterest is perfect for just that.

I like to go poking through other people’s boards.  By doing this, I find new shops I’ve never been to, blogs I’ve never read, photographers I had not yet discovered.  Take a poke through my board here.

You need an invitation to join Pinterest.  If you are seriously interested, I have four remaining invitations.  Pop me an email.  The first four people to request an invitation will get one!

Create Your Own Kicks.

Friday, July 30th, 2010

I’ve long had a crush on Converse sneakers, namely Chucks.  That’s why I find it hard to believe that after all of this secret swooning, I got my first pair only a few months ago.

The other day, someone turned me onto the fact that you can actually design your own Chucks now.  You control everything, from the outside color, inside lining, laces, even the racing stripe.  Whoa!  You know I had to give it a go.  Here’s my experience.  You can try it yourself at the Converse website.

Sharing the Love.

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

A link to this shirt came across my Twitter feed the other day, and I did a little happy dance in my seat upon seeing this design.  Along with the typographic genius (how many times can you see 2010 and love?), the shirt is a reminder for positive change.  Did I mention that it’s only $20.10?  Clever and inexpensive.

From the mouths of the designers:

“2010love is a symbol created to inspire people to make a positive change in their own lives and the lives of others, starting now. Spread the word by wearing it.”

For the month of April, the Design Sisters will be donating 10% of proceeds to The Earth Day Network, in honor of Earth Day on April 22.

Not Your Mama’s Pantyhose.

Friday, February 19th, 2010

This legwear is sure to grab attention.  I’m not sure if I have the guts to don a pair myself, but I sure am attracted to the clever idea.  Available from Les Queues de Sardines.