Sunday, January 2, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
In My Imaginary Closet
My actual closet has been filled for years with far to many "throw-away" items (pieces that don't even hold up well enough to donate the following season). For this coming year (and on) I've decided that it's time to start purchasing well-made clothing that I can wear for years to come (time to hone my personal style too). It sounds simple enough, but on the sort of itty-bitty budget I have, owning quality pieces (mind you I'm not even talking about the über labels here) will take time and saving. I suppose that things worth having are worth waiting and working for, right?! What's in your imaginary closet today?
- Cashmere Sweater from Uniqlo (found via pinterest and A Cup of Jo). Oh how I love it (but I don't think it's still available - sadness)!
- Solid Chinos from Scotch & Soda - love the cut of these (be sure to check out the rest of their line too).
- This might be the ideal bag for me - casual but luxe at the same time.
- Gold Bar Bracelet - A little something shiny on the wrist never hurt anyone.
- I finally found my perfect wallet. It is everything I wanted and more (and the price was perfect). *
- Black Canvas Tretorn Shoes *
from Creature Comforts
IPhone Cases
from THE LOVE LIST
Books I'd Like...
Ikea, The Book
Ikea gives industrial designers a look into the company's most successful designs with its 450-page tome "Ikea, The Book." Stories include how they persuaded various creatives—including the iconic Danish designer Verner Panton—to make an original piece to how Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad turned his vision into an international brand that the rest of the world instantly associates with Scandinavian design.
Understand Rap
Successful lyrics decoders got opportunities to win prizes during Jay-Z's recent treasure hunt in support of the recent launch of his new book, but sometimes insight is the prize in and of itself, as "Understand Rap: Explanations of Confusing Rap Lyrics You and Your Grandma Can Understand" proves. Divided into chapters that explore ten categories from fashion to places, the book breaks down the slang and diction of lyrics like "Hockey players pagin' me to practice on my wrist" into plain English (with so much diamond jewelry, my wrist is like an ice rink). This is reading for the whole family.
Never thought I'd be into this but...
A pair of this chest would be great as night stands.
I'm absolutely dying over the green one! A little bit of fluorescent color in a room feels so modern and fresh.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Runway Inspiration: Elie Tahari, New York
. . . at the moment a little time off, but when it's back to business, it will be belted blazers and high-waisted trousers, gold leather opera gloves and cozy capelets, elegant knee-length hemlines and always classic trenches . . .
{p.s.} more pre-fall picks:
* fendi
from {this is glamorous}
Olivier Valsecchi “Dust”
Olivier Valsecchi’s latest collection highlights bodies in motion and accentuates the human form as it is met with dust. These photos convey beauty and discomfort. It looks as if some individuals are embracing the impact of dust and others are retreating from it, and still some seem to glide through it as if in water. Whatever may be the case for the models, the powder brings out the details of the bodies, even when obscured by small clouds. The images are haunting and beautiful.
You can see more of this work and Valsecchi’s other pieces on his site.
[via Change the Thought]
from Street Anatomy by Aman Agah
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