It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. Frederick Douglass
Monthly archive June, 2007
Couture for Chloe

Couture for Chloe

  The lovey Chloe who works in NYC and is currently doing her part to save the world has, on more than one occasion, pointed out that many of the designers I post are a wee bit over her budget. I don’t have a much of a response, except that I get frustrated too… I...
kiss kiss

kiss kiss

When I was in high school I had a crush on a certain upper classman who happened to have his locker outside of my English room. I used to sit in class and doodle pictures of lips and hearts while my teacher went on and on about the Scarlet Letter. For this, and many other...
The Science of Style

The Science of Style

Every now and then I just need a hug. Especially after a long day of work. With this in mind I’m reminded of one of my best friends. He works at a law firm, you know, like “the firm” type law firm. Every time I talk to him I make some comment like, “if only...
Sweet Home Alabama....

Sweet Home Alabama….

  Renewal and Rebuilding. Though Alabama may not be the first place you think about when it comes to these things, believe me when I tell you that this little t-shirt and it’s designer are certainly doing their part in the process. Natalie “Alabama” Chanin is best known as the co-founder of the American couture...
Return of the Mak...

Return of the Mak…

Sometimes I get site suggestions and I am shocked. I’m so used to wearing a suit everyday, that when I see gorgeous, fun, flirty clothes I sometimes don’t know what to do with myself. Take for example, Makool, a fabulous label from Oregon (must be all that fresh air). Designer Anisa Makhoul has studied fine...