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 July, 2010
Fashion in My Bones....

Fashion in My Bones….

DSquared via Cakehead Loves Evil PLAY by Sarah Reilly Givenchy via Style.com I don’t know how I feel about this trend… but those shoes are hot! Happy Friday!
YKS

YKS

Loving these awesome designs from Yong Kyun Shin, the ITS#NINE Fashion Special Prize winner. Check out all the winners here!
Urban Socialite Obsession: BookBags!

Urban Socialite Obsession: BookBags!

Do you ever sit around and wonder, what happens to antiquated/ outdated law books? Ok, I’m sure you don’t, but I do and I was super excited to find Kathy Kelly’s awesome company Bookbags! Kathy works as a law librarian for a law firm in Erie, Pennsylvania. She created her line using  repurposed book covers...
Nail it!

Nail it!

Really?! Sophy Robson nails Via TrendHunter via HighSnobette Thorny nails from Nylon Magazine Cracked Nails from BYS via You’ve got Nails DIY Marble nails from Beauty and the Blog Gloveables to keep that mani fresh via Trend Hunter With the economy the way it is, people are finding creative ways to express themselves that don’t...
Stylein

Stylein

So, I’ve been back in Boston for a few days after a quick (and inspiring) trip to the Midwest. Congrats Rob and Megan!! Anyway, I’m still trying to figure out why people don’t smile here. It’s really starting to bother me. For instance: In CHI, when you’re walking down the street and someone is walking...
On|Off confirms on-schedule designers for London Fashion Week

On|Off confirms on-schedule designers for London Fashion Week

Bora Asku . . . .(an Urban Socialite Favorite!) Louise Gray Roksanda Ilincic Jean-Pierre Braganza Fashion week is right around the corner and OMG, the On|Off show is going to be amazing! I love each of these designers . . . I’m also loving the little splashes of yellow I’ve been seeing in some of...
♥'s From Last Week

♥’s From Last Week

Value exploration from Lauren Vanessa Tickle via NotCot Felicity Brown via Fashion East SS2011 via FTape Manuel Bolaño S/S 2011 at 080 Barcelona Fashion from Sticky Fingers  DR Factory Defies Sweatshop Label, but Can It Thrive? VIA NYTimes
Sophie Hulme

Sophie Hulme

Happy Thursday! Once again it’s not even 7am and I am already running late. Also, how is it already July 15th! Craziness! Enjoy these sophisticated looks from Sophie Hulme! About from FTape: For AW10 Sophie Hulme focuses on stand-alone, iconic pieces, returning to the armoured womenswear suggested in Sophie’s first collection. Drawing inspiration from the...
The Glamourai

The Glamourai

Short weeks always have the longest days… I guess that’s only fair! Anyway, I’m in the market for a necklace to wear this weekend and came across TheGlamourai and thought you’d enjoy Kelly Framel’s decadent designs. She creates, blogs, twitters and you can follow her on bloglovin!
Growing Clothes? Fiber Optic Heels? My Favorites From the Week.

Growing Clothes? Fiber Optic Heels? My Favorites From the Week.

Fiber Optic Stilettos by Francesca Castagnacci via ecouterre Arm yourself with creativity:  Blank Notebook from Strikebooks ‘Denim’ jacket entirely hand stitched from grown bacterial-cellulose w/ indigo dye. Seriously, Bio-Couture is literally growing clothes. O.M.G! (via notcot.org) Lady Gaga. Love. (Via her site and NY Times) adidas Y-3 heels
Painted

Painted

TGIF… but I have been on vacation so I guess I shouldn’t really be all that stressed! Anyway, I discovered Painted on ecco*eco and love these flowy, ethereal designs. From the site: Painted believes in the pleasure and strength of designing in collaboration and wishes to revive almost forgotten crafts, a tribute to delicate beauty....
Tramandous

Tramandous

There are no words to describe how much I love summer. I wish I could just capture the way I feel right now and store it away for the winter… Illuminated eyes and warm summer sun… adorable flip flops, an early morning run… ignoring my phone when it rings, these are a few of my...