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
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One to Watch: Melanie Anayiotos

One to Watch: Melanie Anayiotos

I thought you'd love to start your Friday with Melanie Anayiotos who just presented her Master's Collection 'Imperfect Beauty' at the London College of Fashion. I love the way she accents her clean, simple designs with subtly striking details. More about Melaine and her collection:
Um, Yes Please! KILLER shoes.

Um, Yes Please! KILLER shoes.

You already know I heart IVH, but these shoes take it to a whole other level… love them! Iris collaborated with United Nude to create these awesome “Fang” shoes. From UN: Models stepped out in “Fang” shoes with ten sharp teeth to each foot – the product of van Herpen’s fifth successful collaboration with United...
New Talent: Anne Sofie Madsen

New Talent: Anne Sofie Madsen

. . . As I try to sort out my plans and my week I thought I'd leave you with the wicked talented Anne Sofie Madsen (I threw the Boston "wicked" in there because, despite last nights devastating loss, I'm still a proud Bostonian). Seriously though, I absolutely love Anne's crisp, clean futuristic designs... Edgy...
Live!! LCF Fashion Show aka #Live @LCFLondon #MA12

Live!! LCF Fashion Show aka #Live @LCFLondon #MA12

  Twitter shorthand is so amusing to me because it has slowly morphed into this whole new language and way of communicating. Just recently, I learned that hash-marks at the beginning of mushed together phrases is a way to propel them (and any subsequent 140 letter thought) into twitter’s virtual spotlight. #ItsFunnyHow that works, right?...
Rabbit Rabbit

Rabbit Rabbit

As a kid, I learned that saying “Rabbit Rabbit” on the first of the month (I think it’s actually supposed to be the first thing you say on the first of the month) is good luck. This was before Wikipedia so I wasn’t quite sure if it was a random family tradition or a “real...
1 pair of earrings destroys 500 assault rifles

1 pair of earrings destroys 500 assault rifles

Hello Monday. Today’s company goes to show you that with a little imagination and heart, dreadful can be transformed into beautiful. Fonderie47 was created by Peter Thum (of Starbucks Ethos water) and John Zapolski. Together with designers Roland Iten and Philip Cangri, they take confiscated AK-47 rifles from the Democratic Republic of Congo and transform...
Vivian Ying Shoes

Vivian Ying Shoes

I sooooooo need a vacation. Sun, sand, an extra salty margarita, and these shoes by London College of Fashion Student Vivian Ying. I absolutely love these designs…  definitely one to watch!
Delicious Dreams

Delicious Dreams

I love things that look things they aren’t… case in point, these delicious (pun intended!) home furnishings from B Fiber and Craft. The waffle sheets are like a kid’s dream (ok fine, me as a kid’s dream) come true and I sort of need the baked potato chair in my living room. From: Bfiberandcraft. Via:...
fashion that really grows on you!

fashion that really grows on you!

Here’s a wonderfully creative idea from Sydney born Jewelry designer Dina Ochwada: fashion that literally grows on you! The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein tells the story of the endless love and generosity of a tree for its best friend. One Luv pays tribute with this truly innovative necklace, a living miniature cactus that literally...
Narelle Dore

Narelle Dore

Ah, the beginning of the week. So innocent. So full of wonder and hope. A gateway to the next seven days . . . I have a feeling that this moment (right now) might be the most peaceful I encounter until Saturday, so I’m going to to enjoy it with some coffee and clothes. As...
O My Bag!

O My Bag!

Not your ordinary bag.
Rug Boots

Rug Boots

Decompressing from my day… listening to Mateo… loving these boots! Buy here. About: Kiboots are colourful handmade boots made by skilled artisans that combine original vintage kilim rugs and leather in a unique way. Besides that they are all handcrafted from top to bottom. Kilims are flat-woven rugs with no pile. With thousands of different...