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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Carlito Brigante Knows BK/NYC

Carlito Brigante Knows BK/NYC

The photography of Charles le Brigand AKA Carlito Brigante is absolutely breathtaking. These images take me back to when I was working in NYC and living in Park Slope… I miss it so much sometimes! I was constantly inspired there…Be sure to scroll through all of Carlito’s images on Flickr and stop by his blog...
Look For Beauty/ Create Beauty Every Day!

Look For Beauty/ Create Beauty Every Day!

Remember… there’s beauty everywhere. If you can’t see it, create it! Wallpapered dumpsters via Clay’s facebook post. Shovels and other creations via Cali Lane
What Type Are You?

What Type Are You?

Ever wonder what “type” you are? This was a particularly amusing way to start my Monday… As you may or may not know I have a little obsession with typography. The program saves your name and lists it at the end under your type so you may want to use a nickname… PASSWORD: character via:...
100% Fat Free (I promise)

100% Fat Free (I promise)

That’s because they’re SOAP! I know, right? How cool are these soap designs by LoveLeeSoaps?
Ryo Tomo Illustrations

Ryo Tomo Illustrations

When I was a kid I used to be full of inspiration… to the point that I would be doing one thing (like: taking notes in class, getting ready for track practice or doing homework) and then all of a sudden I’d be overcome with inspiration and have to stop everything and write. Or draw....
Textile Designers At the Cutting Edge

Textile Designers At the Cutting Edge

Above: Book Cover, Angel Chang, C.Neeon and Alabama Chanin (I wrote about this site before but can’t find the post!) I will try to write something more profound re: the end of the year later today.* For now, I thought I’d share a great book I’ve been pouring over, recently acquired from the MIT Book...
Destination: Salem Street in Boston's North End

Destination: Salem Street in Boston’s North End

I don’t have many weaknesses, and the few I have don’t generally have anything to do with Boston… except for this tiny space on Salem Street in the North End which houses two of my Boston favorites: Acquire and Neptune Oyster House. Just a door apart, these two places are seriously little slices of culinary...
Images of the Week

Images of the Week

Sasha by Lagerfeld by way of Tobacco and Leather Arm Candy, by Maison Martin Margiela, because I’m addicted.   Siki Im SS10 Bag Obsession by Wang and Herchcovitch, noted by URPLE: I totally want a football clutch! Images from Fated to Pretend
Images of the Week

Images of the Week

Get Loopy with Kingdom of Style Let your Braindance with amazing images. Loving this bracelet from Belle Sauvage via Bitching and Junk Food Gareth Pugh SS 10 by way of Hanneli Those are some of my favorite images of the week . . .  Like I said on Monday, each week is a blank canvas…...
Fabulous Fall Fabrics

Fabulous Fall Fabrics

The week ahead is a blank canvas… primed and ready for you to make your mark… similarly,  these gorgeous fabrics featured in ApparelNews.net are ready to be transformed into perfect pencil skirts, sparkly tees and lacy dresses. Let inspiration be your guide!
The Lake & Stars/ Ahead of the Trends...

The Lake & Stars/ Ahead of the Trends…

  What’s up… and where did this month go? I almost had a heart attack when I realized it’s July 29th!! I mean… seriously, where did the summer go!? I am especially sad to see July go… I kind of fell in love with 7/09 for several reasons… but 8/09 is brimming with possibilities, so...
Camilla Skovgaard and more...

Camilla Skovgaard and more…

Hola! It’s been a while, I know. I had to kind of disappear into work for a bit, but it was well worth the effort and I’m back! Today’s designer is the absolutely wonderful Camilla Skovgaard. I am obsessed with her shoes! About CS: Camilla Skovgaard was born in Denmark, north of Copenhagen, as the...