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Hi all!
A short post today, but a saturated one! These gorgeous leaf studies were too good to pass up. Loving the colors and shapes present in Brazillian plant life...I enjoyed looking at all of the bright flora images by Chris Diewald. On a snowy rainy day here in NYC, these are a sweet celebration!
Taste the rainbow here
Ohhh, the mighty T-shirt. How I love them. While I was online looking for a "Blondie is a Group" t-shirt, I came across Worn Free, a company I'm pretty sure I've heard of, but never really checked out. While they didn't have the t-shirt I was looking for, I did come across several others that I think would be a good fit.
I love music documentary photography. And I love t-shirts. And I love sass. So I picked a few of my favorites here.
They also sell posters and stuff. Anyone from Worn Free, if you're reading this, I would love a poster of any of the graphics on these shirts. Like, a solid yellow poster with the Camp Funtime graphic on it? Or, a voulez vous poster? That would be hot.
Morning, Kids. I've been SO sick for the past week, reaching new heights of congestion and wretchedness.
Now, I know they say that people who dress entirely in one color are usually nuts. And I have always believed this to be fact. But I would love, just for a day, to know what it's like to wear all Fuchsia. I attribute this to being Barbie-deprived as a kid. But also, it's because of the color itself. While I really loathe pink (I find it cliché) I have a solid thing for Fuchsia. Because it's pink with an attitude.
Fucshia, Fushia, Fushcia... FUCHSIA! It's a wonderful color. Did you know, much like Orange, it is the name of a color and a plant? Actually, the plant name came first. The bright purply flowering shrub was named after LEONARD FUCHS. one of the three Founding Fathers of Botany...otherwise known as the Notorious FFoB's.
So, now, when you're having trouble spelling it, just think of dear Mr. Fuchs. Who, if you ask me, looks like a fun guy.
Overpriced Indian Umbrellas here
Jeans here
Smaller Raybans (finally.) here
Shoes (if you're gonna wear fuchsia shoes, keep the shape focused and let the color talk.) here
A print I have always adored here
While most days, I try and do what other people are not doing here on HEY, today I'm going to join the many, many people reacting to the death of Lee McQueen, the creative force behind the Alexander McQueen brand.
The one thing I would like to note about McQueen is how his garments truly explored and expressed the complexities of modern, urban, womanhood. At times an armature, at times an exoskeleton, there has always been a vigorous statement and powerful substance in McQueen creations. For me as a person, and as a woman, his clothing-- while fantastic and edgy-- always felt like it came from a place I could understand in reality, and aspire to in my dreams.
I always have felt that McQueen understood not only the female form, but it's context, it's demands, it's battles, it's mysteries, and most compellingly– it's victories.
Archive Fashion Show Footage Here
The Beat Goes On Here
Have a wonderful weekend, all.
So, I can't take credit for the title up here, because part of it is a line from one of my favorite poems by Stanley Kunitz.
But, I love the idea of layers. Layering influences, moods, insirations and experiences is what creates a unique style, life, and artistic sense. Anyway, here are three little examples of some visual layerings that called out to me. I love the vitality and uniqueness of each of these ideas.
1. A gorgeous pairing of large-scale lace and denim (my personal pick), and a warming stripe with lively embroidery.
2. A variety of interpretations of the heart, showing through to the color underneath
3. An exuberant reinterpretation of vintage ruffles and a melange of textures create depth.
By the by... I'm a little under the weather this week so I apologize for not commenting back/posing more frequently. Thanks for all your comments and I'm so glad you liked last week's posts! xx susy
So...here comes the weekend, and it has, indeed, been a busy week for yours truly. I thought this collage of my latest inspirations seemed like an appropriate send-off on a Friday.
I love the bright colors, blocky shapes, and little details (a feather, some ropey trim, a tucked cravat) that make some of these travel-related wares so lovely. What better way to accent your time off than with a versatile dress, a tip of your chapeau, and a sense of adventure. Bon Weekend! xx s
Photo Inspiration by Chrissie White
Dress, Hat, and Athens Bag (things in this shop section go FAST!) Here
Air Mail Valentine's Day Kit Here
Capri Luggage Badge from my own collection...what a great typeface.
Good morning dear ducks. I am actually just about to run over to Brooklyn, but I wanted to make sure and post some new Valentine designs which I created for Snapfish here, and let you know about them.
What was really fun about this project was doing something different with the photo book idea. As usual, I wanted the designs to be confident bold, fun. But not overly cutesy! There's too much of that out there already! Anyway, I really love the way they came out!
Each of these groupings (plus some additional page styles) is available as a layout, and using snapfish, you can create your own photo book, customize your layout, and fill it with our own photos...have it printed, and sent directly to someone you want to give a little Valentine's joy to. The quality of the product is superb, and the price is nice.
Hope you like!
So... I met this young designer the other day, and I wanted to share her work with you. Jennifer, if you're reading this, be prepared for people to want to buy your little cottages. : )
A little while ago, some blogger friends of mine were laughing about all the "tiny this or that cupped in my hands" style shots out there...Basically we went around the dinner table and each one of us picked a style shot that we'd seen (a little too) many of, lately. Just for fun. One said she couldn't take any more "I have a balloon!" My personal peeve was the ever-popular, "Look, here are my feet!"
BUT...There are times when the "cupped in my hands" is just too delicious to resist. Especially here, where the shot actually gives a sense of tactility and sound. And, I espeically love the faded denim in the background...I love the idea of wear and memory, and how things in our pasts often change in scale and substance.
Anyway. Enjoy Jennifer's portfolio...it's here and it is a good one! My personal fave is Franklin.
xx Susy
