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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Sweet on: Mara Hoffman

This post will be the first in a new series departing from the typical collage format. Every now and then (or, really, just about every day) I find a person, place or thing to become temporarily obsessed with. Today’s apple of my eye is NYC-based designer Mara Hoffman.


Uh-maz-ing. It’s like this bag is speaking to my soul. Maybe it’s because today’s high was only 20-something degrees, but these pieces from Mara’s resort collection are looking especially good right now. The colors and the patterns are spot-on trend, and I’m kind of wishing there was a beach in my near future!

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Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Punched Dots

Peter Freitag Private Stages


I first stumbled upon this image from Peter Freitag’s “Private Stages” on Today and Tomorrow, and felt an instant attraction. A bit of reading revealed this work as one of many collages that was conceived with some creative editing of amateur nude photos found on the Internet. Say what? I know, crazy, but each of the lovely pieces in this series was painstakingly crafted by layering hole-punched dots from several copies of the printed photo until the provocative content was obscured. As a girl who has spent many an hour cloning, patching and healing in Photoshop, I find his handiwork especially impressive. Check out the full series on Peter Freitag’s portfolio site for so many more beautifully transformed photos.

Besides the fact that this work is absolutely stunning, the colors and the playful layering of dots in this particular collage got me dreaming of other things.. fantastically feminine pieces inspired by the white and pink hues and the pattern of the circles, reminiscent of cascading bubbles from a freshly opened bottle of champagne. My mind has been known to wander..

Punched Dots Collage

Clockwise from top-left:
Cream pom pom scarf found in melelim’s Etsy shop ($10)
Hand-crafted rings bracelet from bluehourdesigns on Etsy ($60)
T-Los Angeles circle tee in off-white on Boutique To You ($110)
ASOS DARE studded hightop sneakers ($55)
Circle jelly flats from Marc by Marc Jacobs
Mesh teardrop crop top from Topshop ($40)
Champagne bubbles ring by Kate Spade ($55)
Marc Jacobs polka dot mini-skirt in rose and cream on MyTheresa.com ($660)
Scalloped shift dress by Robert Rodriguez on Shopbop ($594)
Sequined fold-over clutch from BCBGMAXAZRIA ($43)

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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Vintage Tropical

Francesco Simeti Plastic Eden

This piece titled “Plastic Eden,” by Francesco Simeti really caught my eye when I saw it on Moon River the other day.  Simeti, a Brooklyn-based artist from Palermo, Italy, has been known to remix classic wallpaper patterns with images from news and modern art. Upon first glance, I didn’t even notice the owl, hawk or duck that Simeti magically transported into his tropical collage. With or without the displaced birds, I’m loving this quirky pattern and it’s making me yearn for some more vintage prints!

Vintage Hawaii Collage

Clockwise from top left:

Long-sleeved tropical tee by French Connection ($98)
Felted cashmere flower headband by bigbrownhouse on Etsy ($24)
Vintage leaf post earrings by Givenchy, featured on Ruby Lane ($10)
Oversized tropical barkcloth tote from janiesofmiami on Etsy ($80)
Women’s faux-leather sandals from Old Navy ($24.50)
Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse leopard print shawl
Vintage toucan bird brooch by 1928 Jewelry ($60)
Two tickets to paradise dress from Mod Cloth ($64.99)
Gerard Yosca’s long coral necklace on Shop Twigs ($62)
Vintage tropical short-sleeved top on Mod Cloth ($34.99)

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Monday, January 11th, 2010

Dear Doily

porcelain doilies a

This post is inspired by an artist whose work was featured last month on Design*Sponge.  Kristen Wicklund’s doilies, shown here on exhibit at Greenwich House, are hand-crocheted, dipped in porcelain and fired. The cotton yarn burns away to leave behind a hollow porcelain shell, taking the beauty and delicacy of lace doilies to a whole new level.

I love doily patterns and hope to one day have the skill and patience necessary to make my own. In the meantime, I’m thinking of picking up one of Kristen’s creations from her shop on Etsy, called Forest Clearing. If you’re more of a fashion fiend than an art collector, the pieces below might fulfill your need for some doily-inspired fun.

Doily Collage

Clockwise from top-left:
DIY vintage doily embellished sweater featured on Country Living
Silver doily pendant by brooke1984 on Etsy ($60)
3.1 Phillip Lim crocheted bib tee on CUSP ($325)
Ivory lace mini skirt by BB Dakota on Ruche ($59.99)
“Snowflakes are falling” gray marle striped tank from perpetual3 on Etsy ($32.95)
Small doily earrings from sodafine ($38)
Hand-crocheted ivory flower mohair shawl in trendyknitting’s Etsy shop ($85)
Tote with silk-screened doily graphic from trackandfielddesigns on Etsy ($52)
Crocheted in-the-clouds scarf from Anthropologie ($168)
Handmade grey sparkle doily collar by sodafine on Etsy ($48)
Lace shift dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim via La Garconne ($750)
Doily-inspired flats from Charlotte Russe ($22.99)
Wooden doily brooch by States of Nature ($35)

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Thursday, November 19th, 2009

So Much Glitter

In the process of cruising Etsy for some craft ideas, I came across these awesome items from Judy’s Mosaic Supplies. I’ve always wanted to create mosaics, and these shiny (and cheap!) materials are especially tempting.  From left to right: Goldwater Silvercoat Stained Glass Tiles, Silver Metallic Coarse Sand Glitter, and Glass Gems in Electric Black
How can you not love something that shimmers in the light? I have quite an affinity for sparkling items, but rarely take the opportunity to work them into my wardrobe. Glittery clothing and accessories can be borderline over-the-top, but certain pieces in neutral metallic colors can make quite a statement when paired with more modest basics. I’d be proud to rock any of these beauties below..

Clockwise from top left:
Stone color wavy sequin blouse from Topshop  ($90)
Crushed glitter minaudiere by J. Crew  ($49.50)
Marc by Marc Jacobs faux bow glitter ring on Zappos ($54)
Black Silence & Noise sequin tee from Urban Outfitters ($48)
Sequin brooches by jeweler Joanna Campbell featured via Fingers
Black stingray cuff bracelet in luluka’s Etsy store ($40)
ABS sequined shift dress at Saks Fifth Avenue ($360)
Sequin scarf in iron from Ann Taylor Loft ($29.50)
Christian Louboutin Fred Flat glitter in anthracite at Barney’s ($595)
Glitter shimmer pot in silver by Sephora  ($8)
Silence & Noise sequin skirt from Urban Outfitters ($88)
Marni glitter flower necklace on Brown’s
Nude glitter pump by Christian Louboutin at Bergdorf Goodman ($595)

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Wise Owls

I absolutely adore this collection of owl figurines featured on abby try again (via here comes the sun).  I’m a sucker for anything with an owl on it.. not sure when or why this obsession came over me, but it’s been quite a few years of owl lovin’ with no end in sight.
Plenty of designers have shown their admiration for our wise feathered friend in their collections – just check out a few of the pieces below that are all on sale right now!  The gorgeous sweater is actually a DIY project from Needled that I could only ever dream of imitating. Amazing work!

Clockwise from top left:
People’s Market owl shift dress on Moonspark (£51.99)
Crafty owl scoop neck from Urban Outfitters ($24)
MARC by Marc Jacobs owl pendant necklace at Neiman Marcus ($98)
Bronze owl belt from Highway Child ($158)
Steampunk owl ring by chinookhugs on Etsy ($21.99)
Brown owl handbag on Patina ($78)
Long brown owl print scarf from Pretty Raccoon on Etsy ($21)
Book club owl print Keds slip-ons ($77)
Samurai owl organic cotton tee by ironspider on Etsy ($23)
Owl crystal-embellished clutch by Judith Leiber on Net-a-porter ($3,800)
Cozy owl mittens by Brooklyn-based design company Butternut
Handmade owl sweater by Needled (pattern here for brave knitters)

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