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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

The Hippest Shape

This photo from the nümph brand news feed is a real treat!  The bold and retro mosaic pattern jumped out at me for obvious reasons, but the artist here has introduced enough “busy” elements to keep things interesting and balanced.

I’m a sucker for a good geometric pattern, and while I used to be a die-hard polka dot enthusiast, I’ve recently found my tastes graduating to triangular tessellations. Lucky for me, triangles are everywhere these days–from art to fashion, triangles are downright trendy.  Is the triangle the hippest shape out there right now? Check out some of the inspired pieces below and weigh in on the debate!

Clockwise from top left:

Cassette Society metallic gold triangle tee on ShopBop.com ($58.50)
1960 tribal triangle necklace by House of Harlow on Bloomingdales ($80)
Geometric beams dress with bead embellishment from Beyond the Valley via Asos ($450)
Cropped triangles top from Fred Flare ($33.99)
Geometric pop earrings by nomilktoday on Etsy ($9.50)
Multi triangles heather grey tee by jessalinb on Etsy ($36)
Converse triangle-print hightop Marimekko sneakers via Saks Fifth Avenue ($80)
Occult triangle badges from PandaEyesPendants on Etsy ($5 for 4)
Beaded geometry bag from Anthropologie ($228)
Geometric mosaic cuff by American Apparel ($24.50)

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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, August 10th, 2010

Geometric Splendor

Geometric Street Art in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

This photo posted by Miss Heather of New York Shitty has been stuck in my brain since she shared it last month. This gem was spotted on the corner of Noble St. and West St. in Greenpoint, and is apparently the remnants of a recent photo shoot at this location. While one half of my brain is preoccupied with making plans to conduct my own shoot there before it disappears, the other half is spinning excitedly with ideas inspired by this gorgeous muted palette and super simple geometric pattern!

Clockwise from top left:

Pantone color chips for custom Pantone interiors paint (starting at $40/Liter)
Pipa table lamp in pierced resin and hardwood by Oly Studio (price upon request)
TwistTogether interactive block lamp from Glide Inc ($109)
Mosaic tile patterns from the Dwell collection at Heath Ceramics ($24-$48/sq ft)
Customized 4 x 6 rug from Jonathan Adler’s Design Your Own shop ($720)
Lamp table from Johnny Egg’s Daphne collection (price upon request)
Summer bud vase set in yellow, opaque white and aqua from Heath Ceramics ($100)
Danish modern love seat in chartreuse at Urban Outfitters ($398)
Smoky gray carafe and tumbler set from Haus Interior ($100)
Imperial trellis pillow cover in two-toned grey by Nena Von on Etsy ($35)


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Monday, November 16th, 2009

Pattern Party

If you know that I love packaging and pretty patterns, it goes without saying that I would be completely amazed by these brilliant take-out cups. Graphic artist Sarah Walsh designed these beauties as part of an image overhaul for Mallard Tearooms, a specialist tea company. According to Sarah, “the mix and match branding is inspired by the eclectic feel of the establishment, which is quirky, eccentric and unmistakably English.” Check out more from this project on her portfolio site.

Obviously a bit excited about these cute designs, I took her cue in putting together a quirky, eccentric and unmistakably English tea party that incorporates both the patterns and palettes from the Mallard project. From tabletop to dessert buffet, the details we might normally overlook are an amazing opportunity to incorporate more of your theme–just check out the cookies with stunning houndstooth-print icing!

Clockwise from top left:
Red ranunculus arranged in a teacup from Domino‘s, “Unexpected Vases” (via Duet Weddings )
DIY aqua mason jar project via Apartment Therapy
Houndstooth print cookies designed by pastry artist Amber Spiegel
Classic red teapot from Whittard of Chelsea (£17.50)
Dotti red cup and saucer on Living and Giving ($10.99)
Fabric potted plant in black houndstooth by janejoss on Etsy ($28)
Shabby chic English rose napkins on Shabby Chic Rose Interiors (£1.95 for 20)
Picket fences floral plates from Home A La Mode ($24.99)
Sabre red gingham charger plate, found on French Habits
Teal bamboo lattice letterpress note cards from the Garden Aviary collection by Elum Design
Turquoise M&Ms in a candy buffet inspiration photo from Details Event Rental
Strawberry cupcake recipe by Bumbleberry Cakes
Red gingham muffin cups from Fancy Flours  ($4 for 40 wrappers)
Cakes inspired by calico-print fabric on Martha Stewart Weddings
Houndstooth table runner from CoCoMalé (£21.00)
Recycled glass votive holders from Target ($49.99 for set of 6)

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

DIY: Ruffle Embellished Cardigan



Yesterday we tweeted about a cardigan-centric post from You Are my Fave, which featured this photo of an embellished sweater from J Crew . The ruffled beauty is unfortunately sold out, but that shouldn’t stop you from re-creating the style with pieces from your existing wardrobe!



This old tank and cardigan have fallen out of  normal rotation – the tank is a little short, but I love the pattern and couldn’t bear to part with it in my most recent purge.  The sweater? Just a big bored with it.  Feeling inspired, I decided to combine the two into something new!

I thought this shirt would make a great ruffle for two reasons: 1. it’s a cute, neutral color and pattern and 2. the soft jersey knit material will hang well and can live without a hem. First, I split the shirt down it’s side seam. Luckily for me, the lace trim was only on the front, leaving a nice open area on the back for me to trace my first ruffle.

The first strip I cut was for my larger, bottom ruffle. I measured the fabric out to remain 5″ wide from start to finish. The second ruffle was cut out of the front of the tank, on the bottom half. This second strip  started out at 3 1/2″ and tapered off to 2″at its end (about 18″ long). I wanted this strip to have a narrower end so that my top ruffle would have more defined layers. 

Thread a needle through the top hem of your ruffle, folding the fabric back and forth (like a paper fan) as you sew. As you pull the thread, the fabric should gather and start to ruffle. I used a regular thread, but I’m assuming this would work even better with an elastic.

With a steam iron, I carefully pressed my pleats to form sharp creases in the fabric. Easier said than done, but the results came out great! Now, lets fold these bad boys into their final ruffly state…

1. Start with the small tapered ruffle, laid out flat
2. Fold the top half of the ruffle down over the bottom half, with the reverse side of the fabric showing
3. Fold the remaining bit down, print side up, to form a wedge shaped piece for your top ruffle

4. Next, lay the larger 5″ ruffle out on a flat surface
5. & 6. Fold ruffle back and forth in a zig-zag to create alternating layers of patterned and reversed fabric

7. This is what my completed bottom ruffle looked like when I was done folding.
8. Once you’ve laid out both ruffles, pinch the folds and discreetly sew each layer to secure.
9. Here are the finished pieces! I decided not to sew them together, in case I wanted to use the top or bottom ruffle separately on another garment.

10. Use a safety pin to secure the bottom ruffle to your cardigan. You can also sew them on, but I wanted the option of removing them before laundering as well as using them as embellishments elsewhere!
DONE! Pin the top ruffle in place and VOILA! A magical creation, all your own.

Only took 2 hours, and it didn’t cost $118 from J Crew. Score.

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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Houndstooth and Tweed Prints


My Vintage Vogue is an awesome website with a collection of images that chronicle fashions from the 1920′s to 1960′s.  I’ve always loved vintage fashion photography, and this site is a great resource for inspiration! The photo above titled “Race Track Fashions” by Nina Leen is from a 1958 issue of LIFE Magazine.  Check out the My Vintage Vogue blog  for more photos.

I’m totally digging the clothing in this picture. The mixed check, houndstooth and plaid prints are still in style- just check out the modern interpretations of this retro fad below!


Clockwise from top left:
Houndstooth ring from littlebrownbox on Etsy ($7)
Tweed check purse from Topshop ($36)
Alexander McQueen houndstooth check pencil dress on Net-a-porter ($1,845) 
Sequin t-shirt dress by French Connection via Figleaves ($270)
Houndstooth gloves from Michael Kors ($150)
Ashton Michael adjustable bowtie on 80′s Purple ($88)
Buffalo check ruffle knit scarf by Arden B. ($19.50)
Moschino houndstooth heels via Shoewawa 
Gumdrop T-strap flats by oh DEER! on Endless ($53.70)
Plaid wool gauze dress from Lark & Wolf by Steven Alan on Urban Outfitters ($78)
Kimchi Blue vintage tweed dress from Urban Outfitters ($68)
Houndstooth ZJN satchel in winter white from Juicy Couture on Urban Minx ($450)
Houndstooth cardigan by Caroline Rose at Neiman Marcus ($395)

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