Simultaneous Evolutionary Jumps

A long time ago, I wanted to be an artist. Perhaps not so long ago. I love the process of doodling, and creating something special. There was a time where I pursued the idea of drawing, but for some reason, I thought there was no future in drawing, not to mention, I could never [...]

Taking a cue

Todd Anthony Tyler is really good at keeping in touch. A great photographer who keeps me updated on all his new work. Most recently, hes’ sent over the latest from the CUE SS08 collection. I really liked it instantly, as the layering and textures are very expressive, and the muted colors are seasonless and [...]

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Shoulder pads are tough… they used to be in everything, and I mean everything. You couldn’t buy a jacket without shoulder pads. I for one was always comfortable with my natural shoulder’s shape, but as shoulder pads faded away, I was happy because I could feel more dainty and feminine. Since Maison Martin Margiela has [...]

Future Vintage: Stuff I found that’s kinda like what I saw on AW08’s runways…

It would be cynical to say that there are no original ideas. Of course there are tons, and we each appropriate clothing in our own way. Yes, it’s true. From my obsessive scouring and seeing what’s going on in New York Fashion week, I saw some pieces that reminded me of vintages that can [...]

Gradient tights I done myself…

I’ve had it. That’s it. Forget about it. I love gradients… I’ve tried not to, but I do. Since Prada brought them into the forefront AW07, gradients have been peeking into fashion conversations. Style Alchemy posted this lovely pic that’s been haunting me for ages. H&M even did a gradient sweater. But when I [...]

Dames on bikes

Lovely Jeana in Miami sent this link: New York Times Style watch… So apparently, I was being overly dramatic about being in my 30s and riding a bike around town in heels. The lady in green reminds me of a younger Anna Piaggi… how lovely.

Things to do with rope

I used to live with my jump-rope wrapped in my hands. A few months ago, I tried it again, and it’s much harder to do as an adult, that’s for certain. Much harder. Rope, it’s not something you see much as an adult. Unless you are a member of the yacht club, or Cornelia Parker, [...]

I’m a little teapot : how seasonal trends will work their sneaky little way into my wardrobe.

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Chintzware, originally uploaded by Majlee.

I feel like a fraud wearing floral prints. They are way to optimistic for my cynical nature. Or perhaps, I don’t feel like I fit in with the floral-wearing crowd.
This [...]

Get your acrylics on…

Nan Kempner must be rolling over in her grave…Sometimes it takes reading up on sites like the Cool Hunter to get me excited about mainstream fashion designers. Don’t get me wrong, I love them a bunch, but the whole thing seems a bit expected and beyond my fiscal reach. Keeping up on what going to [...]

Everything is beautiful, like a rainbow

I went shopping in Union Square, which was pretty cool, but man, I saw so many shiny sequins everywhere, everywhere. I like beading and sequins as much as the next gal… and this time of year… well, it’s more acceptable to wear shiny-shiny than any other time of year. This year, it’s about rainbow sequins, [...]