Dec
28

Block Shop

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Artist Lily Stockman is lovely in every possible way, and now she’s partnered with her business-minded sister Hopie to create Block Shop. The story behind how this Indian textile company came together is truly inspiring and the scarves are nothing less than stunning. Each one is stamped individually with vegetable-based dyes onto Indian silk-cotton blend fabric. It’s virtually impossible to choose a favorite, but if pressed I’d go with the coral arrows. Well done, ladies!

 

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Dec
24

Warm Hands

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(Sorry, but there was no way I couldn’t use that cheezy blurb once I got it stuck in my head!)

ROW 1: Ombre Mittens from Ship & Shape, Dash Dot Pointy Mitts from Donna Wilson, Hand Knitted Mittens from Knitting With Sense
ROW 2: Blue Traditional Mittens by Isak and Inger from lost & found, Cashmere Blend Striped Gloves from GAP
ROW 3: Neon Yellow and Red Mittens from Unlimited Craftworks, Pieces Vinka Mittens from ASOS, Felted Wool Sweater Mittens from Northland Woolens
ROW 4: Fair Isle Converter Gloves from ASOS, Portobello Wide Stripe Capped Gloves from Accessorize, Mittens from Hendrik Lou

Nov
13

Forget Me Not

Scarves are one of those things I always think I want to wear more of, until I get ahold of one and have nothing to wear it with. Forget Me Not‘s onto something with their pieces, make a scarf look like a work of art and the outfit gets build around it.

Nov
08

Badge Versus Badge

TOP: C.C.G.F. Badge Set by Best Made Company
BOTTOM: Merit Badges by larks & japes

 

Oct
25

Galactic Garb

 

Hi, Design Crush readers! I’m Jessie from Style & Pepper and I’m happy to be the mouse that’s come to play while my kitten Kelly is away. Thanks for indulging me while I share a little bit of fall fashion with you in her absence. I wanted to keep design at the forefront of my guest post, so I picked a recent pin of mine that has made me feel particularly inspired, and sort of went with my gut from there. Enjoy, and feel free to pop over to visit me anytime!

Starry skies have been twinkling their way onto the style scene recently, and as a nature lover who also happens to be a full-blown addict of all things glittery, I think that it’s a complete match made in heaven. First I fell in love with the astronomical art, and then the dreamy dress followed closely behind… Naturally, my next move (being the good little style blogger that I am) was so see what shoppable goodies I could find that would go along with the aesthetic, and I was happy to discover that the results are out-of-this-world.

 

Art // Outfit // Shop: EarringsNecklaceFlatsQuilted PurseBeltSkirtLeggingsTankStar ClutchNail Polish

 

 

Oct
19

Happy Weekend

01/ I wish my cats wanted to play dress up with cardboard. They only want to eat it.
02/ Love the Cracked Up Colander!
03/ Amazing water-activated street art.
04/ Buuut… my heads would be way into this book of cat poems.
05/ Beautiful brass button covers.
06/ Ghettoblaster – a giant papercraft boombox with a car inside.
07/ Rothko in RICE.
08/ The New York Times has never looked so good.
09/ National Hero Registration Forms!
10/ Clever temporary tape picture frames.

Sep
24

Autumn Brights + Neutrals

Oh hey, Autumn. Did you know you’re my favorite? Your moderately warm days and chilly nights are the perfect combination. And your colors? Don’t even get me started. You make me miss the northeast like mad and count your numbered days from the start. You also make me a layering fool who’s obsessed with creating her own autumnal palette, this year I’m seeing a brilliant mix of brights and neutrals all playing together like a bunch of falling leaves.

 

Clockwise from top left: Love Quotes Italian Linen Scarf in Coral Reef, Gorjana Taner Shimmer Double Necklace, Nikki Montoya DRUID Necklace, Tucker Blouse in green, Religion SEJ18 Popper Jew Black Coat, Joie Clutch in beige, Essie polish in A List, Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jean in mustard, Bonny Boot in tan and black, Brook&Lyn Circle Cuff, Gold Women’s Nixon Watch, Dark Geode Earrings from LEIF

 

This post is sponsored by eBay. From the new to the hard to find, when it’s on your mind, it’s on eBay.

Sep
13

Scarf Versus Scarf

TOP: Madewell Bicycle Scarf
BOTTOM: Agate Silk Scarf from Cisthene (via Design*Sponge)

 

Jul
20

Happy Weekend

01/ Musical wine glasses!
02/ Easy DIY candle stakes for your yard.
03/ Clever DIY painted wall frames.
04/ TellTails. When you feel like your ensemble might require a tail.
05/ A DIY splatter ‘brella.
06/ Loving this line of marble housewares.
07/ A brilliant concept for a carbon monoxide detector – Canary.
08/ A kicked up version of safety pin jewelry.
09/ Paper Passion, a perfume for book lovers that smells like (duh) books.
10/ Dying to own a Film Map.

Jun
19

Pochettes

Who says pocket squares are just for men in blazers? Exactly. The graphic pochettes from P.Johnson Tailors would look so, so good peeking out of a summery white jacket pocket. Maybe grab a few and share with your other half, instantly expanding your accessory options!