I was never into the whole minimalism thing, not even in the ’90s when it was being touted by fashion magazines as the Most Revolutionary Thing Ever. I’ll take my fashion with over-the-top Versace prints and glamazon supermodels, thankyouverymuch. But when I saw this dress hanging in the back of the closet (which I completely forgot I got at H&M, like, a month ago. How sad is that?) I had the urge to wear it...
March 1, 2011
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Inspiration
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tamia
I collect a lot of (mostly visual) inspiration on my Tumblr–pictures of fashion, graphic design, art, interiors, the occasional sarcastic/intellectual quote, and various other bits and pieces I’d like to remember. I’d also like to share those things with you! Pencils can be romantic; fruity, summery art; yet another beautiful all-black spread from Italian Vogue (perhaps some day black models will be integrated into multiple! non-themed! multiracial! spreads and it won’t be a Big Deal);...
The Internet serves us in many ways: it’s home to a wealth of information (just Google it), it’s a way to connect with people around the world (social networks!), and it’s a repository for ignorance (YouTube commenters). One of my favorite perks of all this newfangled technology is the ability to virtually people-watch stylish folks around the world–aka cruise Street Style blogs*. Everybody knows about The Sartorialist and Garance Dore and Jak & Jil, but...
February 11, 2011
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Holidays, Inspiration
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tamia
IMO, the best part of most holidays is the food. When FriendBoy asked me what I wanted for Valentine’s Day, of course chocolate was a part of that conversation. As far as getting in the mood… Love(ly) inspiration: Pink vanilla button lollipops, 5 Sisterz; Coeur a la creme, fromme-toyou.tumblr.com; The Red Peacock by Vicky Newman; Marni bow-neck top, Brown’s Fashion; Pink crystal mohawk earrings by Elizabeth Cole; colorful macarons photographed by Daffydil; Blue chocolate-covered Oreos...
January 26, 2011
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Inspiration, Magazine
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tamia
I’m a big fan of independent publications, so when I come across magazines I enjoy, I like to share! Right now, I’m reading Pure and Papercut. Pure is created in Portugal and available online (free, baby!) as a downloadable PDF. Fine, I don’t actually read it since my knowledge of Portuguese is limited to Teena Marie songs (RIP Lady Tee), but it’s fun to look at the pictures and see what they’re up to on...