Refinery 29 recently spotlighted NYC artist Francesca DiMattio, whose thrifted and artsy wardrobe (not to mention decor) is so inspiring.
“My mom raised me exclusively on thrift stores as a little girl and taught me to look for new shapes and feel for quality fabrics. It’s exciting for the eye to see something different, so I [...]
I think I’ve answered my own question
as to why so many cultures around the world
have their own different-yet-similar geometric patterns.
Looms!
The similarity among patterns would come from all cultures having the same design challenge: There’s only so much you can do with line patterns, as in weaving or with a knitting pattern. Right? Have I broken [...]
I’m all about geometric designs right now. A year ago I was assigned a story for a local magazine about a local rug shop that specializes in semi-antique hand-knotted rugs, like this:
I learned that hand-knotted rugs are so special because they don’t have a pile, which means they don’t wear down like traditional synthetic carpets, [...]
Sustainable fashion line Thieves is SO speaking my language. Designed by Sonja den Elzen and in its sixth season, I can’t get enough of these incredible silhouettes!
Leather Warrior Jacket
Siberian Top
Wide Leaf Belt
Thieves is sold through Thieves Boutique, an online boutique whose vision is to sell not only its house line but also goods from other eco fashion [...]
Obviously, you remember her best as Vada in My Girl… now all grown up.
That full-body onesie? Be still my heart.
View the full gallery and article at NYLON. Is it just me, or are Anna’s cutest expressions the same ones we make to ourselves in the mirror when we’re feeling pretty? Hey, that’s cool.
Photos by Greg [...]
