My eyes are lately caught by wooden accessories. Glasses, rings, and things like little box clutches have a humble luxe appeal that vibes with my current aesthetic. I do steer clear of wooden earrings, though, since they have a way of further pushing me down that “earthy girl” pigeon hole that I avoid...
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I have 41 slaves working for me. That is, according to a survey taken on slaveryfootprint.org. The web app uses pretty graphics and a slick interface to query visitors about what they eat, what they own, and how they live. At the end you...
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Last night in Los Angeles stars from the music industry filed into the Staples Center for the yearly popularity fete. Having given up on the awards portion of these shows long ago, the red carpet is usually my main event. Of course this year...
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On behalf of their director Phoebe Philo, the PR team at Celine says the label’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is, simply, “a continuation of the Céline wardrobe.” How refreshing! Now I’m no stranger to being seized with inspiration after taking in an exceptional book, album,...
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2012 Top Ten Created on ohthatsyou.com By Mary In my opinion the new year begins in the spring. The start a new calendar year, however, is also a good time to take a look around and decide how exactly you want to steer your...
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aleXsandro Palombo is an Italian illustrator, whom the cult knows via his blog Humor Chic. Palombo studied design at the Marangoni Institute in Milan and later launch is own line before becoming the scathing blogger his is today. The designer has a no-hold’s barred...
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FASHION DIRECTOR Job Location: New York, NY US Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Job Description: -Direct the fashion and accessory market editors and bookings editor -Cover fashion market for all fashion, beauty and cover shoots -Attend American runway and trade shows -Develop and maintain relationships with...
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Photos: plasticdisorder, thefashioncave
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Diving for McQueen on Nowness.com. The New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn meets Alexander McQueen Creative Director Sarah Burton at the label’s Paris atelier to explore the house’s intricate, marine-inspired Spring/Summer 2012 collection in Dustin Lynn’s stunning portrait film. Displaying a love and...
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TFC has been out of the business of fashion week chasing for a time now. When a favorite walks by, however, we can’t resist posting a few indulgences. Accordingly, take a look at some cult favorites from Jil Sander SS12, which walked at Milan...
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When minimalism meets drama you find Jil Sander for Uniqlo. Perhaps it’s just that this is the final collection for the highly touted collaboration. In any case the riveting piano track attached to the collection’s mini site is enough to make you sit and...
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Polyvore.com is great for window shopping, but the Fashion 2.0 pioneer site has also become a new medium for digital artists. Here are some of my favorites sets from an EightyJane-curated collection, “art.” Sublime by lombard8 on Polyvore.com Prince Poppycock by theamaia on Polyvore.com...
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A few years back it was the owl. The wise birds were all over fashion jewelry, so much so that they became somewhat obnoxious (as any overplayed trend does). Now it seems elephants are taking a place in the spotlight. This trend seems to...
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CULT Collage created for Tumblr, featured the Bow Tie. Images partially sourced from tumblrs Maison de Ballons, Repeat Offender, dap·per/ dean, beatrizk aye, Dargelos, & Lolita in Slacks. Click the collage for a closer look.
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On July 30, 2011 a new moon rises in the constellation of Leo. As with every month, this dark moon phase is a time for renewal and for beginnings. At the new moon it’s wise to determine any new directions you’d like to take...
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