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I Heart Yarn
Oh my goodness. Hats, hats and more hats are being created from my overflowing basket of yarn these days than in past years. I have Ravelry to thank for that, as lately I’ve become inspired by the plethora of quality patterns available there for affordable prices. I really, really recommend that everyone support independent knit and crochet pattern makers by purchasing your patterns on Ravelry or Etsy instead of seeking out free patterns. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love free patterns, but it’s really important for the DIY movement (and the REVOLUTION) to support our community of crafters, artists and creative thinkers. OK! Having said that, I just wanted to share what I have been working on. Nothing too too crazy or exciting, just new. Here we go! read more »
Links à la Mode: The Love/Hate Relationship with Fashion
Edited by Debutante Clothing
I’m always complaining about going out to fashion events by myself – I just don’t have many friends that are into fashion. While some people think fashion is frivolous and contributes nothing to the world, others are curating museum exhibits featuring 20th century clothing. This week’s links made me think about the love/hate camps in fashion. Starting with Grit and Glamour’s post on bloggers getting backlash from fashion insiders, Houndstooth + Tortoiseshell’s refreshingly funny admission of Tavi envy, or Fab Lab’s hate of people who hate. But there is some love in sight – British Style Bloggers reminds us to look in the mirror and love ourselves. Enjoy!
Links à la Mode: February 4th
- A Dress & A Bike – Why breaking the love of one particular brand has been good for my personal style
- British Style Bloggers – Some gems to remember
- Debutante Clothing – Going to a Vintage Show? Insider Tips & Interview
- dirty hems – lacroix by lacroix
- Fab Blab – Why I Hate People Who Ostracize Fashion
- fête à fête – Review of Guerlain’s Spring 2010 Cherry Blossom makeup & the new Rouge G Le Brillant lipstick
- Friend in Fashion – Luxe Vintage
- grit and glamour – Fashion’s Knickers are in a Twist
- hello beauty! – Benefit Stay Don’t Stray: An innovative new primer to lock down shadows AND concealer
- Houndstooth + Tortoiseshell – Young fashion blogger incites curiousity, envy
- Independent Fashion Bloggers – Get Out There : How To Cover Events Without Feeling Like an Idiot
- Lillys Roses – How to DIY your own Chanel Jade nail polish
- Mariel’s Castle – Haute Couture 101
- Model Max – MAT GORDON: The ModelWatch Interview
- Oranges and Apples – Top websites for ethical shopping
- Retro Chick – Ethical Design Spotlight – Junky Styling
- Styletastic – To fur or not to fur?
- Stylist Diva – : Are Fashion Bloggers taking over the world?
- Tatiana Supports the Arts – Etsy Window Shopping: Queen Elizabeth I Roundup
- the brooklyn posh blog – He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, red hot
- THE COVETED – Pretty Dresses at the VioletvilleVintage.com launch
- White Rabbit – The inspiration behind my Merlixa Designs millinery collection
- [the3st] – Interview with Amy Smilovic of Tibi
Notebook on Cities and Clothes
I watched this documentary last night called Notebook on Cities and Clothes. It’s a film about Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto directed and filmed by Wim Wenders.
Notebook on Cities and Clothes is a slow paced, relaxed look at an industry that often moves at a mile a minute. Filmed in 35mm, Wenders helps audiences see through the window of this man’s world. We get a lot of one on one time with Yamamoto. We see what inspires him, and are privy to his idea of what he does. He is not a fashion designer. That is not his goal. His inspiration comes from photos from the 19th century working class and the garments they had to wear to live their lives. He is the opposite of what his native Tokyo seems to promote: excessive consumption. He explains that Tokyo encourages over-consumption. Buy everything, be more fulfilled. He shares that his worst nightmare would be to design clothing that people cannot wear and function in on a day to day basis. Yamamoto is a quiet, yet mesmerizing man.
A few pieces from his A/W 09/10 collection. (Photo Credit)
The film as a whole was not as exciting as some of the other fashion documentaries I have seen. At times it was quite boring. But I think that is what makes it stand out from other depictions of the “fashion” world. In a way, Wenders was able to tell the story of an artist and philosopher than that of a fashion designer.
Everyday Inspiration
I think it has been a year or so since I highlighted my favorite bloggers, many of whom have fallen off the map. When they stopped updating my mind went to a very morbid place. What happens to a blog once the author stops updating? What happened to the author? Omg, did they die? Did they include their login ID and password in their will so their loved ones could continue their legacies? Most likely not. Anyway, I hope they are alive and well.
We are slowly creeping toward the end of another year, so I feel like I should recognize other bloggers who have inspired me, entertained me and/or kept me informed this year. Cheers, kids.
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