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sorry for my lack of posting lately

but, i've been busy moving
as i've had some recent developements (all good !)
& have been away from my computer
& my sewing machine
& my knitting needles !

i hope to be back soon. . .




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blog break

i will be out of town for a few days
see you when i return. . .
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jewelry
inspiration

FIONA PAXTON ........................................................... GILES & BROTHER

depending on what i am working on

ie : knits, bags, jewelry
is usually what i am drawn to while 'browsing' or 'shopping'


i saw the necklace here & here
among other places, that i can't remember right now. . .

& the bracelet here over the weekend
it's also featured here. . . which has become 1 of my favorite new (to me) blogs


. . . i would like to add both to my jewelry drawer !
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olive
brown

no. 15



no. 14



no. 13 -sold


the last of my necklaces

beads/stones/gems are another weakness of mine
i can spend hours looking at them
trying to decide which ones to buy. . .


+ loving : leonard - patrick - roy - & - fabian
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olive
brown

no. 12

olivebrown necklace

this one is 1 of my favorites
i especially love it worn as a lariat


i recently received an email from artist / designer claire nereim
she has collaborated with fellow artist julie cloutier
to create these fun t-shirts available here
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olive
brown

no. 11

no. 10

no. 09

shop update : new necklaces

no. 11
no. 10
no. 09
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definition
of self



the white strapped big bag
from definition of self @ etsy

it's a bit ironic that i found this gorgeous
bandage-inspired bag
after mentioning the shoes yesterday. . .

i also like this color


+ i think these are gorgeous !
+ ( & i don't even wear peach or gold )
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vogue
russia



from vogue russia
via fashion copius via fashion gone rogue

loving those bandage-like shoes
the exaggerated shoulder
& that chained neckpiece !


ps : thanks for mentioning me in your little story
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wapa
studio



plankton
by wapa studio


designer : Ady
she lives in a small village on the mediterranean sea in israel
& studied ceramic design in jerusalem

this necklace is from my collection of etsy favorites
i love how it looks so strong, resembling a bone-like structure
yet is so delicate in porcelain, a favorite material of the designer
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lauren
kovin

lauren kovin
s/s 2009

watch the clothes in motion in this short film


i'm especially drawn to draped knits/jersey lately. . .
& i love that fact that these pieces are versatile
& meant to be worn several different ways


+ this bathing suit
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summer
flats





loving these FLAT summer sandals :

1. sigerson morrison
2. dolce vita
3. candela

available here
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complex
geometries


















complexgeometries

i've always loved a simple white t-shirt
these pieces are even better

makes me want to play with my dressform. . .


i did start sewing some more triangle bags
in 2 new batik colors
& a few more in the previous 2 fabrics
i also plan on making more necklaces, as i've had requests for more
stay tuned. . .
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jeremy
laing

.....................................................images: jeremy laing

JEREMY LAING

fall/winter 2009


after seeing these images
i had to look further

i especially love the tie-dye-esque prints
& the seamed leggings
& his unique cutting and construction method
of which is mainly self-taught &

"combines organic and geometric approaches to pattern making and construction. . ."

"in Jeremy's view, garments are a sum of parts, all functioning in relation to one another and, ultimately, to the body. his collections often stem from his elaborations on simple principles of construction and form, drawing simultaneously from couture and tailoring traditions."
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lately,
i'm obsessed with clutches
these are a few i've been 'visiting', as i'm on a budget
. . . & already purchased my 'bargain clutch'


1. costume national
2. mayle
3. jas m.b. .............. @ LA GARCONNE

4. alexander wang. @ OAK

5. coach (yes, COACH !)
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bench
monday

photo: _some

there's a little something going on over @ flickr called :

bench monday


this 1 is my absolute favorite !
. . . via ruth-anne
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olivia
harris



olivia harris @ OAK
white ball hobo bag

. . . if i were to carry a white bag, this would be the 1


+ sounds of the universe
(i've been listening to all the singles online, as my pre-ordered CD hasn't arrived!)


also: take a peek here if you'd like to read my little interview
. . . . . (thanks hyla!)
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exercises
de style




















. . . this is why i love my sitemeter

discovering :

exercises de style
- swiss quality 1
- living pod

via : bees knees

these pieces are absolutely stunning !
i imagine wearing them with great slim-fitting tailored pants


+ there's going to be a little interview with me here tomorrow
& a give-away. . .
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hemp
market bag
























i've added new colors of
the hemp market bag to my shop :
fog
ecru
iris
slate
the natural & espresso are still there


+ kate's great style
+ (i'm trying to grow my hair out, but every time i see her, it makes me want to keep it short. . .)

+ just received this
+ (i love it ! all the images & the format)
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flickr
favs





1. untitled
2. 8
3. calatrava ?
4. cinématique d'épaisseur d'eau_1
5. I iIi I
6. untitled
7. untitled
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gemma
redux









GEMMA REDUX


i'm in L O V E !

i imagine wearing these with a menswear-inspired ensemble :
- slim-fitting jacket with a constructed shoulder
- simple tank or drapey T
- pleated trousers with a slim leg or skinny jeans
- & of course, amazing footwear
(i couldn't find a photo of what i was envisioning !)
-------------------------------------OK, similar to this, but with 1 of the shirts mentioned above


+ i'm finishing up some market bags in new colors
- & am hoping to get started on new items,
- which includes giving my sewing machine a work-out
- (my mind has been all over the place with job hunting & other stressful things,
- & it's been very hard to focus !)
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baum
und pferdgarten















BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN


from spring '09
luxury & formal
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kris
van assche

KRISVANASSCHE


see the necklaces here

loving the hip packs
& that shoulder bag
i'm not one to wear heels often, but these are GORGEOUS !


+ this blog
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.
white

















white

no. 1 i'm not sure where i found this or who photographed it, so if you know, let me know
& i will give credit --bill jacobson--thankyou linje lookout

no. 2 alexander wang jersey goddess dress, image via la garconne, see also here

no. 3 vogue italia january '08
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sandra
backlund

images via style bubble

sandra backlund


style bubble has an interesting post
about sandra's foray into commercial knitwear


i am still amazed with her handmade creations !
. . .& can't imagine translating for the knitting machine



+ loving this
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ayzit
bostan

images courtesy of ayzit bostan

ayzit bostan


i received these photos(+)
in a recent email from ayzit

along with some very kind words regarding my blog
(which is always so nice to hear !)
thankyou !


+ thanks diana & martha
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masaoms
etsy








masaoms

my latest etsy purchase

. . .it's even more beautiful in person


i'm still knitting hemp bags
but am anxious
to start new projects/designs for the warmer weather

i found a small amount of bamboo yarn
(from a retail store that i'd rather not say --i was actually shocked to see the yarn there !)
and i have some lovely lace-weight wool & silk blend. . .
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vanessa
bruno

photos: marcio madeira

vanessa bruno


loving those hats ---i've always had a thing for ear flaps & chin straps
& the shoes from #3



+ i just saw this, thanks liz
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the
sartorialist

photos: style.com via scott schuman

favorite looks from outside the paris shows
from the SARTORIALIST

. . . i'd like to get my hands on ensemble no. 1
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yves
saint laurent

photos: style.com

yves saint laurent


loving what stefano pilati showed for YSL

& it seems coral is the lip-color of choice for many of the designers



* i was SO anticipating mcQueen's show
.....& i have to say
.....i'm not sure what i think. . .
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stella
mccartney

photos: style.com

stella mcCartney


i amazed @ how well the vegan leather looks
&
i want to know what that 1st furry no. is made of
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giambattista valli

photos: style.com

giambattista valli

some gorgeous elements in this collection
. . . i'm liking that glittery pucci-esque print


& clutches are everywhere
i've been hunting for 1 of my own & finally came across this
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dries
van noten

photos: don ashby, olivier claisse

dries van noten


bits of the color palette did not appeal to me
but
i did love the combination of prints
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haider
ackermann

photos: marcio madeira

haider ackermann


the drape
the colors
the boots
GORGEOUS !
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maison
martin margiela

photos: marcio madeira

maison martin margiela


despite some negative reviews of the collection
i really like some of the pieces. . .
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bruno
pieters

photos: marcio madeira

bruno pieters

i'm drawn to the structure
& tailoring of this collection

. . . look #2 in particular



ps : have you seen the new arrivals @ LaGarconne ?!
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