Need I say anything? This is incredible work in digital illustration. From Natalie Shau
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Stacey Rhodes Boutique New Location Celebration: October 7, 2010
Moving out and moving up. Congratulations to Stacey Rhodes boutique for moving into their new location at 144 Franklin Road in Brentwood, TN. And what better to celebrate the big move? A party, of course! On Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, wine and champagne will be served at Stacey Rhodes. And I’m sure there will be some deep discounts, too!
If you haven’t checked out Stacey Rhodes before, put this on your to-do list. Stacey Rhodes is a full-service fashion boutique offering clothing, shoes, and accessories. And this boutique is chocked full of great designer merchandise including names like Free People, Hazel, Max and Cleo, M M Couture, Badgley Mischka, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Tom Ford.
RSVP here.
photo from http://www.staceyrhodesboutique.com/Images/SteepleCH2010resized/16BlytheHoughland,LeighGilligStaceyRhodes.jpg
Color Splash: October 1, 2010
Is it a fashion show? Is it a fashion party? Sure the invite doesn’t exactly make it clear, but hey- this could be fun! And if the Hurd Agency is putting it on, you know there’s gotta be a few tricks up their sleeves.
This Friday, October 1, 2010, the Hurd Agency will be presenting Fashion 2010: Color Splash at 8:00 pm at Durego (1649 Westgate Circle) in Brentwood, TN. Be prepared to shed out $25 to attend this show. The event is sponsored by Hyundai, will be hosted by Christine Maddela of Channel 2 News, and includes special guest Kenny Smoov of 92Q. Oh, and don’t forget about the musical performance by Like Candy Red. The event clothing sponsors include Brooks Brothers, Studio 615, City Gear, Everything But Water, American Apparel, Henig Furs, and Threads Clothing Boutique. And that’s pretty much the most eclectic retail merchandising mix I’ve ever heard. But hey, should be interesting!
RSVP here.
Monday, September 27, 2010
French Chic
While I don't think smoking is a fashion statement anyone should make, the overall look is tres chic.
from stylefish.ie
Neo-rococco from captivatist.com
Miss Dior 2009 from makemebrighter.onsugar.com
A french chic bridal look from fashionbride.wordpress.com
OK I know I have posted this before, but it suits this post and my style.
Found on emilywheeler.wordpress.com
A day bed fit for a Parisienne lass. From notooshabby.com
Found on frenchhorseandcountry.com
Found on frogandprincess.wordpress.com
Zadig & Voltaire – Offers a new type of luxury, which is both original and affordable. Many French actresses are also fans of this brand. (20 rue Turenne 75004 Paris)
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Designer Highlight: TUFT by Jessica Jones
One look at designer Jessica Jones’ TUFT line and you’ll be transported into a prep school world where the popsicles are endless and kittens are a girl’s best friend. With both womenswear and childrenswear collections, the silhouettes are clean and classic, and fabric patterns full of whimsy and fun. The TUFT design aesthetic is “Simple cuts with bright colors and fun patterns...light-hearted fashion.” And where did that name come from? According to the designer’s website, TUFT is taken from “A Candy TUFT”- the name of Jones’ favorite shade of pink. The designer describes her TUFT line as fun, bright, and carefree. Jones received a BFA in Fashion Design from O’More College of Design in 2010 and has been creating fashionable looks for four years.
The womenswear collection features dresses, tops, pants, shorts, jackets, and accessories including purses and belts. In this latest TUFT line, Jones uses a color pallet of light grays, heliotrope purples, mustard and bright yellows, creams, light pinks, and an infusion of black. The childrenswear line features dresses, skirts, tops, and jackets in patterns of creams, light browns, mustard yellows, light pinks, light purples, and pops of black. And the prices? Definitely reasonable! Women can walk away with one of these original shirts from $35 to $72, a dress for $45, and a jacket for $58. And to outfit your little girl or baby sister in all things fabulous? A shirt will cost you $22, the matching skirt $32, a jacket $42, and dress $35.
These clothes are definitely cute. Jones says, “I wanted to make bright, fun clothes that you put on when you're having a good day.” While the original concept was to create a womenswear line, after an apprenticeship with a local childrenswear company, the designer decided to incorporate the younger aesthetic into the TUFT line. “I realized designing clothes for 3 year old girls is quite possibly the best job ever,” Jones said.
And where does this designer get her inspiration? Jones says, “I've been inspired by flower farms, old perfume ads, Joy Division songs, trees, cats, old furniture, and sometimes even a smell that reminds me of a memory that reminds me of a type of clothing. Inspiration blindsides you. You never know what's gonna make you stop and ponder.” While the designer dreams of one day owning a little pink TUFT shop on a bustling city corner, in the meantime she hopes to land a designing career for a large company like J. Crew.
Jones’ most fabulous fashion moment came when seeing the TUFT collection coming down the runway. She describes it as “an incredible payoff after living in a sewing cave for months.” There is no current knowledge on an upcoming show.
When asked her three favorite designers and why, Jones, after commenting that my question was cruel, said the following:
“Ok, so let's just go ahead and get him out of the way - Marc Jacobs, DUH. If you don't like him you are just trying to stick it to the man, because he is the law when it comes to fashion. I love him because he's creative yet commercial. He introduces new ideas every season but in an accessible way, which is easy to say but so hard to do. Watch the documentary Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton by Loic Prigent and realize why he is the bomb.com.
Miuccia Prada - she's a lot like Marc in the way that everything she does is instant gold. I mean, who would have thought that the rich women of American would like seventies-esque prints of naked ladies? Miuccia Prada did, and she was right. Miuccia is original in a time when nothing is original.
The late, great Luella Bartley - Luella was my favorite fashion line growing up. Luella as a brand aligns more with my tastes than any other brand so of course I was heartbroken when she went under in 2009. Luella was cute and girly but always with a weird twist. Witches and Ghost World were common types of references for her and she was never shy with color. I admired not only the clothes Luella Bartley designed, but the way she didn't take fashion seriously and had as much fun with it as she could.
If fashion lines were people, TUFT could be considered Luella's little sister.”
And where can you find this designer out and about in Nashville? As Jones stated, “Crema for coffee breaks at work, the Belcourt because I can booze and watch movies simultaneously, and Hot Diggity Dog has the best hot dogs in Nashville, ya I said it. I love going to 5 Spot on Mondays and dancing insanely with my friends, and Pangea and treat myself to a special gift - everything is so reasonably priced!” When asked her two favorite bands, Jones replied, “Buzzcocks and Katy Perry...if that doesn't describe my personality I don't know what does.”
TUFT is adorable and so is Jessica Jones. She parts with the words, “I want to make you cute, so just let me and buy my clothes.”
Jones is available for custom requests and illustrations. Visit the TUFT website here, etsy shop here, and blog here.
Typography Inspiration
Laura Sera's pencil typography work fround on bumbumbum.me
Lovely vintage typography found on graphicsfairy.blogspot.com
Stunning examples of floral typography from ilovemydesign.blogspot.com
More inspiring typographic use from designjuices.co.uk
Examples of Mauro Poggi's Ornamental Lettering
Friday, September 24, 2010
Pinups and Lace Photoshoot: November 13 - 14, 2010
photo from http://ipstenu.org/files/2008/12/betty_page_shoes.jpg
I couldn’t exactly find out what it was, but Pinups and Lace will be conducting a photoshoot filled with Betty Page-esque sex appeal. Scenes will include tiki, Christmas morning, vintage boudoir or Elvgren inspired pinup. The shots are for the Retro Lovely Magazine Cover Contest or, as indicated on the Facebook page, “as a Christmas gift for your special friend or spouse”. The shoot will take place November 13, 2010 at 11:30 am through November 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm. at a “middle Tennessee location”. Participants can choose two of four shots for $250. The shoot includes hair and makeup, in addition to 10 fully edited images. For contact information regarding this event, check out their Facebook page.
photo from http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2007/03/07/2_300bettiepage_070302121535546_wideweb__300x475.jpg
Nashville Designer Manuel Wants to Open School
photo from http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/cambridgephotos%20033.jpg
Nashville’s most famous fashion designer, Manuel Cuevas, has a new project up his sleeve. After a 50-year career outfitting stars from Elvis to the Beatles to Johnny Cash, the 75-year-old King of Cowboy Couture wants to open an international design school here in Nashville. Manuel plans to sell his historic three-story studio located at 1922 Broadway to raise the $1.4 million necessary to open the school.
photo from http://0.tqn.com/d/nashville/1/0/F/A/manuel102.JPG
When asked about his plans for the design school Manuel said, “My idea is that you select people from all over the world who are in their senior years in colleges of design and bring about 50 of them to Nashville each year. The institute would be housed in a Nashville building. It will be the only institute of its kind around the world.” Manuel believes that Nashville is the perfect central place for Americans to launch their design careers.
The planning stages for the international design school are in their infancy; as of yet, Manuel and his team have been looking into the necessary costs of opening the school and they hope that property and the school building will be donated.
photo from http://0.tqn.com/d/nashville/1/0/F/Y/1/SparklenTwangSuits.jpg
Source: the Tennessean.
Read the full article from the Tennessean here.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tonight: nD Festival
Don't forget about the nD Festival tonight at Imogene + Willie. See you there!
photo from http://www.ndfestival.com/ndfestival_schedule_day2.html
HULSED Fashion Show: October 23, 2010
Who is Drew? What is HULSED? Find out at Drew’s HULSED fashion show Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 6-9 pm at the Blue Rooster. According to the Facebook e-vite, patrons can check out some handmade clothes while enjoying some brews and good music. RSVP here.
Naked Without Us Fashion Market: October 2,2010
I love Naked Without Us and the concept of bridging together local fashion and local music. Last year the NWU group put together a fashion market and this time the team is partnering with Next Big Nashville to feature independent designers at an open market. The event will take place at Urban Outfitters (405 12th Ave. South) and will feature designers Shea Stelle, Shannon Lovelea, Truly Alvarangea, Closetcase Vintage, Melissa Tabor, Lacy Fuson, and Amy B. The free event lasts from 12-5 and acoustic bands will be playing in Urban Outfitters to provide the indie ambiance.
Event Review: Local Honey Fashion Show
I can’t exactly do a true event review on the Local Honey fashion show because *gasp* I wasn’t there!!! I know, I know, I’m terrible, but I do have a good reason. I was in Arkansas (yes, really) for my cousin’s wedding. Family over fashion. Womp wah. But I saw the set design for the LH show and have heard great things about it. Here is a link to a video produced by my friends Will and Alicia; review for yourself!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Rose Flower Arrangement
I saw this and wanted to share it. I love the soft colours and the natural, non-structured quality of the tiny blossoms mixed with the classical roses.
I love Thrones - regal inspiration
from old-picture.com
from tristarmedia.com
from telegraph.co.uk
from tripadvisor.com
Buckingham Palace Throne Room from flickr.com
Napoleon's Throne from travelpod.com
The Russian Czar's Throne from giovanniworld.wordpress.com
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