Design Crush

Design Crush


                                                                      Mara Hoffman
                                                      Spring 2014

Oh my gosh, this line from Mara Hoffman makes me so happy! I'm crushing on the fabrics, I just love the colors and patterns. One of the reasons it works so well is that the silhouettes are simple. I love the looseness of the dresses and tunics. I like the idea of the capri's as well. This collection is wonderful for a sun soaked vacation!

                                                                                  Enjoy!

Hello Friday

 Hello Friday!


Hi Everyone, 

I was reading one of my favorite blogs (la maison boheme) and I came across this story/photo essay about the working women of WWII. These photos have been restored and they are beautiful. They are our grandmothers, mothers, sisters and cousins. It's so inspiring to see these women doing typical male jobs, especially for that time. They were beautiful, skilled and had moxie.

                                                                             

                                                     Enjoy!

 To see all of the restored photos go here:
 imgur.com

Design Crush

Design Crush

                                                          Oskar Metsavaht
                                             Summer 2013


 




I love the vibe of this Osklen collection from the past season, it makes me happy!

                                                                     Enjoy!

Hello Friday!

Hello Everyone!

I've been busy in the studio creating a new collection of summer fun! Although we're transitioning into fall, I still like to wear my summer frocks with chunky sweater and boots. 

I've been searching for the perfect Cowichan sweater, they are made by the Cowichan Indians of British Columbia. Cowichan are also Coast Salish people and so am I. I'm descended from Cubshalista of the Samish Tribe of the San Juan Islands and mainland.  And being cousins makes me what to have one even more! They are perfect sweaters for the beach.

                                           Marilyn sporting a Cowichan

I love the beach in the fall, you can watch the storms come in and still have days of sun. September also is a good month for surfing around here, after that it gets to cold and rough for me. 

by Jon Martin

Big bonfires are necessary at the beach in the fall and nice blanket to wrap up in while you toast your smore's and drink a cold ale. Here are some fall beach essentials I've picked out...

pua kelekele top, j brand denim, hill's cowichan sweater, fiorentini + baker boots, luis morais bracelet

roxy beach blanket

stumptown coffee mug

                                         

deckedoutfurniture

                               Now your set for a weekend of fall beach fun!
                                                                              Enjoy!

                                                                      good morning!

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Design Crush


                                                                      Tracy Reese
                                                    Spring 2014

                                                          

Tracy Reese has really grown in her craft. She has created a collection the feels more like couture than boutique brand and I love it all. The patterns, color and silhouettes are just very pleasing to me.

                                                                              Enjoy!

Happy Wednesday!

Keep calm, surf on....

Design Crush

Design Crush





                                                                     Antonio Marras
                                                                          Resort 2014

I really love this collection from Antonio Marras. The color pallet, the shape of the garments, and the whimsy. I have a thing for jackets and I LOVE all of them. This feels grown up and yet fun!

                                                                               Enjoy!


Photos: www.antoniomarras.it, www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/2014RST

Hello Friday!

Hi Everyone,


Today I'm going to talk about Indigo. Indigo is a natural color that is used all over the world and has been for centuries. How did our ancestors, separated by the continents, use the exact same methods of cultivating, harvesting, extracting the colorant and prepare the dye bath? How did they know that such a beautiful color lie within the fibers of the leaves? And how did they know that they needed a mordant to fix the color? Ancient knowledge. It is truly amazing!


I look forward to next spring and summer to wear this gorgeous color. I love paring it with crisp white. 

 

   A piece apart

                                                                            Polyvore

                                                                     Devine Pillows USA

                                                                       The Hill-side

                                                                      Lucky Red Bat

                                                                  Marie Claire

                        We can enjoy a variety of Indigo from Haute Couture to hippie chic.

                                                                      Happy weekend!
                                                           


Photo links:apieceapart.com, www.etsy.com/ca/shop/luckyredbat, www.polyvore.com
www.divinepillowsusa.com, www.thehill-side.com ,www.marieclaire.com

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DESIGN CRUSH

                                                                               Humanoid
                                                       Autumn 2013

          I'm not ready for fall at all, I just want the sun to shine and wear summer clothes! However, if I have to gear up with fall clothing then Humanoid is it for me. I'm loving the textures, silky dresses and those silver booties! Sign me up.

                                                        Enjoy!