tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68334859800634848132024-02-07T01:27:32.965-08:00Pencil PointsShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-26587296681648831932013-02-19T19:10:00.001-08:002013-02-19T19:12:49.224-08:00Ulyana<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdR3qBTbmQgXD2ZJ20jPp9l6Xbw1jWzo1nyMiBz2H7mT-VNk-Jkm5KQt7bB-MMpBh-_ymH_MobDObufeEzcd5TrpQBQvgZrWOKJZxWd1dlr5WO7ptQQAvDi65C6rAgXWpQCqH4lL1XcXw/s1600/0407_ARC9957.450x675.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdR3qBTbmQgXD2ZJ20jPp9l6Xbw1jWzo1nyMiBz2H7mT-VNk-Jkm5KQt7bB-MMpBh-_ymH_MobDObufeEzcd5TrpQBQvgZrWOKJZxWd1dlr5WO7ptQQAvDi65C6rAgXWpQCqH4lL1XcXw/s600/0407_ARC9957.450x675.jpeg" /></a><br />
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In the midst of fashion month for Fall/Winter 2013 I realize it's a bit late to post about this Spring Couture 2013 collection, but there's just too much new fashion to keep up on these days. How do these designers prevent their creative wells from running dry? Though I don't normally follow all of the couture shows, this one really stood out to me. Ulyana's street style has been catching my eye for a while, and I was excited to see her adapt that style for a full collection of stunning couture pieces. I read that there was inspiration from Gone With the Wind and other American iconography, but I also see a lot of Russian heritage here in the vein of Anna Karenina. Some of these ensembles can verge on being costumey, but there are some great moments. Here are my favorites.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-30504484967164353532012-10-19T07:52:00.000-07:002012-10-19T08:11:54.070-07:00Elliott Walker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QKRWEjnw4r9M-SkfKnVXlGSJX3LIY8172lVHRv49YmY44utAjHwCzlKx4PIz2_248ernbC0A20e69Z1EdkYMZAmMl5sEnettwQwuNeOwMzVtnPChOv3tNgNWgMxGAiAXptVOVkteQbup/s1600/1294945233Cynicism_Website.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QKRWEjnw4r9M-SkfKnVXlGSJX3LIY8172lVHRv49YmY44utAjHwCzlKx4PIz2_248ernbC0A20e69Z1EdkYMZAmMl5sEnettwQwuNeOwMzVtnPChOv3tNgNWgMxGAiAXptVOVkteQbup/s450/1294945233Cynicism_Website.jpeg" /></a>
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Words to live by, elegantly and dramatically designed by <a href="http://www.elliott-walker.com/">Elliott Walker</a>.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-53546543058162088462012-10-12T09:01:00.000-07:002012-10-12T09:01:12.278-07:00Eliot Lee Hazel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm completely mesmerized by <a href="http://eliotleehazel.com/">Eliot Lee Hazel</a>'s photography work. At once romantic and cinematic, it could just as easily be found in the pages of a fashion magazine as it could hung on the walls of a museum.
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A few months ago, I joined Pinterest. Some people say they can't make the jump from paper to screen with art and design inspiration, but I'm hooked. It's not the same as print, and it can be a bit overwhelming at times. But I love the easy functionality of Pinterest, and the boundless inspiration I find on it. I should probably spend more time on this blog than on Pinterest, but for now I will share some of my favorite pins as of late.</div>
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Linda Evangelista, shot by Peter Lindbergh I'm assuming. Painting by Leanne Shapton. Street style shot by The Sartorialist. Painting by Ellsworth Kelly. Cocktail photo from Vogue Paris.</div>
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I stumbled on <a href="http://mariohugo.com/">Mario Hugo</a>'s website and can't stop admiring his range of work. I'm always impressed when a designer/illustrator/artist can display a high level of versatility in a body of work that has such a defined style. There is something about the textural quality, muted color palettes and subtle use of refined typography that always make each piece unmistakably Mario.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-85902791886242188342012-07-15T17:51:00.000-07:002012-08-29T08:28:39.996-07:00Grace Coddington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking forward to curling up on the couch to read this in November.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-39479277314014281572012-05-12T21:03:00.005-07:002012-05-12T21:03:52.366-07:00Probama<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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A moment we will remember forever, with an amazing illustration to immortalize it.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-74865379751205689482012-04-18T18:59:00.001-07:002012-04-18T18:59:48.555-07:00Summer sunnies<br />
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These must be the most impractical pair of sunglasses I've ever lusted after, and I think that's what makes them so fun. As the <a href="http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/17/through-rose-framed-glasses/?smid=tw-nytimesstyle&seid=auto">New York Times said</a>, they hit the pastel trend that is so ubiquitous right now and simultaneously rock a strong vintage vibe.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-58476031384880960572012-04-06T08:48:00.000-07:002012-04-06T08:48:38.367-07:00Olympia le Tan Notebooks<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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If I was in Paris right now I'd stop by Colette to pick up these fun little Olympia le Tan notebooks. I love the range of colors and the delicate drawing. Olympia le Tan is a relatively young brand (maybe less than five years old?) yet she has great branding that looks so elegant and established. Now if only I could buy one of her <a href="http://www.olympialetan.com/">book clutches</a>...Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-27539412394258510562012-03-29T20:03:00.003-07:002012-03-29T20:15:10.130-07:00Glass Slippers<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Every now and then Marc Jacobs does something truly clever that catches my eye. <a href="http://pencil-points.blogspot.com/2011/02/gucci-fw11-marc-jacobs-ss11.html">Usually it's his clothes</a>, but this time it's his shoes. There's a sort of timeless quality to them, they are simple enough that it could be hard to place who the designer is, could just as easily be Jil Sander, Maison Martin Margiela or someone else. Not sure what it would be like to actually wear these, but there is a sort of romantic notion about the glass slipper that's intriguing and sort of magical.</div>
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Swept up in a wave of excitement over the first week of spring, a week full of warm air, sun and blooming flowers, I was inspired to kick of the first of a new series – my Top 5 links of the week, though I couldn't whittle it down, so here are 6 of my favorite things; o<a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/03/purple-2.html">mbre glass tumblers</a>, <a href="http://www.pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16211-grimes-visions/">new-ish music</a> from Grimes, <a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men">Mad Men</a> (finally!), <a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=14472&sid=1184#">shiny new shoes</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59998213/magnolia-and-flower-illustration-no-6692">magnolias</a> in bloom and the sharp geometry of <a href="http://www.eddieborgo.com/Eddie_Borgo_Jewelry_Designer_Shop.html">Eddie Borgo's jewelry</a>.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-52682439375953650922012-03-18T16:14:00.002-07:002012-03-18T16:16:50.380-07:00Wildwood Cover Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; ">
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Every now and then, it can be easy to look at great design work, or art work, and think it's so good that it looks almost effortless. That the designer, illustrator or artist just woke up that day and drew some sketches on a piece of paper and voila, a masterpiece. That couldn't be farther from the truth. True, sometimes in a moment of intense inspiration things can come together quickly, but most of the time good work comes from several rounds of trial and error. Carson Ellis gave a great look at this process in <a href="http://www.wildwoodchronicles.com/blog/?p=209">this blog post</a>. Above are a selected few from that long, sometimes grueling process. It paid off though, because the final design is truly a masterpiece.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-45388340388785928622012-03-04T16:57:00.000-08:002012-03-04T17:00:18.261-08:00SOFIA by Anagrama<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some selected pieces from <a href="http://www.anagrama.com/home">Anagrama's</a> <a href="http://www.anagrama.com/portafolio/107-sofia-por-pelli-clarke-pelli-architects">new work</a> for SOFIA building in Mexico. They developed this brand identity to entice buyers, and every last detail is so thoroughly considered, the result feels elegant and established, yet fresh and modern. The rich navy and gold leaf is complimented so well by the bright pops of pink. I've been a fan of Anagrama's work for a long time, especially the <a href="http://www.anagrama.com/portafolio/5-la-f%C3%A1brica-del-taco">La Fabrica Del Taco</a> branding, but the SOFIA project is my new favorite.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-9554585658025608282012-02-27T15:38:00.015-08:002012-02-29T18:56:08.232-08:00Jil Sander<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKS3MRk-qYiTpwluY_vWfm1uEPMLHjatSt_n22qMB0CbcUVX6fz5lUyQkXTenDSxozqSCLJSde6A09CixwEKTG3OBaRXLrugSMDjw2Etv8QmEHXX04FD6bxNSa1R4jlXRyOlZOsSjT1sPX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-27+at+6.24.50+PM.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713967149558266386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKS3MRk-qYiTpwluY_vWfm1uEPMLHjatSt_n22qMB0CbcUVX6fz5lUyQkXTenDSxozqSCLJSde6A09CixwEKTG3OBaRXLrugSMDjw2Etv8QmEHXX04FD6bxNSa1R4jlXRyOlZOsSjT1sPX/s600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-27+at+6.24.50+PM.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />
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Hitchcock, Slim Aarons, Modernism, Minimalism, Romance..all of these words came to mind when I saw this collection. What a different take on Romanticism than Gucci, it's so exciting to see how many visionary creative minds there are in fashion. I picture this woman walking through a Modernist landscape–maybe Louis Kahn's architectural masterpiece at the Salk Institute.<br />
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Raf Simons hit all the trends too, metallics, pastels, minimal clean lines– it was an <a href="http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/25/a-final-ovation-for-raf-simons-at-jil-sander/">unforgettable exit</a> from Jil Sander.<br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2012RTW-JLSANDER">Jil Sander FW12 via Style.com</a>, Salk Institute photos by me.</div>
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As of last night, I'm all caught up on Downton Abbey, so perhaps my obsession with the show will die down for a bit. It's definitely the best show I've come across since Mad Men, and I like it for some of the same reasons, as it's very well-acted with stunning costumes and set design, it's set in a time period on the cusp of huge cultural and societal changes, while dealing with the different roles people play in society. It plays out like a soap opera at times with some over-the-top story lines, but it works well, and is so entertaining.<br />
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When I was in Argentina, they served up unshelled peanuts every time we ordered a beer. It forces you to work a little harder for the reward, and so you savor it more in the end. Now that I'm home, I buy unshelled peanuts by the pound and pretend I'm still in Argentina.<br />
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<a href="http://www.marfamontessori.org/shop.html">Nut in Shell, 2010,</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=carol+bove&hl=en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=6rgqT_jZFoOxsALXzZGiDg&ved=0CC0QsAQ&biw=1252&bih=1187">Carol Bove</a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-68553489532635985072012-01-17T13:50:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:55:47.012-08:00Owl Cake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik18QW3zE2lk8yhg9mDUuDwhtLaicsGNdjs32OGc7Z7P65u872lcCahS_glfBWlsOBHKtphfQdLllZd_pNVlHulQXj_s9raQ6-o7EHqmqxz4uy7Lxu7AkU0urI8YZIqiCQPYEuldREAj2T/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-01-17+at+4.51.04+PM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik18QW3zE2lk8yhg9mDUuDwhtLaicsGNdjs32OGc7Z7P65u872lcCahS_glfBWlsOBHKtphfQdLllZd_pNVlHulQXj_s9raQ6-o7EHqmqxz4uy7Lxu7AkU0urI8YZIqiCQPYEuldREAj2T/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-01-17+at+4.51.04+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698722517055742610" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Perfect cold weather project: bake a cake. Specifically, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbuckley/5363871577/">this one</a> that looks like an owl.<div><br /></div><div>via Miss Moss</div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-87968195605971407472011-12-10T14:00:00.000-08:002011-12-10T14:03:15.936-08:00Muppets, Behind the Sound<div><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32188511?byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32188511">SoundWorks Collection: The Sound of The Muppets</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/colemanfilm">Michael Coleman</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></div><div><br /></div>This makes me want to see The Muppets even more than I already do!<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://portable.tv/talks/post/behind-the-sound-of-the-muppets/">via Portable.tv</a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199371820833624448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833485980063484813.post-289127247997947212011-12-10T13:46:00.000-08:002012-02-29T13:54:15.360-08:00Sophie Duran<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXmaFq0IP3tRvwhpv2i67BSjfvJeXfItHIbZXcbQlnk99NKnP8d2KqVgaW1o5CHcc88HafZf2r_Z6K3WrhloxYixQM2QIMxK6jBIbV-dYI0NYbQCmvZcUFukgb2uJwIg4TqIQz6CzFX1u/s1600/Skadi%2527s_Mountain_of_Clouds_sjaal.jpeg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684621487262809266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXmaFq0IP3tRvwhpv2i67BSjfvJeXfItHIbZXcbQlnk99NKnP8d2KqVgaW1o5CHcc88HafZf2r_Z6K3WrhloxYixQM2QIMxK6jBIbV-dYI0NYbQCmvZcUFukgb2uJwIg4TqIQz6CzFX1u/s485/Skadi%2527s_Mountain_of_Clouds_sjaal.jpeg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />
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Dreamy, surrealist printed textiles by <a href="http://www.sophieduran.nl/project11_wondersoftheworld.htm">Sophie Duran</a>. I love the fluid quality of the velvet one above, depending on how it lays the image is constantly being obscured. Lovely hangtags, too.<br />
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