PHOTOS: Kelly Jill
It’s nearly impossible to lead a vice-free life. Molecular Addictions explores a bevy of addictions with their jewelry, the first piece available being caffeine (familiar to more than a few of us, I’m sure). A new molecularly structured addiction will be released each month for the rest of the year.
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An entire shop filled to overflowing with hollowed out books, just waiting to keep your deepest secret or protect your most beloved belonging. I like this.
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I reuse, I recycle, I want to take on composting. And I use way to many paper towels. I’ve tried to cut back, but there’s something to be said for the convenience and satisfaction of tearing one off the roll. MYdrap basically takes all of those things into consideration and sends them off in a greener direction. Tear one of the 100% biodegradable cotton napkins (or placemats) off their roll, then wash it up to six times before composting or recycling it. MYdrap is available in 20 vibrant colors, four patterns, and five sizes. No excuses left because they’re also really affordable. (Thanks, Anne!)
Posted In do good, grand design, house and home, kitchen
Girl with Bow by hollandsworth
via Creature Comforts
Ketchup Print by The Best Part
The Princess and the Pea by Christian Jackson
Thing Maker by OMFGCO
Tree of Life by degree
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After watching this week’s episode of Project Runway, I felt much more inspired and confident than the last. I actually started sketching ideas out and making notes while I was watching and tweeting and I think that was the biggest help. I also felt better acquainted with my HP TouchSmart 610, and more of my attention was focused on my design instead of how to create my design.
This week’s challenge started off with a trip to a discount pet supply store. Everyone (including me) immediately thought they were going to be designing for animals. Huh-uh, WRONG. Each designer was given a $300 budget and told to buy pet to supplies to create their garment, muslin was also allowed for the base fabric.
What I Bought:
• 1 leather leash
• 2 dog beds
• 10 lbs. black fish gravel
• 2 lbs. white fish gravel
First, I took the dog beds apart at the seams and created a form-fitting shift from the black fabric backing. The side seams have round edges and three inch slits. Then, creating what might be the heaviest mini-dress in history, I took the black fish gravel and hot glued it to majority of the dress. I made sure to leave a four inch wide panel untouched in the front to attached the white gravel, which I had previously spray painted gold. Then I took my leather leash, painted it gold as well, and created a crisscrossed halter to help hold (the imagined) weight of the dress up.
Shoes: Wess by Sam Edelman
Bracelets: Omens Bracelets by Gretchen Jones
Ring: Color Block Bolt Ring by Marc by Marc Jacobs
This week I also ventured into the land of piperlime shoes and accessories that the contestants have access to. I wanted the shoes to be dramatic without taking away from the garment. The jewelry also needed to be fairly simplistic, and I love these pieces.
So there you have it! Did you watch this week? What would you have created?
You can check out my Week 1 outfit here.
Full Disclosure: HP provided me with a TouchSmart 610 for use. All content and opinions are mine. I have not been financially compensated by HP or Project Runway.
Posted In collaboration/project, my design, Project Runway/HP Challenge, wear it
PHOTO: Marilia Destot
No links to send you off to explore this Friday, my reader decided to eat all of my starred posts. I guess that just means that everyone needs to take it easy, drink a cold beer (or six), and enjoy the weekend! See you Monday.
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Can’t wait to find a reason to repurpose my holiday decor for a strand or three of these paper cube lights! Amanda has a phenomenally detailed tutorial showing us all how to make it happen. I’m seeing a fall picnic on a future evening…
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I spied these vintage ombre cocktail glasses with caddy over a week ago and can’t get them out of my pretty little head. Someone please buy them!
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The United States of Awesome, in fact it is.
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