August 19, 2015
10 August DIYs
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August 12, 2015
Time to Pack Your Modern Backpack
ROW 1: Baggu Backpack in Canvas // Square Backpack in Mustard // Minimal Nude Backpack
ROW 2: Yami Backpack // The Whitepepper Graphic Print Canvas Backpack // Wherever You Wander Backpack in Pink
ROW 3: JanSport Heritage Jayhawk Backpack // Hershel Supply Co. Heritage Mid-Volume Backpack
ROW 4: The Twill Snap Backpack // BURTON Tinder Pack 
ROW 5: Cognac Leather Canvas Caravan Backpack // The Transport Rucksack // The Kane Backpack in Pink and Mint
July 27, 2015
Candamill
New York-based fashion label Candamill is the creative collaboration of talented brother and sister Cindy and Christian Candamill. The dynamic line has just released their fall 2015 collection, and it’s full of gorgeously designed architectural pieces with standout details. Great angles, brass touches, and beautiful Italian leather are definitely a formula for success.
(via Design Milk)
Posted In bags, style, wear it
July 16, 2015
10 July DIYs
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June 18, 2015
Tiff Manuell
We’ve all heard the reference that fashion is art, but what about when it actually is? Meet Tiff Manuell, a designer and artist from Adelaide, Australia. She creates a range of hand-painted accessories, each one completely unique thanks to her process. Tiff works by first painting canvases with bright colors and patterns, then cutting that canvas up and placing it inside a PVC outer shell before sewing and adding trim. Bags of all sizes and purpose, statement neckpieces, collars, and cuffs are all created in the same manner.
Because I tend to dress in mostly neutrals, Tiff’s pieces have been an amazing dose of pattern and color for summer. Inside each bag she takes the time to stitch in a one-of-a-kind logo, just one last special touch that makes every piece feel just for you.
Tiff also creates these dramatic statement necklaces from cut strips of painted canvas that are real showstoppers, color and pattern galore. I’ve been hanging mine on the wall as art when I’m not busy wearing it, and I always get so many compliments when paired with a plain tee or tank.
Long story short – I’ve got a crush, and it’s a big one.
June 10, 2015
Summer Wish List
1. Metal 4-Inch Steel U Hairpin 2. Cactus Print Half Sleeve Blouse
3. V Column Dress (Ink Lines) 4. Hillary Clinton for President 2016 Tee
Summer has unofficially been here for a few weeks now, but I’ve been coveting these wardrobe additions for even longer. A few tees, some shades, and I’m basically set. This is the lowest maintenance season and I plan to not only show it, but embrace it 110%. What’s on your summer wish list??
5. Rose Quartz Triangle Gold Necklace 6. A Detacher Ruthie Romper (Hills & Dales)
7. Yami Backpack 8. One Piece Wide Strap Tank
9. Vacay Times Tee 10. Super Duper Thistle Sunglasses
11. Lapis Stud Earrings 12. Alabaster Yama Imo Hat
Posted In accessories, bags, jewelry, style, wear it
June 4, 2015
Urban Kraft Paper Bags
The classic brown bag has been turned into wearable bags and accessories at the hands of Urban Kraft. Constructed of super strong, durable kraft paper material that’s tear resistant, these pieces are washable and made to last. They’re great for protecting your goods throughout the day and beyond.
(via Design Milk)
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May 26, 2015
Pine & Boon
Art by Joe Rudko
Jess Marie Griffith is crazy talented. She runs a small design studio in Seattle where she sews, paints, sculpts, and collaborates – it’s also where she runs her bag and textile company Pine & Boon. Jess’ work is influenced by raw intuition, utilitarian construction, and artful details that all meld together to create pieces you’ll be sure to use for years to come. Today she’s sharing her process from start to finish – looking and listening, sketching and planning, stepping away, doing it, and testing it out – with us through a photo story shot by Serrah Russell.
Art by Colleen RJC Brattons
April 24, 2015
Happy Weekend
01/ If you guess Clip Bag is a purse that looks like an office clip you’re spot on.
02/ Loving this geometric pouf that’s partially made out of concrete.
03/ James Nizam wraps reflective tape around architectural details.
04/ Freedom Cove is a 12 platform floating home in Canada!
05/ Sylvain Viau delivers on the hover cars we’ve been waiting for.
06/ Street artist JR‘s latest in NYC has made the cover of The New York Times Magazine.
07/ A Japanese smartphone game where the goal is to collect as many cats as possible!
08/ Stunning pieces from Raw Edges Design Studio made from dyed end cuts of timber.
09/ A-Holes: A Type Book is such a fun idea.
10/ Freeline skates are basically a small skateboard for each foot – would you dare?
This week on Design Crush:
It’s cooled down quite a bit the second half of this week, Sang the Swallow‘s cozy paintings are a perfect fit.
I’ve been trying to look up more often and See for Yourself: A Visual Guide to Everyday Beauty drives that idea home.
Feather Studies are especially timely as well.
Happy National Card + Letter Writing Month! Celebrate my sending out some snail mail.
Whimsical animal sculptures from Hella Jongerius.
All Streets catalogues every street in every state (and some countries)!
Beautiful melted ice cream treats photographed by Michael Massaia.
Prep yourself for Cinco de Mayo with margaritas 12 ways.
Check out Owen Gents‘ work that’s both dreamy and tragic.
April 15, 2015
10 April DIYs
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