Archive for June, 2009
Sneak Peek: IHNW for Shrimpton Couture!
If you’ve seen past posts on my I Heart Norwegian Wood harness and panelled leggings, you probabaly already know of my obsession. It’s about to get better. Angie Johnson of I Heart Norwegian Wood is doing an exclusive line for Shrimpton Couture, a fabulous vintage shop owned by Cherie Federau.
Angie filled me in on some exclusive details about the line including Read the rest of this entry »
The September Issue: Anna Wintour Film
No words…just watch:
Well, are you as excited as I am?!
Thanks for the heads up Mike!
Digital Fashion Friends…In Real Life
Over the past several months, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know a handful of Seattle based bloggers, designers and other fashion enthusiasts. Though Twitter has been the seed from which these friendships have grown, getting together offline at local events and meet-ups has transformed this little network into an expanding influential community in the area. For example, earlier this week, a few of us attended a Tweet-Up (yes, I’m serious) at the stylish Hotel Max, a local boutique hotel. Below is a video where I discussed this topic with Alix, Sara, Birdie, Jen and Nadine.
As expressed in the video, Twitter is a valuable tool for many reasons. I want to focus on the networking point because it can apply to everyone. I keep hearing the lyrics “There’s a place for us…” in my head as I write this…cheesy!
I Heart Norwegian Wood Panelled Leggings
My newest wardrobe obsession is a new purchase from the edgy and talented Angie Johnson of I Heart Norwegian Wood. These new handmade leggings have so much personality and allow me to express my style without having to try.
Photo Credit: I Heart Norwegian Wood (via her Etsy shop)
The sequin embellishments weaved into the sheer black sections remind me of one of my favorite trends from NYFW shown in threeASFOUR’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection (see below). I’ve thought about ways to DIY this, but when I saw Angie’s latest leggings concoction, my craving was beyond satisfied.
The Monokini That Changed My Mind
I keep seeing and hearing about the “monokini” or “trikini” trend. It certainly isn’t new this season, but I’ve recently been feeling a strange force toward trying them on, similar to what happens when I’m drawn to odd, sometimes even ugly, shoes. On top of that, I’ve been living under the “rule” I’m supposed to wear solid colors to minimize attention to areas I’m insecure about…aka, my butt.
Above: My new monokini (photo credit: OndadeMar)
Christina Silva of Tininha, a beach/swimwear boutique in Fremont, helped give me the confidence to try on the Under the Sea monokini by OndadeMar, even though I was almost certain it would be a disaster. She’s from Brazil, aka bikini paradise, and totally knows her stuff when it comes to swimwear and body types. After coaxing me out of the dressing room and having me do a few embarrassing twirls, I realized it fit me perfectly and had to have it.
