Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
You probably heard that Chicago was buried in 20" of snow and 50 mile an hour wind gusts this week (and right now wind chill is about -10). So while I sat huddled in the house listening to the windows shake and crossing my fingers that my power wouldn't go ...
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Friday, November 5th, 2010
I don't normally talk about personal stuff here but there is one exciting "kinda work, kinda personal" thing that I wanted to share. Over the summer I installed a shed on my roof deck for storing the extra cushions and garden tools and all the goofy odds and ends that ...
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
I was near the Anthropology store on State Street in Chicago not long ago and saw this fascinating window display. They made this out of plastic bottles. Can you believe it? These guys are so creative!
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
When I travel to New York I have a few spots that are usually on the to-do list. One is a visit to Kate's Paperie. The 57th street store seems to be the most convenient when I'm on a fabric buying trip and the window displays are always fabulous. On ...
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
One of the cool parts of the Modern Vintage event was a preview party last night that included a fashion show. Nothing like really seeing the clothes in action to give women ideas for how to put it together themselves. The stylist for the show chose one of my skirts, ...
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Do you know the designer Rick Owens? I'm a fan of his line. It's pricey, a little too hard edged for me at times but always something that pushes the creative button. His draping is what I really love. Well Barney's had a full department set up for him this ...
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
I've been thinking a lot lately that I don't wear enough of my own clothes. I've had something of a uniform of jeans and a sweater or fun t-shirt for god knows how long. It's just what I throw on in the morning because it suits a lifestyle where I'm ...
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Believe it or not it's actually time to start thinking about designing for Spring '10. That's right, negative wind chill this week. Feet of snow all over the country. Record low temps. In the middle of which, I get to trot off to a fabric show called Premiere Vision and ...
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Monday, November 24th, 2008
Here's another great inspiration piece, this time from Lanvin. That's one elegant toga inspired shirt. I'm also loving that it's paired with a skinny pant and big belt. Gives a bit of a 50's vibe. What is that, a mid-century toga then? Whatever you call it, it works. I'm also ...
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Celine is a label that doesn't spring immediately to my mind for inspiring fashion but I've really been intrigued by some of the pieces designer Ivana Omazic has turned out. This dress from the upcoming S'09 season is one example. I love how effortless this looks, love the twist, the ...
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