Merry Christmas

Shoegazer Fashion: Abstract prints

This season I am in love with abstract / smudge print garments. I can't put my finger on why exactly, but all I know is I can't get enough! Here are some images from various "look books" to illustrate my current fashion fad :)

Above: This outfit is from the Ermie look book and I just love the pairing of the bold, smudge-print skirt with the muted, delicate print grey top.  

Above: These two outfits from the Wilfred look book are beautiful. The outfit on the right is definately a look I would wear for everyday activities. The smudge-print skirt features large, draped pockets at either side, making it practical and teaming it with a chunky knit cardi and opaque tights makes it perfect for this cold weather. WANT.

Above: This abstract print top is from the wonderful Anthropologie and is a garment I actually own :D The deliciously soft, cowl-neck top features twists of fabric (embellished with little bronze beads) that add unusual lines to the garment. The print reminds me somewhat of Alexander McQueen's famous animal/reptile print collection (see here for what I mean). Anyway, I love it.

Above & Below: These outfits are from a Something Else / Natalie Wood look book. I adored the whole look book but these two outfits to me look very wearable and really opitomise the style direction I wanted to go in this Winter.

What is your fashion-fad this season? Are you into abstract prints too? Or perhaps the camel trend? Or has something else caught your eye?... Please share :) x

Friday Finds: 10.12.10

 It's finally Friday again! Yipiee! I hope you enjoy the latest batch of Friday Finds, sourced from some of the finest websites, etsy shops and blogs. Enjoy :)

.:*Art / Illustration *:.

Above: Bee Merry print by Kate Hindley. Check out her online portfolio for some more adorable, quirky characters.

Above: "Walking Together" by Heidi Burton (the first of several lovely items from Heidi in this batch... I love her illustrative style!)

 

Above: See, I told you there was more to come from Heidi Burton... another item I couldn't resist sharing is this customised Moleskinne Journal which Heidi has turned into a Baby Journal. Such a nice idea! 

.:* Jewellery *:.

Above & Below: Jewellery created using broken china.. ingenius and beautiful! From Dishfunctional Designs.  

 

Above: These glass cluster rings that look like ice glistening on your hands are from Urban Revisions 

Above & Below: "Gold chain crocheted in a web pattern and burnt to create a tarnished, antique finish." Me like. From Catbird. 

Above: Black diamond earrings also from Catbird. Yes please.

.:* Homeware *:.

 

Above: Log bowls from Loyal Loot.

Above: This Brown Bear lunch plate would look great on your dinner table or hung on  your wall. 

Above: Another item from Heidi Burton now in the form of this happy little egg cup which comes with a cosy hat!

.:* Misc *:.

Above: Real baby owl in a hat! :D

That is all... x



A great way to display...

As you may be able ot tell from this blog, I do a LOT of etsy browsing and have to say it's really refreshing to come across a shop with great product display. One shop with a cute twist on product display is MemiTheRainbow. I particularly love the way she displays her fabric-covered buttons and can just imagine these sweet little product display cards nestled on a shelf in a little highstreet boutique. 

 

  

For another cute piece of product display, these Sardine/Herring felt brooches are pictured snug in a sardine tin, and jumping from the tin onto a jacket lapel.... ingenius!

If you know of any other etsy shops with great product display please share in the comments!

(Ps. I am having trouble replying to comments at the moment as the word varification letters don't load! But I will reply as soon as this is sorted. Comments are always appreciated.)

x

Jewellery by Selda Okutan

Some intricate, gorgeous, figurative jewellery for you today from Selda Okutan. Find her on Etsy here.

Polaroid scarves...

Want. Want. Want. Want.

Polaroid silk scarves by Philippe Roucou, available (for an arm and a leg) here