Magazine covers, especially those of the vintage variety are like mini canvases to me. They’re also tiny time capsules, capturing a particular moment in time. Fashion magazines have always been my addiction of choice. This became a bit of a joke when I started my graphic design degree and realized that while some of my [...]

  Notebook where I keep red cross-related clippings.      The symbolism of the red cross is powerful and plays a prominent role in my art and overall aesthetics. The red cross is simple and perfectly symmetrical. To me, the red cross can be considered to have (at least) three varying meanings: 1. The Red Cross / [...]

I could be considered a die-hard pointy boot fanatic. The exception would be my white boots, but otherwise everything I own resembles baby swordfish. So, imagine my dismay when I began searching for a basic pair of tall black boots with a minimal heel (no higher than you’d expect from a cowboy boot) and a [...]

    I thought of wearing hearts and tons of red on Valentine’s Day, but then I thought that would be too stereotypical (since I wear that stuff normally) and wore a vintage sweater instead. Thanks to Todd @ Nemo for taking the photo! Sweater (T is for Twiglet!), Vintage Suspender skirt, F21 Tights (hard to [...]

   ♥ A curious mix of black and white icons. + The Fashion Notebook set on Flickr.

1. Hi Bag, 2. Untitled, 3. keyboard rockstar feets, 4. typically french shop, 5. this cover is outta sight., 6. W, 7. polka dot II, 8. Tokyo Doll, 9. dorothy, 10. *, 11. my heart in your hand., 12. Amor y Amistad, 13. Colares 07, 14. Untitled, 15. Dear me, Merry Christmas! love, me xx, [...]

1. Six Cutting Edge, Minimalist WordPress Themes narrows down your search to the most visually pleasing formats and even gives you previews! (via Skellie) 2. How to make heart-shaped tea bags! (via Creature Comforts)   3. Free Love in Times Square is a public art project featuring 15 unique banner designs by 12 top graphic designers [...]

   Nothing beats hot chai and butter cookies! The glittery heart plate is from Target (the same place my heart bowls are from). I just went to the dollar store and bought a tissue paper Valentine’s-themed red and white banner. It’s a bit distracting, so I probably won’t keep it up for long…   

   Be still, my beating heart. Designed in 1959, the Panton Heart Chair was both futuristic and shocking… so much so that when it was exhibited in a shop window in New York City police had to order its removal due to the traffic chaos its presence created (hive modern). You can view the full [...]

As you can probably guess, I love Valentine’s Day! No, not because of any sappy romantic romantic connotations, but for for the abundance of red and hearts! Do you have big plans, but nothing to wear? Not to worry; I whipped up some super cute outfits for every instance! 1. Prim Valentine takes ladylike basics [...]