Archive for April, 2009

Fashion Finds

Posted on April 9th, 2009 by by Nubby

What are your wardrobe dream additions for Spring & Summer? Here are a few of mine: 1. knit top, Sandra Backlund 2. strap heels, Acne 3. crystal-embellished jacket, Balmain 4. polished pyramid bracelet, Forever 21 5. Multi-strap sandals, Chloé 6. elastic interlock belt, Forever 21 7. grand bow headband, Forever 21.

Link Love: 4.9.09

Posted on April 9th, 2009 by by Nubby

1. Find out why PR matters in a down economy. 2. TWTRCOM is an upcoming event in San Francisco that focuses on Twitter as a business model. 3. Learn how to develop an elevator pitch for your blog. 4. In Madonna’s Defense covers the reasons why she should have been allowed to adopt another child [...]

Goorin Bros. Wide Brimmed Hat

Posted on April 9th, 2009 by by Nubby

I keep seeing all the fashion blogger girls rocking wide-brimmed hats and I’ve been wanting one ever since my scalp got burnt from spending too much time in the sun in Honolulu last month. Fellow Portlanders, you’re in luck! Right now, you can find your very own Goorin Bros. striped hat at independent fashion boutique [...]

Ask Nubby #20: Digital vs. Print Design & Magazine Submissions

Posted on April 8th, 2009 by by Nubby

I’m an artist and I have submitted to digital magazines but never anything in actual print. I’m most comfortable with digital work but now I want to get into magazines. Any advice? Taking the leap from digital work to print can be a big adjustment, so congratulations for deciding to take the plunge! To make [...]

The Typofiles #12

Posted on April 7th, 2009 by by Nubby

♥ Two dark pages with very thin white type, courtesy of this month’s Elle. View The Typofiles set on Flickr here.

The Brand Gap

Posted on April 5th, 2009 by by Nubby

My favorite book on branding is The Brand Gap by Marty Neumeier. Last year, it was passed onto me as a PDF and I love not only how clever it is, but also that the advice is easy to comprehend. The diagrams and corresponding text never leave you feeling like you need to be an [...]

What I Wore: 4.4.09

Posted on April 5th, 2009 by by Nubby

Ruffle blouse, F21 Burnout tank, F21 Linen shorts, F21 Knee-highs, Nordstrom Wedges, Dries Van Noten Watch, Nixon Purse, Miu Miu How has your weekend been so far? Here in Portland, It’s sunny and beautiful, without a rain cloud in sight! It’s the first nice weekend we’ve had in months! I just had a really inspiring [...]

I (Still) Love Twitter.

Posted on April 5th, 2009 by by Nubby

Are you on Twitter? After signing up last July, it has become a daily ritual to log in and keep track of friends in real time. If you’d like to add me, you can do so here. A few of my favorite people to follow on Twitter are: Nemo HQ (get updates on upcoming parties [...]

The Week in Pictures: 4.3.09

Posted on April 3rd, 2009 by by Nubby

Link Love: 4.2.09

Posted on April 2nd, 2009 by by Nubby

Madonna by Patrick Demarchelier, 1990 1. Topshop was recently handing out super cute gift bags in New York City to celebrate their grand opening and here’s what was inside. Cute! (via bianca) 2. Don’t design a sphere-based logo. 3. The Arial typeface is everywhere. Find out more about its history and how it has since [...]