Archive for June, 2009
« Previous EntriesThe End of an Era
Sunday, June 28th, 2009How does someone that sells out 50 upcoming concerts in an matter of minutes, who is still very much on the pulse of what’s current in fashion ( rocking THE Balmain jacket just a few weeks ago) and who is prepping for a massive comeback suddenly die? When someone on the level of Michael Jackson […]
The Week in Pictures: 6.26.09
Friday, June 26th, 2009I am very saddened by the death of MJ. A commenter on my blog said “I am in utter disbelief that this is happening. It doesn’t even seem real, but more surreal and not true. I am hoping it’s some promo stunt to promote some secret new album but realistically, he’s gone.” That’s exactly how […]
Link Love: 6.25.09
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
• Thanks to M.I.S.S. for interviewing me for their Women Making History series! Included is a handwritten survey that I filled out and an amazingly crafted introduction that the girls came up with.
• In New York Treaures, Gala Darling lists a few of her newest favorite places to frequent.
• According to the NY Times, male models […]
The Typofiles #23: Mohawk Via
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009I have a small collection of old paper sample books and the Mohawk line of Via paper is by far my favorite with its retro pop stylings.
You can view all of The Typofiles scans on Flickr here.
SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Typofiles #23: Mohawk Via”, url: “http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2009/06/23/the-typofiles-23-mohawk-via/” });
I Miss Paul Arden
Monday, June 22nd, 2009SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “I Miss Paul Arden”, url: “http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2009/06/22/i-miss-paul-arden/” });
The Week in Pictures: 6.19.09
Friday, June 19th, 2009Keys. On Monday, I finally got the keys to the house that my brother and I just bought! Okay, so the key hanging from the knob is actually from Star but you get the point. The house is in S.E. Portland and is from the 1920s with a Bavarian vibe. We’ve been painting nonstop and […]
Link Love: 6.18.09
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Art by Stina Persson
• I really like the limited edition retro packaging of Ritz and Oreo products that will be featured in Target locations this summer. What do you think?
• Could you wear the same style of dress for an entire year? The Uniform Project is one girl’s exercise in sustainability. She has seven identical dresses, […]
Forever 21 Blog: The Skinny
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009I was super excited today when I clicked into the Forever 21 site and noticed that their new blog, The Skinny is live! Earlier this year I worked with them to design the blog along with the custom type. One of my favorite elements of the design are the rollover categories in the header. The […]
Ask Nubby #21: How Do I Get Started in Design?
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009I have always wanted to be a graphic designer and everyone tells me that I would be good at it but I live in a smallish town and wouldn’t know where to get started. Any advice?
If you’re passionate about design and are determined to be a graphic designer, you’ll find a way to carve […]
The Typofiles #22
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009I found this page in this month’s Marie Claire and I like the simple and effective combination of the cross on the fence paired with the chunky type. You can view all of The Typofiles scans on Flickr here.
SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Typofiles #22”, url: “http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2009/06/16/the-typofiles-22/” });
Bodoni Shirt Sale
Monday, June 15th, 2009As I’ve been doing a major office cleaning, I discovered that I have a small crate of Bodoni shirts in both black and white left. And, the less I have to move, the better! So, this week I will be running a special with all Bodoni shirts marked down from $22.00 to $16.00. SHOP HERE!
SHARETHIS.addEntry({ […]
What I Wore: 6.12.09
Friday, June 12th, 2009Happy Friday! I decided to have some fun and dress up even though my night consists of nothing more than listening to Journey while I continue packing up my office. I still remember when I bought these Michael Kors Firebird wedges back in 2004. They were my first pair ‘designer shoes’ and I remember taking […]
The Week in Pictures: 6.12.09
Friday, June 12th, 2009Packing Up. My office is looking more empty by the day. I’ve been slowly but surely packing it up because I am moving very, very soon! My brother, Lee and I will soon all be under one roof. I’ve lived with all guys for the last 15 years so I think I can handle it!
Those Glasses. […]
Link Love: 6.11.09
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Perhaps the cutest tattoos ever.
• A vintage collection of Coke cans with pop-inspired designs. Why oh why don’t they still look like this?!
• As a freelancer, you often have to figure out what a client’s feedback really means and Five Common Client Phrases Decoded can be a tremendous help.
• The 3/50 Project: Pick three local businesses that […]
2009 Media Kit in Progress: Why Make One?
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Over the last few weeks, one of the self-initiated projects that I have been working on is a 2009 media kit for my freelance design business and blog, Nubbytwiglet.com. Today I want to address why I decided to make a media kit and how it can be beneficial for promoting yourself and your ventures but […]
The Typofiles #21: Megan Fox in Elle
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
The U.S. edition of Elle never disappoints. Their art direction is probably the best that I’ve ever seen in a mainstream fashion magazine and this month’s Megan Fox spread was perfectly executed. The opening page with the stark and repetitive type treatment is downright amazing.
As always, you can view all of The Typofiles scans on […]
Oscar + Fitch Glasses
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Amy, a stylist at Oscar + Fitch, a hip & fashionable eyeglasses boutique in Edinburgh, Scotland. She wanted to know if I would like to try a pair of their glasses and I excitedly agreed.
Though I have perfect vision, I enjoy wearing non-prescription glasses for some […]
What I Wore: 6.5.09
Friday, June 5th, 2009I’ve worn all of these pieces a ton of times on their own but somehow never together. I figured that it was time to put my own twist on the infamous Balmain look.
Vest, Target Go International
Tank top, Forever 21
Jeans, Kill City
Headband, belt and bracelet, Forever 21
Heels, Diana Broussard
Bag, Miu Miu
SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “What I Wore: 6.5.09”, […]
The Week in Pictures: 6.5.09
Friday, June 5th, 2009More photobooths! This week, I met my friend & fellow designer Pam at a bar in my neighborhood and discovered that they had a photobooth in back. Excitement! These things are so hard to come by…
Gnome sweet home. My brother thrifts some strange things. He showed up at my house a few days back with […]
Link Love: 6.4.09
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
• Best rollerskates ever. No explanation needed.
• On what would have been her 83rd birthday, LIFE Magazine has just released 18 never-before published photos of Marilyn Monroe. (via fashionista)
• A collection of really cool contemporary signs in San Francisco.
• On the Street and On Facebook details how the homeless are staying connected to the internet, even through stays […]