Archive for January, 2010
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010I first found out about A.F. Vandevorst back in 2000 when I bought a book featuring Belgian fashion designers. I was immediately captivated by his constant use of red cross imagery as a signature throughout his fashion line. When I came across these silver beauties on the sale rack at Halo, I knew they had […]
The Week in Pictures: 1.29.10
Friday, January 29th, 2010Details make a house a home. I am totally loving these serigraphs from House Industries which I finally got around to slipping into IKEA frames and setting against my matte black walls. All I can say is…I want more, more, more.
More jewels. I am still on a bit of a jewelry kick and Forever 21 […]
What I Wore: 1.28.10 // Sequins
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Sequins at 9 AM? Yes, please! I am in love with these new A.F. Vandevorst shoes. Details Monday!
Sequin shirt, Forever 21
Zipper cardigan, By Corpus
Studded belt, Forever 21
Zipper jeans, TRIPP NYC
Helvetica necklace, Star
Bag, Miu Miu
Heels, A.F. Vandevorst
Watch, Nixon
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Link Love: 1.28.10
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
• I could definitely use some Helvetica cookie cutters, how about you? (thanks, kirsten!)
• 7 tips for negotiating a freelance contract.
• Have I mentioned how much I love Smashing Magazine? Color Theory For Designers, Part 1: The Meaning of Color is another must-read article.
• The best revenge…is massive success. I couldn’t agree more.
• Old school meets new school with […]
#257 Continued // Final Outcome
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010One of my agency friends recently contacted me and asked if I would design a ‘257’ for his five year old son who races go-karts. Last week, I posted the first round but still had many more ideas to explore. In the end, I felt that a simpler option was better for legibility and created […]
The Typofiles #49: Lettering for Reproduction by David Gates
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010I am a big fan of vintage typography books and one of my favorites is Lettering for Reproduction by David Gates which was originally published in 1969. The basics of type are always important to learn and this has many visuals. You can view all of The Typofiles on Flickr here.
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What I Wore: 1.23.10 // Distressed Glamour
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Jacket, Wilson’s (circa 2002)
Bow headband, scarf, jeans, studded bracelelets, ring, Forever 21
Boots, Sam Edelman
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The Week in Pictures: 1.22.10
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Welcome to another installment of The Week in Pictures! I started off another week with no solid plans and in the end, it turned out completely magical. Weekend breakfasts, morning coffee in new neighborhoods, a surprise call from a makeup artist, a nonstop rotation of Kanye tunes, evenings in dive bars with red walls, […]
Link Love: 1.21.10
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
• Brand New has added a fantastic new selection of design-related books to their recommended list of reading.
• Pretty Much Amazing shares its favorite covers of 2009.
• I wholeheartedly agree with the list of the Top 7 Fonts of 2009. So glad that DIN was included!
• Way too funny not to share: Regretsy is where ‘DIY meets […]
Ask Nubby #24: The Short and Sweet Edition
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Every few months, I do my best to gather some of the shorter questions that roll in and answer them all at once in a ‘short and sweet’ edition of Ask Nubby.
You’re in luck because I covered the blogging basics back in 2008 in an article called 13 Steps to a Successful Blog-Based Business. […]
What I Wore: 1.19.10
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010When I woke up yesterday morning, I thought I had my day all planned out….until I got a 9 AM call from a M•A•C makeup artist who needed a model. Who can turn down trying out a new look?! Thanks to Amy Callahan at the Lloyd Center Nordstrom M•A•C counter in Portland. You can reach […]
The Typofiles #48: Elle February 2010 Calendar
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010I am so into the way Elle designed the monthly calendar for their February issue. You can never include too many hearts, that’s for sure. I am always in awe of how they break up the standard grid we’ve come to expect for a calendar. You can view all of The Typofiles on Flickr here.
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These Numbers Mean Business.
Monday, January 18th, 2010One of my agency friends contacted me last week, wondering if I would design a ‘257’ for his five year old son who races go-karts. I stayed up past my bedtime to do an experimental first round. Though his dad is the coolest ever, I’m not sure if the weapons will make the cut in […]
The Week in Pictures: 1.15.10
Friday, January 15th, 2010Wow, what a week! I finally got to see Cool as Ice again which is truly my favorite movie ever. One of my 2010 resolutions was to watch more movies because I’ve barely seen any in my lifetime and I’m trying to make up for lost time. Though Cool as Ice was the highlight, […]
Link Love: 1.14.10
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
• Are you in need of some super hot & glam vintage gear? Look no further than Glam on Rye Vintage, a cute Etsy shoppe ran by my brother’s best pal, Amy. Anyone that has models wearing masks is good in my book.
• Logo Design Love shares a link to a collection of the best vintage […]
The Typofiles #47: Jackie Oh!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010I must have originally posted this book on my blog nearly two years ago but it’s still one of my favorites. I found this at a thrift store for a dollar and never even attempted to read it. How could the story lurking inside be as good as the cover anyway? You can view all […]
The Flat Iron Diaries
Monday, January 11th, 2010
I am one of those people with fairly straight hair, but sometimes, fairly straight just won’t cut it. There are times where I want my hair to look perfectly sleek and in those moments, I reach for my flat iron.
Unfortunately, while I was vacationing in Florida back in November, my flat iron died quite suddenly. It’s […]
Fashion Notebook #44
Monday, January 11th, 2010I am getting back into collaging with a vengeance and would like to reintroduce the Fashion Notebook column which has been on a year-long hiatus. Sometimes it’s nice to step away from the computer and work with your hands for a change. The full Fashion Notebook set can be perused on Flickr.
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The Week in Pictures: 1.8.10
Friday, January 8th, 2010Welcome to Wolfgang. Our house finally has a name: Wolfgang Manor. Honestly, my brother and I usually aren’t posed on the couch like this when people stop by to visit. We just did a shoot for a Swatch / POP Magazine collaboration and took a few extra photos with one of the setups.
Passports. My brother […]
Link Love: 1.7.10
Thursday, January 7th, 2010• Michael Musto’s Year (and Decade) in Review appropriately starts out with, “The Naughty Aughties are over, and I’m LMFAO. It will be remembered, if at all, as the decade of the TMI generation. The 15-second fame gang. The micromanaging maniacs. The attention-whoring-for-lunch bunch. The iPhone, iPod, iMac, IMAX, and eye-lift folks. The people who […]
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