Posts Tagged ‘New York’

Fall Fantasies at NYFW

 
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Last week, while I was busy celebrating Cloud of Chaos’ second birthday and giving stuff away, Fashion Week was getting underway in New York, with a Super Bowl champion kicking things off and unprecedented use of live video and social media bringing a sense of immediacy and excitement to those of us not blessed with front-row status. I’ve tried to keep up, but there’s just so much to see and oh so much to say! A couple of the collections that have stayed with me through the whirlwind of images and sparked my imagination and sense of fun are two designers who took their inspiration from the weird, the mysterious, the magical. Of course, Fashion Week is always at least a little bit about fantasy, but these are the shows that stood out for being particularly, well, fantastic.

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Posted on 02/17/12
 

When at a Certain Party in NYC

 
 

For the latest video installment from Motionpoems, Amy Schmitt designed and animated Erin Belieu’s poem “When at a Certain Party in NYC.” It’s absolutely brilliant!

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Posted on 01/24/12
 

Live Little, Be Happy

 
 

In this great TED talk, writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness?

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Posted on 01/12/12
 

Ma Friandise Favorite à La Maison du Chocolat

 
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This month marks the beginning of my favorite time of year: marrons glacés season. Unquestionably my favorite confection, these delicious glazed chestnuts are only available from November to March. And while they originated in Italy, I discovered them in Paris and always associate them with holidays in France.

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Posted on 11/16/11
 

Missed Connections

 
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Found this morning at The Moment, I think this is wonderful:

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Posted on 08/15/11
 

On the Street … Canal Street, New York

 
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Just put my head here. Yes, I want to wear exactly this outfit.

Thanks to The Sartorialist.

Posted on 07/24/11
 

Sunday Sartorialist

 
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It’s been a while since I’ve given The Sartorialist a little love.

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Posted on 02/20/11