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This is part 3 in a blog series exploring our wardrobe and our lifestyle: who makes our clothes, where our clothes come from, and why a struggle for quality over convenience might just change our outlook on life and the world around us. Read part 1 and 2. Photo credit: James Greenfield via Flickr. It’s easy […]
November 2, 2011
Social worker turned designer, Elise Vaughn, has a whole lotta bold moves, gorgeous baubles, and restyled wearables Model, Lindsey Anderson wearing the Elise Vaughn Metal Collar Necklace, $36 Elise Vaughn’s well-loved boutique, Brass Razoo, was on my list of must-visits during a trip back to Idaho this past summer. That was when I heard the news: Brass Razoo […]
October 13, 2011
Let’s be honest. In the fashion world, the last adjective you ever want to hear used to label your clothing or style is “junky.” Fashion is the land of trending, innovation, and newer-than-thou. And even with an upsurge in thrifting and vintage wear, what you strive for is to say: “Oh, this? Super cute, right? […]
September 14, 2011
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with needle and thread (or yarn) and often includes the addition of other objects such as beads or sequins. It’s a practice used to create unique patterns and even sew stories into fabric which can carry meaning from one generation to the next. The spiral couching (above) and […]
September 5, 2011
I’m as guilty as any when it comes to the occasional quick fix of clothing and accessories on the big box retail scene. But, I’m also fed up with buying things that have to be put to rest 12 months (if I’m lucky) down the road! Consequently, I’m convinced that there’s a better way to replenish […]
August 16, 2011
Have you ever bought that key piece for a special occasion or theme party (Great Gatsby gathering, anyone?) and absolutely loved it, but could never find a reason to wear it again? Well then grab a pair of scissors, because you’re in luck! For my friend’s birthday, she decided to have an all-white polo event […]
August 9, 2011
Jessica Parvin, owner of Wanderlost Clothing, shares the 411 on how to lose the label and build your personal style with thrifted finds. Whether it’s the thrill of the hunt that motivates you or an economic necessity, there are many different reasons for buying and wearing thrifted finds. For Jessica Parvin, it began as a way […]
June 12, 2011
It’s my pleasure to share with you an inside look at the digs of long-time friend (and one of my favorite persons), Brandy Tudor. Originally from Bozeman, Montana, Brandy has an appreciation for the outdoors, vintage and western elements, as well as good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll. His small apartment combines cool hues that create […]
April 28, 2011
It’s a wonderful thing to be able to search for hidden treasure in the midst of another’s old goods and find something to call your own. When I enter thrift-mode, I’m all eyes on deck and ready to unearth. But this spring, I took the camera along and discovered something new: the beauty of people […]
April 24, 2011
Alice grew up during the depression era. Though born on a reservation, she was raised in an Irish neighborhood in Milwaukee and has unfolded multiple layers of cultural identity throughout her lifetime having both Irish and Ojibwa heritage. She is now an 88-year-old designer, and for this semester at least, my Mrs. Miyagi. Though primarily self-taught, Alice Lowe […]
October 17, 2010
I found an old projector table in the basement of my 1 bedroom apartment home and asked the landlord if it belonged to anybody… I told him I wanted it for a DIY project to repurpose. “It’s yours,” he said, not sure why I would want such an old, rusty mess. At first I thought […]
August 31, 2012
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