THREEASFOUR FALL 2012: CROP CIRCLE INSPIRED COLLECTION

Via Fashionista and Style Defined NYC

The inspiration:

 

 

CREATIVE POWER COUPLE: SIMON DOONAN AND JONATHAN ADLER

I love learning about creative power couples, as I happen to be part of a creative couple (Drew Beam is my beau).   I've always admired Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's style, but it was great to learn more about where they began, and how they live the "happy chic" philosophy.  Plus, Jonathan started out as a potter, and started his professional career by calling up Barneys and asking if they'd like to see his work. He's got an adorable bio on his company website.

Here's the 3 part interview made by Plum TV:

SILVER + PORCELAIN JEWELRY BY PAULINE EDIE

I just love any videos that showcase an artist's process -- it's more than half of the fun!

HAND PAINTED SILK SHIRTS BY RACHEL ROSE

Rachel Rose's etsy shop

ART DECO + FASHION = GOOD

SPOONFLOWER.COM

Oh my, am I excited about this!  Not only is this the only custom fabric printing site out there, but they have some awesome eco-friendly fabric options!  I'll post a follow-up with my designs soon!!  Pillow design by Leah Duncan.  Here's a link to the awesome octopus design, and sweet bunting design.

SPACE INSPIRED FASHION

Love these beautifully dyed objects from shabd.

WINTER FASHION: VINTAGE CLOGGAGE

They don't make 'em like the used to! Vintage shoes are always awesome to me because they have a character and a coolness that is lacking in a lot of shoes nowadays. I love clogs because there's the authenticity factor, plus they give you height without feeling unstable ;)

From the top: cool 70s vintage italian clogs, vintage danish red high heel clogs, classic brown swedish clogs by bastard ;), and another pair of red clogs by gremlina

UPCYCLED LEATHER

This leather is truly guilt free -- these pieces are not only beautiful, but economical as well.  I couldn't believe how many amazing recycled leather bags are on etsy.  From the top: top 2 purses by Hoakon/Helga, red tote by patka's shop, red suede purse by thebritboutique, change purse by midnighttosix

HANDMADE LEATHER STUFF

Way cool traditional Balkan leather sandals by Crocodile Rock

Very cool leather cuff by Three Horses

THE QUEST FOR GREEN SHOES

Despite the wonderful, positive sea change happening with green fashion, I've only come across 1 company making well designed, affordable green shoes for mass market close to the Cradle to Cradle standards, and that's Zaha Hadid's Melissa Shoes. Melissas are infinitely recyclable, non-toxic, ethically manufactured, and look AWESOME. Though Keds is making an effort, using 20% recycled rubber in your shoe soles is just making a shoe"less bad", and not taking it far enough. Veja makes cool sneakers as well, but they still use leather, which I can't consider green. The quest continues...

ANOTHER NECKLACE-SCARF HYBRID

Yet another awesome idea, and I love these necklaces that are dramatic yet can be worn any day. Go Norwegian Wood!

ANOTHER SPRING TOP

I'm on the hunt for my new spring wardrobe, and I'm super excited and impressed by Etsy's indie designers, esp Lamixx. I'm also pretty inspired to create some simple stuff on my own. The hunt for green indie fashion continues though...

SEXY CASUAL

Love this lace top by Wood Wood

CUTE SUMMER FROCK

By Lemonstory <3

MORE NECKLINE DECORATION

By Lirola. Love this in the plum color, but she offers tons of options...

NECK LUSH

This is one of those designs that I really wish I thought of!
It's a scarf, and a necklace -- so cool! Pretty affordable too at 40 bucks too.
Check it out at Etsy.

CONTRAST HARMONY

There's something really Japanese/Zen about these contrasting elements, and I love the high note of bright pink.  I find this exciting and soothing at the same time.  Check it out here.

SIMPLE, SOFT, SWEET

Something about the covered buttons and simplicity of this bag is awesome. 

Made by Pesky Cat Designs

TRANSPARENCY + VOLUME

Very cool combo of transparency and volume in  Doo Ri's 08' resort collection. Volume is a very cool trend, but it doesn't easily translate to sexy.  Here, it totally does.