Light Leaks

A Holga retrospective. Minneapolis/ St.Paul [05/09].

Maren/Dena
Cut Off Your Hands @ The Turf Club
COYH Post-show, Turf Club Basement
Tunnels, Walker Art Center
Sculpture Garden
Fin.

Best of the Week Vol.30

1.These children of couture haven't a clue what they're wearing in this adorable photo shoot for Purple Magazine.

2. Chanel Magazine (lovingly donned 31 Rue Cambon after Coco Chanel's first boutique) is launched. Nice one, Karl.

3. Popular television shows are the topic in this minimalist poster series by Exergian. I'm thinking the one for Dexter might be my favorite...

4. Lady Gaga heats up this Hansel & Gretel themed spread for Vogue. The legendary Annie Leibovitz is the lady behind the lens, naturally.

5. Brazilian interior designer Neza Cesar's brazen use of color is featured in this Desire to Inspire post.

Thought on a Friday // 11.20.09

Coco in Motion

Delightful juxtaposition of film, fashion, & French pop in this spot for V Magazine's I/62. C'est magnifique!

D.I.Y. Saddle Shoes

Bleubird Vintage has an easy tutorial on customizing a pair of tennis shoes with black paint & magic marker to emulate the classic footwear.

Vintage Sears, Roebuck, and Company ad via Seraphic Secret.

Live Beautifully

Remarkable photography by Julia Fullerton-Batten for the Ligne Roset furniture series by BBDO Stuttgart.

I am currently in the midst of compiling a copywriting portfolio, so I was certainly sparked by this beautiful ad campaign when I stumbled upon it.

If you are aware of any freelance opportunities or have any advice you'd care to lend on the subject, feel free to email me at: sozealous@gmail.com.

Best of the Week Vol.XXVIIII

1. I love reading about the creative process, and am particularly drawn to the art of fashion illustration. Here is one interview with artist Leigh Viner featuring some of her most beautiful drawings.

2. If only I had the dosh to save Luella, I would...Follow their campaign progress on Twitter—#saveluella.

3. Moving on to a more affordable realm of the fashion world, Forever 21 is launching their own print magazine, just in time for the holiday season. Dropping November 20th, copies will be free with $40+ purchase or free to view online.

4. The most delightful little house in all of Sweden!

5. Witness the making of an exquisite Chanel haute couture outfit on YouTube.

Viva Vivetta!

Black and white and fabulous all over! A few looks from the Autumn Winter '09-'10/ Spring '10 collections by Italian fashion house, Vivetta.

I'll take one of each, please.

Thought on a Friday // 11.13.09

[via Skinny.]

D.I.Y. Kanzashi Flower Pin

Kanzashi is a beautiful flower ornament that was originally used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.

Here's a simple tutorial that shows you how to make this versatile pin that can be used as a brooch or hairpiece.

An Autumn Wedding

Polaroids from the wedding celebration of my brother-in-law & new sister, Scott & Nicole.




Photography by Dave Poyzer.

Thought on a Friday // 11.06.09

[Image via madisonanne.]

D.I.Y. Art Deco Headband

She sees it. She likes it. She makes it.

P.S. I Made This is the ultra hip & incredibly resourceful D.I.Y. blog by Erica Domesek. I have only just recently discovered the amazingness of her online portlolio. You can also follow her handmade shenanigans on Twitter!

This beauteous headband dates back from a 27th July post. Simple to make, yet entirely elegant!

H&M Home Installation by UXUS

UXUS is in the business of Brand Poetry—artistic solutions for commercial needs. These are a few of the images from a Home Launch installation for H&M's line of fashion products for the home.

The collection of suspended furniture and mirrors is literally OFF THE WALL.

Be sure to check out the rest of their spectacular online portfolio!