This is cool.
Stuart from Go Robot put a slide show together about how to make a ring he calls…
You have to go watch it.
The ring
The how to
Now just click here to see the actual slide show how to.
It is very cool.
I think I have to work on some MerGirl Slides.
If you make one send me the link so I can take a look.
Rufus Wainwright made an announcement at his Valentine’s Day Concert at Radio City Music Hall, that he was unplugging and turning off the lights. He is inviting everyone to do the same. He has chosen the summer solstice, June 21st, 2008, noon to midnight to be the host day for “Blackout Sabbath“. The idea for this was created during the last black out in Manhattan.
- Rufus Wainwright blackoutsabbath.org
So I hope you will consider taking part by turning the word on and turning the lights off.
On February 29 the FEZ Ballroom will hold the 5th Annual Doom Town Fashion show. The Doom Town show is an exciting live rock and roll fashion show with an extra bonus! ERHART will be releasing spring ’08 for all the girls and boys in Portland. Doom Town provides a fitting venue for the release of spring ’08 as ERHART’s theme is ‘Good Girls’ who play with bad boys. Rock and roll is full of bad boys right?!
Chelsea Erhart, the founder of ERHART and a good girl, chose this theme after reflecting upon her company’s client base. ERHART has had the pleasure to work with many of the local print houses including Foyer and Antic. At Doom Town, ERHART will show pieces designed with the boys at these shops. Dresses put the basic tee shirt under the table as they give a feminine twist to Antic and Foyer’s distinct print and graphic styles. Antic is decidedly punk rock, Foyer is lifestyle with a private skate ramp, and ERHART is romantic and sweet, hence the theme ’Good Girls’ who play with bad boys.
ERHART approached ‘Good Girls’ as “girly with an edge;” something you could wear around your parents while catching the eye of one of those bad boyz. Seemingly innocent pieces transform into suggestive ensembles, especially the Ms G Jumper. Sweet romantic blouses become the Innocent Ceaser sexy short dresses with edgy hip hop screen print in all the right places. Even the basic Shorty girl tee leaves no imagination for the viewer while upholding its integrity.
Golden yellow, the trademark of ERHART, is carefully integrated into the line. It is found in a print in the ever popular full print hip hop style, revealing the ERHART crane in all its glory. The color is strung out through the rest of the line; the most innovate being lace found on the stirrup tights! “Yes, stirrups!” says Chelsea, “Our onesie long johns were a hit for winter, so we followed up with another funny thing from our childhoods!” These stirrups look hot over a pair of heels and are a great alternative to the Portland staple leggings.
Come to the Doom Town Fashion show February 29th at the Fez Ballroom to pay witness to this miraculous amalgamation of ‘Good Girls’ playing with bad boys posing as ERHART”S spring ’08 collection. It’s going to be awesome!
She escaped the throws of cookie-cutter purgatory to learn the streets of New York, to become educated in London, and finally San Francisco, where she keeps her heart. For several years she has been practicing the fine craft of graphic design, and has recently ventured into musing the annals of virtual fashion by writing her blog, THE COVETED. Ms. Tamm is also the founder of Independent Fashion Bloggers, a resource and community of fashion bloggers. I love to check in with Jennine to get my San Francisco fashion fix.
SD: How did get into fashion?
JT: Oh dear, I don’t really know if I’m really in fashion… I guess it started when I told my mom I wanted a dress, and she wouldn’t get me one, so I made a skirt with a pillowcase and a belt. I ran around the house like that. Then much, much, much later after a while working at a boring job, I discovered Style Bytes and Style Bubble, I became fash-obsessed.
SD: When did you get the idea for The Coveted?
JT: About a year ago, I decided to start seeing a career coach. We were trying to figure out what I should be, so he told me to go out with my camera and start taking pictures. So I went to Union Square and took pictures of people passing by. It was so much fun. Since I was already reading blogs, I thought I would put the photos up to show my coach. And every since then, it’s been a daily ritual.
SD: How has the blog evolved from the beginning to present day?
JT: In the beginning, I was taking street fashion photos. But then I soon realized that it took a special kind of person, which I am not to do it. So I just took pictures of myself. Knowing how boring that could be, for both myself and anyone that may stumble across my blog, I started writing my thoughts about style in conjunction with my daily attire. Over time the two elements have influenced each other in ways I never really thought was possible. Like, all the research I was doing on sustainable fashion. I didn’t think it was possible to practically wear sustainable clothes on my tiny budget, but I didn’t factor in things like thrifting and sample sales, and of course, keeping my clothes longer.
SD: What do you like most about your blog?
JT: I like that there is always so much room to grow. Seriously, from research to writing, to marketing, design, the list goes on. There is alway something to work on, and it’s never boring.
SD: What is the one item in your wardrobe you can’t live without?
JT: My Spanx Higher Power
SD: How would you describe your personal style? And who or what influences that style?
JT: Oh dear… I have a hard time with this one. I guess the emphasis would be on the word personal. I’ve heard dress ‘differently’ but I’m not exactly sure what that means. Mostly I just go with whatever odds and ends I find on the sale rack. That’s always been the same.
I’m only partly kidding… let’s see. Who or what influences my style? I would say the internet has had a huge effect. At first it’s was Stylebytes.net and Style Bubble that I couldn’t get enough of, now I have a bunch of blogs in my reader that I check in with daily.
SD: What is your fashion obsession of the moment?
JT: Right now, I’m in the process of getting rid of my stuff because I’m moving to Germany. I’m trying to stay away from particular obsessions that will cause me to buy. So I guess my main obsession with fashion is trying to define what the heck is going on with fashion at the moment. Something is changing, some things need to be changed, we’re in a very interesting time at the moment, the beginning of the 21st century. Globally, we’re facing a lot of problems that need to be solved, and we all are more connected than ever. It’s going to have a huge effect on fashion.
SD: Who Inspires you?
JT: Dreamers, artists, people who veer off the beaten path.
SD: In your opinion, where is fashion trending for fall 08?
JT: Oh dear… I don’t really know for sure… I would have to say, there were a lot of hats on the runway, knitted beanie type hats.
Black pantyhose, knee length pencil skirts, booties, plaid…
SD: What does your average day entail?
JT: Waking up, going to work, taking a photo of myself at some point, posting, reading blogs, coming home, snuggling my cats, snuggling my boyfriend.
SD: If there was one designer on Smashing Darling that you could ask a question to who would it be and what would you ask them?
JT: Ah! I would ask Amy Hemmens of Naik Fur if she could show me how to crochet… that woman’s a master.
Jennine wearing her Naik Fur
THE COVETED *be inspired*be stylish*be lovely*be coveted*
Hi all,
I love the snow and I love playing in the snow! I thought I would share these pictures with you. Check out the coat. It is my lovely Una Wax Canvas Coat from Laura Dawson. It is soooooooooooo totally cute with my black tights and boots (there is a mini dress underneath the coat, but I will save that for another day). The Una Coat is amazing and I love it. I wear it EVERY where. Go to Laura’s online store to take a peak at and purchase. Make sure you look at all of her other items while you are there. I can honestly tell you that her clothing has great subtle details and is finished beautifully.
Photos by Laura Williams of Whosiepie
The same coat on a Model, Courtesy of Laura Dawson
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WOO HOO! Everyone eat a cupcake today to help us celebrate! We are officially entering toddlerhood! So be on the look out for some changes in function and appearance. It is time for us to grow up a little and act our age! Our look will be getting a bit sexier and there will be absolutely no mistake about the fact that we are the best independent fashion boutique out there.
By Deb and Wendy
Smashing Darling caught our attention about a year ago as it made its way onto the indie scene. Founders Trisha Ginter and Julie Rorrer, have quietly, but steadily built a site for indie designers to sell and market their creations. The web company is based in Chester, Connecticut, close enough for Trisha and Julie to make excursions into New York City. Trisha, a Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) grad, started sewing at the age of twelve. She brings her experience in the fashion industry, (she was lead designer over Dior Jr.) to bear on Smashing Darling. Julie has a photography background, which has proven valuable for this highly visual industry. Today, she finds herself immersed in the world of discovering new indie talent.
We had the chance to speak with Trisha and Julie recently about their success and the lessons they are learning along the way. Early on, selling her own creations as an indie designer, Trisha found, as other indies have, that marketing your designs is hard work and that even with much effort, it was difficult to sustain. She even wondered if there was something she was doing wrong. This problem began to gnaw at her until she saw a solution emerge with the creation of Smashing Darling. What originally started as a venture to make and sell hip baby bibs, turned into an effort to launch a site that filled a gap for indies. Although there are many sites where indies can sell their work, none seemed all encompassing. Smashing Darling offers an online community with a well-edited selection of designers. Julie and Trisha search out designers who have polished their look and are ready to market to a larger audience. Some of their designers own boutiques, most work full-time at developing their lines, while others work part-time on their art. The designers pay a fee for each item sold on the site. While significant, it seems to be worth the investment, bringing considerable exposure to the indie brands. Several designers sell their label exclusively through Smashing Darling…. read more You can also see the whole interview in the DIY City Magazine, page 80.
Our friends Deb and Wendy from DIYthing have just launched their magazine DIY City Magazine. They started the mag so they could highlight different cities and the DIY and independent design communities that lie within. The first city is NYC and you don’t want to miss this issue or any for that matter I am sure. They take you on a dream tour of the the fabulousness that lies within this great metropolis. Leave all those mega branded stores behind and take a walk down a path a little less traveled but whole lot richer. At least on this tour you will actually get to meet and know the designers along the way. How many times have you gone to NYC and actually met Ralph Lauren or Donna Karen?
Deb and Wendy have included in this issue lot’s of resources, interviews, local designer markets, pictures of designer studios….also keep your eyes peeled for the lovely part about Smashing Darling (hint starts page 80) and the darling designers they highlighted….JenJoy, Boaz, Yosifa Penina to name a few. I am savoring every bit and morsel and want to check out as many places as I can! Just in case you missed it the first time around, you can read our interview with the Deb & Wendy, the queens of DIY.
DIY City mag is available in three great formats to meet your needs:
