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A little over 6 months ago, I cut about 10 inches off my hair, which at the time was a welcomed change… But after seeing the Fall 2013 runway shows, I am having long lock envy. From the hold your hair back strap at...

I love a chunky piece of jewelry so it was no surprise when I fell in love with the Celine leather knot bracelets that walked the Spring 2013 runway last September. This bold bracelet makes the perfect Spring accessory, and making it yourself is simple....

Last week I visited friend, and former ceramics teacher Helen Levi at her quirky Williamsburg apartment for tea and pottery. Drinking from tea cups she made herself, Helen walked me through her ceramic collection sighting function and form as her inspiration. Helen’s ability to...

I am currently obsessing over the artwork of Egon Schiele. I find inspiration in his lines, the strange poses of his subjects and his sporadic use of color. I see beauty in his subjects who exude an underlying vulnerability. As an early 20th century Austrian...

My current boredom with movies has allowed me to find the beauty in film. This weekend while I was bored by the story of The Master, I found great inspiration in the colors and cinematography. The slightly nostalgic colors had me mesmerized, so I ended...

Many of the looks on the Spring 2013 runways were adorned with the biggest accessory of the season, harnesses. From Jason Wu’s ultra skinny and simple harnesses to the over the top, worn over everything harnesses at BCBG Max Azria, they were in abundance. I...

Viewing the world from Daniel Büttner’s photographic perspective is inspiring to say the least. His images capture seemingly empty spaces but speak volumes with the repetitive composition and somewhat abstract views. As a photographer and designer based in Berlin, Germany Daniel’s creativity has no boundaries....

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