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Starting Tuesday, October 23rd, Converse is going DIY letting you create custom Chuck Taylors. All parts of the shoe are fair game, so get those creative juices flowing. With a two to three week delivery time, you'll be rocking your unique kicks in no time!
The new collection of Monisha Raja's ethically-minded footwear line Love is Mighty proves that biscuit wrappers can be beautiful (yes, you heard me correctly!). The entire collection of flats and pumps is made from the recycled plastic wrappers of the baked goods. The result? A dazzling array of shimmering shoes that will brighten anybody’s wardrobe. And did I mention that no animals were harmed in the making this product? Consider me sold!
Love this post (and the shoes) from Amanda Hearst! Follow the Amanda Hearst fashion blog for more fashion tips and scoop.
And for more on the dazzling Love is Might Shoes you can visit their website.
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Louis Vuitton transformed their 5th Avenue store to feature Yayoi Kusama's famed spots! The Whitney Museum will have the work of Yayoi Kusama on exhibit July 12 - September 30, 2012. The collaboration is with the Tate Modern in London which also featured the artist earlier this year. I saw the highlights of the show in London and look forward to checking out the NYC Yayoi Kusama displays very soon.
http://whitney.org/Exhibitions/YayoiKusama
In partnership with Fathom, Kate Spade has created digital city guides for New York, London, Los Angeles, Tokyo and - last, but not least - Tahiti. The premise of these modern travel guides is "for those who tour the world spontaneously and deliberately, who seek out the new while appreciating the iconic, and who want to look good while doing it." I like where they are headed!
Each guide comes with the usual Eat, Sleep, Drink categories, but they also feature suggested itineraries. For example, you can discover the Old vs. New London, explore East vs. West in Los Angeles or take in a Global Romp in Tokyo.
Of course, there's a retail tie in with a Packing List of Kate Spade products too. The drawings link right to the product page so you can purchase and be on your merry way. Bon voyage with Kate Spade City Guides!
More fabulous destinations coming soon...
The fresh collection of LemLem's Spring 2012 line is all about stripes. Founded by supermodel Liya Kebede the LemLem clothes and accessories are hand made in Ethiopia from natural cotton.
The bright colors on the white cotton are a perfect mix! The ponchos and pillows are irresistible - and the oxford shoes are tempting too. Order online at www.lemlem.com or at a retail location near you.
Carry a little bit of nature with you with Colleen Jordan's planter jewelry. The designer uses 3D printing and modeling software that allows her to create unique forms that house small, stable plants like succulents. Her shop on Etsy, A Wearable Planter, showcases her creations which are mainly necklaces and pins. Colleen's pieces are driven by the idea that "the world would be a better place if we showed a greater respect for nature, and even carried plants closer to our hearts".
The Mrs. Lilien styling house blog is one chic blog not to miss. The storyboard type inspirations are very captivating, colorful and clever - like the 'Mrs. Patio Bar' collection in the teaser image above. From modern style to ideas that seem straight out of Mad Men you're sure to enjoy Mrs. Lilien's style blog!
Some handpicked personas to check out are below.
Mrs. Picnic
Freshen up your bag for spring with an Orla Kiely must have handbag. Her prints are out of this world, and the neutrals are just as fun!
