Call Me Cleopatra

It's been so hot in Seattle lately, we might as well be in Egypt:






I hope you're all managing to stay cool while looking fab like this jet-setter!

*swoon*
Paige

Photography by Sebastien Richard

Looks from Life - Graffiti

I know most people are still away on vacation, and most likely are not sitting in front of their computers reading blogs on a nationally-recognized three-day weekend; however, I thought I would create a Look from Life because I haven't posted one in awhile.

Today's look is inspired by the colors of this piece of graffiti:

Matr - photograph by Franco Folini

I know some people (a lot of people, actually) have negative feelings towards graffiti - that it's just vandalism, that it stems from gangs, and instigates further violence in certain neighborhoods; but if you take a moment to look at it simply for its artistic value, it is truly amazing, and there are some incredible artists out in the world who might not otherwise get the opportunity to display their work.

I admit, the outfit inspired by this photo does not capture the same sort of grit present in the piece above; however, I did take into consideration the muted atmosphere, and tried to create a more casual look than most of my Looks from Life. I also wanted to keep it crisp and well-coordinated, trying to echo the attention to detail in the graffiti piece.


*swoon*
Paige

P.S. If you haven't seen the renowned, often politically-charged, works of street artist, Banksy, I highly recommend visiting his site.

SoulCal Tank - via Republic
Serpentine Shimmer Headband - via Anthropologie
Venice Beach Bolero - via Baur
Motorboat Trousers - via Anthropologie
Raf Simons Eastpack Messenger Bag - via Browns Fashion
Kenneth Cole New York Clean Cut Flats - via PiperLime

Thrifted Thursday - Vernonware Teacups

This past weekend, my friend, Eleni, and I went thrifting and I found a great set of six robin's egg blue teacup saucers by Modern California Vernonware. I immediately knew they would make fantastic dessert plates.

When I circled back to browse the aisle again, however, I noticed a small matching bowl and three matching teacups! It may not be a perfect set, but I think the color is absolutely perfect, and that the little scratches and chips give them character.

(I like to pretend my point-and-shoot is fancier than it is by cranking up the aperture for this washed out look.)

(And a better shot of the ranunculuses I bought over the weekend.)

I have a shelf above my stove and I plan on screwing in some little hooks on the underside to hang them from. What do you think?

EDIT 4/9/09: After some searching online, I discovered that the Modern California design was made between 1937 and 1947! How exciting!

*swoon*
Paige

TGIF...

I have a very busy (read: stressful) day ahead of me, so I'm probably only able to leave you with this striking image before the weekend. Stunning, isn't it?

Asaf Einy

Hopefully I'll have some good news to share with you on Monday!

Happy Friday/weekend!

*swoon*
Paige

Something Blue

No, we're not talking weddings. Instead I'm going to start the day off with this photograph by Brigitte Sire.


This totally reminds me of the boyfriend and I - I'm always over-dressed, and he's always completely casual (ha, except this picture is definitely up a few notches on the glamour scale!). I don't think I could pull of those hot pants, but that blue on her blouse is perfect! Come back later today for a little something on that blue...

*swoon*
Paige