Ice Houses and Surfer Series by Catherine Opie.
Great Art21 video on this amazing photographer from the series, Change.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Q & A: Boots for Fall
Hi guys! This is the first in a series of Q&A Sofia and I will be doing with each other. We both have similar interests--art, fashion, design--but we have different areas of expertise. For instance, when I have graphic design questions or photoshop issues or shoe dilemmas or need typography advice I go to Sofia.
Question: Sof! I DESPERATELY need (read: want) two new pairs of boots for the fall...I don't want to spend tons of money but I do want them to be high quality in both material and style so I can wear them to work. My work is fairly casual but I do want something that looks polished and will elevate my jeans or cords. I like brown and black, zippers up the back, knee high, motorcycle style..ummm ok I think that's it...HELP me??
Answer:
Ok so you asked this question at the perfect time! The Half Yearly sale for Women and Children at Nordstrom just started on Nov 1st! I would start by shopping in my department (salon shoes) because the quality is so much better than women's shoes.
Cole Haan is a great option because the price point isn't too high (especially on sale) and they have Nike air in the sole so you will be extra comfy. My favorites won't be on sale but they are great...black AND brown!
Another Trend that is really popular amongst the designers for fall 2012 is the short boot...motorcycle, dicker, combat etc. Jimmy Choo has an awesome one called the "youth". It is $995 so for a more realistic version you should try the VC Signature "warren" it is going on sale and it is very similar. It is about $200 on sale, I believe.
If Salon boots are too pricy then women's shoes does have some more mid-range pricing. A few brands I recommend are Sam Edelman (trendy), Frye (classic western), Ivanka Trump, Enzo Anglioni.
Question: Sof! I DESPERATELY need (read: want) two new pairs of boots for the fall...I don't want to spend tons of money but I do want them to be high quality in both material and style so I can wear them to work. My work is fairly casual but I do want something that looks polished and will elevate my jeans or cords. I like brown and black, zippers up the back, knee high, motorcycle style..ummm ok I think that's it...HELP me??
Answer:
Ok so you asked this question at the perfect time! The Half Yearly sale for Women and Children at Nordstrom just started on Nov 1st! I would start by shopping in my department (salon shoes) because the quality is so much better than women's shoes.
Cole Haan is a great option because the price point isn't too high (especially on sale) and they have Nike air in the sole so you will be extra comfy. My favorites won't be on sale but they are great...black AND brown!
Another Trend that is really popular amongst the designers for fall 2012 is the short boot...motorcycle, dicker, combat etc. Jimmy Choo has an awesome one called the "youth". It is $995 so for a more realistic version you should try the VC Signature "warren" it is going on sale and it is very similar. It is about $200 on sale, I believe.
If Salon boots are too pricy then women's shoes does have some more mid-range pricing. A few brands I recommend are Sam Edelman (trendy), Frye (classic western), Ivanka Trump, Enzo Anglioni.
Sam Edelman (cute huh?)
Happy Shopping!
Friday, October 26, 2012
My Favorite Thing
I love laying in the grass when I'm on my break at work. Sometimes I'll read (today it was Jane Eyre). Sometimes I'll pet dogs that walk by me. Whatever happens, happens.
It's quiet and calm, and I am still.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
What Makes Me Happy
I just had the best weekend! My dear friend Jessie and her rad girlfriend Jace came down to visit from Portland--and they brought the gloomy, rainy, wonderfulness of their city with them. I loved seeing them so happy and so in love :) We stayed up late catching up, they taught me how to make Tom kha, we took white wine and scrabble to the beach and made up new words. We even took a random trip to Downtown Disney.
Not only did my friends come into town, I also had a perfect house warming party on Saturday :) My parents and little sister even came! There were so many new faces brought in by my lovely roommate, and plenty of familiar friends from college and Santa Barbara. My parents were wonderful sports for coming to an all 20-something party--that's part of why they are the cooooolest parents around. We had a funny costume box with random items from an entire life's worth of Halloweens that people could use to spice up their outfits. My mom made some delicious mulled wine and we had Nightmare Before Christmas on in the background. Over all, I was the happiest girl on the planet.
Being surrounded by my friends makes me happy. It's how I recharge whenever I'm feeling down. I love all of you!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Rain
Today was the first real rain of the season, it smelled wonderfully clean and fresh outside.
I enjoyed waking up to the sound of the drops on the roof and I'm excited to fall asleep to its steady tapping tonight.
I enjoyed waking up to the sound of the drops on the roof and I'm excited to fall asleep to its steady tapping tonight.
Also, I think I may need to invest in some rain boots since I will be commuting in the rain. Which ones do you like better?
Sunday, October 14, 2012
The Duchess Shoe
So, in order to feel more like a Duchess, I decided to buy the Kate Middleton L. K. Bennett Sledge pump now that I have a 33% discount at Nordstrom....
aren't they perfect?
now all I need is Prince William.
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