Adam always has some great stuff going on at his blog site. Check out this video and I'll be back next week with some interesting international flava.
Jun 30, 2009
Jun 25, 2009
Done Gone NY / 4th of JULY
*Update: Though I wanted to celebrate along the way as my viewership expanded - I don't think I can keep up! I am totally global! Thanks world!!!!
Nod to Brazil
No...not the movie!
(as wonderfully surreal, though it may be.)
(as wonderfully surreal, though it may be.)
flag
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
of course, the people of Brazil are all beautiful - all of them. its a proven fact.
folk art
contemporary art museum
classical art
*Honorably mentioned runners up are Iowa and Virginia ;-)
Inspiration for a new DO (as in 'Do It'!)
I always have difficulty deciding what to do with my hair because I like to experiment and try a lot of things that don't always go together. Here are some things I am LOVING and can't pick between:
Jun 24, 2009
Send in Your "Photos"!
Use this "digital" camera! Cary around with you for an afternoon/evening. See what you may observe - and send in your memories of what showed up in your view-finder! (Observations may be emailed to me, bonniekate@gmail.com, in jpg representations of YOUR drawings.)Print on card stock (if available)
Cut the dotted lines (you may need a knife)
Make sure to use the wrist band so you don't loose your camera!
Draw what stood out to you the most!
Cut the dotted lines (you may need a knife)
Make sure to use the wrist band so you don't loose your camera!
Draw what stood out to you the most!
Jun 23, 2009
Blogger of the Day/Borrowed Spotlight
Now living in Arizona, Rebbecca is a make-up artist and blogger with a painting degree from my Alma Mater. She recently did a spotlight on our mutual friend Erin that I thought you may enjoy. Erin is really fun, and here is some proof.
Jane Krakowski of 30 Rock Fame also had the pleasure of meeting Erin (although, Erin didn't know quite who she was "I guess she's on 30 Rock or something?") The story goes that the chatted about how cute each other looked (which is funny, because when I saw the picture, I thought Erin was the one in red.)
Jane Krakowski of 30 Rock Fame also had the pleasure of meeting Erin (although, Erin didn't know quite who she was "I guess she's on 30 Rock or something?") The story goes that the chatted about how cute each other looked (which is funny, because when I saw the picture, I thought Erin was the one in red.)
People are having FUN
Oh yeah - and my oldest brother and his wife are having a baby! Here is a photo of him smiling!!!! How AMAZING is that? Even tiny babies are having fun!
Jun 22, 2009
Haiku Hijinks
Come, sit down on my couch
it's made of paper and ink
(and also magic)
Come in and sit down
Don't fall over my little cat
she is Siamese.
it's made of paper and ink
(and also magic)
Come in and sit down
Don't fall over my little cat
she is Siamese.
Jun 18, 2009
good Pure fun hits the streets!
Styling my Craft.
Here are a couple phone portraits I took of my friend after dressing her up in my own version of the craft that I had posted.
Lookin' FLY D-Money!
Gonna dress you up in my Love
You know the Drill:
Click! to enlarge image
Print!
Color! if you desire
Cut! out the accessories
Enjoy!
Click! to enlarge image
Print!
Color! if you desire
Cut! out the accessories
Enjoy!
*For the earrings you can use 2 paper clips and tape. Bend the paper clips open slightly and tape one image to each, vertically. Bend them to fit snugly on your ear lobe.**Another way to wear them could be to pierce the paper with a stud, and hang it from the post that you already have!
Don't forget to show me the MONEY honey (and by that I mean mail me a photo of the results.)
Near and Dear
I just found this blog by a rabbit trail of blog friend links, but it took me off guard - totally love it.
Jun 17, 2009
I like Berliners - hehe
I am going to Berlin soon for the first time. I have been collecting little German factoids and phrases. Here are a couple tid-bits for you to enjoy...
The Memorial Moral Maze comes recommended. Slabs you can weave through and get lost in, it seems. It is a memorial of the Holocaust.On a lighter note I am also supposed to try a Döner, and asian-german fusion cuisine.
I am going to have to refrain from moronically chiming into conversations with words like 'Moderne Stil', 'Gestalt', and 'Bauhaus' just for the sake of mentioning these lovely ideas.
Please let me know if you have any other suggestions on MUST-SEE sights/tastes of Berlin.
Tchuse!
Swede, man!
What's not to love about the Swedes?
They've got Jens & Robyn!
Ok, so Jack Black isn't exactly a good example, but WHATEVER its a fun movie.
Pick of the Day: Sartorialist Profile
This "Sartorialist" Photo and spotlight grabbed my attention. Probably it caught my eye because she is wearing blue and red - a perfect combo! Anyway, enjoy this borrowed interview, and click the link to give their blog a look too...
Job?
Correspondent Swedish Television, SVT and Svenska Dagbladet.
Best Sartorial advice from your parents?
"Hel och ren," best translated as “wholesome and clean.” Because of them I really take care of my precious fashion pieces and feel guilty when I walk around in a coat with a missing button.
Style icons?
New Yorkers, I love the city and think people here offer more diversity and sense of style than anywhere else in the world. An afternoon on the town beats most fashion magazines when it comes to inspiration.
Describe your personal style…
I think dressing is like acting, I am always trying to dress for an imaginary roll that I make up in the morning… like today I want to be a 70's biker chic from France, or pretend that I am on a cruise in the Stockholm archipelago. I like conceptual dressing, and in my concepts elegance and femininity are always the key words.
Most cherished item?
I really love an old pocket watch from the 1910's that belongs to my family and therefore gives it extra value.
I feel best wearing?
Colors, I don't feel like myself in black.
Is there a particular color?
I am a red loving girl it is the dominant color in my wardrobe. I tend to wear red every day, and if not, my red lipstick shows my never-ending love for this beautiful color. Red represents everything from revolution to love. It is a color that makes people happy and energized - at least that is the effect red has on me - and the reason why I stay faithful.
This photo of you was up in Scott’s solo show at The Danziger Projects, how did it feel to see a photo of yourself up in an exhibit?
To me, the photo sums up fashion week by showing excitement and exhaustion at the same time. I remember the moment when the photo was taken, how much my Miu Miu shoes did hurt after running around the city and how my brain was trying to sum up the shows and how much I was looking forward to that evening. When I saw the photo at the exhibit it made me go back to that special day and it reminded me, and still does, why I keep running around in uncomfortable shoes.
How do you feel about people's responses to the photo, both online and in "real life"?
Both thankful and entertained. A lot of people refer to me as ‘the girl in the red dress,’ and since I think the photo represents me really well I am happy to hear what people have to say!
Do you get recognized by people?
I get recognized a lot by people because of Scott's work. People sometimes come up to me when I am waiting for the L-train and want to talk about my style. One funny thing is when other photographers ask if they can take my picture during fashion week they always refer to Scott’s work.
The first thing I look at in another Sartorialist's outfit…
I always look at the color combinations first, and then the concept and then I make up a story around what the person is wearing.
I always break this fashion rule…
I love unexpected color combinations and always trust my gut feeling when it comes to this, even if it looks weird the first time when I see myself in the mirror.
I never break this fashion rule…
“Wholesome and clean,” I will for sure never be a punk when it comes to my looks.
Interview by Tracy Rosenbaum
Style Profile... Sofia Hedstrom, NYC
Job?
Correspondent Swedish Television, SVT and Svenska Dagbladet.
Best Sartorial advice from your parents?
"Hel och ren," best translated as “wholesome and clean.” Because of them I really take care of my precious fashion pieces and feel guilty when I walk around in a coat with a missing button.
Style icons?
New Yorkers, I love the city and think people here offer more diversity and sense of style than anywhere else in the world. An afternoon on the town beats most fashion magazines when it comes to inspiration.
Describe your personal style…
I think dressing is like acting, I am always trying to dress for an imaginary roll that I make up in the morning… like today I want to be a 70's biker chic from France, or pretend that I am on a cruise in the Stockholm archipelago. I like conceptual dressing, and in my concepts elegance and femininity are always the key words.
Most cherished item?
I really love an old pocket watch from the 1910's that belongs to my family and therefore gives it extra value.
I feel best wearing?
Colors, I don't feel like myself in black.
Is there a particular color?
I am a red loving girl it is the dominant color in my wardrobe. I tend to wear red every day, and if not, my red lipstick shows my never-ending love for this beautiful color. Red represents everything from revolution to love. It is a color that makes people happy and energized - at least that is the effect red has on me - and the reason why I stay faithful.
This photo of you was up in Scott’s solo show at The Danziger Projects, how did it feel to see a photo of yourself up in an exhibit?
To me, the photo sums up fashion week by showing excitement and exhaustion at the same time. I remember the moment when the photo was taken, how much my Miu Miu shoes did hurt after running around the city and how my brain was trying to sum up the shows and how much I was looking forward to that evening. When I saw the photo at the exhibit it made me go back to that special day and it reminded me, and still does, why I keep running around in uncomfortable shoes.
How do you feel about people's responses to the photo, both online and in "real life"?
Both thankful and entertained. A lot of people refer to me as ‘the girl in the red dress,’ and since I think the photo represents me really well I am happy to hear what people have to say!
Do you get recognized by people?
I get recognized a lot by people because of Scott's work. People sometimes come up to me when I am waiting for the L-train and want to talk about my style. One funny thing is when other photographers ask if they can take my picture during fashion week they always refer to Scott’s work.
The first thing I look at in another Sartorialist's outfit…
I always look at the color combinations first, and then the concept and then I make up a story around what the person is wearing.
I always break this fashion rule…
I love unexpected color combinations and always trust my gut feeling when it comes to this, even if it looks weird the first time when I see myself in the mirror.
I never break this fashion rule…
“Wholesome and clean,” I will for sure never be a punk when it comes to my looks.
Favorite designers?
Karl Lagerfeld, for his larger than life fashion personality and for his ability to always be in contact with the latest trends and Dries Van Noten for his color combinations.
Karl Lagerfeld, for his larger than life fashion personality and for his ability to always be in contact with the latest trends and Dries Van Noten for his color combinations.
Most underrated item in womenswear?
I think the most underrated item is the hair, it is a shame that very few women take advantage of something that is actually free. Ask your grandma for some advice on how to use the pins and you will automatically look glamorous in your old t-shirt.
Flats or heels?
Heels, except when I am running.
Favorite stores?
My vintage store around the corner here in Williamsburg, called Flores Antique. I also love Clube Chocolate in Sao Paulo and Colette in Paris.
Your next "must have" purchase?
I am collecting jewelry and trying to invest in classic pieces. Right now I am looking for the perfect waist length pearl necklace, maybe it is for my Coco Chanel outfit.
I only buy __________ in Europe.
Anything Swedish, I am always trying to support my fellow Swedes and really adore Diana Orving for her draping skills and always like to go into the Svenkt Tenn store in Stockholm for some amazing Josef Frank fabrics.
Favorite item of clothing
Dresses, I am a classic girl after all.
Sports?
Oh yes, I am a marathon runner and run every day over the Williamsburg bridge to keep me sane. I did the New York Marathon last year and will do it again this year. I also dance and play tennis, all in appropriate outfits.
Favorite neighborhood restaurant?
Hard choice, since I think Williamsburg offers some of the best restaurants in New York. I love Walter Foods on Grand Street, Moto on Broadway is always cozy and my favorite coffee place is Gimme Coffee on Lorimer Street.
I think the most underrated item is the hair, it is a shame that very few women take advantage of something that is actually free. Ask your grandma for some advice on how to use the pins and you will automatically look glamorous in your old t-shirt.
Flats or heels?
Heels, except when I am running.
Favorite stores?
My vintage store around the corner here in Williamsburg, called Flores Antique. I also love Clube Chocolate in Sao Paulo and Colette in Paris.
Your next "must have" purchase?
I am collecting jewelry and trying to invest in classic pieces. Right now I am looking for the perfect waist length pearl necklace, maybe it is for my Coco Chanel outfit.
I only buy __________ in Europe.
Anything Swedish, I am always trying to support my fellow Swedes and really adore Diana Orving for her draping skills and always like to go into the Svenkt Tenn store in Stockholm for some amazing Josef Frank fabrics.
Favorite item of clothing
Dresses, I am a classic girl after all.
Sports?
Oh yes, I am a marathon runner and run every day over the Williamsburg bridge to keep me sane. I did the New York Marathon last year and will do it again this year. I also dance and play tennis, all in appropriate outfits.
Favorite neighborhood restaurant?
Hard choice, since I think Williamsburg offers some of the best restaurants in New York. I love Walter Foods on Grand Street, Moto on Broadway is always cozy and my favorite coffee place is Gimme Coffee on Lorimer Street.
Interview by Tracy Rosenbaum
Jun 16, 2009
"Krazy" Shoes
It's no secret that I like coloring books - That I like things to be black and white with the option of color. People that know me have frequently shared links and images that they think align with this ideal. For example the Coloring Dress or the Coloring Book Den or the Play House.
One day I was letting my thoughts wander on the subway and thought it would be fun to make color-in shoes. Those shoes got me to thinking, which was when I found THIS.
Color-in shoes are the way of the future, and I couldn't be happier.
"Dry-Erase, Baby!"
Other Dry-erase shoe maker: "Graffeeti"
Now - I know what you're thinking... Sure, I'd like them to expand past high-tops... Maybe stilettos or calf-high boots?
I know you feel me on this.
One day I was letting my thoughts wander on the subway and thought it would be fun to make color-in shoes. Those shoes got me to thinking, which was when I found THIS.
Color-in shoes are the way of the future, and I couldn't be happier.
"Dry-Erase, Baby!"Other Dry-erase shoe maker: "Graffeeti"
Now - I know what you're thinking... Sure, I'd like them to expand past high-tops... Maybe stilettos or calf-high boots?I know you feel me on this.
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