I Want Texture!
Wearing: Cardigan C/O Romwe | Vintage 50s dress, belt and shoes I’m such an enormous fan of texture. I love it to be on pretty much anything.. in art and photography, design and decorating… when I was thinking that, I realized I do not place enough texture in my outfits. So now my goal for pairings this year, is to really consider textures when putting together an outfit… mix my patterns, shapes and colors for more interest... Read More
Cecilia Parades
The body art of Cecilia Parades I am in-love with the mystique and elegance of Cecilia Parades’ work! It’s very vintage-meets-graphic design… and the two definitely make a happy a happy couple. She uses body paint and makeup to create the effect… saying her work is “about longing.”, which I also find very beautiful. Read More
Redesign For Cactus Flower
Molly and Liv model for the Cactus Flower Pre-Spring LookBook Alright, I’m going to be honest – I feel rather proud of myself. I just finished redesigning the Cactus Flower website, and it was no easy task! I painted a new background, added a new header, installed stream-lined jQuery sliders and went for an overall light and airy design for a girly vibe. And not to toot my own horn or anything *ahem*, it was my first professional... Read More
Delightful Diys: Coasters
DIY coasters with scrapbooking paper. Read how to do it too! After reading a tutorial for DIY coasters on eHow, I had to try it myself. Good news! Not only are they super-duper easy to make, but they’re also strangely therapeutic and relaxing. What’s more, they are a great way to express yourself artistically. I chose some simple scrap-book paper, but can you image using music-sheet paper, sewing patterns or even your own artwork?... Read More
Where’d Ya Get Them Peepers
Wearing: LBD coat | Express sweater | Tulle Scarf | 1950s cut-offs | Urban Outfitters tights | Vintage boots While we were out taking photos for the shop, I had Thomas snap a couple of me and Lucien for kicks… the sunflares were just too perfect to resist! Oh, and I’ve been wearing these shorts all the time lately! They are half way covered up, but I’m quite sure I’ll wear them again soon for all of you to get a better... Read More
Long Hair
My hair is getting to that awkward phase again… You know, that phase all of us girls complain about, when it’s just below the shoulders and only looks nice when we put an hour of styling into it? Not short – not long. Yeah, and I hate it. As long as I curl it, I’m alright… but I’m dreaming of having long locks like these soon enough, well, as soon as my hair stops falling out (thanks Ayla!). …On a completely... Read More
Graphic Design Inspiration
Do you have moments of feeling dry and uninspired? Well, these ‘lil beauties ought to perk you up. I am busy revamping a client’s site at the moment (also while working on a commission artwork, PHEW), and viewing the work of masterminds such as these really get my creative juices flowing. I stumbled across these via my new pinterest page (hint hint) where I’ve most definitely been having a little too much fun collecting eye-candy… Read More
A Touch of Spring
Wearing: Ruche top | Vintage skirt (coming to the shop soon!) | Urban Outfitters tights | Born shoes These photos were taken just before it snowed in our area… it was warm and sunny, and almost made me feel like Spring was here. Of course it’s cold and frigid out now, but I enjoyed it while it lasted and it’s getting me all excited for Spring to come! …I am really excited for this Spring, because we are planning a road... Read More
Fancy Smancy dresses!
I like to dress fancy. Yes indeed, for me it’s like grown up-dress up – the frillier and girlier, the better. And nothing tops off an outfit like bows, lace, sequins and ruffles. Put it all in one outfit and you have a delightful party dress! …Lately, I’ve been feeling like my style has accidentally strayed away from authentic vintage pieces, but I think I’ll be putting an end to that. The best thing about buying vintage,... Read More
Big Hair!
Wearing: Tulle dress | Ezra sweater | Vintage strawberry print scarf | Thrifted shoes I lost a night of sleep over this hair, but I wish I would do it every night! Perm-rods are like sleeping on vicious little biting creatures. The bigger and curlier my hair is – the more I love it. Really, I love all types of hair, which is why I try to change it up so often… but having it like this, is my absolute favorite way to style my hair… …Also,... Read More
