INSPIRE: Bohemian Spring
This editorial speaks for itself. Downright magical! Bohemian never goes out of style… From Elle China, September 2008. Contributor: Dana Covit
SHINE FILMS: Paint it Black.
SHINE FILM – SPRING LOOK #2 from drury bynum on Vimeo. Buy it all here.
CURATE: Palimpsest…
What is it about crumbling, decaying walls that is so appealing? Layers upon layers of colors and textures revealing age – like secret voyeurs that have surveyed the room over time. Sometimes, I almost prefer the dilapidation over a pristine and newly painted interior, that is rather sterile in comparison… All images from London locations [...]
SHINE FILMS: Weekend Chic.
SHINE FILMS – SPRING OUTFIT #1 from drury bynum on Vimeo. Buy it all here.
INSPIRE: Texturize
Right now it’s all about texture and big-hitting pieces. So, why not pair heavy leather with cotton khaki bottoms? Or, wear all white – but make it interesting. And of course, if all else fails, just don your favorite cat-printed blouse (this cheeky one by Miu Miu). Wide-brimmed hats and pouty lips a plus… Photos [...]
INSPIRE: Au Naturel
Yesterday’s NY Times T Magazine was a refreshing focus on the undone beauty. We loved the photo story on Rebecca Hall and the recall of original undone cool chick Patti Smith. Rebecca Hall, NY Times, Photographs by Raymond Meier. Fashion Editor: Tiina Laakkonen. Patti Smith, circa 1976. (Getty Images) Posted yesterday in NY Times T [...]
SHOP: Renew, Reuse, Enjoy!
Happy Earth Day friends! The best way to treat Mama Earth right- as far as your closet is concerned- is to go vintage! Lots of fresh new stuff now in the Catapult section of Shine. Everything is one off, so sizes and styles are limited and go fast.
CURATE: Multiplication…
A few posts ago, I mentioned how much I love groupings of objects – less not being more in this case. The same philosophy applies to cabinets with multiple drawers, a collection of hats, rows of hooks, ramekins or aqua apothecary bottles against the light of a window… forming unexpected vignettes. Stephen Falcke (a very [...]
SHOP: Power Pieces
We had a little Q&A with NY based designer Candace Ang today and we’re completely loving her newly landed, highly wearable and spot-on spring collection. Shine Collective: What was the main inspiration behind this particular collection? Candace Ang: For SS10 I was feeling sophisticated tribal. I did a lot of work with feathers but wanted [...]
INSPIRE: So Begins Festival Season
In honor of a just-completed Coachella, a post that calls to mind the free wonder of music festivals. Will you be making your way to any this summer? Photo credits: Cosmic Dust, Maggie Lochtenberg, Judy Rogac, Saga Sig Contributor: Dana Covit
INSPIRE: Neil Krug
Really awesome photography by Neil Krug. Photo source: Neil Krug Contributor: Dana Covit
CURATE: I had a farm in Africa… well, sort of.
I grew up in a typical mid-eighteenth century Transvaal farmhouse (horizontal, sprawling, with a corrugated tin roof and a wide veranda) on the outskirts of Pretoria in South Africa. From an early age, the house nourished my imagination as there were numerous secret places in which to hide and store my imaginary friends (only-child-syndrome)… the [...]
SHOP: Pieces of Spring, Vol. 5. Pretty, Tough.
Girly gets man handled with dark and stormy jewelry + nails + a dose of menswear. Gina Tackett Cuff now available online as well as Iosselliani Fringe Earrings, Urban Behavior’s Frilly Mini and Navoh Christopher Vegan Bag. Catapult Vintage jacket and shoes available in store or order by phone. See them all here.
INSPIRE: Godard’s Girl
Anna Karina, muse to Jean-Luc Goddard in all her retro quirky wonder. Before there was Jean Seberg, Godard wanted Karina to star in Breathless. She passed on the offer, but we can all forgive her. After all, how perfect is that swimsuit worn by the water’s edge? Contributor: Dana Covit
SHOP: The Pieces of Spring, Vol.4
Very Contrary. Loving the soft waves of khaki and taupe with the bold swatches of army and navy. The matte metals and pale accessories are the perfect touch. Buy it all now.
CURATE: For those with more ‘dash than cash’…
We stayed at The Jane Hotel in the West Village this weekend, and what a visual feast it was. If you’re into Taxidermy (check), faded grandeur (check) and general bohemia (triple check), then this would be your stomping ground. Originally built as a seaman’s hotel (and hosting survivors of the Titanic until the end of [...]
Catapult Vintage: The New Runaways
We just saw The Runaways last night and were totally inspired. True originals- Joan Jett and Cherie Currie always did it their way- so instead of running out and buying the reproductions of the flashback trends, we wanted the real thing. All of the vintage here is available now on the racks of Catapult. All else [...]
INSPIRE: Muse-worthy
Marianne Faithfull is one of those original muses….. and well, its easy to see why. A best mate to Anita Pallenberg (she’s another one for the books…), and love interest of Mick Jagger, she sure knew how to rock those iconic heavy fringe bangs, puff-sleeve dresses, fur coats, paisley prints, and ascot blouses. A vintage [...]
SHOP: Rebecca Irish Macrame Jewelry
Baltimore’s Prodigal Daughter of Design has returned to us- Rebecca Irish’s ten year, two coast tour has lead her back to her sweet home- and with her came all new designs. Her friendship-bracelet-inspired collection involves some serious and meticulous crafting of thread and vintage chain. I can’t wait to mix this with the military inspired [...]
SHOP: Seberg Weekend.
The Pieces of Spring, Vol. 2- A nod to our favorite muse, Jean Seberg. Want that striped tee? Buy it here. The jeans? Here.