Since I’m wearing a yellow t-shirt and red jeans today, it’s only fitting that I was feeling a “primary” connection to this Otis Elevator ad from the 1960s.
Peeped on IAAFOTS’ photostream.
Entries from August 2008
1960s advert: otis elevators.
August 29, 2008 · 2 Comments
Categories: design
Tagged: 1960s, advertising, mid-century modern ads, otis elevators
boston graffiti greeting cards.
August 28, 2008 · 1 Comment
Congratulations to a close confidant whose tag is prominently featured on greeting cards and various objects for sale at Boston Coasters. A fine way to get up if I say so myself!
Categories: Graffiti · artists · paper goods
Tagged: art, Boston Coasters, Graffiti, Jane, photography, stationary
the function key is now on boston.com.
August 28, 2008 · 1 Comment
Sweet news readers! Boston.com has included the function key on its list of Boston-area blogs!
Check it out here.
Categories: Boston
Tagged: Boston, Boston-based blogs, boston.com, the function key
gas station by juju’s delivery.
August 28, 2008 · 1 Comment
Peeped at ungt blod, designed by JuJu’s Delivery.
Categories: art · design · public art
Tagged: art, design, artists, public art, street art, illustration, graphic design, juju's delivery, Julia Schonlau
What I’m lusting after right now . . .
August 28, 2008 · 3 Comments
Categories: fashion
Tagged: fall wardrobe, fashion, parisian designers, Sonia Rykiel, sonia rykiel fall 2008 collection
tom’s shoes wrap boots.
August 28, 2008 · 2 Comments
In recent months, Tom’s shoes has made strides in expanding its shoe line — from suede to glitter patterns and now even The Wrap Boot (its newest edition to the family). Because Tom’s shoes are inspired by traditional Argentinian alpargatas, it’s fitting that the new Wrap Boot is inspired by the country’s long-standing notoriety as the Polo World Champion. The boots actually mimic the leg warps worn by the horses during polo matches — a pretty cool concept really.
I’ve yet to invest in a pair of boots for the upcoming Fall/Winter months. These boots would be a great way to break out of the leather boot box and try something new. Plus, their slimming shape would be flattering when paired with some sveltely cut jeans. At $118.00 a pair, they won’t even injure your bank account.
Categories: fashion
Tagged: fashion, TOMS shoes, shoes, tom's wrap boot, alpargatas
audrey tautou to play coco chanel.
August 27, 2008 · 2 Comments
Ms. Tautou, you have indeed saved the day.
Just as I lost all hope that the life of Coco Chanel would never see an accurate on-screen portrayal — have you seen clips (I say clips because I couldn’t bear to sit through it) from the recent Lifetime movie staring Shirley McClaine (oh the horror!) as Chanel? — the alluring French actress, Audrey Tautou comes along, reviving the fashion maven’s story and my faith in casting. Tautou has just signed on to play Chanel in a forthcoming biopic (adapted from L’irreguliere by Edmonde Charles-Roux) slated for a 2009 release.
But wait, it gets better: Not only will it be a French-language film, but Karl Lagerfeld is going to recreate Coco’s original wardrobe! WHAT!? It’s my ideal trifecta — Ms. Tautou, French film, and a haute couture wardrobe. I cannot wait.
In the mean time, I suggest you educate yourself about the life of Gabrielle Chanel by reading my favorite bio of the fiery designer, Chanel: A Woman of Her Own by Axel Madsen. Pure enjoyment.
Read the film deets here.
Categories: fashion
Tagged: anne fontaine, audrey tautou, chanel, chanel biopic, coco chanel, L'irreguliere by Edmonde Charles-Roux
cupcake anyone (deer included)?
August 27, 2008 · 5 Comments
These treats were part of Andrea Canalito’s MFA thesis project at Majestic Galleries in Nelson, Ohio. Delicious.
Peeped at: Who Killed Bambi?
Categories: artists
Tagged: andrea canalito, animals, art, artist, deer, majestic galleries
take a bite out of . . . a waffle?
August 27, 2008 · 1 Comment
My friend sent this fang-toothed bunny photo to me this morning — before hopping on her flight to Milwaukee for the 105th Harley Davidson anniversary celebration. Sorry Kelso, can’t say I’m jealous.
You can check out more pictures of this wiley creature here.
Categories: animals · design · sundry goods
Tagged: bunny, fang-toothed rabbit, needle-felted objects
case study house no. 8.
August 26, 2008 · 1 Comment
Categories: Architecture · design
Tagged: Architecture, case study house, case study house no. 8, Charles Eames, Eames
