life is short & the world is small

Did you know that approximately 12 million tons (aka a lot) of textile waste is generated each year in North America?

Thanks to the inspiring girls at Goodone, the London-based sustainable fashion company I worked for while abroad, I have caught the go-green bug. I worked with New York's Green Shows during Fall Fashion Week 2010 back in February, but something about Goodone (or maybe it was London in general) really opened my eyes to the idea that, yes, responsibility, ethics, and personal gratification actually do exist in this crazy industry we call fashion.

After visiting a massive British garment recycling center to salvage the best-of-the-tossed, working hands-on to help produce the company's Fall 2010 collection, and attending a party for the opening of 123, a fashion forward sustainable clothing boutique in London's East End, I have officially been inspired to conserve and reuse. I know what you're thinking ...easier-said-than-done, right? Well then why don't you start (if you haven't already) by at least taking your old clothes to a Goodwill, Bargain Box (Raleigh people), or Salvation Army, instead of tossing them into the landfill?

I'm not saying that we can't all lust after fall's new chic booties, tailored tops, wool capes, & classic-with-an-edge jewelry, but let's also revisit some oldies while we're at it ...after all, that old pair of flared jeans that you pushed to the back of your closet a few years ago would look perfect with that tailored top and your new booties...

LEATHER AND SUEDE “TILDEN” BOOTIES $198, DOLCEVITA.COM

100% WOOL “CADET CAPE” $385, LAURENMOFFATTNYC.COM

FENTON/FALLON™ for J.Crew JAWS EARRINGS $85, JCREW.COM

*another thing I learned across the pond?

"Life is short and the world is small. Enjoy every minute."

-old man I met on the train from London to Paris last week

lovelovelove,

em

daily dose of loveliness

courtesy of my green tea addiction:

ireallyneedtoworkonthe1stpartofthatstatement

& courtesy of the twitterverse:

always so relevant (gotta be a God thing!)

...thank you, YogiTea & FashionweekNYC

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Also, since yesterday's post on the Wallpaper*City Guide, I have now discovered Wallpaper* online ...why did I not know about this colorful, inspiring design haven before now?!

travellightlivelightspreadthelightbethelight

xo em

so little time

well, it's June. I've officially omitted an entire month out of the blog calendar (major oops) but May is crazy for y'all too, right?!

in the past month I have completed (& passed, phew!) 6 more classes of design school (12 down, 6 to go), begun an internship, & decided to move to London (just for the summer). a lot has crossed my mind in the past month in the way of "oh, I should put that on the blog": inspiration, creative design, & cool people that I've been dying to share...

1.) Twitter = inspiration?

Since creative directors, designers, & celebs (guilty pleasure) are the real reasons I'm even on Twitter, I'm pretty sure I am following atleast 100 people, whereas my number of followers is more than likely just approaching double digits. Anyway, whoever is writing the tweets for FashionWeekNYC has gotten me through many an intern moment...

...no matter what industry you work in, I suggest you follow them for a simple, everyday pick-me-up.

2. The Selby

is in my place!

Alexander Wang hat at his studio in New York City

If you don't already know about The Selby, then read-on so you're not missing out! Todd Selby is just a cool guy. A fascinating photographer & an artist in his own right, he goes around tooting the horns of all the other artists (how modest!)

"Todd Selby is a portrait, interiors, and fashion photographer and illustrator. His project The Selby offers an insider’s view of creative individuals in their personal spaces with an artist's eye for detail. The Selby began in June 2008 as a website, www.theselby.com, where Todd posted photo shoots he did of his friends in their homes. Requests quickly began coming in daily from viewers all over the world who wanted their homes to be featured on the site. The Selby’s website became so popular—with up to 35,000 unique visitors daily—that within months, top companies from around the world began asking to collaborate."

-excerpt from theselby.com

...enough said. now look at some of the cool things he's shot in people's homes & studios:

Karl Lagerfeld at his studio in Paris

...& his AMAZING library of books

inspiration board at Lanvin studio in Paris

also, found this related story from the Sartorialist

(fashion is huge, but oh-so-small!)

the George Tavern in London

...going looking for this one in July no doubt!

k, I just got way excited about Mr. Selby ...will have to save the rest for later!

xoxo, e

...oh & I know it's been a while, but don't give up on me yet! i'm taking you from NYC to NC to the UK and back this summer if you stick around...

as the sun rises

I occassionally check other blogs for inspiration and recently took a look at Blake Mycoskie's (of TOMS shoes) ...a precious soul with a huge heart. LOVE this poetic entry he wrote and wanted to share...

as the sun rises

Bob Dylan plays the sun rises our plane is ready the coffee strong back i will go soon will be back witch's rock i will remember ollie's point will i return? thoughts are unfolding plan for 2010 in the flow give me a few more hours of thinking before i go but with a smile and love and light i give for the sunsets filled my tank and for this i have you, God, and everyone to thank.

look! a sun-and-sea shot of my own;)

on the end of my tea bag this morning: Grace brings trust, appreciation, love, and prosperity ...nice!

inspiration

Holly Fulton: awesome.
I love how she looked to Eduardo Paolozzi’s 'Wittgenstein in New York' (top) ...exciting use of color and homage to Art Deco architecture.
A+ in my book

picture from Swarovski LookBook
(yes, those are crystal empire state buildings on the dress!)
see more of holly's spring/summer 2010



semi-related, my classwork from color theory this morning

...i love orange