the perfect summer festival wardrobe:: lonely hearts

i'm not quite sure how to begin this. mainly because i am still completely stunned by this line. lonely hearts that is.

you might be thinking to yourself:: wow. the clothing has a very distinct edginess about it yet hints at some distant or vintage femininity. well, at least that's what captivated me when i first came across their collections. some parts reminded me of 1994's the craft, some parts reminded me of a woman i'd seen in pictures of woodstock in 1969, some parts reminded me of a futuristic, ethereal being that has yet to be discovered.

i think all of these unique parts can be can be identified just by looking at the diverse backgrounds of the design duo that is lonely hearts. that would be helene morris and steve ferguson. forging not only a partnership in the field of fashion but also in their personal lives makes for a very lovely and successful collaboration. 


"established in 2003, the new zealand-based brand combines the pair's backgrounds in fashion and graphic design: steve, an ex-professional snowboarder, brings a street and punk influence which manifests in a body conscious, DIY aesthetic; whereas helene’s more delicate sensibilities draw from a long family history of dressmaking, textiles and an obsession with vintage lingerie."

the label has garnered excitement from the likes of the industry's top marksmen:: wwd, harper's bazaar and i-D. along with developing a resume of devout supporters:: florence welch {florence & the machine, rumi neely {fashion toast} and susie lau {style bubble}.

but what i love most about this label is a bit deeper - beyond the design. it is the fact that they have melded each line with the perfect combinations of art, design and fashion to create a surreal experience for the wearer. for proof, just look at their undeniably quirky fashion week installation or their haunting video presentation.

it's labels like lonely hearts that give the industry integrity as well as a soul.

fleurografie's art:: an almost cat and a princess

an almost cat. i love that.

these images caught my eye while doing the usual roundabout. via pinterest then via a tumblr then via a link and if you're lucky enough - the original source. well, i made my way over to fleurografie's blog where she had posted her work. these two captured my heart.

i love the old world nostalgia mixed with a bit of strange and funny. the images are stunning and i love that both little girls are wearing dangle earrings. must have been in high society to

a. have had your picture taken
b. had fancy jewelry

oh and did i mention i was even more excited because fleurografie had a link to her etsy shop?! you can buy prints.

fleurografie:: blog /// etsy

vday observations

all the fellas fumbling cards and flowers

while all the gals are getting gussied up 

on the train ride home.

-valentine's night-

 i saw a delivery man out today

with obscenely large bouquets in hand. 

must have been from the men 

who'd forgotten.

-the morning after-

poster

manmade street geodes in la

i can't tell you how much i love this project from paige smith, an artist and graphic designer living la. she's taken to the streets of the city and installed her handmade geodes that have to be inspiring every person that passes them by.

i am not quite sure what i would do if i saw one of these in chicago. most likely faint or pet it since i'm not accustomed to seeing pretty things in the loop. if you are around the la area and would like to spot a few of these, she's mapped them for you.

below is a photo of paige's process that she shares on her blog as well as a photo of her installing a geode. how adorable is she as well?!

see more of paige's work here.

~ fini ~

i am finally finished editing and painting this piece and now i am pretty sure that i am close to losing my eyesight

~ technicolor dreamin' ~

some of the color is finally done and with little time, energy and resources...phew! i think i definitely like the first one more.

~ bring on the color! ~

so the mock up for jay heart montreal is finally complete after losing feeling in my thumb! but i love the way it looks. this weekend, i am going to saturate this puppy with color...can't wait!