Supporting Black Designers Part 2
Khiry Designer Jameel Mohammed's jewelry is rooted in African diaspora, each piece...
Supporting Black Artists Part 1
Shaina McCoy I love the way Shaina McCoy applies layers upon layers...
Supporting Black Designers Pt 1
Wow, guys. The world has taken a turn this past week. Last week, we were all stunned by yet another Black life unjustly taken in America. And finally, after one too many familiar, tragic and…
Currently Crushing On: Denim (Yes, Really)
When Zappos asked me if I would share of my favorite new denim looks, I immediately thought “Denim?! What’s that?” It had been nearly 8 weeks since I had slipped on a pair of jeans.…
DIY Mother of Pearl Jewlery
Summer is just weeks away and although we don't quite know what...
DIY Tissue Paper Tie Dyeing
I recently stumbled upon a dyeing project, using tissue paper (gasp), on Pinterest and for days, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. It seemed too good and easy to be true. After much experimentation, I’m…
DIY Beaded Daisy Chain Bracelet
Honestly, is there anything happier than daisies?! I was desperately needing a dose of happy over the weekend and whipped up a few colorful bracelets to soothe the soul. Making daisy chains from seed beads…
Babaá Knitwear
Although I haven’t purchased a single article of clothing in two months, I’ve been yearning for the next perfect sweater: an oversized jumper, a long knit cardigan, a warm turtleneck . . . anything. I…
DIY Patchwork (+Upcycled) Denim
By now, you should know that the fashion industry is the second largest polluter on the planet. I’ve talked about it in great lengths here and have tried to support as many sustainable or environmentally…
DIY Embroidered Rickrack Chicks
Like most all of you, our Easter plans won't be moving forward...
DIY Natural Sourgrass Dye
One of our family's most enjoyable moments during social distancing has been...
DIY Doodle Embroidered Sweatshirt
Mastering the art of embroidery has pulled me out of some dark and anxious moments these past couple of weeks. One late evening last week, I picked up an old embroidery hoop, my trusty box…
Currently Following: @willsnotebook
With more time than we know what to do with these days, I thought I’d start featuring some of my favorite accounts on Instagram. So let me introduce you to @willsnotebooks, curated by Moda Operandi’s…
Horror Vacui Spring 2020
There's something about designer Anna Heinrichs’ label, Horror Vacui, that brings me...
Dave Pollot’s Oil on Thrift
What strange and unsettling times we're living in. As we continue to...