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Asos‘ spring lookbook has sprung and we’re jonesing to channel it’s surf-inspired vibe. The collection of sporty neoprene rompers, palm tree printed dresses, pastel jumpers, oversized sweatshirts, and round framed sunnies is totally tubular . . . dude.
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Believe it or not, what look like photographs of microscopic moss or trees laid against a snowy landscape are actually aerial shots of dried up, spiny rivers in Baja California, Mexico. The images, taken by photographer Adriana Franco for National Geographic, capture nature’s most wondrous beauty.
(images from National Geographic via My Modern Met)
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While perusing Pinterest one evening, I came across an intriguing tutorial on the wonderful art of needle felting. I had to learn more – especially after realizing it entailed repeatedly stabbing a needle up and down into a piece of fabric or sweater. A satisfying stress reliever that results in something wearable? Sign me up. And now that I can officially call myself a needle felting maven (and nerd), trust me when I say that you’re going to have a blast with this technique. So grab your supplies and let’s get started on a pair of heart shaped elbow patches!
You’ll need:
- a wool sweater
- a 36 gauge felting needle
- a piece of dense foam cut to size or needle mat
- some wool roving
- a 3″ heart cookie cutter
- an iron
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Mexican designer Valentina Gonzalez Wohlers has cleverly and humorously transformed the classic French Louis XV oval chair into the shape of a Nopal cactus. Add multicolored Otomi upholstery and I officially need at least one in my home.
(available at Bergdorf Goodman)
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We’re loving April May‘s follow up to their fall collection, which coincided with the French label’s US debut. Designer Diane Goldstein Sitbon‘s inspiration comes from her travels. “My woman has moved from Paris to Santa Fe and Austin. She has gone on a road trip and is still wearing leather and sexy hot pants and feminine dresses and would wear boots everywhere.” Indeed, the April May woman is feminine and effortlessly sexy.
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