Fall puts me in a contemplative mood. All I want to do is sit under a tree and re-read all of the classics of my awkward years while watching the leaves fall. Moody, dark shapes are all I can think about, in both fashion and Halloween trappings. (Gotta love getting in costume!) The following collection of links and images isn’t particular creepy, but it most definitely reminds me of that special crispness that defines autumn.
This week’s edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere is all early morning meditations, the fashion of the elderly (they do it best!), modern tin types and Cruella de Vil. Read on!
I’m totally a morning person. I love that precious time before you leave the house is one of silence and beloved routines, and I’m not the only one to think so. New book A Year of Mornings: 3191 Miles Apart chronicles the photos two women took of their mornings and subsequently posted on Flickr. Though they didn’t know one another — and have only met once — there is a striking similarity between their photos. Worth a look. [Via Simply Photo]
I’m totally digging the work of painter Jackie Tileston. I love the patterns and the fact that it gives off an appearance of moss crossed with filth. Love. [Via Design Milk]
The blogosphere is all a twitter over Advanced Style, the street style blog based on the principle that as people get older, their fashion gets infinitely better. The photos above are of the inimitable Irene Williams, the “Queen of Lincoln Road.” This colorful South Beach native made all of her own clothing and was quite the fashion plate and tourist attraction. She was also the subject of a short documentary — I can’t wait to see it!
Since finding this handy (and might I say, amazing!) Japanese gadget, I’ve been making all of my images look “vintage.” Here’s to modern tin types! [Via Simple Lovely]
This fashion editorial from Vogue Italia is utterly captivating. Entitled “Future Couture,” it’s a mixture of Cruella de Vil, some warped version of Godzilla, Mad Max, killer fashion and sideshow all rolled into one glorious spread. I love it. [Via Gnarlitude]
Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!
28 comments
Sign in to add your ownkatieblairdesigns says:
great picks. i love the 'year of mornings' project.
3 years ago
dogties says:
Nice jobs. Love that painting too.
3 years ago
matouenpeluche says:
Nice sites! I'll be sure to check them out! Thanks TeenAngster!
3 years ago
CourtneyWatson says:
Lourve "Future Couture" !!
3 years ago
MeadowbelleMarket says:
Love the ladies! They're so cute. Very well said -- the little elderly ladies DO know fashion best! And, I'd say their opinion supporting that comes from having the confidence and wisdom of age to believe they really know best.
3 years ago
annamatrona says:
advanced style is the best!
3 years ago
chakrapennywhistle says:
I agree! Advanced style is fabulous and a documentary!!! woohoo :)
3 years ago
studiocvh says:
the vogue italia editorial is awesome... i want legs like hers.
3 years ago
allencompanyinc says:
Great article. These are always my favorite Storque articles to read!
3 years ago
foodchic says:
Check out photobird here on etsy! I think it is the same photographer as simply photo and simply breakfast....
3 years ago
TeenAngster says:
It is indeed, foodchic! She's awesome.
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Lovely! I can't wait to be the old lady with fabulous style!
3 years ago
BetaBoutique says:
wow, this Japanese photo-eldering gadget is sooo addictive :) thanks!
3 years ago
BluCille says:
I like the leg warmers.
3 years ago
JoyandWhimsy says:
I like that Jackie artwork-- is it all painting or paper collage??? Or a mix?
3 years ago
nfall2rt says:
Irene Williams- how cute! I love her flair and her confidence:)
3 years ago
EJPcreations says:
so inspiring! YAY FALL!!!!
3 years ago
iheartnorwegianwood says:
Hey! Thanks for putting my leggings in the related items! Did you know that the pics of those leggings is of blogger Queen Michelle from Kingdom of Style, who inspired the leggings? Or was it just an awesome funny blog related coincidence!
3 years ago
artdecadence says:
..great articles...great item...yes think women become braver and more confident as they get older hence more stylish!
3 years ago
LegendaryTigerHero says:
I look forward to growing into an old eccentric guy!
3 years ago
VirginiaRoseKane says:
That's what I want to wear when I grow up!
3 years ago
Peaceloveanduknity says:
I love the variety. Thanks for posting.
3 years ago
AwApplesauce says:
That Vogue spread was too cool!
3 years ago
chocolateandsteel says:
I love a year of mornings. Maybe I need to start seeing mornings through new eyes. I'm so groggy in the morning I rarely notice the beauty.
3 years ago
dianacolada says:
too cool awison, too cool. there is an inmate in my class who has an eyepatch - what he'd give for it to be encrusted in diamonds - sahweet! (i laughed aloud at the ole lady - your halloween costume this year?)
3 years ago
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LondonParticulars says:
That vintage photo maker is fantastic! I can't wait to try it!
2 years ago