Poignant

I was leafing through my WWD and came across these words of wisdom from Christian Lacroix, speaking about Paris Spring ’09 Fashion Week, and I thought I’d share. I think the shows are more ‘grounded,’ but had even more wit and spirit thisway. Artists and designers have antennas, intuition that enable them totranslate this feeling … Continue Reading

Buckle Up Kids

DC Council is considering keeping bars open round the clock for inauguration week. Sounds like… Mardi Gras. Could be fun or could be really really bad, either way it confirms two things: a). I am purchasing a camcorder and b). I am no longer considering renting out my apartment. Read more…

Not a Sermon, Just a Thought

Beyonce’s new song is almost as annoying as the new Free Credit Report commercial. This does not help (make sure to watch for the scarf mishap at the end).

Counterfeit Crochet

Image Source R. sent me this link and I’m intrigued. Stephanie Syjuco created a website in 2006 to ask other crocheters to create crochet replicas (“knock-offs”) of designer handbags. A sociological project, as well as a political one (wanting to draw attention to the problem of counterfeit in third world countries), Stephanie was fascinated by … Continue Reading

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