Super Rad Rooftop Photo Shoot

Here's a little sneak peak at the first of many photo shoots to come for the upcoming official Quince to Marmalade website! With the help of my incredibly attractive friends (hey I'm not shallow it just worked out that way) this shoot turned out to be a complete success. Miyako modeled and did all the styling, her boo kyle was the photographer extraordinaire, and Fauve was there for her lovely face and willingness to help me out in exchange for blueberry pancakes!
What a lovely day! Can't wait to see the photos in all of their official glory on our website.
Keep a look out folks.

Love It

The print on this Marc Jacobs dress is so rad
because i feel like it tells a story. I'm imagining
a girl in the throes of passion chasing down
her lover in a muddy field. Or maybe her dog
just got out of the yard...

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Vintage Books

Over the past week I've been shooting pics of beautiful books.  I especially admire the faded colors and whimsical illustrations.

Geometric influence

                                                                


Fashion week offered an abundance of neutral color.  Black, White, Grey, Beige and Navy Blue were a staple in nearly every designer's repertoire.  These bold and simple geometric patterns really stood out.  They remained cohesive to a simplified color palette while offering a functional alternative to a solid neutral. (Images from style.com designers Holly Fulton (top), Duro Olowu (middle) and, Davidelfin.)

I was unpacking my stuff after a recent move, and came across these mono prints i did. Just some plastic, tempera paint, and wadded up paper. Amazing. With a little manipulation and maybe some color, i think these could make some spectacular prints.

NYC Fashion Week

Loving the painterly abstracts on the new york runways. Gonna have to break out the paint brushes! Check out these looks from Alice and Olivia, Stephen Burrows, Derek Lam, and Rodarte (all runway images from style.com).

Quince to Marmalade

The word Marmalade comes from the Portuguese word "marmelo", meaning quince fruit. So, contrary to popular belief marmalade was not originally made from citrus fruit, but from the lovely and slightly lumpy quince fruit. Quince Marmalade was especially popular in the Tudor period of England and was said to be an aphrodisiac. Alright!
Quince to Marmalade. Taking textiles and giving them a new life. Creating something new from something old. Dig it.