This Kylie video = my memories of the movie Xanadu

heartnorwegianwood on Etsy and Shrimpton Couture

This reminds me of the movie TRON!

Sharpie Bar and Betsey! Become a fan on FB~

Pink lights, even sexier than red ones.

Stationery at: www.artstarphilly.com

I love shabby blogs

Crystal-embellished, yes please.

I love great design and anything that sparkles. Here are two great clutches by Judith Leiber at net-a-porter.com.

9/5/09

“My Favorite Legume”

Ever since first hearing the Black Eyed Peas I’ve been completely sucked into their musical stylings and entrancing beats. The BEPs never cease to amaze me and their latest musical gift to all of humanity, The E.N.D., is nothing short of spectacular. The E.N.D., meaning “The Energy Never Dies,” reflects the BEPs openly embracing what seems to be an almost quantum mechanistic view of the world based on the principle in physics that energy never ceases to exist. Aside from the extreme talent that the members of the BEPs possess, they seem to also be readily embracing what is sure to be the future of music distribution as we know it. Because of the digital age we are in, we may be seeing some of the last hard copies of albums on the shelves in the marketplace. Chances are most of the music purchased in the near future will be downloaded electronically; the BEPs have not only embraced this, they’ve reportedly been planning for it. This would also make it possible for the albums, once downloaded, to be added to from whatever artist the consumer had purchased the music from. In essence, the album would be a living, breathing artistic collection of music and multimedia that could continue to grow as long as the artist continued adding to it. In an age when getting more for your money and “added-value” is on everyone’s minds, who wouldn’t love that?! Unlike some who see change coming and get pulled in kicking and screaming, the Black Eyed Peas realize that the new digital age we are living in holds vast opportunities which they intend on taking full advantage of. That’s what makes them my favorite legume!

~Tanya

www.tanyamcgill.com

Trend analysis~

www.trendstop.com Very cool site for fashion industry professionals. Trendstop offers trend predictions from the streets and the runway, store display ideas and even helpful production tools. The site charges a fee for the services but if you just want to understand how trend forcasting works, this site offers a great overview.

Often, nature is the best inspiration.

ETSY.com PICK of the week.

If I were a bird, you would find me in one of these. If you love them too, click on the images and fly straight to the designers ETSY shops.

Excellent Fun: www.polyvore.com

I love the site I just came across. You can make your own collage in real time with fashion pieces and accessories. As you add to your collage, the website info associated pieces you have chosen is displayed for you. VERY cool.

Fun design in PINK

www.chieki.com

LofD: What was the most challenging aspect to launching your own product?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: “Overcoming the fear of the unknown; While I knew in my heart that I could do it, Its still a very powerful debilitation. The day I let go of that fear was both liberating and productive; I celebrated by submitting my patent application and my husband, Tim, took me out to a wonderful steak dinner!”

LofD: What was the first step you took while developing your product?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: “Because my company focuses on providing a product that fills a need, I looked for what was missing in the foundation industry. It’s a challenge looking for something that isn’t there, but very rewarding when you find it!”

LofD: Your Chieki tubes are pretty and functional, what did you look at that may have inspired you while creating your design?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: The female figure is absolutely beautiful by nature, so I take in allot of nature while I design; Beauty is all around us, yet subtle; and more often than not, less is simply best.”

LofD: Did you have any fears about starting your own business and if so, can you share how you overcame those fears?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: “Oh, absolutely! The best way I overcame the fear of starting my own business was by making myself more informed. Ignorance is very scary, so I try to learn whatever I can from people and sources whom I trust.”

LofD: Did you experience anything unexpected along your journey to launch the Chieki tube?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: “The support of my in-laws! Actually, I’m blessed because my entire family has been very excited for me. It always seems when I need it most, I’ll get a phone call or text with some encouraging words.”

LofD: What is the most exciting thing about running an online business?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: “ Being able to share my Trimwear Couture with people all around the world! It’s wonderful to know that women everywhere can enjoy my products.”

LofD: Where did the name Chieki come from?
Ambrea creator of CHIEKI: “It’s such a fun word! I wanted a name brand that would reflect my company: Innovative, fun and feminine; So, I simply started scrambling letters. When I came to the creation of ‘Chieki’ it evoked all the feelings I had inside and I fell in love with it.”

To see more about Chieki please visit the website: www.chieki.com

Leggings. The magic kind.

From left to right: RM by Roland Mouret ~ NET-A-PORTER.COM Kova & T at REVOLVE clothng.com and SIWY at Shopbop.com

Tennis balls

Ralph Lauren on Madison. (map)

Blue on Blue

How I wish I had taken a better photo of this window I spotted in the GK1 shopping area of Delhi India. I love the blue on blue, the window feels like a painting. Dreamy.

Neat.

aplusrstore.com, really great design and creative use of materials.

No one does it better. ABC Carpet and Home.

ABC Carpet and Home is a beautiful space. (map) The window displays only give you a taste of how amazing the store really feels on the inside. The current theme for the window displays is water.

Beautiful shapes and Sexy foils.

Let's call this shameless promotion. This blog is about the inspirations we enjoy at phrizbie-design, sometimes those inspirations come from within. I was just putting together a package of samples for custom shaped cards when I thought, I really love what we do with the customized shapes and foils, I have never had a single person who ordered this type of unique work give anything but great feedback. Here are some that we have created recently, if you would like to check out more about what we create, check out this page on our website. phrizbie-design.com/custom_shape_card_designs.html

BRIGHT!

I love anything bright and happy. What a fantastic contrast to the cool toned streets of NYC.

Fun nightlites!

www.wakeupfrankie.com what a fun site, especially for decorating a girls room. I love these nightlites.