Showing posts with label spring 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring 2011. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

update on:{skinny vases}



last week i posted about the derivation of our new concept for spring: the skinny vase. it all started with this drawing..now it was time to make the drawing into a real live piece!
the result was very "meh" to say the least..wah! often this happens..when i do a drawing i think..oh genius! let's go! but by the same token..just as often the genius concept turns out to be a bust, as in this case..and so in a way it was back to the drawing board. our next thought was to fit the long shape with an adapted key that we could merchandise with our other key forms from last season..the result [below] is not that bad, but notgreat either...hmm..what to do?

i never say no to a morroccan tile, and we thought that this would suit the shape, but something said keep going.
so in the next case we fattened up the shapes and changed the proportions for a very pleasing result..
but5 when we placed it on the thinner longer form the proportions looked funny..so at this point we are still searching for the perfect fit..oh the trials!!
stay tuned for a final result in the coming week!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

design crush: trina turk

when i get revved up to start my designing for a new season, i often turn to trina turk for inspiration.
it is probably obvious to see why i like trina..we are certainly kindred spirits with our love for color and pattern..but in addition i am drawn to the lifestyle of the trina people.
i mean i love these folks! who are they? do you know them? i don't! these are certainly the party people..right?
i can't get enough of this sunny funny life by the pool beach airport..just breezing by us..with their brightly colored frocks..i want in!
and puhlease!! the dudes are just to die for! do you know these guys? please introduce me because i am in love!
this vignette with fabulous heels just left here in this fantasy space..is perfection..can i go here? how did you know i just love limeade?
i think trina turk is a designer goddess. she truly gets it with her styling, and all her beautiful clothing, accessories, and now home looks. i bow down.