The Vamoose

Pom Pom Factory

For anyone who has been waiting for the fabric necklaces to be restocked, a new batch is finally ready! The fabric and mesh necklace, pictured centre, is a new style inspired by this sample. After coming across the image on … Continue reading

Cool Hues

“On the surface, these images are quite beautiful. They appear elegantly simple and accessible, evoking, perhaps, the silent tranquility that one might feel after a fresh snowfall. Beneath the surface, however, there is a subtle tension. Like fine haiku, each … Continue reading

Shades of Pink

Over the past few months I’ve been collecting images as colour inspiration for a new set of pom pom necklaces. Chalky white, pale brown, slate grey, soft peach and varying shades of pale pink are among my favourites. I’ll eventually compile a … Continue reading

bleeding colour

bleeding prints / inky illustrations by irana / gradient colour / prismatic effects / rorschach inkblots / surreal landscapes by ƒenk / leaking light by paper.lilies / bornite and smoky quartz paintings by carlybird / oil rainbow by christopher landin / colourful georgette dresses from akris spring 2009 / hand dyed fabric swatches / Attempts … Continue reading

shades of grey

Revisiting old favourites by Ana Santos, Peter Linbergh, Marija Strajnic and more. source: Please click an image for more information and image credits.

Powder Blue

I am rapidly falling for the sugary hues popping up all over the catwalks for s/s 2010. With names such as papaya whip, apricot, blush pink and strawberry cream, each colour sounds as delicious as it looks. Is anyone else in … Continue reading

Flaming June

Inspiration. like a painting 01 / Flaming June by Frederic Lord Leighton, 1895 02 / Self portrait by Ren Rox, 2008 03 / The Bridesmaid by John Everett Millais, 1851 image source: gatochy | ren rox | artrenewal

Rossetti vs Roversi

Inspiration. like a painting part 3 Part 3 of the fashion and art pairings. View Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Image credits: 01 / Paolo Roversi for Vogue India October 2007 / scan by silva (bellazon) 02 / La … Continue reading

botanic beauty

Inspiration. garden florals 01 Herd Adventures flickr 02 Norman Jean Roy for Vogue US July 2009 | via sansartifice

Cerise Pink

Photography. Mert & Marcus Image credit: Peek-a-Boo by Mert & Marcus for Pop Issue 16 Fall 2007 | scanned by J’ador-DioR @ TFS