Week Thirty-seven: Swear Words

swear words for market lane coffee | simple pretty

letterpress certificate for market lane’s coffee club

Remarkable portfolio of work from Australian design firm Swear Words*. (As someone who has virtually visited Market Lane Coffee many many times, it was nice to learn who was responsible for that obsession.) Look forward to seeing more from this talented bunch.

swear words wedding coasters | simple pretty

coasters for a wedding

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identity work for australian restaurant the builders arms

swear words for the butter factory | simple pretty

package design for the butter factory

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environmental design for market lane coffee

images courtesy of swear words

PDXers and foodies: don’t miss Swear Words’ Facebook photo set chronicling their recent visit to Portland.

* love the name

London Spring 2012: Paul Smith

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look 23

Charmingly boyish dressing from Paul Smith. The hat lends a certain insouciance. See the complete show at Style.com.

photo by filippo fior/gorunway.com for style.com

London Spring 2012: Acne

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look 7

Clever pairings of sporty jackets and pretty dresses at Acne. (A look I fully support as it is totally something I would do. My “nice” coats rarely see the light of day.) Great use of color as well. See the complete collection at Style.com.

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look 22

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look 32

image credits: photos by filippo fior/gorunway.com for style.com

London Spring 2012: Nicole Farhi

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look 31

Lovely muted sorbet tones at Nicole Farhi. See the full collection at Style.com.

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look 29

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look 28

image credits: photos by yanis vlamos/gorunway.com for style.com

London Spring 2012: Margaret Howell

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look 21

Margaret Howell’s spring collection had a decidedly nautical bent, which doesn’t work for me as I feel like I’m wearing a costume. Not to worry, though: there were enough classic Margaret Howell looks to ensure I’ll be eagerly anticipating spring’s arrival. I’m especially taken with her deftly paired khaki ensembles: I think it’s the smidgen of black that makes it work. See the full collection at VogueUK. (And good news: looks like La Garçonne will soon be carrying the line. Hooray for us Yanks.)

margaret howell spring 2012, look 22 | simple pretty

look 22

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look 35: crisp

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look 18: soft shirtdress

image credits: photos from firstview for vogue.co.uk