January 29, 2009

Lovely new JCrew

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j.crew simple black sheath dress | simple pretty

photo from jcrew.com

Gorgeous. Simple. Stunning. Love this dress from JCrew. Check out the plethora of new arrivals, including the spring look book.)

Did I mention it’s called the Jayne? Let’s not quibble over the spelling ….

January 29, 2009

Michelle Armas Design

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colgate naturals, michelle armas design | simple pretty

photo from armasdesign.com

I really hope that I see these Colgate Naturals products at my local Target soon, because I want them all. Designed by Michelle Armas.

January 28, 2009

No no no no no!

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domino magazine cover | simple pretty

image from dominomag.com

I leave the house for two hours, and this happens? Domino is closing with the March 2009 issue. The website is going, too, so I’d start printing out some of the best city guides ever right now. This was my favorite magazine of late.

January 28, 2009

Fashion Origami

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fashion origami set | simple pretty

photo from blueribbongeneralstore.com

Fun fun fun fashion origami. (I would make a squadron of the dress.) $12 at Blue Ribbon General Store.

January 28, 2009

Favorite Unofficial Superbowl Logo

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aaron draplin superbowl xliii logo | simple pretty

image from draplin.com

Today’s NYTimes sports section gives designers the chance to create a Super Bowl logo. The image above, by Aaron Draplin at Draplin Design in Portland, OR is my family’s favorite. (Feeling creative? Submit your own at nytimes.com.)