I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to throw in some Street Art references on Mother’s Day, so I thought this piece by Word to Your Mother was a perfect way to honor the Moms the CultureShockArt way! And of course I have to brag on my own Mom for a minute. She’s the greatest. I’ve [...]
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Word to Your Mother
Posted in Art/Culture, Fashion, Street Art on May 13, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Satchel Sightings
Posted in Fashion, tagged Angel Handbags, Chloe, Garance Dore, handbags, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Paratay, Philip Lim, The Sartorialist on March 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I have a 6th sense when it comes to handbags. It doesn’t happen very often, but once in a while a handbag will stop me dead in my tracks. My Pinterest page is filled with these inspirations. Here are some that caught my eye in the last couple of days. When it happens I get [...]
“Wear Me”-The Curtis Kulig and Obey Clothing Collabo
Posted in Fashion, Pop Art/Culture, Street Art, tagged handbags, Obey Clothing on February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I must admit the idea of wearable street art does have it’s allure. I’ve had this amazing gold Keith Haring cuff that I adore-it’s my go to museum hopping accessory. So when I saw the news about Curtis Kulig’s collaboration with Obey Clothing I was intrigued. There are some cute pieces in the mix. If [...]
Two to Tango
Posted in Design, Fashion, tagged Anya Hindmarch, orange, Pantone, Pantone color of 2012, Tangerine Tango on February 12, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Tangerine Tango has arrived! It is the Pantone Color of 2012 and ever since they announced it in December, I have been captivated by this color. I choose to wear orange sparingly, but this shade is punched up with red and is so vibrant and full of energy, it’s like a Vitamin B-12 shot for [...]
Artistic Vision-Fashion with a Purpose
Posted in Fashion, tagged illustration, monacle, Ruben Toledo, sunglasses, sunnies, Warby Parker on January 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
My first purchase in the New Year was a fantastic pair of Warby Parker sunglasses. I adore the oversized shape of the “Mabel”. In addition to being stylish, affordable, convenient AND efficient (I got my glasses in 3 days), the best part about a Warby Parker purchase is that for every pair you buy, they [...]
“Objects are perishable. But ideas need not be.”-A Look at Sol LeWitt
Posted in Contemporary Art, Fashion, Museums, tagged #935, #936, Jimmy Choo, SFMOMA, Sol LeWitt on December 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
So this pair of shoes inspired a trip down an Art rabbit hole today. While looking at a catalog I spotted these Jimmy Choos and thought two things: 1. These shoes take me back Jawbreaker-eating, carefree summers in the 80′s, when I’d wear rainbow colored flip flops. 2. The shoe pattern bears an uncanny resemblance [...]
Unique Gift Ideas… Made Easier!
Posted in Design, Fashion, Food, tagged Holiday Shopping, Unique Gifts, Wantist on December 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Determined to re-write my history of procrastinating on Christmas shopping, last Sunday I found myself wandering aimlessly in the mall desperately looking for Christmas gift inspiration. Fail. There’s got to be an easier way! Instead of shopping on-line or taking advantage of Small Business Saturday deals, I waited and went to the mall. It’s the [...]
Hermès Brings the Street to Fashion
Posted in Fashion, Street Art, tagged Bringing Home the Birkin, Cyri Phan, French Graffiti Artists, Graffiti and Fashion, Hermès, Kongo, Michael Tonello on November 21, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I have now seen it all. Venerable luxury brand Hermès has released a graffiti clad scarf as part of its Fall 2011 Collection. The line of scarves, designed by French street artist Kongo (aka Cyri Phan), are intended to play homage to urban culture. I am fascinated with this for two reasons: First, one of the [...]
Color Story-Translating Jewel Tones
Posted in Fashion, Uncategorized, tagged Chanel, Chanel Vernis Periodot, Jewel Tones, Tamu McPherson on October 3, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It all started with a bottle of nail polish. All summer I’ve been excited to pick up a bottle of Chanel’s Vernis nail lacquer in Peridot and this perfect color is ushering me into Fall. It has this iridescent property to it so in some light it looks gold and at other times it picks up [...]
The Roots of Fashion
Posted in Fashion, Music, tagged Danny Clinch, John Varvatos, South Coast Plaza, The Roots on September 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I don’t know who I love more, The Roots or designer John Varvatos for featuring the band in his fall 2011 ad campaign! The beautifully shot montage of the group is prominently featured in his boutiques. While I was at South Coast Plaza the other day the pics stopped me dead in my tracks making [...]
