omiru

There once was a day when I used to think that all fashion guidance came from Lucky magazine. But fashion blogs are way more fun, more useful, and come more often than once a month!

Right now, my favorite fashion blog is Omiru, which has great styling tips. Layering, color trends, fit/figure flattery advice, where to find screaming deals, on-the-street style, and ready-made outfits (complete with purchasing info). It's a high-low mix, but heavy on the low.

Omiru's Date-Night Style


















Omiru's How to Wear a Sweatervest

no more phone books

DEX has money riding on the distribution of them to attract advertisers-- so they will keep coming.

Opt out of receiving phone books:
DEX: 1-877-243-8339
Yellow Book: 1-800-929-3556 or 1-888-400-5914
Verizon: 1-800-555-4833

I got these numbers from a friend, and I haven't sat down to dial yet. Let me know if you do.

immediately surrender all straightening irons

The decade-long reign of terror that was Friends-induced stick-straight hair? OVER. Style.com is reporting Curls Make a Comeback.
I'm so glad curls are back, because I can create this EPIC '80s style on my own head in 1.5 seconds:
I am not kidding.

love x2

handmade feather headbands by PLUMA

love x1

Ork posters

D. I. E.

Stephen Schapiro visited my workplace yesterday to talk about his life's work: photography. Schapiro is an acclaimed photojournalist, turning out classic documentary shots during the turbulent 1960s.

He shared his most favorite photographs from his career. It was fascinating to learn the lengths he went to get a shot (diving straight through the legs of other photographers to capture Jackie O. in a low-angle shot, or defying the sheriff's orders to vacate during a civil rights march).

What elevates a photograph from documentation to art? His advice:

D = design (a classic photograph has great composition)
I = information (it conveys information)
E = emotion (it triggers an emotional response)

a non-violent revolution

image by Patrick Moberg, and snagged from Brad Kay