Linky-link October

Love this! I'm the "black charger"

The art of wearable communication via Ted Talk

Fruit labels that magically turn into (fruit) soap!

NY Mag Twelve takes on falafel, but they forgot my fav, which is from Tahini

Cultural Faux Pas in New York

"don't interfere with others' privacy. New York is a very crowded place. The way people deal with it is to create their own space. Thus, what outsiders often see as aloofness and isolation is, in fact, a sign of community; there is a shared ethos that everyone respects others' privacy and expects others to respect his own."

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I wish I had my own studio :( One of the downsides of living in NYC.

I would love to make a vegan version of this genius no-roll sushi.

Sabrina Ward Harrison is one of my most favoritist artists and this is her house!

The article "The Tyrany of Trends" really examines the dynamics of sustainable fashion.

LOVE Here is Everything I Learned in New York! A few great quotes from this piece::
But eventually, I realized there is only one bad decision, the decision I moved to New York to avoid: Doing nothing at all. That is unforgivable.

Some of my favorite conversations have been with cabbies, because there is a curious intimacy that develops when you both know you will only share 10 blocks together in this lifetime.

New York is a lonely place. But in New York, you’re never alone.

Lower East Side from Django's Ghost on Vimeo.

One Hundred Years of Fashion::

via the streets i know

Happy September!!

August linky-links

Love this piece On Going to High School in New York, it's freakishly accurate.

This post on how to identify the quality and longevity of a garment is a must read for buying vintage.

I'm not really one to gush about weddings, but everything about this wedding is perfect!

Really enjoyed this article on Fashion & Identity via Goodlifer.

This index of eco-designers and shops is an amazing resource to have!

Hmmm, this is an interesting take on vegan jewelry and other treasures at Milan design week

Standard is an interior design magazine where "green is a standard, not a style" Everything featured in the mag is "eco-friendly" etc etc but not labeled as so! Read the latest issueonline!

First Linky-Links of 2011!

-Reasons to love New York 2010

-how to be a 20-something. very true.

-A new year rolls in: how 2011 is celebrated around the world

-20 pieces of advice from artists and photographer in 2010

-This is what kids around the world are eating for lunch at schools.

-So cool! A woman's life story told in intricate hand-stitched tapestry

-Miniature man-made landscapes. You'll never believe what these are made out of.

-Photo manipulation at its finest.

-I know, I'm ODing on this website, but these 3D photo sculptures are actually incredible!

-A weekend read: (IN)DECOROUS TASTE amazing photos//style//design//

All photos from www.indecoroustaste.com

p.s. sorry these pictures are HUGE but I think they are so beautiful!

November Linky-Links

Today is America Recycles Day! Woo. Even though I am not in America, I would like to celebrate by noting some dope recycled things out there

-these bangles made out of recycled newspaper are real cute. and they're made in Brooklyn!

-I recently discovered and quickly became obsessed with Osborn handcrafted shoes. They started to ditch leather soles use recycled rubber tires aka also vegan! yeeee!

-Genius! Jar tops that allow you to transform your old jars into real kitchenware. So futuristic.

-Bodkin often uses vintage or salvaged textiles in combination with other eco-fabrics like organic cotton. I was totally blown away by the hand-dyed cotton pieces in their Autumn/ Winter 2010 collection. Check out the laundry list of natural items used to make the dye!!

-8 ways to reuse a t-shirt. dope!

-"Just because it's a green shoe doesn't mean it has to look like an Earth shoe or Birkenstock." True that. And if you don't already agree, check out these awesome shoes by Olsenhaus made out of recycled T.V. screens.

in other eco news...

-The Free People blog is has a ton of great diy projects, like this diy dream catcher. Who would have thought to use it for anything besides catching your dreams?

-VOTE for your favorite eco-fashion designer

-The Rise of the Power Vegans:Steve Wynn, Russell Simmons, Bill Clinton and a comparable cast of heavies are now using tempeh to assert their superiority. A look at what gives.

-The only reason I an excited to return to cold weather: new vegan boots!

-Food as art: art as food.

-Why you should bake with weed!

-A look at fashion industry labor regulations- or should I say not-so-regulations?

Oh, and couldn't leave out these gems...

-Four Loko banned in New York. Probably a good thing?

-The Sabbath Manifesto:designed to slow down lives in an increasingly hectic world. So jumpin on the band wagon on this one!

-50 reasons to be pretty damn euphoric you live in New York City.

~*October Linky-Links*~

-reasons why you should buy organic cotton as much as possible

-my life became complete when i found this recipe for fresh homemade Sriracha!

-loved reading about Yoko Ono's wishing tree. i'm about to make my own

-6 tips to generate outstanding ideas

-a great quote from this awesome article:

“Worrying is like praying for your worst fears to happen”

-gluten intolerance? a good article on my newest lifestyle experiment

-This stunning ball gown by young designer Yuliya Kyrpo is literally made from a thousand paper cranes, which in turn were made from the twisted truth of too many old Metro newspapers. It’s on display at London’s Science Museum.

-Here’s how to clean up & revive your sluggish, bloated Mac from Lifehacker.

-I see it. I like it. I make it: P.S.- I Made This…is a movement. It’s a call to action to re-imagine, re-use and re-invent.

-Guess What’s in The Picture [Foodlike Substance]

-check out these Long Exposure Photos of Facebook Albums

-how to feel miserable as an artist

-Famous Rappers and Their 20th-Century Literary Counterparts

-1000Awesomethings #983 That pile of assorted beers left in your fridge after a party

Happy September Linky-Links 9/2

In honor of the September issues hitting the stands (or should I say "having already hit"-excuse me, I'm on Ghanaian time...) this collection of Linky-Links are strictly about fashionnn!

• When cheap clothes just aren't worth the costs
• What makes $500 brand name sunglasses better than $10 drug-store sunglasses? Or what do they have in common?

• Holy Crap: Stick-On Fart Neutralizers Are Things That Exist
• J Brand launches Green Label: Their newest line made with 100% organic cotton and uses vegetable dyes!! and check out their green tips!
• Third world factories – and their employees – are being overwhelmed by the demands of western fast fashion **wayy longer post on this to come
• Though nearly identical to TOMS in appearance, the Working World’s alpargatas come with a feel-good back-story all their own.
• Etsy Spree: If I stumbled upon a large sum of cash, I would buy these, although I'm skeptical about the whole mosquito net thing...these boots are pretty much and embodiment of all things me...who says your eco-friendly travel mug can't make a fashion statement?

**Linky-Links** 8/12

• 6 ways to love yourself through food
• Peep This: Eco-Fashion: Going Green @ The Museum at FIT (I'm going to be really sad if I don't get to see this show before I leave!)
• Nothing combines fashion and art like the Gulf Oil Spill — at least, according to Vogue Italy’s latest photo shoot.

• These sandals by Sseko Designs help bright young women from Uganda continue their education! Not to mention they're really cute.
• 47 smart uses for salt
• I want to go to there: Champ's Family Bakery This is so close to me, why haven't i been yet??
• A Alicia’s handmade necklaces would look super dope on my neck ;)