Creative Workplaces

See The Workspaces of 14 Leading Creative Minds!

Where do some of the most inspiring artisans go to work each day? Photographer Todd Selby, scouted out creative minds and captured them in their working environments for his newest book, The Fashionable Selby.

See images of there fascinating work spaces below. 

Belgian designer Dries van Noten.

The studio of Japanese headpiece design artist Katsuya Kamo.

Brooklyn-based knitwear designer Lindsay Degan.

Diesel's artistic director, Nicola Formichetti.

Brooklyn artisan who has dyed clothes for Nike, Audrey Louise Reynolds

Ambika Conroy at her sustainable rabbit farm in upstate New York where she creates angora fur goods.

Virginia Bates luxe vintage store was outfitted like an old French boudoir.

Textile designer Natalie Gibson works on some dyes.

British designer Fred Butler's work is often graphic and sculptural. 

Christian Astuguevielle is behind the scents made by Japanese fashion house Comme des Garcons. 

Ben Kosters clothing studio.

Iris van Herpen's mood board in her Amsterdam office.

Eccentric jewelry designer Andrew Logan. 

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Paper dresses

Talking about a demanding fashionista! 

This four year old has the most incredible wardrobe AND you won't even believe how it's created! 

Taking apart the arts and craft box, Mayhem's style is composed of paper and tape. The four-year became tired of her regular clothes and worked with mom to create absolute masterpieces. The stunning dresses are inspired from Disney movies, trips to the Aquarium, the Red Carpet, and more. The final products are unique, personal, and pint-sized. 

Huffington Post writes about the dress-up progression between mother and daughter. The journey has been going on for the past 9 months, with little sign of slowing down. 

The story is a beautiful and refreshing one. I love hearing of imagination explorations and Mayhem is especially charming. I hope she will always be an exemplary and creative spirit...I also hope that more children will have the resources and encouragement to create and explore. 

I think I might be more excited to see Mayhem's Academy Award creations than the Red Carpet itself!

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Ira Glass on storytelling

While looking through creative outlets to find content for blog posts this coming month, I came across this video, part three of a four segment series on Ira Glass's advice for creatives. Ira Glass is the host of This American Life, a weekly radio show that has been adapted to television on occasion. The segment features stories, memoirs, essays and other verbal 'snapshots' to explore a thematic concept, usually one linked to a different emotion or behavior of human nature. 

This video primarily encouraged me to look a little more into This American Life series as a way to grow my social curiosity and interest in the unique individuals and stories that surround us every day. I mean really, how many times do you need to listen to Timber or Wake Me Up on your commute?

Additionally, this video encouraged me to reinvigorate my creative side. I have never been an artisan, but have always had an immense appreciation for the arts. Creatives don't have to be limited to whether or not their skill is dynamite or noteworthy, but rather are limitless when they factor in the potential for greatness.
Glass says in the video, "your taste is still killer," and frankly that's all that is needed on the aesthetic front.

I'd like to say I have killer taste and I want to continue using it in the best way possible. Time can sometimes escape me, working 10 hour days during the week, working at the boutique on the weekends, participating on a couple of boards in Cincinnati and attending events linked to my committee membership. Although I have always kept up my blog to explore and grow creative tendencies, I had to decrease my posts to three days a week. I needed to make sure I had enough time, stayed motivated, and created content that held just as much (if not more) inspiration like I have done for over three years.
As I continue to keep up my little site, this video inspired me to also increase my creativity outside of the cyber world. Maybe bring to life my writing interests, go back to my jewelry kit, and re-start designing clothes? Maybe sign-up for an art class, dance class, or book club? There are a lot of exciting opportunities that I will be looking forward to exploring with the new year on the horizon. 

Do you have any creative interests that you want to bring back to life?

Because I am sure you have killer taste as well :)

Happy Monday, toodles!

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Loly in the Sky

I have some fabulous finds for the feet to share with you! I was so lucky to receive two pairs of shoes from Loly in the Sky, a whimsical shoe line made for your foot fetish. The line is darling capturing fabulous designs and mantras on a classic loafer. The canvas shoes couldn't be more comfortable and are perfect to pair with any outfit. I have always been a fan of espadrilles and these are the next best thing! They have the effortless style, but are much more durable than the straw footwear. I have received countless compliments on my new kicks and I plan to continue wearing them throughout the summer months!
Take a look at the two pairs I own...and some other fun finds from Loly in the Sky.

 A darling video by the Loly in the Sky team!

And, if their campaign & designs aren't enough of a reason to buy them...$40/pair could seal the deal!!

I totally recommend the brand (suggesting you to order a 1/2 size up for comfort).

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Add a kick to your step with these playful and cheery designs.

Toodles!

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