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]]>Sherman’s Instagram bio reads “My father took my Vogue away, so I read the encyclopedia instead,” and it’s not a joke. She spent many years living without a TV because her father threw it away, insisting it was turning his kids into zombies, and encouraged them to go outside, explore, and read Encyclopedia Britannica instead.
Sherman spent many evenings with a book in her lap, but her grade school teacher Mr. Tapsfield also gave her a push in the right direction. His classroom gave off a real “mad scientist” vibe and he encouraged his students to be curious and ask a lot of questions.
All these experiences helped Sherman develop a vivid curiosity for the natural world. She noticed there are many patterns, forms, and textures in nature that overlap with the real world. Some of them made their way to the world-class runways, and even though Sherman believes it’s all a beautiful coincidence, she loves drawing comparisons between fashion and the natural world.
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МНОГО ЛЮБВИ (@olya.insideart)Tolstunova uses Instagram as the main platform for sharing her views on art. Her process starts with recreating the art piece she wants to talk about to small details, turning herself into the subject of a particular painting. Then she posts a side-by-side photo of the art and her cosplay while going into detail about the piece in the caption. According to her, the caption is the most important part of the post, while the cosplay only serves as an attention-grabber.
Tolstunova’s art reviews go into great depth, giving the reader the background of the piece while revealing lesser-known facts and details about it as well. She also includes her view on the art and describes the impact it left on her.
Her unusual way of delivering art reviews proved to be quite popular. Tolstunova amassed around 66,000 followers on Instagram, while her posts get thousands of likes as soon as they get published.
You can check out more of her art reviews and cosplays below.
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]]>One brand we’ve got our eyes on is Staud. With some 480k followers on Instagram, the LA-based brand is a new favorite for it-girls worldwide. Launched in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, the brand sports a rich, colorful collection of summer dresses and trendy handbags.
“We think our bags are unique and fun but at the same time have a really timeless essence to them,” brand owner Sarah Staudinger told Harper’s BAZAAR. “I think our customers see their style versatility and are excited about creating outfits with them.”
Indeed, the brand’s mission is to create clothes and accessories that are both trendy and accessible. Acknowledging that how we get dressed can have a huge impact on how we feel, the brand aims to empower women through the use of well-made pieces that are meant to flatter the female form. Sustainability is also crucial, as designers now further examine the purpose of fashion.
“We wanted to create collections that were not overly trend-driven that had a timeless quality and remain affordable,” says Staudinger. Some recent favorites of ours include the Giorgiana Dress, the Mini Enzo in Fresh White and their effortless rib knits.
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]]>Grooming and beauty might seem trivial at a time of global crisis but you don’t have to be a health expert to understand that small changes in your wardrobe and beauty routine can have a huge impact on your mood.
These fashion trends might help lift up your spirits, while also adding a playful twist to your zoom meetings. Take note!
Rainbow-Colored Buzzcuts
Getting a haircut is a great way to feel refreshed and well-groomed. After all, desperate times call for desperate measures. Now is the time to experiment with bold choices and even bolder colors.
Instagram inspiration: Janine (Cortez) Ker
Hairstylist Janine Ker has gained a massive following online thanks to her trendy buzzcuts. Her hair models and clients are seen sporting anything from leopard spots to floral patterns and tie-dye swirls, all carefully painted on their heads. Having grown up in the 80s, Ker clearly takes her inspiration from the era’s bold fashion and color schemes.
Sea Glass Nails
Jelly nails have been trending ever since the ’90s. Made by using variously tinted or translucent gel polish colors, the end result looks like a barbie dream. Recent years have seen nail artists add a more contemporary twist to the nostalgic trend.
A recent interpretation has been branded as “sea glass nails”, with the difference lying in the finish. While jelly nails are fairly shiny (and plastic-looking), sea glass nails are typically topped off with a coat of clear matte polish.
Instagram inspiration: Jessica Washick
Nail artist and sneaker designer, Jessica Washick, has an eye for color. “Colors play a huge role too because they evoke emotion,” she explained once in an interview with HYPEBAE. She also added that “a good color story can take you places.” In the case of Washick’s sea glass nails, we’re headed for ’90s territory! Buckle up!
Ruffled Masks
Like it or not, masks are here to stay. So why limit yourself when it comes to your mask? This new addition to your wardrobe can add a punchy statement to your uninspiring tracksuits.
Instagram inspiration: Tia Adeola
The young fashion designer Tia Adeola was first noticed by Teen Vogue. “She’s ready to be one of the greatest female couture designers in the world,” stated the fashion magazine a few years ago, and they weren’t wrong. Known for her trendy looks, Adeola introduced us this past year with the ruffle mask.
The reusable, washable, and adjustable masks come with velcro fastenings and are available in a range of colors, including bubble gum pink and bright orange. According to Adeola, 75% of the profits made will be donated towards the battle against COVID-19.
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]]>And so, a love for sewing and embroidery began – one that would eventually culminate in an Etsy shop where she now sells hand-embroidered necklaces and earrings, all made with special care and attention. “I used to work as a freelance photojournalist, but when I got pregnant, my husband and I decided that I’d stay at home for a while and take care of our daughter,” she explained in an interview with the Etsy blog, describing how her career came to be. “About a year after she was born, I started to feel like I wanted to do something creative again. I started making an inventory of my skills and what I’d like to do, and I decided I’d really enjoy working with fabric and drawing and colors. I had a few threads, so I tried embroidering, and it’s cliché, but it was love at first sight.”
When it comes to Thursday More’s creative inspiration, color plays a huge part. she admits she goes color hunting on the internet, saving references on her computer for a later time. Aside from color, her designs are also influenced by her mood, imagination, and memories, making her creations both personal and appealing.
“I try to stitch every day, even just for an hour,” she says. “I like the portability, the fact that I can take it with me wherever I go. It doesn’t require electricity. It doesn’t require the internet. With hand embroidery, you’re just in the moment.” Here are some of our favorite creations by her:
To purchase, checkout my Etsy site (link in bio). If you're from the Philippines, send me a message to order. Thank you! 
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]]>Angela is a California born artist and designer who, for the past 16 years, has been creating gorgeous fairy wings. She started as an entertainer in fairy and princess parties – she wanted to create a fairy costume based on her own vision of what a fairy would look like. She wanted her fairy wings to look as real as possible – as if they were plucked from a real fairy, and not assembled in a factory.
Inspired by classical movies like The Labyrinth and by real-life insect wings, she decided to create her own wings. She started experimenting with different materials and styles until she developed an entire line of costume-made wings, and with each creation, her audience and customer base grew wider. Her reputation grew slowly, and eventually, her wings started showing up in fashion shots and runways. When her wings starred at the annual Victoria’s Secret shoe – that’s when she knew she’d made it.
Appropriate this international women's month, yes? 
Wearing my 'Phoenix' Aquatica wings, with gauntlets, gloves and neck gorget from @lumecluster, corset from @darkgardencorsetry @yiazyang took the legit photos, which I really need to update my site with soon! #womenwithswords #badasswomen #corsets #womeninarmor #badassbabe #fairieswithswords #dontpissoffthefairies #phoenixwings
@emackphoto Wings @fancyfairyangela #fairytale #fairyqueen #fairytalephotography #fairy #faerie #fae #faeriesofinstagram #fairiesarereal #fairywings #magical #magicalcreatures #weddinggown #offbeatbride #silkbaron #fancyfairyangela #sewing #seamstress #costumedesign #couturebridal #fairycostume #labyrinth #labyrinthofjareth #loj #masquerade #carnival
I believe she is wearing a gorgeous @costureroreal gown, and crown by @justasstrangeasiam Photo taken by Kirk Hanson #dragonfly #dragonflyfairy #faeries #flowerfairy #gardenfairy #pinkdragonfly #faeriequeen
Fixed! Photo by @miss.lumina.photography Posted @withregram • @kupferfuchs Ich miste grade aus 
. Ist das schon eins von diesen apokalyptischen Zeichen von denen man immer spricht? 
. Tatsächlich fühlt es sich aber sehr gut an und ich tue auch wirklich eine Menge Dinge weg 
. Habe das ganze auch mit gevlogt, spätestens diesen Donnerstag oder Nächsten werdet ihr dann also auch das Unfassbare sehen
This lovely frost fairy has me thinking maybe I should bring the Vivienne wings she's wearing back as convertible sets, what do you think? repost via @instarepost20 from @mayalou.portfolio Frost Fairy 
Und das letzte Bild der tollen Serie von @v.gebhardt_photography für euch! 
Für ein Feenshooting wären diese doch perfekt! 
3. Verlinkt 1-2 Freunde unter diesem Beitrag 
4. Optional und um zwei Mal in den Lostopf zu kommen: Teilt den Beitrag in eurer Story 
Viel Glück! 
Laufzeit & Bekanntgabe: Das Gewinnspiel startet mit Livegang des Posts und endet am 24.12. um 17 Uhr. Die Ermittlung der Gewinner erfolgt nach Teilnahmeschluss im Rahmen einer auf dem Zufallsprinzip beruhenden Verlosung unter allen Teilnehmern. Der Gewinner oder die Gewinnerin wird dann hier in den Kommentaren bekannt gegeben und zusätzlich zeitnah per PN benachrichtigt. 
Rechtliche Hinweise: Das Gewinnspiel steht in keiner Verbindung zu Instagram und wird in keiner Weise von Instagram gesponsert, unterstützt oder organisiert. Der Rechtsweg ist ausgeschlossen. Es besteht kein einklagbarer Anspruch auf die Auszahlung der Gewinne. #fineartphotography #fineart #fantasy #fantasycouture #fantasyphotography #cosplay #cosplayphotography #fairytale #fairy #fantasyphotoshoot #fantasyworld #wonderful #photooftheday #photoshooting #photography #photographer #photographylover #princess #princessdress #imagination #storytelling #tangledinfilm #lookslikefilm #filmphotography #frostfairy #winter #fineartphoto #christmas #christmasfairyThe post This Designer Creates Realistic Fairy Wings appeared first on PlayJunkie.
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]]>Describing her aesthetic as “fun, quirky, bold, and pattern-driven”, Carlson designs her products in multiple color options—the brighter the better! “I want my pieces to be eye-catching,” she explained in an interview with the Etsy blog. “I’m also part Scandinavian and part Japanese, so a lot of my design influence comes from those two cultures. The name of my shop is a mashup of my heritage.”
While the shapes and pops of color are borrowed from Scandinavian design, the subtle handmade intricacies of her designs echo Japanese art. All of Carlson’s pieces are crafted by her, by hand, in her studio. “My background is in apparel design, but I started experimenting with jewelry during a project at school where I worked with repurposed materials,” she explains. “I discovered that by cutting leather, I could make some really nice fringe, and from there I moved on to making earrings. My jewelry-making process is self-taught, but it’s guided by what I was taught about design and construction.”
Sustainability plays a big role in Carlson’s philosophy. Using recycled garments and scraps as the main component of her products she hopes to minimize our carbon footprint as much as possible. ” There’s so much textile waste in the world, so I want to make the most of materials that are already out there,” she says. “When people hear that my pieces are made from repurposed leather, they want to know more about the process and it changes people’s perception of what sustainable fashion can look like.”
Take a look at some of her finished products in the gallery below:
#leatherjewelry #statementearrings #abstractearrings #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #madeincanada #canadianmade #madeinvancouver #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #supportsmall #locallymadevancouver #upcycledjewelry
with our second market of the season, @gotcraftmarket! Here's a little teaser of some of the new pieces you can find at our booth this weekend. 
We'll be there this Saturday and Sunday from 10-5. If you have any requests for specific pieces you'd like to see at our booth, please leave a comment or send us a DM. また ね-! 
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]]>Many of us may know someone affected by the coronavirus, either having been exposed or currently experiencing symptoms.
Thankfully, many coronavirus sufferers have now made a full recovery, and one man is helping bring them together — and spread good deeds throughout the world.
With all the spare time we have at the moment, it’s heartwarming to see people using it to come together and help others.
We have all been moved by the stories of kindness around the world in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Talented graphic designer Guy Trefler, has taken this to the next level.
To celebrate those who have overcome the virus, he has designed an amazing range of T-shirts — and the proceeds go directly to charitable causes.
The shirts can be found on his website coronasurvivorshirts.com
You can also follow on Instagram @corona.survivor.2020
These T-shirts are an incredible way to showcase support for other sufferers, while also celebrating the recovery of patients from the virus, and raising hope and morale across the globe.
We caught up with Trefler about the story behind this amazing idea.
“I was so inspired by the acts of kindness around the globe, in response to the coronavirus, that I knew I wanted to make a difference too,” he said.
“Even in these hard times, there’s been a real sense of community, with people coming forward to help others.”
Trefler knew that he had to use his unique skills in a way that could help others and continue to bring people together throughout the pandemic.
“With all of us stuck at home, it can feel very lonely, especially if you have been social distancing for a long time,” he said. “People can start to feel depressed or anxious about what might happen next. That’s why it’s so important to showcase the positive stories, and also use that platform to give back to people in need.”
Trefler decided to put his professional skills to good use.
A successful graphic designer, he designed a range of T-shirts, all with funny and witty slogans about having defeated the coronavirus.
With so much anxiety right now about the spread of the coronavirus, Trefler is playing a key part in keeping up morale by giving those who have recovered a chance to celebrate their triumph over the disease — and keep hope alive for those who may still be suffering.
And it’s not just the spread of positivity that Trefler is keen to stress is part of his project.
For every T-shirt that is bought, 50% goes directly to UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency.
“It’s not just about keeping morale up, though of course that’s important,” he said. “It’s also about using our skills where we can to be helpful and offer practical support for others.”
Through the money raised by these T-shirts, UNHCR will be able to provide essential aid and support to the most vulnerable people affected by this virus.
Trefler is also keen to bring awareness to the amazing work done by the UNCHR.
He wrote on his website that they have “the international mandate to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people, and assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country… As COVID-19 spreads rapidly and puts people from all over the world in danger, it doesn’t skip refugees. Imagine going through these hard times with no soap, limited access to food and supplies, and unable to self-isolate.”
Trefler’s vision provides a unique way to help these most vulnerable people.
Trefler highlights how the UNHCR is bringing aid to the people most in need of it.
“UNHCR is delivering lifesaving supplies and support to refugees and displaced people in countries like Bangladesh and Syria,” he wrote. “They ensure clean water and soap are readily available; provide lifesaving information to families; airlift medical aid and hygiene items to areas affected by the virus; increase the number of hand-washing stations in refugee camps; equip health care workers with the supplies and training they need.”
Trefler also brings forward a key thought that has inspired many throughout this pandemic.
“Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, says ‘the worst of crises requires the best of humanity.’”
We have certainly seen this already throughout the world, with acts of kindness dominating the headlines, and stories abound of communities coming together to support each other.
But what about those communities who don’t have the means to support themselves, let alone each other?
That’s where Trefler — and you — come in.
Through purchasing one of these amazing T-shirts, coronavirus survivors are able to come together, supporting one another in celebrating their triumph over the disease.
The positivity spread by highlighting the many people who have made full recoveries, will also help raise spirits and morale across the globe.
But more than that—it can actually change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
Trefler stresses the importance of uniting in times like these to help others in a more vulnerable situation.
“Let’s help them together,” Tefler writes on his website about the refugees and other people in need of our help.
Sometimes, these problems can feel insurmountable when dealt with individually, but if these times have taught us anything, it’s that we can move mountains when we come together as a community.
But in order to create that unity, someone needs to take that crucial first step.
Trefler knows one thing for sure — it only takes one act of kindness to cause a chain reaction.
As contagious as coronavirus is, there’s one thing that’s even more contagious—and that’s the act of doing good for others.
As we have seen through so many heartwarming news stories in these times, the more people come together to do good for other people, the more people are inspired to “pay it forward”, and these acts of community and togetherness are spreading faster than any pandemic.
As Trefler encourages people around the world to get involved any way they can, he also stresses that there is scope for keen designers to exercise their own creativity.
“We are also really keen to hear users’ own ideas for new slogans,” he said. “That way even more people can get involved, and they can really personalize their slogans and the messages of positivity they want to get across.”
People can also think of their own taglines for shirts that they might buy as gifts for others.
For Trefler, it’s all about using your skills and natural talent to make the world a better place.
“Everyone can make a difference,” he said. “Everyone has something to offer. If we all pool together our resources—our different skills and talents — we can come together to create enormous opportunities for change.”
And that’ really what it’s all about — making the world a better place.
Even in these difficult times — or perhaps because of them — there’s always something you can do to help others.
People often ask Trefler, how did he come up with design?
“It was very simple really,” he said. “I just thought of funny ways that people are currently dealing with the pandemic, focusing on the small details that we have to be thankful for after recovering from the virus.”
Focusing on the human level of how each person is dealing with the pandemic can help you to see humor in even the most difficult of times, and that’s what these slogans tap into.
“Sometimes, you have to laugh,” he smiled. “We need laughter to stay sane.”
So, what’s next for Trefler and his amazing project?
For now, the graphic designer is focusing on raising awareness of what he’s doing, and hoping to reach as many people as possible across the globe.
With the T-shirts offering free delivery worldwide, there’s no limit to how many people can be part of this amazing project.
We can’t wait to see how many people take part, and the new ideas we may see from users across the world.
During these times of coronavirus, we truly understand the importance of helping others, now more than ever.
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]]>“Elysian means beautiful, blissful, and ethereal, and also happens to be one possible origin story for my name, Elyse,” writes Tolles on her website, explaining her brand’s name. “In classical mythology, the Elysian Fields were a dreamed about place of ultimate beauty and happiness, and my personal favorite definition of the word is Ancient Greek one that means “to be deeply stirred from joy.”
Getting so excited! Are you coming? 
“All I’ve ever really wanted is to spend my life making and being surrounded by beautiful things,” she notes, adding that this venture has given her the opportunity to be a part of the transformative effect that can happen when a person looks and feels their best.
Made using polymer clay, each of her pieces is individually designed, pigmented, sculpted, and detailed by hand from start to finish – the antithesis to mass-produced, fast fashion items. It also means that no two pieces exactly alike.
“I’m constantly inspired by the nothing-short-of-magical feeling you get from wearing a gorgeous pair of statement earrings, and it’s my greatest honor to be able to pass that along to you,” says Tolles. Other sources of inspiration are contemporary feminine, all things dreamy and ethereal, and the juxtaposition of modern and old-world.
Prepare to fall in love with a pair of earrings:
It’s back to the classics for a while- I may introduce some new colors later in the spring but I’m never going to get tired of my core palette 
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]]>Born in Istanbul, Atay Pastirmaci had earned a BA in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Kingston University, UK and had worked more than five years in technology and consulting, before taking a leap of faith into sewing.
Now based in Seattle, Atay Pastirmaci specializes in bags that combine art and fashion. “Before Boejack Design, I had a very boring engineering career,” she shared with the Etsy blog. “I was in need of a hobby; I wanted to create something from scratch. I found this old sewing machine of my grandmother’s, and I taught myself to use it.”
The first bags she made were for herself and her friends, with no intention of selling them. But attending a motivational workshop in 2011 she decided to try and see if her creations had any buyers. Nowadays, her bags sell by the hundreds.
All bags are hand-sewn in limited numbers in her home studio, as she emphasizes on small batch production and sources her materials locally. “It’s about continuous improvement,” says Atay Pastirmaci, describing her design process. “It always starts with the question of how something is going to be used. First I decide what it’s going to be, say, a makeup bag or backpack. After I come up with a prototype, I use it (and ask my friends to use it) for a couple of weeks. Then I ask their opinions about the particular style: Do I need to add a zipper to the opening? Change the size? Add another pocket?”
Her designs blend a playful use of color and shapes with a minimalist yet functional style. You’d want to grab one yourself.
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