SPACESUIT BEHIND THE SCENES
SO MUCH FUN! I worked with this amazing spacesuit for a John Fulton print production this week. The production was great fun and the spacesuit looked fantastic on camera! The EMU spacesuit was a rental from WonderWorks in LA. For more information…
SEMIHANDMADE CUSTOM FRONTS FOR IKEA CABINETS
CLEVER Ingenuity and creativity inspire me. Combining an ingenious solve with beautiful design makes my heart skip a beat. The only thing that trumps a beautiful design solve is one that saves MONEY! I have posted a variety of clever Ikea hacks in the past. I…
NECKLACE LENGTH CHART
HELPFUL VISUAL REFERENCE I love a good chart, info-graphic, or illustrated assembly manual. This women’s necklace length chart is a helpful tool for online or sight unseen shopping. It’s also great visual reference for communicating accessory looks to your clients and/or assistants. This simple chart…
SEED&SPARK: SUPPORTING INDIE FILMMAKERS
CROWD-FUNDING, CROWD-BUILDING, AND CROWD-PLEASING FOR INDIES SEED&SPARK SUPPORTS THE FAIR TRADE FILMMAKING MOVEMENT BY PROVING INDIE FILMMAKERS WITH A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PRODUCTION FUNDING, AND FILM VIEWING. BRILLIANT!
FANCY FRETWORK
O’VERLAYS DRESSES UP CASEGOODS! BRILLIANT!!! O’verlays is a company that produces fretwork to dress up boring furniture and decorative pieces. They offer custom pieces, but their focus is on producing FRETWORK THAT FITS IKEA CASEGOODS !!! ABOUT THE COMPANY Cheryle Rhuda and Danika Herrick are two likeminded…
EXPOSED SHOWER FAUCET
OBSESSED WITH EXPOSED SHOWER FAUCETS! I have been researching bathroom fittings for the master bathroom in my 1917 Craftsman Bungalow. I love the vintage look of exposed shower faucets, but prefer a thermostatic valve for precision temperature control. Unfortunately, most exposed shower faucets with thermostatic…
Sugru: Self Setting, Flexible Silicone Rubber
New product loved by the hacker community and coveted by yours truly. Sugru molds like play-dough, bonds to almost anything, and self-sets into flexible silicone after 24-hours. The ‘WTF is Sugru’ video above illustrates the many uses of this product. From custom grips on skis to…
Sonya Yong James Featured in Martha Stewart Living
Meet the Maker: Sonya Yong James Sonya Yong James of Modern Fiber Lab, friend and super talented fiber artist, was recently featured in Martha Stewart’s Living Blog: Posted by Rachel Faucett I recently had the pleasure of talking to Sonya Yong James about wool sculptures and home decor. Check…
Williams British Handmade Second Season
Follow up on previous post: Excess Baggage. Sarah Williams’ breakout season for Williams British Handmade was a success. WIlliams’ bespoke luggage pieces are handcrafted in traditional techniques; however, the shapes are completely wacky and wonderful! The luggage concept stemmed from one of her master’s course at…
Warby Parker Eyewear
Warby Parker eyewear is high quality, on-trend, and affordable. Prescription, polarized Optical eyewear cost $95 Non-Prescription, polarized Sunwear cost $95 Prescription, polarized Sunwear costs $150 The company’s flagship store is in NYC and they have 9 showrooms throughout the US. Unfortunately, there are currently no showrooms in the Southeast,…
Falling Models, Tumbling Talent, and Slippery Shoe Solutions
It hurts to watch those beautiful girls struggle! Runway models are not alone in experiencing slides, slips, and falls. We have all underestimating the evil powers of a polished floor and smooth soled new shoes then BAM! You’re flat on the floor, humiliated, and looking for…
Corduroy: All Wales Welcome
A recent project had me searching for wide wale corduroy. During my on-line exploration, I came across a very unique club; The Corduroy Appreciation Club. Lovers of all wales, narrow and wide, their mission statement is simple: ” …The Corduroy Appreciation Club seeks to advance Corduroy…
Cordarounds: Horizontal Corduroy Pants
Scientifically Proven 22% Reduction in C.H.I. …what is C.H.I.? CROTCH HEAT INDEX, of course! Cordarounds are horizontal corduroy pants by crowd favorite, Betabrand. These pants are cut from corduroy fabric running horizontally instead of the traditional vertical run. Cordarounds’ horizontal whales create a cooler, more comfortable corduroy pant….
WonderWorks: Aerospace Costuming, Scale Models, Props, and Consultants
I have been asked to research space suits for several productions. For a quality replica, the weekly rental costs are around $1500 for all of the accessories and badges; $1900 after shipping. I have found several great resources but was very impressed with WonderWorks and…
Spanx for Men: Does My Mirdle Make Me Look Fat?
As a wardrobe stylist, I am always looking for new wardrobe solutions and products. Recently, I had the perfect opportunity to test Spanx for Men, Manx.
Screen Printing | Danger Press
I use Danger Press for all of my screen printing. They handle time sensitive printing, custom design, short runs, and they understand my peculiar printing requests for different productions. I may need 17 different designs printed on 17 different custom-made aprons in an extremely short amount of…
Style Guides on Polyvore
I am often asked by the agency or production company to put together wardrobe looks or a style guide that are specific the talent, character, ad, or story line. My favorite site to build style guides is on Polyvore. Polyvore has an image library of…
The Museum of Useful Things
Back to Basics The Museum of Useful Things is a great site + blog about USEFUL THINGS! While researching my vintage bingo cage prop, I ran across their site. The Museum of Useful Things features an edited collection of both new and old FUNCTIONAL…