I could have given this post any number of titles… I could have named it ‘Beaded‘ as an ode to my favorite little accessories designer in Buenos Aires, Mariana Diaz of Delduca. She reinvented an old technique from the 50s and 60s and uses beads (acrylic, plastic, crystal or wood), nylon thread and a pair of pliers to make bags and necklaces in color combinations and patterns that make me weak in the knees. You [...]
Marmite is staring me down from across the room. She’s on the bed, her eyes dead set on mine, as if she wants to make sure I am aware and in awe of her ever-so-mighty presence. She seems just like any other big, black, fuzzyy cat who beckons to be pet right away, but Harley warns me: “Don’t be fooled. She’s not friendly at all. She’ll hiss.” So I stop dead in my tracks and [...]
For a little 60s do the vertical. For a little 70s do the headscarf. For a little 80s do the crop. For some 90s do the oversized blazer and dangly gold earrings. And for all things FUN do the zebra!
Zebra print silk tank top by Peter Som; Vintage striped skirt by Screaming Mimi’s; Striped cropped sweater by Top Shop; My old vintage wool blazer; My mom’s 70s striped headscarf; Vintage white sandals from Le Grand [...]
NATALIE JOOS
Fashion Consultant
and Casting Agent
Brooklyn / NY / United States
