CELLAR DOOR LOVES..

Shopping: imaginary animal

2013-03-16T13:40:00.000-07:00

I think they are a little freaky but in a cute way!

These quirky hand soaps are available from a shop on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/43242843/handsoap-set?

Photography: David Keochkerian

2013-01-13T09:28:00.002-08:00

Someone tweeted a link to a selection of photos by a French photographer called David Keochkerian he has a Facebook Page but does not seem to have a website. I had a hard time narrowing down the images for this post as there were quite a few that I like.

Art: Kris Lewis

2013-01-13T08:24:00.000-08:00

On one of my many Google image searches I stumbled across an artist named kris lewis his website is currently under construction www.krislewisart.com, you could just do what I did and Google him he also has a Facebook Page. I like how eerily beautiful his art is. I also like how exaggerated some of the facial features are.

Shopping: http://www.lkbennett.com

2013-01-13T07:30:00.000-08:00

I had a look through the LK Bennett website today as subconsciously I have always picked out their shoes as my favourite in any vogue magazine that I read. Not only did I see a few pairs of shoes that I like but some really simple but stylish key pieces of clothing.

fair trade fashion: bhalo

2012-08-15T05:16:00.000-07:00

www.bhaloshop.com create fair trade clothing for women. Their cotton is hand loomed and hand embroidered by women in rural bangladesh. I love the folksy and vintage like feel of this particular collection.

Photography/ art: www.gustavolacerda.com.br

2012-08-15T04:28:00.002-07:00

I love these photographic images that Gustavo Lacerda has taken of people with Albinism. The light back grounds and the soft focus make such beautiful and etherial images.

ethical fashion: www.deployworkshop.com

2012-08-07T11:43:00.000-07:00

Ethical fashion: www.AdaZanditon.com

2012-08-06T07:05:00.001-07:00

Ada Zanditon creates beautiful clothing in an environmentally responsibly way. The fabrics she uses are organic, fair trade and Eco responsible, she doesn't use harmful dyes and all her clothing is made in the UK. she also has a 0 waste policy. Ada started her brand in 2008 with an exclusive collection for Oxfzm boutiques.

art: Antony Gormley crosby beach instalation

2012-08-06T06:04:00.000-07:00

CAKE!

2012-07-30T04:39:00.002-07:00

Books and art: Neil Gaimen crazy hair

2012-07-30T04:08:00.000-07:00

I found a book in a charity shop called Crazy Hair and instantly loved the illustrations, they are unlike any i have seen in a childrens book before so felt it worthy of sharing. here is a link to buy on amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=neil+gaiman+crazy+hair&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=10152257806&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18929662071995673979&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&ref=pd_sl_7wh13s7p26_e

shopping vintage fashion: xtabay vintage clothing boutique

2012-03-21T10:39:00.005-07:00

http://xtabayvintage.blogspot.co.uk/ Xtabay vintage boutique have the most beautiful collection of vintage items i think I have ever seen just gorgeous. the link above is for their blog, there is also a link on their for their etsy shop.

My long abscence from blogging

2012-03-20T08:32:00.003-07:00

the past few months have been stressful to say the least! I have been feeling like this

but now feel more like this!

Everything is back to normal now and i have adequate time to blog, sew, learn to drive and start seriously concentrating on Cellar Door. Hopefuly this year will be the year I can sew and sell full time!

ethical fashion?

2011-10-09T06:09:00.000-07:00

Rachel Freire is the designer of this dress it has been made of 3,000 cow and yak nipples. Normaly these parts of the animals go to waste but is this really necesary? i think there is a good reason why not, im all for recycling and getting the best out of everything but i dont think wearing 20 nipples on your shoulders is particularly attractive. All props to Rachel its not been done before ant the actual flower like shapes she has made are beautiful, but nipples are nipples.

Style icon: Katy Perry

2011-09-18T11:11:00.001-07:00

I'm not a huge fan of her music but I do really like her style. Its fun, quirky and she wears a playsuit very well.

Shopping ethicaly: goodone

2011-09-18T10:34:00.000-07:00

www.goodone.co.uk is a fashion label that uses new brittish and sustainable fabrics with reclaimed textiles to make all of their clothing. They have also designed a range for Tesco!

ART: DREAM OF STARS

2011-09-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

Artwork by Emily st.clare. to looks website www.dream of stars.com. i like the retro style of these images. The last one has a very Mucha like air to it.

Art: design rocks

2011-09-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

these are some of the loveliest cards i have seen! www.designrocks.co.uk they are eco friendly as they are made with 100% recycled card and they are desinged and made in the UK

Art: Choi Xooang

2011-09-18T08:50:00.000-07:00

They are a little odd but i find them strangely intriguing. I would suggest googling Choi Xooang if you want to see more!

vintage knitting patterns 2: by the light of the moon

2011-07-05T07:06:00.001-07:00

Some non clothing knitting patterns from by the light of the moon, I particularly like the plants ant the hot waterbottle covers .

Vintage Knitting patterns : by the light of the moon

2011-07-05T06:52:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon a shop on ebay callles by the light of the moon and thay have an amazing selection of patterns. Not just knitting and crochet but sewing too. these are a few of my favourite knitting patterns for clothing. I only wish I knew how to knit properly because all of these would now be in my wadrobe. does anyone have a friendly nana who knits?

2011-06-28T12:36:00.000-07:00

Vintage sewing patterns

2011-06-18T13:05:00.001-07:00

I was lloking through ebay at the vintage sewing patterns and came across this lovely image, it had me in stitches. a bag for carrying your child in!

Recycling ties!

2011-04-11T08:57:00.000-07:00

I had a moment of madness on eBay recently and am now the owner of 300 ties. I saw a videos of an Oxfam boutique that recycled the old clothing and made them into new and exciting one off pieces. This got me thinking so i trawled google images trying to come up with some ideas. here are a few that grabbed my attention. I like the ides of using men's ties to create women's clothing but i don't want the garments to look too home made. Is it just me or are the pointy ends a little too obvious and off putting?

style icon: Debbie Harry

2011-03-18T07:21:00.000-07:00

Debbie Harry's face can be seen on pop culture t shirts fom top shop to matalan. She was a style icon. I dont like all of the styles she wore but she is a pretty cool lady.