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From the page: "Last night was the Fifth Annual Independent Handbag Awards event organized by Emily Blumenthal. There were 1,200 applicants from around the world, narrowed down to 40 finalists vying for the top awards in nine categories. See all the winners at HBD101.com"

From the page: "Sun Sun just graduated from the Fashion Design program at Parsons. Her thesis collection revolves around the various frills and gathers formed by different lengths of elastic cords. She played with the difference between free form of frills and the strict nature of tailoring. Instead of just using them as decorative elements, she had them dictate the shape and silhouette of each garment. Sun Sun never sketched her ideas, instead she started working closely with the form. Her color choices came into play from light to dark gray so the multiple layers of silk become more apparent.Here is Sun Sin presenting her thesis collection."

From the page: "t Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to provide warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers." Students and faculty from the Parsons The New School for Design got involved and created numerous blankets. Everyone pitched in to help cut, sew, decorate and finish the quilt. I love the variety of patterns."

animal prints are in

Love Austin TX especially during SXSW! The live music and the quirky vintage style is so fun!

One of the things that I really enjoyed in Austin was the vintage shopping on South Congress Ave. It's such an eclectic area with vintage shops and restaurants and really fun windows.

From the page: "I've given up sugar, cookies and deserts (yeah! I know... great timing with the Holidays and all) and I wont be making a gingerbread house this year, but I am totally mesmerized by some of these non-traditional creations!"

Lanvin for H&M