A. Sky designs: February 2009

26 February 2009

mixing: it's not just for the babies

an amazing thing happened to me one summer day.
in a heat hazy daze, i stumbled toward the cool recesses of a marble slab &
observed an ice cream genius fold berries & nuts into frozen goodness &
hand it to me in a slightly soft waffle cone.
as the creation yummed my insides, i had a thought:
some folks are missing the orgasmic flavors of mixing.
& i'm no longer talking about unprotected sex manifestations.
i'm talking about the miracles that can happen when you pair a floral
print with plaid
or
leopard and polka dots.
for those seeking a gentle glide,
i recommend choosing prints with similar color schemes.
to maintain a cohesive feel, be sure to include a solid colored piece.
as for the more experienced bunch, see what you can do with three
or more varying prints.
i believe in your magical potential.

peace&oohlalaness
A. Sky

p.s. see this week's challenge below the four looks.

look #1: much more than a schoolgirl

look #2: futuristic girl next door

look #3: futuristic's hot mom

look #4: a little color never hurt nobody

weekly challenge:
just do it already! for more instructions, reread the intro. email your best shot to aisha@a-skydesigns.com. submissions received by 11 march will be posted in the 'blog gallery' at www.a-skydesigns.com.

Images:
look #1
sea blue/poppy pinstripe jersey t-
American Apparel
americanapparel.com
pink floral high waist skirt
(item no longer available)
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/LULLIE-VINTAGE-CLOTHING__W0QQ_armrsZ1
yellow over the knee socks
Harajuku
fredflare.com
viena gray ofelia bootie
Chie Mihara
chiemihara.com

look #2
yellow frames
Hans
hankjohenhavn.com/timeless/timeless.html
floral scarf
Forever 21
forever21.com
cream cardigan with "Girl Scouts" embroidery
goshop.girlscouts.org
white/black zebra print pant onesy
H&M
hm.com
metallic cut out platform
Giuseppe Zanotti
thisnext.com

look #3
red frames, Stars & Stripes collection
shuron.com/ronsir_star.htm
floral scarf
forever21.com
60s girl's bright yellow us college sweater
rokit.co.uk
white/black zebra print pant onesy
H&M
hm.com
monogram rose speedy 30
Louis Vuitton
louisvuitton.com
emerald suede pump
Seychelles
urbanoutfitters.com

look #4
striped pablo cardigan
Modern Amusement
modernamusement.com
red liberation long sleeve
Modern Amusement
bluebee.com
floral pink new university chinos
rugby
rugby.com
black louie boot
Fitzwell
zappos.com

contributing editors:
aisha
kyla
marjani

19 February 2009

yes, it's my mama's shirt, and i look darn fine wearing it

vintage clothing should, by definition, 'represent the high quality of past fashion'.
in practice though, that often translates into 'a visual representation of an era in fashion we'd rather forget because the wearer has gotten TOO vintage-y on us'.
and as a result, the following words spring to mind:
dated.
tired.
mothballs.
Denny's seniors breakfast special.
the key to not looking reminiscent of the above?
use 'vintage' pieces sparingly.
in other words, combine the former with the now and you just might inspire fashion's future.

peace&presenttense
A. Sky

p.s. check out this week's challenge below the images.

Shakuhachi strapless bustier dress
copsinjeans.com

Cops in Jeans silk jacket
copsinjeans.com

Nike 1980s trainer shoes
(item no longer available)

Fila gold black Indianapolis track top
stand-out.net

weekly challenge:
raid the closet of someone older than yourself & grab something that catches your eye. allow that item to inspire an outfit. email your best shot to aisha@a-skydesigns.com. submissions received by 4 march will be posted in the 'blog gallery' at www.a-skydesigns.com.

contributing editors:
aisha
kyla
marjani

12 February 2009

gray, gray, come again another day

this week i thought it important to showcase a color that often gets a sad rap.

gray.

skies,

teeth,

bathwater.

none of these look better in gray.

& so it goes that too many of our clothes have ended up in basic black.

(enter blah)

for those of you looking for a neutral that also has cooling properties (exit black),

textured color,

& the ability to transition seamlessly from day to eve, enter gray.

and stay awhile.

peace&thequestforcomfyhues

A. Sky

p.s. check out this week's challenge below the images

Bahar Shahpar jumper

baharshahpar.com

Bluebird Vintage mae sweeper coat

bluebirdvintage.com

Stacy Adams madison boot

stacyadams.com

Ted Baker valenca cardigan

tedbaker.com

Phenomenon denim jacket

choiceisyours.jp/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1056

weekly challenge:

reach for gray instead and use it as a focal color point in your outfit. email your best shot to aisha@a-skydesigns.com. submissions received by 25 february will be posted in the 'blog gallery' at www.a-skydesigns.com.

05 February 2009

to wear or not to wear holiday colors on the holidays: that is the question

we've all seen it. how an attempt at adding a bit of "holiday" flair to an outfit can go oh so wrong. it starts innocently enough with color selection.

red and geen on gift giving day, orange and black on candy day, green and more green on drunks-take-to-the-streets day. before you know it, felt antlers are affixed to your head and someone kisses you because you're Irish? to avoid such public displays of unwanted affection, many have avoided certain colors for entire seasons.

to you i say, no more! wear the colors you want no matter the day. hint: accent your outfit with other colors, unless you're on the holiday promotor payroll. (do they have recession-proof jobs like that?)

this week's challenge: incorporate typical v-day colors--red, white, pink, purple--into an outfit that won't leave us wishing it were the 15th. send your best shot to aisha@a-skydesigns.com. submissions received by 18 february will be posted on www.a-skydesigns.com in the blog gallery.