LOVING: JF and Son

Designers Jesse Finkelstein and Katie King create clothing that is as unique in function and design as it is in pattern, texture and print. The creative pair started their line JF and Son 3 years ago, and have most recently expanded from Ready-to-Wear to a new home collection available in their East village store at 56 University Place, New York. Finkelstein and King have a studio in New Delhi, India, and do all the hand detailing work (beading, embroidery, etc...) themselves. They believe in working overseas fairly meaning "everyone is getting three times the living wage and everyone is being treated as creative individuals, not just people who were doing rote tasks". Read more about the brand in their exclusive interview on Fashionista. {pictured above: the "Matsuda Dress" available at Refinery 29: BOUTIQUES paired with my fave Sam Edelman "Zoe" boots available at Zappos. photos via Refinery29 and Zappos}.

Cut-out dress and Habotai Circle Blouse from Refinery 29. 

CK Beaded Blouse in pink and nude

Embroidered canvas and leather "sac bag"

These bags are the perfect size and shape to hold just about everything. The stitching detail is beautiful, and I love the simplicity in the design and the lack of heavy metal hardware. I have one in the gray canvas, and the subtlety of the black contrast stitching makes it unique, but quietly versatile. The length of the strap is also very convenient, hitting right under the pit. 'Can't say enough good things about it! It's just right for everyday. all photos via Refinery 29: BOUTIQUES.

I'm totally Diggin'....

Meadham Kirshhoff S/S 2011 photos via style.com

Meadham Kirshhoff S/S 2011 photos via vogue.com and style bubble.

Doc Martens purchased in London circa '98.

Rainbow fringe necklace by Two String Jane. photo via Two String Jane.

monster purse with chain strap from Bearmojo. photo via Bearmojo.

April 2011 Elle

April 2011 Baazar

April 2011 Vogue

Meet Miss Snowberry.

I found these fabulous fox scarves/collars at Miss Snowberry's Shop on Etsy. The UK based designer, works with a variety colors and textures, adding a unique whimsy to each one of her designs. They just arrived in the mail yesterday, and I'm in love with their expressions (or lack there of!) and beautiful craftsmanship. Though it's a bit warmer out now, I'm making an exception! Thank you, Hanna! 

photos from Miss Snowberry's shop.

She makes sheep hand warmers too!

Can't get enough: Placement Prints

1.Rodarte Spring Ready-to-Wear 2011 2.Mary Katrantzou Spring 2011 3.Stella McCartney Spring Ready-to-Wear 2011 4.Holly Fulton Fall Ready-to-Wear 2011

Rodarte Spring Ready-to-Wear 2011

Mary Katrantzou Spring Ready-to-Wear 2011

Holly Fulton Spring Ready-to-Wear 2011

photos from style.com

Holly Fulton for ASOS Embellished Arrow Dress

Tom Baker Maxi Dress with Bow Back Detail

both available at ASOS.

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