Meredith in Front of Royal Peasantry I had seen Meredith, a local screenwriter, on the street earlier in the day and, as I was hanging out in front of Royal Peasantry, she came by again. Meredith Goes Into Action She said she didn't like to pose but luckily we had a mutual friend who kept … Read more
Jacket, Dress & Bloomers (i think!) I'm including this post in Window Shopping even though I ended up taking pictures indoors at Niche in The Grove Arcade. These pieces are by Magnolia Pearl, based in Texas, for which Niche is the only local source. "Suit" with Jacket Open Though I tend to avoid upscale shopping … Read more
I heart New York by Stevie K The latest account of Urban Outfitters’ ripoff of indie artists alerted me to the fact that there’s a long history of such ripoffs by Urban Outfitters. It’s really sad when what appears to be a relatively innovative chain does it off the backs of independents. Amber Karnes shares … Read more
Libertie & Meg at Big Love Fest I checked out the Big Love Fest on May 1st hoping to find some creative fashion action but it was pretty dead on that front, at least, when I was there. So I was quite happy to encounter the two most fashionable members of the Firestorm Cafe & … Read more
SlutWalk 2011 in Asheville, NC (Credit: AskAsheville) Last Friday I attended SlutWalk Asheville which was inspired by a growing movement that began with SlutWalk Toronto. The Toronto event came about because of advice from the Toronto police to not dress like sluts in order to avoid sexual assault. Since sexual assault is both wrong and … Read more
Facebook: Asheville Mardi Gras YouTube Video: 2011 Asheville Mardi Gras Parade YouTube Slideshow: Mardi Gras Asheville 2011 flickr: Asheville Mardi Gras, March 6, 2011 In Focus multimedia: Asheville Mardi Gras Parade 2011 The Laurel Of Asheville Magazine: Asheville Celebrates Mardi Gras 2011 … Read more
Homegirl didn’t want to be in a blog but this garment certainly does! What’s weird is that this piece looked almost mass-manufactured in real life but it has the slightly rough edges that I’m currently appreciating in this snapshot. Need to see it on somebody!
NiziTapi Designs: Jewelry by T'wana Scott Tribe of the Vandals A Gentle Override of Systematic Thought Featuring a Choice Selection of Creative Ashevillains At the Hole N Da Wall 44 S. Market St. off Eagle St. Friday, March 25th, 9 pm, $8 Ill Attire Required: From Black Tie to Outfits from Otherspace Please RSVP at … Read more
Work by Gigi Reneé This delicate layered work caught my eye in the window of Vintage Moon at 82-B N. Lexington, in part, because I couldn't tell if it was one piece or two. Turns out that it's a combination of a petticoat from 1892, i.e. a real antique, and a piece by designer Gigi … Read more
Twana Scott I just want to say that T'wana Scott is my favorite new Asheville friend and really a special person all around. I love this girl! Among other things, she makes ill jewelry which you can find at Royal Peasantry Boutique, where she also works. T'wana has a fashion show coming in late March … Read more