this clothing line is too cute...
Here are some pleasant photos in the NY Times focusing on harvesting your vegetable and herb gardens for Fall. I love the colors in the tomato photo.
Lately, I find more people understand what it means to be a graphic designer. Nowadays it's even trendy to say you're an art director, an animation designer, or a lettering artist. I've also noticed that you can find a graphic designer written into some movie or sitcom story-line because the general public now has an idea of what we do. This is great because when I go to family functions or networking events I don't have to go into a deep explanation about what a logo is and say, "you know, like the Nike symbol," and they blankly say, "Oh, I see," when they really don't.
It's so funny because although my parents support me in every way, I know they still don't understand what I do. And poor mom, she has a really hard time explaining my career of choice to our family members in Brazil. They have no idea what graphic design entails, so she just tells them I draw on the computer. Hilarious. {{Read more.}}
I love colorful, patterned legwear. They are so fun to pair with neutrals as a little pop of color. Here's a little collage of tights and knee-highs I put together. I couldn't fit the whole thing here so click here to see more.
I really can't keep up with all the great stuff that's on the web. Everyday I'm discovering cool new sites and blogs to keep me distracted from the work I'm supposed to be doing. Just the other day I stumbled upon Polanoid, a site dedicated to Polaroid photography. What I found there was truly amazing. I love these featured photos.
Who? My name is Ruby Veridiano-Ching, and I am 25 (and golden =P )
Where? Born in Manila, Raised in Sacramento, and Loving and Living in Oakland, California!
What do you do? I am a writer, performing artist , youth arts educator, model, VJ/Television Host for myx.tv, and sole female member of poetry/music collective iLL-Literacy.
What inspires you? Music, fashion, poetry, art, creative energy, and positive thinkers/visionaries who are interested in exploring ways to express artistic tools as an agent for social/cultural awareness.
Why are you fly? Because I am confident and fearless when it comes to pursuing my passions, resilient in my pursuit for change and positivity, and I live with love, humility, laughter, and with the motivation to uplift those around me.
Advice: You are everything you say you are- your words hold truth, magic, power. Own your courage to manifest your dreams into reality, and be unafraid to share your stories with the world. This world needs you! You will have everything you ask for- believe in your true ability to exceed your potential, follow your heart, and trust, all else will follow. Oh and the most important thing: know and trust that you are beautiful. =)
Check out the info on Ruby's new book, Miss Universe, coming out this month.
I really want a pair of these moccasins from Manimal. They are too cute. The booties in cognac are my fav. And I'm diggin' the earrings too.
love these stylings from Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch...
I am loving this bag collection by Vivien Cheng. Each piece is a revived vintage bag featuring a beautiful hand-painted motif. I adore them! And it doesn't hurt to be fashionably green. See more of her collection here.
I love printmaking and always admire those who can do it well. Here are some beautiful linoleum block prints from Shannon Buck of Loaded Hips Press.
Next week I will be posting Fly's 10th webisode which features the best bakery in Philadelphia, Brown Betty Dessert Boutique. The bakery is run by a mother-daughter team who shares family dessert recipies with fellow Philadelphians. These photos are just a little sneak peak of what's to come. Be sure to check back for Webisode 10 and check out 1-9 here.
