October 2, 2009
by fashionpulse
Every once in a while I come across something non-fashion related that I know FPD readers would want to know about. Such is the case with the The Endangered Species Print Project (ESPP), an art collaboration between esteemed Chicago-based artists Molly Schafer and Jenny Kendler, that offers limited-edition art prints of critically endangered species. The number of prints available corresponds with the remaining animal or plant populations, a reminder of how precious these creatures are and crucial that we do our part to protect them. For example, only 30 Amur Leopards remain in the wild, so for this particular design, only 30 prints will be made. All proceeds from ESPP are donated to conservation organizations; a different organization, whose mission is to the ensure the survival of the specific animal, is selected for each print. The website also features information about each species, and ESPP will continue to offer additional prints on a monthly basis, including works by guest artists.
Currently available on ESPP are: The Panamanian Golden Frog, The Vancouver Island Marmot, The Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bat, and The Indri Lemur. The charming prints, are a combination of research and quirk, making the limited edition prints quite hard to resist. The prints make really unique gifts and serve a great cause, so get yours before they disappear!
ESPP has recently been featured on the home pages of Juxtapoz Magazine, Cool Hunting, Design Milk, Pikaland, OMG Posters!, and was written up in the Sierra Club’s blog: The Green Life.
P.S.-If you’re in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, check out the gallery opening featuring ESPP artist Molly Schafer tonight!
Details:
Dawn Horse
new work by Molly Schafer
October 2 – 31, 2009
Opening reception: Friday, October 2nd, 7 – 10 pm
Lump
505 South Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
www.lumpgallery.com
October 2, 2009
by fashionpulse
Breast Cancer Donation Day and Pink Sale
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one of our favorite online boutiques, ModCloth, will issue a coupon code to donate 10% of the proceeds of all orders to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Just enter code “MODPINK” at checkout for the donation to be processed. Plus, 15 pink items will go on sale in honor of the month. The items on sale can be found via this link, but remember: wait until October 2nd to make your purchase!
Head to Modcloth.com Oct. 2, from 12:01 a.m. EST to 11:59 p.m. EST in order to get the fab pink items- my favorite? This absolutely charming Floral Shop Dress in Peony.
October 2, 2009
by fashionpulse
Stiletto Jungle kicks off October with fun Halloween costumes for women.
All Lacquered Up shares what’s next from CND Colour & Effects.
Allie is Wired has new pics of Kristen Stewart on the set of the Joan Jett biopic The Runaways.
Bag Snob introduced you to the fabulous Stephanie bag from DVF back in January and now it comes in medium in a rock star worthy black metallic! You must see this in person.
Beauty Snob is kicking off October with lots of pretty in pink products in support of breast cancer research!
Coquette is crushing over Penelope Cruz’s luxe tuxedo jacket paired with broken-in jeans and searches for the best tuxedo jackets around, so you can recreate her look.
Fashion Pulse Daily has a thing for leggings; in honor of the site’s anniversary, we’re giving away a pair of the fab LNA Zipper Leggings!
The Jet Set Girls plan the ultimate girls’ getaway to the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda.
KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, wearing, and hating Nomade Exquis jewelry
Second City Style‘s Breast Cancer Awareness Month gift guide has everything from jewelry to apparel and we only picked items where at least 20% is donated to cancer research.
SheFinds plans to tread lightly in the menswear department with some of the best shirt dresses this fall.
Shopping and Info loves Taylor Momsen’s hooded cashmere sweater from Gossip Girl.
StyleBakery rounds up their favorite emerging designers for fall along with exclusive discounts and savings!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Stylehive has found ten cute tees so you can show your support!
The Beauty Stop breaks down the lovely look from the recent Fendi runway show.
The Shoe Goddess thinks every woman needs a pair of sexy red pumps in her closet!
eye4style is visibly slimmed by Hudson’s Jeggings .
October 2, 2009
by fashionpulse
Last night, I was lucky enough to attend the opening party for Shoe Woo, a concept shoe store that sells affordable brands including Nine West, Nine West Vintage America, Bandolino, Joan & David, Rachel Rachel Roy, Sam & Libby, AK Anne Klein, Enzo Angiolini, Circa Joan & David, and Boutique 9. The store is designed to provide a new, unique kind of shopping experience in that the shoes (and handbags!) are whimsically displayed amongst its two floors akin to “candy in a candy shop.” My favorite part of the store is the upstairs lounge area, which houses a more casual collection and is designed to resemble an attic in an old house, right down to the unfurnished walls, antique trunks and armchairs, and rugged picture frames and mirrors.
Aside from the hors d’œuvres, tarot-card reader, and complimentary manicures, I also indulged in a little shopping and will definitely be returning soon! Shoe Woo is open as of October 1, 2009, and is located on 750 Lexington Avenue near 59th street; be sure to stop by for a visit — as an employee put it, “Welcome to your future; it’s full of shoes!”
-Sarah Nason
P.S. – if you’re in NYC, keep your eye out for the Woomobile, a mini Cooper that will be driving all over town now through October 9th handing out gift cards to Shoo Woo! Find out where it’s heading via Twitter.
