Pattern Pulp

Street Shots: Backpacks in Tokyo




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Here’s a bit of Japanese bag candy for your Wednesday morning. Unfortunately the photos aren’t beautifully styled, though they’re true to life in terms of display and merchandising from my last trip to Tokyo in December.

The colors are bright, the patterns often dotted, starred or striped and the detailing over or undersized in effect. Have a look, as Porter‘s branched out in a few fun directions- from charmed to neon trimmed. A few other brands that caught my eye were Mobus, Seil Marschall, Supe, Beruf, Lowe Alpine, Admiral, Outdoor Products and Mei.

 

February 1, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Street Shots: Patternizing Your Legs




Who’s not a fan of patterned tights?

In a similar obsession with Instagram, today’s feature merges both loves. Whenever I happen upon a new city, beyond the regular snapshots, business card pileup and note taking, I always try to buy a pair of tights.

A few favorites are from London (Bebaroque and Patternity), though this leopard argyle number from Beams in Tokyo is a fresh spin on what I’m used to seeing. The legs on the left belong to Kate Williams. She’s sporting Hansel from Basel– a spunky LA business that’s always got an interesting texture for sale.

Send me your patterned legs- we’ll start a pinboard together!

 

January 31, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids




We all love kids toys- they remind us of simpler times, when pogo sticks were cool and hyper colored shirts meant you had recess and played tag. Fast forward and have a look at the toys of today. While glancing at my list, my husband laughed and said no kid would be caught dead carrying this violin bag, I beg to differ- it’s adorable, no?

Have a wonderful holiday- see you in the new year!

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1.  La Sardina Camera & Flash  |  2. Memory Match Game  |  3. Tattoo Doll Pillows at Michele Varian  |  4. Patterned Sleeping Bag  |  5. The Muppets Soundtrack |  6. Felt Viloin Bag

 

December 23, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Holiday Gift Guide for Him




Men care style just as much as women- though their interest is often veiled with a hint of indifference. From home decorating to business appropriate to carefully curated tunes, we’ve got you covered this season. From iCufflinks for your tech start-up boyfriend to Penguin Prison for your friend who rallied at Occupy Wall Street, here’s the latest and greatest.

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1.  Splayer Chair  |  2. Batgello Windmill Jonathan Adler Pillow  |  3. iCufflinks  |  4. Ultra Thin Clock, Mxyplyzyk  |  5.Qbert & Giraffe Leather Lighter Cover Set, Of a Kind |  6. Penguin Prison Album   |  7. Suki Cheema Indo Throw

 

December 22, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Holiday Gift Guide for Her




While I frequently write about color, it’s hard to find me in anything but black and white. Angela‘s the same way and she produces colorful prints on a daily basis, go figure. Today’s gift guide focuses on the lady in your life from a monochromatic angle. From kitty coasters and Lana Del Ray to Sandro sneaks and Steven Alan stripes, here’s the gift guide for the girl who makes you smile on the glummest of days.

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1.  Dupenny English Garden Pinny |  2. Anha Verdugo Kitty Coasters  |  3. Hermes Recycled Scarf Necklace  |  4. Lana Del Ray Born to Die Album  |  5. Sandro Albatorock Sneakers |  6. La Liberacion Dance Mix  |  7. Theyskens’ Theory Embellished Clutch

December 21, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Holiday Gift Guide for Co-Workers




Before you pack your bags, dust off that keyboard and eat the leftover chocolate on the conference room table, consider getting something thoughtful for your in-office family. Your co-workers see you at your best and worst, through the break-ups, hang-overs and 70 hour pitch weeks. Let them know you care.

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1.  Honest Boy Sharpener  |  2. Mani-Pedimergency Kit  |  3. Raunchy Wrapping Paper  |  4. Tattly You’re Late Watch Tattoo  |  5. City Line Poster  |  6. La Liberacion Dance Mix  |  7. Holstee Upcycle Wallet

 

December 20, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

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