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Christopher Kane s/s 2013
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Autumn in full swing. Central Park, New York City.
After nearly 6 weeks of dealing with a fairly intense leg injury, I was finally able to go...
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lindsey thornburg photographed by fashionista.
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Wednesday Exclusive: Eco-Friendly Discoveries
We’ve recently discovered Blissmo - a subscription service for organic goods. We’re loving that you get to choose your box each month from home, beauty or food! The products are awesome, and you can feel good about yourself while using them.
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Colored Jeans - A Celeb Fav
Colored jeans have been a celeb favorite since the summer. Celebrities ranging from Whitney Port to Kim Kardashian to Cameron Diaz have jumped onto the colored jean bandwagon for a while now. While the trend blossomed in the summer time with colors such as peach, cobalt blue, and other bright hues, winter interpretations of the colored jean trend are in more jewel-toned hues such as deep green, plum, dark maroon, etc. Throw on a white tshirt (or cream sweater) and blazer with the jeans and you are good to go. This trend is definitely here to stay. Reinterpretations will abound to adapt it to the current season, but we don’t think this trend is going away any time soon. Be sure to check out Joyus for the latest colored jeans!
Photo from here
Let’s Bring Origami Back
With the advent of all sorts of interesting paper floral arrangements (check out Joyus for some beautiful pieces from Paper Botanicals), we started to think back to our childhood hobby of origami. I remember sitting for hours and creating the most intricate designs out of paper. Pass this fun past-time onto your children, or bring it back into your own life. It is a very soothing activity and it is always nice to create something out of just a piece of paper. Check out the Origami Club for all sorts of fun and creative origami ideas!
Color - A Proven Mood-Booster
Color can really have a profound impact on our mood and state of mind at any given time. In the thick of winter, when it is easier to fall into a depression because of all the time you are spending indoors and all the grayness outside, wearing color is a great way to give you a positive boost.
Energy - Red and Purple
Red and purple are two colors that are said to energize as they have a great adrenaline-pumping effect on us. Researchers have found that when Olympic athletes with similar skill level were given red or blue shirts to wear while racing, those in red were victorious more often than those in blue. Beware though because red is also said to boost your appetite, so be mindful of that!
Happiness - Yellow
Yellow is said to be the color that has the most positive effect on our moods because of its reminding us of the sun and sunlight is often tied to mood-boosting. Incorporate yellow into your wardrobe on days that you are feeling particularly blue (pun intended) and you will be sure to shake off the feeling much quicker.
Calming - Blue and Green
Feeling nervous about an upcoming meeting or just anxious in general, wearing blue and green can help to relax you. Blue and green’s resemblance to the color of the sky on the clearest day and to water in its most calm state are said to be responsible for the colors’ calming effects on our brain.
Check out Joyus for ideas on how to incorporate color into your winter wardrobe!
Learn more about the effects of color here
The Physical Photograph
The physical photograph has become nearly obsolete. When was the last time you looked at a hard copy photo? If you are anything like us, then you most certainly take strictly digital photos and just store them on your computer. When you’re feeling nostalgic, you’ll open up your computer and scan through the digital prints. If you want to share the photos with your friends, you upload them to a photo-sharing site or email them around. The days of the physical photograph have sadly passed. Looking at a physical photograph though has its own very unique pleasure that a digital version can never fully capture and is definitely a practice worth reviving. See cool ways to organize your physical photographs (as well as all the other things that clutter your desk) on Joyus.
What’s next to threaten the existence of the traditional photo? First, it was the video camera, then it was the digital camera, now what? A Japanese electronics company named Sonaco recently unveiled what they call a “Soul Camera”, which is said to capture a subject’s inner beauty rather than outer beauty. The camera was invented to finally reverse the unfairness that physically unattractive people have suffered ever since the camera was first invented. Traditional photography has not been kind to unattractive, kind-hearted people. This camera, however, will turn it around for these people. A person who is unattractive, but kind-hearted, will now be depicted as beautiful, whereas a beautiful, but mean person will be depicted as unattractive. It is not clear how the camera actually works and truth be told, we are a little skeptical about whether it even truly does work. That being said though, we certainly appreciate what Sonaco is trying to achieve with this camera - rewarding good people - and that is something we definitely support.
Photo taken from Polaroid
Healthy on the Outside & Inside
We’re currently featuring a video on Joyus on getting fit with the Dailey Method to show you how to get in shape and finally get that hot bod you’ve always wanted. Now that you know how to look healthy on the outside and work wonders on your body, here’s a way to be healthy on the inside and work wonders on your skin. The Kimberly Snyder Glowing Green Smoothie is said to be the holy grail of finally attaining that highly sought after glowy skin you’ve been trying to achieve forever. Your skin gets this glow that literally makes people stop you on the street to ask you what products you’ve been using - trust us, it works. The recipe is below. Be sure to check out Kimberly Snyder’s blog for more info on the nutritional benefits of the smoothie here.
Kimberly Snyder Glowing Green Smoothie
Ingredients (64 ounces / 2-4 servings)
- 1 ½- 2 cups very cold, filtered water
- 6 cups spinach, chopped
- 5 cups organic romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 stalks of organic celery
- 1 organic apple, cored and chopped
- 1 organic pear, cored and chopped
- 1 organic banana
- 1–2 Tbs. fresh organic lemon juice
Optional Ingredients
- Ice cubes (the extra coldness can help newbies with the taste)
- 1/2 cup of organic cilantro
- 1/2 cup of organic parsley
Directions
Add water, spinach and chopped romaine to the blender. Starting the blender on a low speed; mix until smooth.
Gradually move to higher speeds and add the herbs, celery, pear, and apple. Add the banana and lemon juice last.
*For 1 serving, cut out one of the fruits and the celery
Photo and recipe taken from Kimberly Snyder’s blog.
Origins of the Champagne Goblet
So where did the champagne goblet originate and how did it become so popular between the 30s and 60s, you ask?
the rumor mill
Well, rumor has it that the sensual shape of the goblet was modeled on the breast of a famous 18th century French aristocrat (Marie Antoinette is the most famous of the rumored models). As scandalous and fascinating as that rumor may be, it is unfortunately, not true. The origin of the goblet predates the 18th century by about a hundred years and actually occurred across the border in the “land of the Angles” - more popularly known as England.
more recent history
Following its introduction, the goblet dropped in popularity for the next few centuries until it re-emerged as a staple champagne-consuming utensil in the 30s. If you weren’t drinking out of a champagne goblet, then you were definitely not with the times. The re-popularization of the goblet was largely propagated by the Stork Club, a well-known night club in post-prohibition New York City, that was heavily frequented by celebrities who chose to drink the sweeter champagnes of the 30s out of the shallow, broad-bowled glass. The goblet remained popular until the 60s, when champagne moved towards a less sweet taste that is less suitable for the goblet since it allows champagne to lose its carbonation more quickly.
most recent history
The goblet then took a backseat until very recently, when it re-emerged on the scene with two identities - champagne glass and candleholder. We love how the goblet is being currently featured as an essential coffee table accessory by Erinn V on Joyus.
Photos taken from Acanthus & Acorn and Film Noir Photos.
It’s a Sign
We all know our astrological signs. But let’s face it, you share a birthday month with a zillion other people, and you certainly don’t all have the same personality.
Enter Astrolabe. We’re totally addicted. Not only does it chart your horoscope based on your date of birth, but it also takes your birth time and location into account. Get your full chart here. (P.S. Stick with the free version. It gives you the highlight reel.)
Then shop our latest video on personalized jewelry from Gorjiana featuring horoscope charms… duh. Who know, maybe it’s time you start representing for your sun and moon signs.
