I recently watched Peter Jackson’s film of Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones. I’ve liked some of Peter Jackson’s films before (more Meet the Feebles than Lord of the Rings̷...
This is my first YouTube video! In this video I show you how to do a bit of a retro-pin up look, inspired by one of my heroines, Bettie Page, and also Beyonce’s look in Lady Gaga’s Telep...
As part of my thesis work for my MFA in Media Design I am researching fashion films as well as the impact of fashion on film and vice versa. Motion graphics and video art have always been my favorit...
Life has been Lynchian as of late… I thought I might dress the part. My favorite garment to bring out in the spring is my beloved owl skirt. It has actually been requested by friends lately as ...
© Ciara Pickering 2010 © Ciara Pickering 2010 © Ciara Pickering 2010 © Ciara Pickering 2010 © Ciara Pickering 2010 Cardigan & Polo – thrifted Lacoste Belt – Mom’s from the early...
We have had the strangest weather – from bright, sunny and 65 to wet and snowy (?!) – all in a matter of days. Asheville is treating us well and is beginning to feel like home. I haven&#...
SALE STARTS 3/22 NOON EDT – “Wear your art on your sleeve with the unique designs from Flying Lizard and Bellissima Jewelry. From stone fringe earrings to bird pendants and knot cuffs, th...
So, we are finally 99.9% settled in our new apartment. We’re in a great neighborhood and location with a park right around the corner where we walk and play with the dogs. We still have a few...
Sorry for my absence as of late – we have finally made the move to Asheville, NC! I’ve been unpacking and getting all of those moving details squared away for the past while. I will be ...
Though Rag & Bone duo David Neville and Marcus Wainwright have been designing for women since 2005, their Fall 2010 RTW show is the first time their women’s collection has been shown apart ...
Photo courtesy of style.com I had every intention of writing a post today that centered around the start of NYFW – a joyous event in my mind and in that of every fashion darling. However, whe...
My most influential design professor often reminded my classmates and myself to use gradients with caution. It’s a good rule to follow in graphic design and, perhaps, in fashion and beauty, as...
I have been a long time Joan Jett fan. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Runaways… ♥♥♥ Perhaps it’s because my mother was such a huge fan around the time that I was incubating/developi...
As a fashionista with a background in graphic design, I can’t help but be completely elated when I see my two passions co-existing together so seamlessly! Needless to say, there are many emerg...
© Ciara Pickering 2009 Beret – AA Tunic – thrifted Cardigan – Rodarte for Target Belt – Old Navy Slashed/Crocheted Leggings – Target via D.I.Y. Tights – Bitten by ...
Beijing “doll player” and strong advocate of D.I.Y., Veik, has the most amazing Flickr stream with images of his Lady Gaga Barbie Dolls! He says he doesn’t intend to sell the dolls...
Some last-minute holiday gift ideas! Enjoy! click image to view details click image to view details click image for details click image for details click image for details Posted in Polyvore Tagged: ...
When asked about my favorite designers, Rodarte easily pops to the top of my list. So, needless to say, I have really been looking forward to the Rodarte for Target collection which will be in store...
© Ciara Pickering 2009 Gray with (my favorite) No. IX at the opening reception What I Wore Posted in Art Star, I ♥ Design, What I Wore Tagged: abstract, art, exhibition, graphic design, party, What I...
Diane Arbus “I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.” Diane Arbus - A young man with curlers at home on West 20th Street, N.Y.C. 1966 © The E...
First, I will readily acknowledge that I am late to this party. Pictures of Lily Allen for Chanel surfaced back in July and the line launched in October, so forgive me my tardiness. I heard rumors ...
I am absolutely enchanted by the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection by Christian Louboutin! As always, such gorgeous shoes that will now begin to haunt some of my wildest footwear dreams. Here I’v...
I was happy to catch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last night. There are a number of ways to take the show and a lot of elements to consider. It was a very elaborate production with inte...
I was lucky enough to receive this fabulous faux-lynx coat as a gift recently. It passed through quite a few hands to get to me and I am very appreciative!!! I’ve been coveting a lot of faux ...
At Thanksgiving we are supposed to take some time out to give thanks for all that we have. I know that many people practice this reflective ritual but I also know that many people tend to be a littl...
click image to visit Polyvore for more details on this set and my other looks I’ve been inspired by a few different things lately… among them, Karen O (as always), a little dip back into...
I just watched The Fifth Element for the first time in several years. I remember being captivated by the styling and attention to detail in the film. This time, I picked up on some great beauty det...
While my bestie was up our anthem was definitely Bad Romance by Lady Gaga. We seriously danced around to it at least once a day during the week-long visit! (I’m a bit of a fangirl and I don&#...
© Ciara Pickering 2009 Working on some new illustration techniques/ideas. Hand-drawn with some Illustrator work. Posted in illustration Tagged: art, fashion, fashion illustratio...
style fuss at Polyvore - click image for details “Fair is fair!” I am a sucker for guilty pleasures and I’m sure for many the 1985 movie, The Legend of Billie Jean, falls easily int...
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