Discovering Indie Style and Culture
Orlando Unwrapped 01/12/10Jeanie WeenieI love clothes, but I refuse to wear a trend for a trend’s sake. All I know is that I’m sick of super-skinny jeans with low waists. For me, someone with a narrow waist and hips slightly wider than my thighs (isn’t that natural for most women?), it's hard to find a truly flattering fit. Also, if at all possible, I like to avoid the walking-pelvis-on-two-toothpicks look. Bleh. I think the style in general is getting tired. My ideal jean is one that has very narrow legs but isn't completely formfitting, like these dreaded "jeggings:'' I realize skinny styles are to be worn with tunics, but (er, butt?) seriously, can we leave just a wee bit to the imagination? I think we’ve rehashed the 80s to death at this point. Let’s move on, shall... Posted at 09:52 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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12/15/09OishiAn addiction of mine is Japanese candy. I had a chance to live in Tokyo for a few consecutive summers after graduating from college and developed a taste for all things sweet and Japanese. Hi-Chews (especially the lychee-flavored ones) were a particular favorite. They tasted like the best Starburst you can imagine with a much finer, softer texture.The gummies, any brand, any flavor, were equally amazing: succulent, soft drops with a delicately sweet fruit flavor—pretty much the antithesis of those tough chewy bears or worms that taste like wax. I bring this up is because Super Oriental Market, one of Orlando’s biggest Asian groceries in the Vietnamese district on Colonial Drive (2100 E Colonial Drive, 407-898-6858) has a fabulous selection of Japanese candy.... Posted at 01:35 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/19/09A Victorian ObsessionI’ve had the 1890s on my mind lately. Not long ago, I read an interview with comedienne Margaret Cho about how she and her husband considered themselves to be “steampunks": a subcultural movement that includes wearing Victorian and Edwardian garb (such as corsets, waistcoats, pocket watches) and a gothic fascination with machinery of yore. Then, about a month ago while working on a fashion shoot for Orlando magazine, Lisa Smith of Orlando Vintage brought out some Victorian clothing she had aquired. She was smitten with its edgy incorporation into artsy kids’ wardrobes. Well, gosh darn it: The New York Times published something about all this the other day. Turns out New York hipsters are so on this.©The New York TimesBut there seems to be a similar... Posted at 02:56 PM | Permalink | Comments: 3 |
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09/08/09Jewels in Our MidstI am constantly impressed by the amount of talent and creativity Orlando holds. Two local jewelry designers I recently came across are perfect examples. The first is Italian-born fashion designer Consuelo Bellini. You may have seen her work as the costume designer for the “Education Is In” campaign for Valencia College but she also makes killer jewelry. You can find her wares at Tuni’s (301 S Park Ave. Winter Park) and at Obsession Boutique downtown. New on the scene from New York is Michal Yakar. Her gorgeous line made with Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones in girly constructions have been sold at Henri Bendel’s in New York and featured in Elle magazine. Now based in Winter Park, Yakar’s jewelry will be available at local boutiques soon. Posted at 06:27 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
Shelley Preston
