Fashion Illustrator: Kelly Thompson

Kelly Thompson makes tattoos look incredibly feminine and whimsical. I would love to buy these fashion illustrations for every space in my room. Click here for her equally impressive website.

How fierce is this Owl Hat?

Designer Files: In Her Closet

I've been busy in Toronto this past weekend visiting my designer friend, JI, and doing loads of vintage shopping.

My friend allowed me to take some photographs of her fashionable and colorful home. Her room is like taking a trip to your favourite vintage boutique and loving every piece you find. JI has a quirky sense of style and has a huge collection of shoes, clutches, jewellery and vintage hats, all on display like a showroom.

Singer sewing machine, Collection of new and vintage jewellery

Topshop harness, vintage dress, BCBG heels

Vivienne Westwood heels, Assorted Vintage and Designer Shoes

Assorted Vintage Jewellery

Collection of Vintage Hats

Fashion Illustration: Manuel Rebollo

I arrived in Hong Kong yesterday to do some fabric and trim sourcing for my new collection for Love at First Blush. Internet usage here is quite limited, so posts will be less frequent while I am here.

I discovered these illustrations from Manuel Rebollo a few days ago. I love the use of just black ink and negative spacing. Simple, but powerful. What do you think?

via Manuel Rebello

Fashion Illustration: Sandra Suy

These prints from Sandra Suy's Etsy shop are beautiful and alluring. A fashion illustrator from Barcelona, she illustrates High Fashion and Couture garments with a certain ease and gracefulness in her brushstroke and line work. She draws everything from Chanel bags, Mcqueen dresses and Prada shoes. To see more of her work, click here.

Fashion Inspiration: Illustrator Ruben Toledo

I discovered Ruben Toledo's work from the new book cover illustrations of Wuthering Heights. His illustrations are whimsical, Tim Burton-esque and evoke a sense of Surrealism.

His collaboration with Nordstrom is just gorgeous and reminds me of an Alice lost in a whirlwind of graffiti art.