Sugarcane Life: Fashion

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

To Maui

Getting some sun in Maui this weekend. Starting now.

What's in our bag?

Baby Boden towelling poncho; bodenusa.com
Finis jelly swim goggles; amazon.com
Tucker and Tate toddler swimsuit; Nordstrom
Patagonia reversible baby sun bucket hat; Patagonia
iPlay surfs up swim diaper; Day One
Down at the Beach board book; Waimea Valley Visitors Center
J. Crew Italian matte top and hipster; jcrew.com
Tallow sunset suit; Drifter Surf Shop & Cafe
Tori Paver betty bandeau and daisy bottom; sirenecollection.com

Monday, September 16, 2013

Birkenstocks are back. The last time they were really popular was in 1993 and I was in high school. There was a girl in school who wore it everyday with her denim shorts and Baja poncho. She had big, curly hair, was almost 6' tall and lanky. She owned that hippie aesthetic even though she was from an upper middle class family.

This time around, though, they're not on the feet of hippies or wannahippies. They were seen on at least 4 runways in New York Fashion Week SS14 as reported by Fashionista.com. Vogue people admitted to wearing them in this article. Refinery29 even challenged their tastemakers to style them. Birkenstocks are being worn by many heavy fashion people, the harbingers of retail, so it's only a matter of time before these comeback kicks are on everyone's feet again. J. Crew has an upcoming collaboration with Birkenstock that splashes truth to this theory. They may seem harmless but, because they make your feet look extra flat and extra wide, Birks can also make the rest of you look flat and wide by osmosis. They can look good only on very long legs and/or very skinny legs. Nevertheless, the look of comfort is so seductive that it may not matter.

Thoughts?

Runway photos: Fashionista

Left: Birks in the Houghton fashion show. Photo: the Wild.
Center: Birks on a celeb. Photo: Pinterest.
Right: Birks on a fashion blogger. Photo: The Man Repeller.

Even the men's fashion shows had them. Photos: Esquire Magazine.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Friday 5: flatline

Once upon a time I wore nothing but heels. The higher the better. I had a heel for every occasion except athletics, but only because high heel sneakers weren't available yet.

When flats became a trend 5 years ago, I thought it would slink away to a dark fashion corner by the following season. Wanting to participate but not invest, I got a pair at Ross Dress for Less to get me through 1 season. I couldn't wait for this trend's end but it never came. Flats refused to leave and they may be here for good. Quel dommage!

When I saw the writing on the wall, I relented and got a pair of classic, gold flats. That was 1 pair long ago. Recently, however, my shoe purchases have been all flats. There are so many lust-worthy pairs out there and I'm all for them. But how did this happen? When did I become a flats girl?

...Oh, right. Maybe since I've had to carry

all at the same time. Handbag optional.

Happy Friday, loves!

baby illustration from http://www.mywallpaper.org/cartoon/baby-girl-cartoon-clip-art

Friday, July 12, 2013

Friday 5: Philippine Goods

I'm sharing some of the things I picked up on my last trip to the Philippines. Showcasing ingenuity in merging design, functionality, sustainability, and fair trade, they make me feel proudly Filipino.

Banago is a collection of hand woven bags and home accessories, expertly hand crafted by artisans in the Pacific Islands. The collection is made up of vibrant colors and exotic patterns, including the unique and colorful pattern design based on the body-painting traditions of the ancient tattooed "Pintados" warriors in the Philippine islands. With each piece being hand crafted, BANAGO supports the local communities and their households.

I've used my Banago beach tote as a purse, a diaper bag, a picnic basket, and a shopping bag and love its bold graphic pattern.

Made out of a single piece of bamboo, the loudbasstard sound amplifier uses passive sound amplification to project music without electronics. Designed and handmade by Cebuano artisans, each piece is organically treated to prevent borers and cured to achieve desired moisture level suitable for temperate climates. It is then hand cut, hand dyed, and hand packaged in-house in Cebu, Philippines. 100% awesome.

This super simple design is beautiful.

Lagu is the world's first beach-friendly beach blanket. Unlike ordinary towels, it repels sand allowing you to lay with ease while also conserving the beach. It's unique linen blend is allergen-free and has quick-dry properties, keeping it fresh for repeated use. Save the Sand, Save the Beach.

My Lagu beach blankets have seen several beaches, pool and parks already, and they're still in mint condition.

Indigenous textiles by Anthill Fabric Gallery, a creative social enterprise and a lifestyle store celebrating a communal spirit among Filipino artisans, bringing into one nest ingenuity, fashion, culture, advocacy and art. It highlights the beauty of intricately woven indigenous fabrics from the Philippine hill tribes to restore and promote the richness of Philippine culture and living traditions.

I plan on making Amelia some clothes with the fabrics I bought.

El Nido Resorts is a group of eco-resorts located in northern Palawan, Philippines. The resorts offer genuine, local hospitality and unique and enriching experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscape. Embracing a strong commitment to sustainability, El Nido Resorts exercise stewardship over the flourishing diverse environment, stressing the importance of preserving nature to its guests.

Our family trip to El Nido Pangulasian was a dream come true. The days were full of activities that we were only too happy to partake in. We snorkeled, paddle boarded, windsurfed, island hopped, hiked, rock climbed, kayaked into lagoons, fed jack fish, and swam with sharks all in the breathtaking beauty of Palawan's crystal clear waters and limestone cliffs.