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The Pikaland Gift Guide for All Seasons: part 6

Howdy folks! For part 6 of the gift guide, I’m taking a bit of break from books (although you can see it’s not a 100%) to show you what other fun stuff that’s perfect as gifts for all seasons. This list is a little off-beat, quirky and it’s made up of things I know a creative would love. While I know that Christmas may be the biggest gift season ever, but a surprise gift anytime of the year makes the heart grow fonder (this is definitely from my own experience!) Enjoy! [separator][/separator]

Dita Series Pocket Notebooks by Mossery

From their description:

These special edition Pocket Notebooks was illustrated by Avinindita Nura from Bandung Indonesia, sold in a set of 3: School Kids, Daily Life and Dance Floor.

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The Best People Love Cats & Dogs print by Dick Vincent

Need I say more? Printed on 300gsm evolution stock, available here. [separator][/separator]

The Fantastic Fox backpack by littleoddforest

This backpack is fabulous for guys and girls, and was inspired by the Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. It’s made to order though, but perfect for the foxy someone in your life. Available here. [separator][/separator]

Make your own stag/reindeer full mask by Wintercroft

The instant PDF download for this mask is great for last minute gifts – although assembly on your own will take approximately 3-4 hours. Time to get out your rulers, cardboard and scissors for a gift that’s truly handmade. More animal masks available too from Wintercroft, and this set is available here. [separator][/separator]

To-do notepad by boygirlparty

Writing things down never gets old – and my books are usually filled with to-do lists. If you like yours neat and organised, get this fun notepad by Susie Ghahremani to keep your list in check. Available here. [separator][/separator]

Living Things Series by Little Otsu combo pack

I’ve been crushing on these art zines made by Little Otsu, and they have a combo pack available! Great for satisfying your illustration munchies and to get your juices flowing as each book has different artists each explore one idea based around the theme of living things. Get yours here. [separator][/separator]

Paints short shirt by Masha Reva x SNDCT

I love clothes that are fun and bright. These collections – as a result of Ukranian brand’s SNDCT ongoing collaborations with artists and designers – will surely make you stand out in style. Available here. [separator][/separator]

3D Girls vase by Leah Goren

Hand built white stoneware vase with allover 3D girl heads by Leah Goren. Conversation starters? You bet. Available here. [separator][/separator]

Paper Mobile Kit by Faye Moorhouse

These funny looking people (and animals) are prints are from original gouache illustrations – seven in all – printed on heavy stock paper, punched and ready to hang. Some assembly is required, but that’s all part of the fun! Available here. [separator][/separator]

Pocket manfriends by Nicola Rowlands

My husband always mentions to me that he’d like to carry me in his pocket. Not because I’m little or anything, but because I’m entertaining (I think). I bet he’s never heard of Nicola’s pocket manfriends though – they’re really much more pocketable, and I bet they won’t keep asking him for food. Available here. [separator][/separator] We’re almost coming to the end of the 2014 gift guide – so stay tuned for our final instalments! For the entire gift guide, check out this link!

Inspiration: Fashion

[Richards NYC Spring 2014]

I’ve never been much of a fashionista.

After 5 years of wearing semi-corporate wear to work (I refused to wear greys and blacks and look all proper and “professional” – which was basically ironed shirts with collars and long pants), and then transitioning to comfy yoga-ish inspired clothing as I worked from home. Pajamas were game too during those beginning years, I won’t lie. I even found it hard to justify wearing any footwear that’s higher than 2 inches. Even if it looks amazing.

Maybe I was lazy. Maybe it’s because I was a practical person. Or maybe it’s because fashion wasn’t at all interesting to me back then. (Plus: I had an old knee injury from playing too much sports in school, so teetering around in heels was literally a pain.)

[Source: Miss Moss]

Nothing much has changed now – I still want practicality when it comes to fashion. Shoes. Clothes. Accessories. I need the freedom of being able to move. It’s just that I’ve begun to look at fashion with new eyes: I could have all that I wanted – uninhibited movement, comfort and practicality – without having to compromise on how I looked. Oh sure, I didn’t care what other people think. But perhaps I could have it all and look smashing at the same time. Double win!

[Less by Maria Jennifer Carew]

Or maybe I’m lucky this season (and the few seasons before), because what I’ve seen on the runway is extremely likable in an offbeat way. You know – the kind of clothes that doesn’t need for me to have a perfect hourglass body to pull it off. The kind of clothes that doesn’t need me to stay in place to look pretty. Pretty colors and quirky shapes. Fun details and happy-inducing cuts. Beautiful, yet utilitarian. It’s also a relief to know that being practical is in this season – someone actually told me how much they loved my black leather strappy Crocs (I bet he didn’t know they were Crocs). Once I found out that fashion can be fun instead of scary, it takes on a whole new light. There is no wrong or right – anything goes.

I think that our bodies make great canvases – and our clothes, accessories and shoes all paint a picture that’s unique to each and every one of us. What shall we paint on ourselves today?

[Marta Lugo’s hand sawed pins]

Maybe it’s the internet. Maybe it’s always been there, just that I wasn’t aware of it.

But right now, I’m inspired by it, and I have the internet to thank.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Here’s more posts on fashion and more images I’ve collected on Pinterest. Happy Tuesday folks!

Lorena Marañón

Looking at these work in progress pictures from Lorena Marañón made me regret not buying one of her pieces earlier (I wrote about her here; but she’s shut down her Etsy shop!) She’s an embroidery artist based in the US, and from what I’ve been eyeing over at her Flickr stream, I’m excited to see her what’s to come – and if shutting down her online store means that she can focus on creating new designs, well, so be it.

Happy Monday folks!

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