happy friday + font obsession

As I've been mentioning before I have been busy over here at Aquarian Thoughts, creating a new collection of goods and revamping the website. Thanks to my twitter homie, springcart, my latest work in progress revolves around choosing a font. Sounds simple enough, but as you graphic geeks know, it's easier said then done...

I've had a thing for typography since I took a calligraphy class in highschool, but choosing which font to use on the website has suddenly become a life or death... er... make that eat or not matter.... Muy expensive!! Here are a few that I've been eyeing....

Magic Spell


Viceroy


and now for the kicker....

Burgeus Script...


so... which one screams "I need to join the Aquarian Thoughts team" ... hmmm?

nakImuli

So... how many ways can you wear this dress? Such a cute design by naKIMULI, the 101 Dress gives you four looks in one. Good idea for all the budgeting recessionistas right now. See more of her funky designs here.

Cohen et Sabine. . .

has a collection that suits me just fine... gorgeous dresses, and pretty details with just enough "downtown chic". Love the strappy heels over the black pants... never would have considered doing that, but this just might birth a new trend. So much more to see here.

Feeling inspired . . .

by interiors by Katie Leede. Sans the Aunt Jemima, blackfaced print used in one of her designs, her bohemian aesthetic fits my style perfectly, go figure?

Images via Digs by Katie Leedes

happy friday + pretty glossies

I really have no self control when it comes to all and everything african textiles, so of course after skimming through a peek at Arise Magazines premiere issue, I had to share. The dress on the right has to be my absolute favorite just because I adore the combination of prints and the shape of the dress. Get acquainted with Arise Magazine here.

Found via Make Fetch Happen

thought . . .

I'd share a little peek into the mess that is my er... office.... otherwise known as the mess in the corner of my room. I have been busy gearing up for the site revamp and adding new pieces to the collection....

Believe it or not people, I work best like this...

A sample of designs I used in the latest photoshoot...

And a peek at the emerging "summer collection"...

Anjo Bolarda

A closer look at the artwork of Anjo Bolarda. These doodles are seriously something to be reckoned with . . .

inspired by . . .

pretty things made by Cathy Waterman . . .

Images via Twist

Don't know who I have to beg, borrow, or steal from to get tickets to go see this, but I am making my way there tonight one way or another . . .

{click the link and hold your breath}

happy friday + photoshoot

in session . . . new goods to come to the shop soon and a revamp in process. Can't wait to give you a sneak peek. . .

What are your plans for the weekend?

artsy fartsyness . . .

that you can take part in over at Reckless Erica. I'm loving the concept of this . . . artists design graphics for a t-shirt and we {the customers} get to choose which is sold on the site. My vote is for the one on the left by Anja Bolarda whose doodles are phenomenal. You can vote for your choice here or even submit your own . . .

zulurose + great styling . . .

Cute tees, simple bottoms, and a pair of fly slippers . . . I can dig it. Available at Zulurose.

Found via Stop Being Famous

raw goods

Love these mixed media paintings by Antoine Williams of rawgoods. I've been stalking his work for about a year now and never have I been disenchanted with it. You can check out more of his latest works here.

happy friday + pretty things . . .

by Springcart Designs. More pretty things on the companion blog here.

I've got a pair of those fulani earrings on my wish list . . .

decisions, decisions . . .

There is so much cuteness at Nasty Gal, I just don't know what to use my gift card on . . .

What would you choose?

Inspired . . .

in so many ways by this beautiful photography by Eric Lafforgue. I must admit that I am not usually a fan of photography of African people because it often appears to be exploitative, but Lafforgue's work is done quite tastefully. Much more to check out at his flickr photostream here.

Images property of Eric Lafforgue

there's something kinda fly . . .

about these sandals from Nine West.

Spring is coming . . .

Seriously pretty . . .

things, all listed on 1stdibs.com . . .

From top left to bottom right: Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Earrings