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At my first job as a footwear designer, I snapped photos like a pro. Women on the subway, kid appliques at the market, tiger heels on fifth avenue, everything from high to low to everything in between. After leaving the company, it was hard to untrain my eye to go directly to people’s feet…something I still find myself doing on a semi-regular basis.

On my Fall scouting trip to Paris and London, the footwear gods overcame my camera. There were so many treats, I particularly loved the Sandro and Bensimon high tops. Here’s a round up of some of the more interesting (and wearable) pieces from the trip.

1. Bensimon | 2. Sandro | 3. Isabel Marant | 4. BGN Boutique | 5. Adidas | 6. Shop in the Marias | [...]

We all snap photos of our favorite things- my iPhone has a disproportionate amount of graffiti, textiles and logos in it’s library. As I was clearing my cache yesterday, I was reminded of a few favorite type designs from the past few months.

The Marni display on the left was a wall decal at Barneys earlier this year and Kaight is a fashion boutique that just opened along Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both designs share an elegant particle theme, emulating movement and transition. If you go to Kaight’s website you’ll be pleasantly surprised with it’s seasonal adaptation, have a look- what do you think?

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Here’s the next batch of photos from my Asia trip- a few favorites from Shanghai! After leaving my brother-in-law in Hong Kong, my husband and I met up with our friends Mari and Naveen, who were also traveling from New York.

As you’ll see, there was a stark range from high to low throughout the city, but overall Shanghai was expansive (think Chicago, Boston and New York in one) and overwhelming to traverse. The people were friendly, the news highly censored, clothing was hanging from every window and the LED screens were super-sized. Here’s a mix of food, fashion, art and random observations along the way.

Imagery by Myself & Mari

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Always a proponent of repetition, I thought I’d share two examples where patterns steal the show online. The above banners on The Sydney Morning Herald illustrate the power of color and graphic detailing when paired alongside text. Your eye is immediately drawn to the advertising, even before the duck.

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J.Crew illustrates a similar technique in their online holiday sale. When paired with text, large shapes with relevant or abstract meaning can be a wonderful compliment.

We all love kids toys- they remind us of simpler times, when pogo sticks were cool and hyper colored shirts meant you had recess and played tag. Fast forward and have a look at the toys of today. While glancing at my list, my husband laughed and said no kid would be caught dead carrying this violin bag, I beg to differ- it’s adorable, no?

Have a wonderful holiday- see you in the new year!

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1.  La Sardina Camera & Flash  |  2. Memory Match Game  |  3. Tattoo Doll Pillows at Michele Varian  |  4. Patterned Sleeping Bag  |  5. The Muppets Soundtrack |  6. Felt Viloin Bag

Men care style just as much as women- though their interest is often veiled with a hint of indifference. From home decorating to business appropriate to carefully curated tunes, we’ve got you covered this season. From iCufflinks for your tech start-up boyfriend to Penguin Prison for your friend who rallied at Occupy Wall Street, here’s the latest and greatest.

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1.  Splayer Chair  |  2. Batgello Windmill Jonathan Adler Pillow  |  3. iCufflinks  |  4. Ultra Thin Clock, Mxyplyzyk  |  5.Qbert & Giraffe Leather Lighter Cover Set, Of a Kind |  6. Penguin Prison Album   |  7. Suki Cheema Indo Throw

While I frequently write about color, it’s hard to find me in anything but black and white. Angela‘s the same way and she produces colorful prints on a daily basis, go figure. Today’s gift guide focuses on the lady in your life from a monochromatic angle. From kitty coasters and Lana Del Ray to Sandro sneaks and Steven Alan stripes, here’s the gift guide for the girl who makes you smile on the glummest of days.

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1.  Dupenny English Garden Pinny |  2. Anha Verdugo Kitty Coasters  |  3. Hermes Recycled Scarf Necklace  |  4. Lana Del Ray Born to Die Album  |  5. Sandro Albatorock Sneakers |  6. La Liberacion Dance Mix  |  7. Theyskens’ Theory Embellished Clutch

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Here are a few photos from last night’s Zinke Swim launch at the New Musuem’s Sky Room. Keeping in tune with the soft, sophisticated vibe we’re used to seeing from their well-known intimates line, they’ve incorporated neon stripes, pastel solids and sixties shapes for a seamless product leap. The painted driftwood was a beautiful touch and added a man-made meets organic mood to the room.

I added a few photos of the crowd, only because it was personally exciting to have so many friends convened in a single room. That rarely happens. Enjoy!

We’ve all been watching photorealism evolve over the past few years. From cat humor to 80′s wolves to political commentary, if it’s on tumblr, it’ll soon be on a one piece bathing suit, a McQueen dress or a Threadless tshirt. Lately we’ve been noticing the celebration of jewelry on other accessories. From Dannijo’s iphone case to Lanvin’s satin scarf, the Man Repeller-coined term, arm party has leaped past the wrist and onto product. Are you a fan?

Having been raised by grandparents with constant Sr/Jr clothing swaps my entire childhood, I have a real appreciation for the fashion blog, Advanced Style. Ari Seth Cohen’s been working hard, both on a book and a documentary that will be coming out soon. Watch the trailer, you might find yourself mesmerized and hitting replay.

How lovely is this ikat tie? Embracing native american and patriot palettes, the Gitman Brothers have jumped outside the comfort zone we’ve grown accustomed to with a bolder line of decorative neckwear.Festive, but not over the top, this tie and pocketsquare combo embody the stylish gentleman who enjoys attentive stares.

Sold at Epaulet, the ties are just a small taste of the beautifully curated store on the Lower East Side.

Though I couldn’t convince my husband to take the patterened route, he did purchase his winter jacket there.

In July, these pens were front and center, presenting a tubular cityscape for graphic enthusiasts to admire. This Fall, this lasercut skirt from Anthropologie represents a beautiful translation of 2D styles into 3D product. While waiting to get into the Rag & Bone sample sale at Chelsea Market yesterday, I perused Anthropologie’s holiday floor. I stopped in my tracks at this Leifsdottir pleated emerald skirt and some instagraming ensued.