tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65049515361877061922024-03-12T21:54:15.852-07:00adventures in sustainable designAnnie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-41458484133989273342012-03-11T20:47:00.000-07:002012-03-11T20:47:07.574-07:00the ever talented Megan Diddie
I have posted about Megan Diddie's work before, as I was lucky enough to have hershow some pieces in workshop two years ago when we met-she also lived above workshop so I got to visit with her on occasion and we became friendsHer work is, in a word, magicalI have two pieces from her and I would like moreShe recently posted some new work and I am enamored by itFind more of her work at her websiteAnnie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-76494674168722402972012-03-06T12:19:00.001-08:002012-03-06T19:18:13.260-08:00behind the scenes spring 2012
entirely too talented cast:
Leslie Bembinster model extraordinaire Jason Robinette photographyColleen O'Sullivan hair/ makeupMarisa Munoz styling/ kraft services/ moral supportIna Weise backdrop artwork
Thanks team- you made these images sing!Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-32571564352870108272012-02-02T11:44:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:44:12.162-08:00INA WEISE
Ina Weise has many mediums up her sleeve.... sometimes printing,sometimes installing, some times taking photographs....all the time making really cool work.We are talking about her creating something large scale for the backgroundfor the spring 2012 shoot....something graphic and bold- perhaps repeat patterning like wallpaperI am inspired by the small and large scale work she created Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-16507090522203643992012-01-29T13:14:00.000-08:002012-01-29T13:14:05.815-08:00paper moonAnnie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-88277413700831670292012-01-17T16:55:00.000-08:002012-01-17T16:55:13.949-08:00Vintage Geisha LOVE: Spring Inspirations 3
I don't know exactly what role these images play in the styling of spring, all I know is that I am drawn to themthe elaborate hair- the kimono shapesthe white face makeup- I guess it all really began with this image of a Greek protesterfrom the recent Time magazine honoring "the protester" as the person of the year
Even though she is not a Geisha,she is so strong and defiantAnnie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-66975127549147502122012-01-17T15:44:00.000-08:002012-01-17T15:50:09.000-08:00HERO WORSHIP: SPRING INSPIRATIONS PART 2
“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it's true I'm here, Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-28940734313132686572011-12-23T19:27:00.000-08:002011-12-23T19:35:06.873-08:00excalibur
thanks Rob, for introducing this amazing version of the King Arthurstory to me- made in 1981, the year of my birth, this film still has some legs...mainly, the entire thing looks like a Fleetwood Mac Album coverworth a watchAnnie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-57886053904055171692011-12-20T11:37:00.000-08:002011-12-20T11:37:26.344-08:00Miles to go......
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-38120145963074896892011-12-17T12:08:00.000-08:002011-12-17T12:08:51.645-08:00wabi inspirations
being in post 27 has been a really great experience in many waysit's wonderful to be exposed to so much local and vintage designinteriors, objects, furnitureAngela Finney- Hoffman, the proprietor of the shop had the most beautiful bookcalled Wabi Inspirations, a collection of images by the designer/ curatorAxel VervoordtI want to inhabit a home that reflects this kind of quiet beautyI am Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-12505380811832414692011-11-20T10:14:00.000-08:002011-11-20T10:14:28.957-08:00Holi- DOSE! So excited to be a part of DOSE market againfor this coming December 4th editionYou can find me there with all kinds of amazing goodiesfor fancy holiday parties and gifts for loved onesSUPPORT LOCALLY made this season!!Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-7477472393162873372011-11-08T12:20:00.000-08:002011-11-08T12:20:06.506-08:00holiday collection
Thursday, November 17th 5-9 pmPost 271819 W. Grand Aveview the holiday collectionsip seasonal cocktailsand enjoy 20% off the fall collectionwhen you purchase a holiday piecesee you there!!Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-65681513732792025342011-11-01T12:38:00.000-07:002011-11-01T12:46:18.698-07:00Chunkywool cashmere blazer, alpaca gray sweater, Pendleton skirt, vintage belt
silk "ruff" scarves in silver pearl and midnight blue
Pendleton wool jacket in black and white harding
chunky knit roving hats by Mischa Lampert
Being from Chicago, I always get a bit concerned as the weather beginsto changewhat am i going to wear to keep me warm while maintaining some element of style?I am not ashamed to Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-15333842592792594372011-10-19T18:29:00.000-07:002011-10-19T18:29:20.241-07:00romance
A Closet Visit Film No. 1 from Claire Cottrell on Vimeo.
very excited to have found this blog- the blogger finds amazing stylish ladies and photographs them in their favorite wardrobe pieces. Great idea- and really inspiring! Apparently, she has made two small films- so lovely- for some reason- this one reminds me of fall time....
I really find it dreamy and sweet. Check out Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-45819721287859406472011-10-06T19:02:00.000-07:002011-10-06T19:02:10.196-07:00featured item
the "lady-like" blouse has several romantic details.Made of silk crepe de chine, the feel and drape of this blouse is nothingshort of luxurious.Although the pleated detail of the sleeve adds a feminine character to the blouse,a tongue-in-cheek moment happens at the necklinein the form of an "untied bow tie"meant to hint at a late night of partiesthis blouse is great tucked into a high wasted Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-65692558230004533822011-09-21T20:39:00.000-07:002011-09-21T20:39:07.111-07:00fall 2011
for more images www.freidesigns.comto purchasewww.shop.workshop-chicago.comAnnie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-21439976652994875722011-09-20T11:27:00.000-07:002011-09-20T11:27:45.230-07:00DOSE frei will be at Dose market this coming Sunday sellingdeeply discounted past season itemsalong with current fall pieces.Come check us out!Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-71339300440468190372011-09-14T19:24:00.000-07:002011-09-14T19:24:58.336-07:00Outlaws and Patriots
CURRENTLY SHOWING AT PACKER-SCHOPF GALLERYNOW THROUGH OCTOBER 22ND
Bill Harrison specializes in doing highly realistic life size charcoal pencil portraits. His new series of portraits of bikers (Harley, not Schwinn), is called Outlaws and Patriots. His goal is to do an "unsympathetic portrait;" that is, a portrait in which his sympathies lie neither with nor against the subject. No Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-34150433511655059582011-09-11T18:25:00.000-07:002011-09-11T18:25:33.667-07:00seasoned stars
Thursday, September 8thAngela Finney-Hoffman (proprietress of the lovely Post 27)and I hosted a "studio warming/ fall 2011 debut party" at the shopall kinds of friends and fans came out to view the new fall collection, sip ona seasonal cocktail of apple cider, cognac, sparkling wine, and rum garnished with slices of apple,and take in the installation/ Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-51073195923676876322011-09-03T07:11:00.000-07:002011-09-03T07:11:00.489-07:00or pile them on
She may be 5 years old, but Alma knows good style when she sees it,one of our favorite fashion-mavens-in-training tried on a few of Rob's hand -turned bracelets We think this look suits her!
!Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-9556920025002936372011-08-22T16:08:00.000-07:002011-08-22T16:08:31.959-07:00Autumn is in the air.... Rectangle dress of midnight silk jersey and hand turned wooden bangles
Thursday, September 8th 6-9 pminformal fashion presentation and drinks at Post 27to warm the new frei studio space, and view the fall 2011 collection1819 W. Grand AveChicago, Il 60622Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-66848444424853858232011-08-17T20:01:00.000-07:002011-08-17T20:01:04.111-07:00Behind the Scenes Fall 2011 PhotoshootA quick glimpse of behind the scenes of the photo shoot for the Fall 2011 Line Look book...
Thanks to the beautiful photography of Jason Robinette and Leslie, the model/muse, and Colleen, the makeup extraordinaire,Marisa, the moral and style support, and Colin, the other intern, the shoot seamlessly unfolded. Sporting brisk autumn rosy cheeks, a heavy brow, and merlot stained lips, Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-60184353122501010962011-08-08T18:18:00.000-07:002011-08-08T18:27:46.514-07:00it takes 2 baby....Friday, August 12th 7-11 pm
workshop has been a physical space in pilsen for the past two years.
in those two years, we have hosted 20 exhibits featuring local area artists from painting to photography and beyond,
we have showcased the work of several local clothing and accessory designers, and held literary forums with writers.
We have featured live music with area musicians, and worked closely Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-30510840740533048392011-08-04T12:21:00.000-07:002011-08-07T16:04:09.222-07:00fall 2011 inspirations part 1image from "The Virgin Spring' Henrietta Hellberg & Hedvig Palm by Julia Hetta fro ACNE SS11 editorial by, taken from Fashion Copious
for the fall 2011 photo shoot, i wanted a moodier lighting since we are shooting in Jason's studio and not on location- but I also enjoyed the Rembrandt quality of the light source here, coming from the natural light of an open window? I feel like the Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-18150231480267100642011-08-04T09:23:00.000-07:002011-08-04T09:23:59.687-07:00sunflowerthis gorgeous ring from Erie Basin is only $1750.00Apparently it is Edwardianwith a cognac diamond- simply lovely.Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-32262729944267035092011-08-01T12:24:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:24:55.177-07:00Pendleton: the Portland Collection
I am freaking out, beside myself, insanely excited for this collectionthat I will be receiving shortly for fall (beginning of September)It is over 100 degrees outside, but all I can think about is fall clothing.....
Perhaps it is because we are hard at work cutting fall productionor perhaps it is because I met with the woman who is knitting the gorgeous alpacasweaters for the frei 2011 Annie Novotnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0