I’m in love with this stackable ring by CC Skye. I think I want to get it and pick up some gold fronts to match. :)
More of CC Skye’s unique jewelry including cuffs, earrings and bangles are available on Shop Bop. Ring available on 80s Purple.
Colorful patterns by Brooklyn based shoe company, Osborn. Not only are these hand-cut and handmade by Guatemalan artisans using fair trade and locally-sourced materials – they’re also wildly fierce.
More of their designs can be found here.
Cool tote bags from stylist and print artist, Mengly Hernandez. Gina-V pictured in the the bottom right is sure to raise a few eyebrows.
See more from Mengly including her scarves, shawls and prints at her Etsy shop.
I hope you all had an amazing weekend! I’m kicking off the week with a new series called Color Muse. The series is to showcase artists, designers, fashionistas – anyone who uses color to ignite their creativity.
If you or someone you know is interested in being featured, shoot me an email at amanda@theaudacityofcolor.com or drop me a line on the Contact page.
My first guest is Dawn Okoro.
AOC: Where are you from?
Dawn: I was raised in Lubbock, Texas, but moved to Austin for college and lived there several years. I moved to New York City a year ago.
AOC: What do you do?
I am a visual artist. I mostly paint, draw, and take photographs.
AOC: How does color inspire you?
Dawn: Color helps set the mood for a painting. For example, red may convey a sense of power, while blue may produce a more serene, calm mood.
AOC: If there was one color used to describe you, what would it be and why?
Dawn: Green would describe me best because it is peaceful.
AOC: Where can we find you?
Dawn: You can view my work and info about upcoming shows at http://www.dawnokoro.com.
Many thanks to Dawn for sharing her work with us. Be sure to check her out!
Aaliyah’s “One I Gave My Heart To” is the sixth and final single from her second album One in a Million. The song was written by Diane Warren and the album version was produced by Daryl Simmons, while the single version was produced by Guy Roche. The track was the most successful song on the album, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 100 list and peaking at number 9.
The video uses a warm browns/sepia tones and has a rain scene – two popular themes in 90′s videos.
I remember listening to this song on repeat during those “tough” high school break-ups. Clutching my chest and burying my face in my pillow for hours while wondering if my heart would ever be whole again. Gone are those days, but it remains to be one of my favorite Aaliyah songs followed closely by “One in a Million”.
The 25th of this month was the 9th anniversary of her death. I can’t believe it’s been so long.
R.I.P. Aaliyah. You’ll never be forgotten.
Love the psychedelic prints on these appetizer plates from CB2. No reason why you need to stick to traditional white dinnerware in your home. Have some fun with it!
More details on CB2′s website here.
Friday Video: Lauryn Hill with Bob Marley – Turn Your Lights Down Low
Lauryn Hill created a version of the Bob Marley and the Wailers song “Turn Your Lights Down Low” for Chant Down Babylon, a remix album by various hip hop and rock artists covering songs by the group, released in 1999. The music video for the song features Hill and on and off partner, Rohan Marley, one of Bob’s sons.
The use to green, red and yellow hues used here are in line with the reggae theme.
This is certainly on my top 10 list of favorite love songs.
There were mixed reviews about Lauryn’s performance at Rock the Bells last Saturday, but I don’t care what people say I love me some Ms. Hill and I’m glad to see her back. See clips of the concert here.
Enjoy the long weekend. See you on Tuesday!