feeling loupy...

i was directed to an amazing little find the other day by a co-worker--Daily Candy. the topic--tennis. i was immediately intrigued. i love design and i am in love with the game of tennis (i played tennis in college and work at a tennis store part-time). the article briefly talks about a line of clothing that i feel as a tennis player would really work for women in a non-nike/adidas sort of way. their pieces look like something you could wear to your match and then (after freshening up a bit) put on some flats or dare i say a pair of stilettos and head out to dinner. it's a cute line of clothing. check them out!


Feeling Loupy
Loup Tennis Separates

A great match, fuzzy balls, a little grunting, the sweet spot, and some follow-through.

What’s not to love about tennis?

Especially when you get to wear charming designs by Loup. The collection of modern tennis threads marries fashion and function with clean lines, neutral hues, and pops of color crafted from stretch-woven, quick-dry fabrics.

Ace the competition in a T-shirt dress or the box-pleat skirt paired with the basic tank. Make no unforced errors in the ruffle-sleeve top and soft flowy shorts. And after your victory, throw on the gathered zip-up jacket.

The pieces are just as cute off the court as they are on, so you don’t have to take a change of clothes for postgame activities.

That would be a racket.


Available online at louponline.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Loup

redesigns: not always good.

As I was reading the NY Times this morning and seeing what had occurred in the world, I came across the new "T Magazine". I just so happens that it has been redesigned. As a designer, I liked the old design. The site was easy to navigate and design wise it was simple and yet elegant in every sense of the word. However, the new layout is clean, fresh, and modern with a center stationary image that can be scrolled through as well as navigation on either side. With the old site there was less scrolling and with my new found knowledge of web design--the less scrolling the better. People get bored!

Redesigns are not always a good idea. Take for instance the new Pepsi logo that was unveiled last year. The old logo was known around the world and there was no need for the company to change it. The new logo kept the same color scheme but they tried to interpret a smile which changes which each one of their drinks.

loving life.

"To love what you do and feel that it matters--how could anything be more fun?" --Katharine Graham (featured in PINK magazine Nov. Dec. 2007 issue)

I found this today as I was combing through piles of old issues of PINK magazine preparing for our new website LittlePINKBook.com. I'm at a point in my life and career where loving what you do is essential. I'm probably not old enough to even be saying this (at the ripe old age of 24), but if you don't realize it now when do you??? I love what I do as odd as that sounds in a world filled with people dying of stress and resenting the profession they've chosen. I am an Intern at PINK magazine where I assist our fabulous Art Director and New Media Director with the website, images, and any other work that needs doing (because let's face it it's the small tasks that lead to the big picture...whatever that may be). I also do freelance graphic design work. At the moment I have 2 customers and always looking for more. I love the opportunity to work with new people and face new challenges.

At the end of the day do you do what you love? Think about it. Maybe it's time for a change <3