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Today, I present to you an inexpensive, versatile, and beautiful adornment: the ribbon!
One of my favorite accessories of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is the simple ribbon choker. They are showcased in countless paintings and fashion prints, and their simplicity and elegance never fails to flatter the neck.

Ribbon chokers are quite versatile- there’s the option to wear the bow in front, on the side, or at the back; one can go with thick, embellished ribbons, or simple small ones, and one can even dress up a simple thin ribbon with a bauble borrowed from another chain.

The brilliance of it all is that it’s incredibly easy to make your own choker (or any sort of ribbon necklace or bracelet for that matter). All you need is a length of ribbon and a pair of scissors. Simply tie the ribbon around your neck and (if you did not pre-measure it) trim the ends off as desired. Make sure that you can easily untie the necklace with just one tug, and keep it fairly loose (you should be able to slide your thumb under it without feeling discomfort).

I hope my little rant has inspired you to get creative with ribbon- however you might choose. It’s a fantastically inexpensive way to spice up your style, and by using simple, biodegradable materials, you’re doing the environment a favor as well.

We just love this adorable shirt design by Cynthia Frenette on Threadless.

Too cute!!

Contrary to the way I’d like it to be, bad things happen to awesome people. Yesterday it came out that Actor and designer Tara Subkoff has a brain tumor. Luckily, the tumor is benign, but can be lethal if not removed, so Tara will be undergoing surgery this summer.
Tara Subkoff is known for her Immitation of Christ clothing line, as well as integrating re-used clothing in to designs (before it was cool), and has also acted in over 20 movies.
According to Stylelist, the recovery will take about a year, during which Tara will be unable to work. To help her get through the surgery and recovery, Tara’s friends have planned a silent art auction benefit for July 15th. Anyone interested in providing monetary support or donations for the auction has been asked to contact [email protected], and checks can be made out to NYFA and sent to the following address.

Art Production Fund
299 W. Houston St.
New York NY 10014

Tara- we wish you the speediest recovery imaginable!

[Photo: Getty Images via the New York Observer]

[Photo by Woodley Wonderworks]

Hey there! I hope you’ve got brilliant plans for tomorrow.
If you’re looking for some ways to keep it green, check out these blog posts, and have a blast!

Celebrate Independence Day the Eco Way! on Low Impact Living

Five Festive and Eco-Friendly Independence Day Crafts on Crafting a Green World

Food Independence Day (about a campaign to encourage local and sustainable eating on the Fourth) on Serious Eats

4th of July Cupcakes on Cupcakes Take the Cake (I’m throwing this in for good measure. Cupcakes ROCK)

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for resistance. We are slaves, I tell you. SLAVES!!! Or… at least I am. To my couch.

More often than I’d like to admit, I have squandered nights on my couch, curled daintily around my laptop as the beautiful stars pass overhead unnoticed and the sweet summer breeze caresses nothing but the rounded backsides of my Raccoon Comrades as they attempt to break in through my cat door.

But this must stop! Summer is too beautiful, too fleeting to ignore! It’s July 1st- already independence day for Burundi and Rwanda, and our beloved July 4th is just days away. It’s all quite inspiring. So I’m going to declare some independence myself.
Independence from my couch. I vow to get off that thing and…

1. Ride my bike through tree lined streets wearing adorable sundresses
2. Go for moonlit walks with a romantic look on my face
3. Read charming novels in the park
4. Have at least one full-out picnic (blanket and everything!)
5. Make peace with the Raccoon Comrades

Now, what about you? Are you chasing after your dreams? Because if you’re feeling anchored to a couch, maybe you ought to declare your independence too. I guarantee it’s worth it. My door is open, my flip-flops are on, and already I can smell adventure on the wind!