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|May 17, 2012

I know, I Know… Too many shoe post are going on around here this week. But, what can I do? I can’t help myself. So many new and exciting shoes and I don’t know how to control myself ;)
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My Shoe obsession is in full swing now that the Liebling’s Spring Summer 2012 collection is out! Yes, there is no need to add any more. Let me say it one more time, the Liebling’s Spring Summer 2012 collection is out!
Karni and Lior, I think this is just about the right moment to say that my heart belongs to you, now and forever!
{Photos by Oded Marom}

www.liebling-shoes.com

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World Break | Geraldine Nishi | The Sweet Facts of Life

|May 16, 2012

There is so much seriousness and sadness around us and someone once told me that’s life. Well, those of you who know me in person, know I don’t like reading the news or even be around it. I prefer to deal and surround myself with all the beauty that life has to offer. So, when I first discovered Geraldine Nishi’s delicious collection I found myself starring at it and was thrilled that I found a designer, who makes it clear from the gecko that she is all about the finer things in life like food, sweets and having fun in general.
How refreshing is that?!
{This is an Italian World Break}

www.geraldinenishi.com

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Natalie Ve Tamar | Shoes that Make You Go Ummm…

|May 15, 2012

Speaking of shoes… I hope you don’t mind getting a double dose of them two days in a row.
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Since I first bumped into Natalie Ve Tamar almost six months ago, I kept wondering if there would be any chance I’d be blown away again. And if you are wondering…the answer is YES! The attention to the smallest details, the perfect stitches and just the right curves! I feel like Tamar Shalem, the lady behind it all, should be on my speed dial ;)
BTW, can you guess which pair has my name written all over them?
{Photos by Gilad Bar Shalev}
www.natalievetamar.com

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Hagar Wertheim | Hug Your Shoes

|May 14, 2012

Last night I couldn’t sleep, actually I woke up at 3AM and found myself looking for inspiration on the web. Luckily for me, one of my sweet blogger friends Morgane, just commented on one of Hagar Wertheim’s posts. And so, right there and then my journey began. An illustrated blog and one with lots and lots of illustrated shoes is my kind of heaven! 1 Hug a Day (such a sweet and lovable name, isn’t it?) is by far my best revelation, thanks to Morgane ;)
Don’t know what about you, but I’m going to visit each an every day from now on in order to get my daily hug!
Oh, and this is the apropriate time to wish Hagar lots of luck in finding her dream job!

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Gregory Larin | Phantom. Wearable Body Parts

|May 13, 2012

Opening nights… well, I sure don’t go to a lot of them. However, if there is one I’m really looking forward to is Gregory Larin’s, and today’s the day. I can’t wait to see all of Gregory’s creations up close and personal for the first time. To think of the long way this wicked designer has gone through, and finally now a commercial collection! Over the years Gregory enjoyed playing between the lines of art and design and to witness a wearable collection is truly a dream come true. As always, I expect to see lots of skeletons bones and in between. BTW, all I can really see are seahorses…
{Photos by Oran Avivi}
www.gregorylarin.com

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Featured.Shopping Break| Handpicked by me.

Last week I shared with you my ongoing obsession for iPhone cases, so it’s only fair to add my insane quest for the most amazing iPad case out there. And yes, before your even ask, I’m an Apple addict… guilty as charged! So, lets move straight on to the real deal: what do you think about the Lanvin Faces? I’m in love! However the Gray Pantone Case is also so me (I LOVE gray!) but then again I also love dots and lots of them… oh and the elegant leather case is so elegant…

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Kisim | Yellow Mood Swing

|May 9, 2012

Today wasn’t the best day… Thinking about it, the only thing that can cheer me up at this moment is a yellow bag.
I know it sounds strange but… I developed an unexplained weakness for yellow… well, just about anything yellow but this big yellow bag by Kisim, makes me feel like it’s gonna get better soon.
See you all tomorrow, hopefully with a more energetic vibe.

www.kisim.com

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Shelly Dahari | Calling All Beetles

|May 8, 2012

Over the weekend I bumped into the sweet Shelly Dahari and her Beetles mini collection.
I don’t think I know of a word, which can describe how I felt the minute I laid my eyes on them! For real, I couldn’t move for quite some time… So colorful, bright and dramatic, all at the same time. Just like me ;)
Since then (and it was on Friday), I can’t stop thinking about the yellow beetles and the blueish beads. Do you think I should do something about it?
I sure am!
You can get in touch with Shelly here:
shellydahari {at} gmail {dot} com

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Stella and Lori | Minimal Neon

|May 7, 2012

I have a deep feeling that I could easily be one of the Blank sisters best friend! Vered and Zohar Blank know exactly what makes me happy. A good old leather bag, minimal design and a dash of color. That’s it. Nothing more, nothing less. You see, I’m easy to please! With their neonish collection, there is no doubt in my mind that I have to have a Stella and Lori bag in my ever growing bag collection. The fact that their collection is presented as wrapped candy, fine and stylish makes me love it even more. Is it too childish to ask them to be my BFF?
Oh, you can read an interview with the two at Carolina Benoit’s blog.

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Nirit and Avi Berman | Stoned Mushroom

|May 6, 2012

As you all know by now, sometimes my imagination runs high…
This collection of rings reminds me of mushrooms… Can you see it too?
I Hope Nirit and Avi Berman, the ones behind these super cool rings, won’t mind ;)
I’m loving the stones collection and the fact that you have the option to pick an aqua mushroom!

www.berman-j.com

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DesignBreak Elsewhere | Interviewing Kulla Design for the JPost

|May 3, 2012

The first time I came across one of Kulla Design creations was when I bumped into their brilliant Tris Collection. Basically, these girls, Adi Shpigel and Keren Tomer, took plastic shutters and transformed them into the most amazing home accessories. Since then, I’ve been keeping my eyes on them and they don’t disappoint! Working with all the random objects and materials that surround our everyday life isn’t an easy task, but for some reason that’s what works best for these two. Join me while I learn a little bit more about Adi and Keren’s world on my Jerusalem Post series and read my “Doing Design: A recycled party for two” interview right here.

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Featured.Shopping Break| Handpicked by me.

Since I first bought my iPhone, which was almost four years ago, I treat it as my extension. Seriously, it’s like another body part and as one, I have to take care of it. So, whenever I go, I’m always in the hunt for a new case… It’s so much fun. I like looking for the most stylish and unique ones but at the end of the day, I always find it at the Jake and Kate Spade wonderland. At the moment I own the Polka Dot one by Kate Spade, which I adore (all my friends ordered their own since then) but I think it’s time to move on. I think I should go with the Goldish Stripes but then again the Eyes Cover by Jack Spade is too cute and the other Jack Spade Fabric is too pretty to overlook.

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Kobi Levi | Beware of Sharks

|May 2, 2012

With a brand new web site and an under the sea inspired new collection, Kobi Levi’s sculptural shoes are my guilty pleasure. There is no chance I’ll be able to pull it off but I can star for very long time. The good news is, now you can add these masterpieces to your very own shoe collection which I know exists. Oh, and there is something just for you brave gents out there.
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FYI, you can read my One on One with Kobi right here.

www.kobilevidesign.com

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IllustratedBreak. May 2012 | By Rotem Lanir

|May 1, 2012

If there wasn’t a Rotem Lanir I would have created one! She is one wicked lady. Anyways, Rotem and her bright illustration is my May Illustrated Break. “Design Break for me is drawing without any purpose, thinking about nothing, just letting my imagination run high and trying to flow with it while my favorite songs are being played on the phonograph.”
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Each month a new Desktop wallpaper will be up for grabs for you to download and jazz up your computer.
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Click to download:
iPhone. iPad. 1024x768. 1280x1024. 1680x1050. 1900x1200.

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Student Break | Roni Pinkas | Wearable Typography

|April 30, 2012

When you mix two of my all time favorites, in this case typography and accessories, there is no way I’m gonna pass the opportunity to write about it even if it was created back in 2010. Roni Pinkas, the young designer behind all this typographic party, created it all as part of her graduate project at the Jewelry Design Department at Shenkar College.
I don’t know what about you, but I feel like I can wear each and every piece. Old typewriting keyboards, wooden letters, metal letters, contoured letters… I really don’t care, as long as it’s typolichius I’d be happy to wear it!
You can get in touch with Roni here:
pinkron {at} gmail {dot} com