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Marchés aux Puces: Through the Looking Glass…

Posted by Tippi | Jan 29, 2014 | Travel Stories |

…and into a different era, traipsing through wonderland, and losing oneself in a maze of priceless artifacts and antiques. That would be just another Saturday at the Marchés aux Puces, or the Paris flea market. Looking around, I came upon more than a few stalls that had curated specialized fashion pieces–everything from decades-old handmade lace from Le Puy en Velay (very pricey!), to vintage designer ballgowns from the last century, to beautiful crystal perfume bottles, to gloves and chapeaus of every style since the early 1900’s. I’ve always loved exploring flea markets, ever since I was a teenager. It’s...

The Art of Lichtenstein

Posted by Tippi | Jan 26, 2014 | The Tippi Point, Travel Stories |

Dots, stripes, playful use of pattern and bold color…no, I’m not talking about Spring/Summer 2014, I’m describing the humorously critical, playfully subversive exhibit of Roy Lichtenstein at the Centre Pompidou in Paris last October. A complete retrospective of over a hundred of his major works were on show for the very first time in France, and we were lucky enough to catch it. One of my earliest favorite artists, Lichtensteins’s flat, graphic renditions of comic-inspired art was at the forefront of the Pop Art movement and heavily referenced, as well as impacted, popular culture and fashion. Even to this...

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Posted by Tippi | Jan 24, 2014 | Not By the Book |

Ahhh, the bliss of quiet time in the midst of everyday push and pull, hustle and bustle. To be allowed to breathe, read, contemplate, observe, reflect and imagine once more. This girl, quietly reading a book in the middle of a busy city, reminds us that carving out our own quiet space is possible anywhere at anytime. JOMO, or the Joy Of Missing Out, is apparently the new catch phrase for 2014 (according to the Huffington Post here), but it’s been something that I’ve always felt I had to do to stay sane & grounded, not to mention to keep my inner equilibrium. Personally, my favorite quiet moments are when I’m reading, or designing, or writing on my journal (this blog is one of my journals). What’s your way of experiencing the ‘joy of missing out’? *Photo by Ito Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

Paris: Sidewalk Style

Posted by Tippi | Jan 21, 2014 | Travel Stories |

As much as Manila has a formal-wear-and-cocktail-wear culture when it comes to dressing up, in Paris, the sidewalk is as much a platform for fashion as the catwalk (or the ballroom, for that matter). Parisians famously dress up even to head to the market, and if you think about it, everyday fashion is much more reflective of a person than what they wear when dressed for a special occasion. Having coffee outdoors in a terrasse and watching people go by, I noticed how even simple jeans, sneaks & a tee could look polished and stylish, and I appreciated how...

Redesign & Start Over

Posted by Tippi | Jan 20, 2014 | The Tippi Point |

Last November, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda wreaked havoc on many parts of the Philippines with countless cities and towns completely devastated in its wake. Sadly, a number of the beautiful islands in Cebu that Ito and I had visited over the summer were left ravaged by the Super Typhoon. Now, alongside with the continuing relief efforts, the rebuilding of structures (and lives) has slowly begun. In design, starting from scratch with the slate wiped clean is often seen as an opportunity to begin with fresh ideas not compromised by trying to accommodate the mistakes of the past. This may be our...

Month: January 2014

Marchés aux Puces: Through the Looking Glass…

The Art of Lichtenstein

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Paris: Sidewalk Style

Redesign & Start Over

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