If You Don't Understand People, You Don't Understand Business

Good morning loves! Today my intellectual thoughts and existencialistic questions raised. And in my quest of finding and learning something new about social environments, and people, trust, society, I encounter this video - and oh, how happy I am. i love learning and listening to a life thought in a thought. Simons is inspiring and truthful. Really enjoyed him, tai two mins to listen, and walk away with a bit of light for todays day! Besos, Luciana

Brickyard Buffalo Pop-Up Market

Morning! I recently stumble upon this amazing site! BrickyardBuffalo an online pop-up market that showcases individual companies and their freshest items! They have been super kind and fun to work with! They contacted me and I'm so happy to have said yes! We did a gold foil deal running until next Tuesday so check it out! But apart from some #HeartThis prints, check all the cute, cute stuff they have daily for deals! Also I love that they don't blast you with 10 emails a day! Feels super casual, and respectful, loved, loved what they have going on! Good job BrickyardBuffalo! xo Luciana

Definitely made one big happy designer:  Me!

Kate Spade: Saturday

Good Morning! Today I got some breakfast, sat on my desk, when through a couple of emails, and then this email pop on my screen, and made my day! Oh dear Kate, how I love you! The print, the colors and the strokes are amazing, but then when I clicked on it, it took me to this quick short visual story on how they had made the prints they have on their products! So genius, and cute and amazing! Love how they allowed us customers to be part of their process and their brand! Loved! Check it out {here}. Shop their collection {here}.

PhotoJojo University: April Free Class

I came across this lovely platform the other day: Photojojo. For us phone lovers, and photo addicts, it is a one month course, where they send you email weekly lessons on how to use your smart phone photo app wisely and take better pics. Super fun, you would think its common sense knowledge but not really! They teach you fun tricks that our phone brands don't really share with us! 

I wanted to gift this course to the first three peeps that comment underneath - I will close it in 48h. You get to pick your professor between Professor Pancake, Professor PJ and Basket of Kittens. Mine was professor was Professor Pancake, and I end up in love with him -

Write me a note underneath and I will register you to get this class for free for the month of April! I think we can all learn a trick or two about the photo world right?! Happy Monday! xo luciana

Typic: Best App Ever!

Hi! So I'm constantly asked what are my fav apps that I currently use in my Instagram posts! And not because she is my absolutely, most favorite person & best friend in this world - we grew up together in Colombia, have been together in the good, bad and mediums, and even though we are thousands of miles away from each other, there is not one circumstance, event, story or momentum that we don't share with each other...this app is pretty crazy cool!

She teamed up with two lovely gentleman and created Typic. A user friendly app that gives you the filters, best fonts out there, borders, and different colors to write messages, love notes, and thoughts on your images! But beyond that it has super cute decor elements that you can add to your messages and your pics {cof, cof that no other app has!}. It is design by designers that completely understand us {artists} our needs and our sensibility for color, type choices and the need for it to be easy, fast and fun to use!

I absolutely love the app and them, plus she is totally rocking the #HeartThis tee! Give this app, and my besti some love, {typic app - download here}! And if you want to see what these creatives are up to, follow them around - pretty fantastic and innovative minds! 

Instagram @TypicAppOfficial  Twitter: TypicApp  Facebook: TypicApp

Super proud of them! -xo luciana

Overexposed: Seoul Fashion Week

After a mesmerizing look at  New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week, Vogue.com photographer Kevin Tachman headed to South Korea where he turned his lens on Seoul Fashion Week. From backstage to the center of the action, see his take on this emerging scene. I wanted to pick a couple and share, but honestly I couldn't narrow it down! They are all amazing, spectacular -  I have no words to describe this incredible juxtaposed bridge between photography & fashion! Me quito el sombrero;) XO Luciana

Get the best out of your Etsy Shop

This goes for all the Etsy shops/owners and artist out there! Im continually getting the question about any tips on how to promote your Etsy shop, so I thought on sharing and giving some tips on a post for all of us Etsy owners. Level Up your Etsy shop with this tips and start talking with other Etsy shop owners, and showing the world a bit more of your work. So in case you don't know yet, I am myself an Etsy shop owner and an Etsy lover. It's a great place for artists from all around the world to have an opportunity and sell and contributed with others! But your Etsy shop can be much more than your products in a specify internet platform. You are already half way there, you had to create your shop name, a personal description, and a banner. You had made friends, liked and treasured your favorite items. And you have put a lot of work, parts and pieces into to your selling items. So why stop there? Why are you not taking advantage of all that hard work you have done and fully extended for better impact, more sales and artistic recognition?!

That said, here are a couple of tips and ideas to give to your shop. If you are a small business, branding or blogging lover then these tips will be a perfect fit for you!

Bye Bye Google Reader - Alternatives?

It is a real sad news to hear that google reader is coming to its end! Honestly, I'm having a hard time understanding why they would want to get rid of some serious archiving system! Sad but true, but also happy to see that people want to be heard and a petition was created - check it out here -

Oh well, not the first time technology is asking us to adapt to change! If you are looking for an alternative here are my two recommendations - Feedly - on the left & - NewsBlur - on the right. Give these I try, they are new platforms but is nice to know we have some alternatives.

I hope we keep connecting and sharing through these new platforms. And you keep reading some #HeartThis. You can also stay tune through {Facebook} {Instagram} {Blogloving} or an RSS Subscription. Sometimes I do smile at being able to live through time/social changes. I think is so interesting and fascinating, can't wait to hear what is Googles reason for this; a good one has to be don't you think so?

xo - luciana

Jacob's Diet Coke Designs

Polka dots and bows for coke! I love this news - Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has created three can designs for Diet Coke, one to celebrate each decade since the drink was launched 30 years ago. Keep posted since all three designs will be available on cans and counter bottles nationwide from February 25, and all will feature an exclusive code for the chance to win a Marc Jacobs tote.

I Heart ‘80s’ embodies the rise of the empowered woman in all her glory, while ‘I Heart ‘90s’ when extravagant attitude of the era where fashion, music and art collided in a glamorous exploration of strong femininity and daring attitude, and ‘I Heart ‘00s’ is a playful and lighthearted illustration of the sporty-cool decade, embodying humour, sexiness and energy. Totally in love with the "80's one!

“I feel very privileged to be the new creative director of Diet Coke and put my stamp on the 30th Anniversary campaign,” says Jacobs, “Diet Coke is an icon… and I love an icon.” Super cool, not to say awesome hilarious video they did to celebrate Coke's anniversary! I mean how much do you love these and want to buy one?! 

It's COLOMBIA not COLUMBIA

Soooo...proud proud Colombian, I had to post about this amazing unbelievable campaign. Designed to really show the world what us Colombian's are all about, and how beautiful our country is! Much more than all the bad reputation we've gain for a bit! My brother and I are printing a batch of tees for friends & fam, since you can't get them abroad! If interested; check my Etsy shop! Oh, so happy:) Check out their Facebook Page too, and see who all has supported this amazing social movement!

Google Glass and Diane von Furstenberg's

Spring/Summer 13 Fashion week partner with some digital initiatives!  Brands are aiming to reach consumers with more technological ways and forward thinking more than never! It is technology integrated with the fashion world - what a hit! Watch this amazing video, and see what it is to look throughout Diane von Furstenberg's lens!

DESIGN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS

Last week I posted the 6 must follow Fashion Instagram accounts! I had to follow up with the 6 must follow Design accounts! These ladies are so talented, showing the world what they are all about and what they truly believe in! Stating a purpose and a lead for upcoming newness, is what makes them definitely stand out! Maybe not your most obvious - most popular design leads, but thats what I loved. They for sure make my mornings when I go throughout some Instagram inspiration! Take a look and tell me what you think? They  are definitely contributing to the current design world!

FASHION INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS

This afternoon I found my self in the search for a new fresh Instagram fashion inspiration, and came across this 6 innovative insta accounts! Check these ladies/brands out, full of color, life and fashion love! Not to say Nina Garcia is from Colombia too, so I had to support some Country proudness!  Stay tune for the 6 must follow Design accounts coming up!

DISCOVER: NYIGF WINTER 2013

Some, amazing amazing small shops represented this year at the NYIGF 2013. Here are a few of my ultimate favorites. Strong branding, on-point design, and an incredible successful accomplishment on a small space to represent what they are all about. I mean, it proves the point of how a brand can't just be a result of its product. But an overall culture, that starts with its environment. Everything about this shops, says who they are and what they are all about! love love love!

Image Is Powerful, But It's Not Everything: A Model's Honest Opinion

A must watch video - "I am on this stage because I'm a pretty, white woman." That's just one of the honest, revealing, refreshing lines from model Cameron Russell's TED Talk, and it's an absolute must-watch for anyone with even a passing interest in fashion, women's issues, or the ongoing discussion about body image in this industry.

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Soon to meet!

Simple Test of Creativity

Are you creative? Try this simple test...

The well-known known illusion above can be seen in two ways: as both a duck and a rabbit. Which do you see first? And if you see one, can you also see the other?

Most people see the duck first and can flip between the two representations, but the question is: how easy is it for you to flip between them? Does it require real mental strain, or can you do it at will?

Wiseman et al. (2011) had a hunch that the ability to flip between representations is related to creativity.

Propose yourself to open your eyes!

Tiantan Buddha on Lantau Island

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Restaurant near Sanyou Cave above the Chang Jiang river, Hubei , China.

Santa Domenica nel Salent

Anthony Bourdain in Cartagena, Colombia.

Anthony Bourdain in Colombia from TravelChannel