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Feature Artist - Shashamane

I was browsing Artfire.com saving items I thought would make great Christmas gifts this week...pre-Christmas shopping, when I came across this amazing shop. The shop owner, Richard, is based in Norwich, England. He has a very good eye for photos that create a sense of mood. You can browse his shop at http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/shashamane A little bit from Shashamane: I have been taking photos seriously for about four years and am inspired by travels, atmosphere, music, mountains, decay, windows, old things and so much more. Most of these prints are scenes with mood, many digitally enhanced with textures using Photoshop to enhance a particular mood or feeling. Photographs found in my shop are shot from near my home in England, plus many to be added from my travels in Poland, Slovenia, and Georgia amongst others. I have added a preview of what you will find on his site, check out his other work that is equally as wonderful.

Fashion Trends Fall 2012

I am in no way a fashion expert but I do know how to Google. So…that is what I did. These are some of the things that I found or things I took note of from those who know, like Marie Claire and Elle. Color trends – black & dark blue Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs & many others -burgundy, oxblood, russet, dark reds Jason Wu, Kimberly Ovitz, Nanette Lepore & many others Fabric trends – leather everywhere, velvets, plaids, lace, fur trims & lots of sweaters! We love that! Of course I was looking to see how our clothing fit into the trends for fall and this is what I found. 1. Fashion experts say wardrobe must have is a statement jacket. Our gypsy sweater coats definitely make a statement. 2. I saw quite a few models wearing fingerless gloves and cuffs. We have a nice selection of cuffs and arm warmers. 3. Several big designers made room in their collections for colorful sweaters, long sweaters, and sweater coats. We have all three. 4. Lace, chiffon, ruffles and feminine accents are still in even winter whites. We have it all covered for you. 5. Lots of accessories are a must. Most popular are layered bracelets and necklaces, lots of rings, scarves, big totes & bags and vintage jewelry. We are working on those but you can find them all on Artfire.com. Some of my favorites are: So, that is what I found in my fall fashion trends search. Remember to buy handmade and support independent artist. Handmade and one of kind are always in fashion!

Artist Feature - Catfluff

Our first feature artist is a very interesting lady. She is a successful seller on Artfire.com. Her work is inspired by her two passions: her two fluff-producing felines at home (hence the name Catfluff) and her love of world travel that has taken her to more than 50 countries on seven continents.

Her love of animals, and her concern about the natural environment, combined with the influences of her multicultural background and the experiences gained from her years of travel, are apparent in all of her creations. You can visit her studio at catfluff - ArtFire Seller Shop

Stitch by stitch, she is trying to make the world a little greener (and fluffier) with her sewing machine.

Since She has started selling on Artfire in 2008 she has lived in 4 countries currently Catfluff is based in New Delhi India. Here she is working with fair trade suppliers and getting her own designs manufactured. If you would like anything sourced or manufactured from India Catfluff is your Gal!