Cupcake time

Cupcakes are such a happy dessert. If you don't believe me try frowning with a cupcake in your hand.
Here is my tribute to the happy little cakes.

http://dashedandshattered.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=216#/d1ubhl8

http://admiralangela.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=48#/d282vzs

http://www.bakersroyale.com/cupcakes/dark-chocolate-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-mousse-frosting/

http://eggsonsunday.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/hello-cupcake/

http://www.recipegirl.com/2009/10/25/trick-or-eat-and-some-pumpkin-treats/

http://youlikemealready.tumblr.com/post/13297028752/ffoodd-mashimaro-amai-pumpkin-cupcake-via

http://twoboysandabeagle.blogspot.com/2010/04/birthday-cupcakes.html

http://ibakecupcakes-sarahlyn.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html

http://passthesushi.com/chocolate-mint-cupcakes/

Minimalist Fashion

I enjoy minimalism. It's clean precise and to the point. I have found that the majority of minimalist designs are full of gray tones, which can feel so dead. Minimalism doesn't have to be all gray though. It can be colorful and full of life. The main rules to follow is balance. Wear a bold pieces but insure that its the one bold piece to stand out on its own. No need to clutter it with a million other patterns and colors. Minimalism allows the eye to fully take in the color tones, shapes and textures without being over whelmed. It's beauty in the simplicity of lines and color.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/106090551/minimalist-long-gold-bars-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_44&ga_search_query=minimalist&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68694549/two-layers-long-blouse-in-white-ethnic?ref=usr_faveitems

Ann taylor

Ann Taylor

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/72640635/balancing-act-ring-modern-rough-cut?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=modern&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade

Minimalist fashion can vary so widely but to me it's one that fallows the lines and use of bold colors and structured shape. Its the use of positive and negative space.  It's simple clean and precise. Really a breath of fresh air. Just try not to get caught up in the gray hew trap and understand that Minimalism can be colorful.
Amanda Brooks says it well in her book I love your Style saying, "Minimalism is not about abandoning pattern or print...It's an indulgence in superbly executed cute, quiet plays of color and tones and clean strong shapes."(Brooks, 113)