Thursday, June 23, 2011



"My Name is Andy. Andy Davis." If this quirky, bird/fish-on-a-stick logo, or whatever you want to call it, could speak, that is what it would say.

This trademark symbol of Andy Davis, a California artist known for his simple-line art depicting beach and surf scenes can be found in any self-respecting surf or beach shop.
A simple google search for "Ando and Friends" will reveal several places to purchase his look.
Vans carry a line of "Ando and Friends" on flip flops and other shoes, Thalia Surf shop, along with several other shops feature several tees and board-short options.

http://www.thaliasurf.com/andoandfriends.html






Andy Davis' blog called "My Name Is Andy" is clean, and fun to look at:

http://mynameisandy.tumblr.com/




I enjoy Andy Davis' art because it is so clean and understated.
He says what he wants to say without over-using any lines.

In addition to his clothing line Andy Davis fans can find art on his website or even commission an original piece.




As a child Andy, after playing in the California sun, would draw his day using crayons. During school it was his escape, picturing being free, what he would do if he weren't in class.

I don't think his statement and vision for his art has changed at all.


Sunday, June 19, 2011

High Fashion Kids Clothes





This morning as I looked at Wall Street Journal I was delighted to see the fashion scene is in a tizzy to cater to children (well parents of children) with high fashion sense. A baby Burberry Trench Coat along with Gucci baby flats were displayed on a precious toddler girl.

While this fashion craze isn't "do-able" for most moms today, especially with difficult economic times, the stir will eventually filter down into the more affordable fashion lines and who knows, moms of tomorrow might be able to purchase these "vintage" or ebay in the future.

Wall Street put together several baby styles that are available. Preppy Baby (below) is my favorite with the little baby Sperrys.

MINI ME | On mother: Burberry London Garbardine Trench Coat, $1,195, burberry.com; Black Kid Simple Pump, $595, christianlouboutin.com On child: Zucca Nylon Hat, $165, Fendi, New York, 212-759-4646; Burberry Childrens Double Breasted Trench Coat, $335, burberry.com; Ballerina Flat, $210, gucci.com


PREPPY BABY | Start them on stripes, seersucker and rope bracelets early. From top: Striped Tee, $48, splendid.com; Maxou Baby Aviator by Selima Optique for Crewcuts, $80,selimaoptique.com; Yellow Rope Bracelet, $4, State News, New York, 212-879-8076; Skedaddle Skull Seersucker Shorts, $17, lordandtaylor.com; Sperry Top-Sider Bluefish, $30, Stride Rite, New York, 212-249-0551

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383652840003090.html?mod=WeekendHeader_Rotator