The {B} word

B-Word Worldwide, doing business as Bitch Media, is the nonprofit organization best known for publishing the magazine Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture. Bitch Media’s mission is to provide a feminist critique and analysis of pop culture, to encourage discussion about how the media influences us, and to promote the connection between cultural critique and social-justice activism.

It's not only for the girl's i promise, there is a lot boys will enjoy too. Bitch has a diverse audience, which keeps the dialogue and the movement dynamic and strong. Bitch not only plays a role in exploring a diverse range of topics, it also provides a toolkit for engaging in analysis that promotes activism and impels social change. The blogs are great, and there are some interesting and exciting creative women. However, i'm not convinced that you need to have an intire sight to promote your sexual orientation, what about promoting your skills as a woman... but each one to themselves, check it out anyway.. http://bitchmagazine.org/issues

Shoes, the perfect shoes for your boyfriend jacket..

There is definitely a move in fashion towards a look that i would call .. boys are looking more like girls and the girls could be mistaken for boys. And although reading this it sounds horrific, the fashion has got a sophisticated edge, the jackets although boyfriend style with rolled sleeves. I like the move away from dirty to chic. The Fall 2009 boyfriend jacket craze has provided the perfect excuse to make that one-time boring staple - the black blazer - an integral part of your everyday wardrobe. Whether you’re going casual or dressy, “office chic” has suddenly become “always chic” with the boyfriend jacket.

So here are the perfect shoes to go with that jacket...


Bespoke shoe maker, Sue Engles established her shoe making studio in Observatory, Cape Town. The workshop is small and designed to cater for exclusive lines of beautifully crafted contemporary shoes. Sue uses traditional methods of shoe making, which date back centuries, are used together with modern twists in the design of the shoe. The shoe designs are influenced by current trends blended with a historical reference.


Bespoke shoes are made in such a way that components may be renewed or repaired if and when necessary.
 The full leather linings and leather insoles allow for breath ability. Dress shoes and boots are soled with premium quality vegetable tanned leather. The casual range has air cushioned rubber soles that are light and durable.

Her shoes definitely complement what is new and trendy in fashion whilst the quality is of supreme importance to her. These are a must have in your closet check out... www.zasu.co.za

typographically fun and green

Alphabot, a typographically built robot, which is creatively introduces the alphabet to kids. And maybe, i'm not a kid anymore but i want one for my bookshelf.

I would the equally like the bright Birds A-Z (below), who’s sharply illustrated alphabet is cushioned in red and blue.

The fresh, distinct design of Bold and Noble’s lively prints exude a playful energy that is at once appealing to adults and kids, making them something of a special addition to home decor.

Which also are 'green', i should have guessed this as most forward thinking designs are started by the most forward thinking individuals. There are a dozen striking designs to spoil the senses, each available in two colour options, that are silk screen printed onto recycled card and delivered in eco cardboard tubes.

Make sure you check out their delightful Little Acorns Height Chart; measure yourself and the little ones.. depending on who wants to be the kid today.

handing written type

Hand written although often the over used cheesy option, i did some research and found some big brands that have successfully used this option. Ford, Davidoff and Harrods, hou sehold names are examples of making hand writing less cheese. The key element is the simplicity of these logo's and their us e of white space as part of the branding.