July 2012

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d.i.y. camera strap

We rarely leave home without our cameras in tow. One thing we’ve noticed, however, is that it would be a whole lot easier to tote the thing around if we had a good camera strap. We don’t want to say we’re picky, but the black woven ones at the camera store just don’t do it…

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must-have sun

1. Taylor Polarized Aviator  2. Kevin Round 3. Felix Round We all know that sunglasses are a must-have accessory for summer, but sometimes it’s hard to know what is going to be in style for the season. We’ve picked three of our favorite men’s styles—all a little different yet equally classic. 1. Taylor  is a classic aviator. This style…

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silver buckle press

We are huge fans of letterpress here at Fossil—there’s something about vintage type that we can’t get enough of. One of our art directors, Betsy, recently ventured to Maddison, Wisconsin and couldn’t resist checking out the working letterpress museum, Silver Buckle Press. Director Tracy Honn was kind enough to show her around and give her a behind-the-scenes…

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explorer’s color journey

Explorer’s color journey began with a photograph that we absolutely couldn’t take our eyes off of.  The photo featured stacked, vintage-hued books, just the right mood for the color story we wanted to tell. Next we stumbled upon a variety of sunset colored beads, some shiny, some matte that reminded us of different leather textures. Lastly,…

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did you know…

…That July is National Ice Cream Month? Imagine that. An entire month completely dedicated to one of our very favorite treats. With triple digit temperatures around here, we can’t think of a better way to cool off than with a scoop (or two) of the icy treat. The only trouble is choosing flavors. The good…

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hand cut

Australian artist, Lisa Rodden, uses an enormous amount of patience and skill to create these intricate three-dimensional sculptures with hand cut paper. Manipulating the cut paper by bending and curling allows a view of the painted layer underneath creating interest from any angle.  After discovering these amazing creations on yellowtrace blog, we couldn’t wait to share…

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snapshots

A few scenic shots from the cameras of our designers this weekend. We dined on patios, took in the city sights, and enjoyed lake-life. How summer-perfect is that fishtail braid?

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from us, to you: desktop love

Ginger Dress While brainstorming ideas for desktop wallpapers this season, our graphic designers were feeling particularly inspired by some of our fall prints and graphic tees. They thought, if we love the design so much, why not let our desktops wear it, too? El Mirage Tee To grab your own vintage-inspired wallpaper, head on over to…

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specimen box

We’re always drawn to one-of-a-kind objects, especially those that tell a story. These curated finds from Specimen Box Shop are highlighted with vintage glass and golden frames, giving each piece a feeling of history. Be sure to visit this Florida-based shop for more natural inspiration! Images via Specimen Box Shop

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amelia rope chocolate

We’ve got a serious sweet tooth (Dessert for dinner? Yes, please.), and nothing quite satisfies this craving quite like chocolate. The only thing that could make a chocolate bar better than it already is is this amazing packaging from Amelia Rope. We love the combination of craft paper and colorful metallic foil. Did we mention…