Style + Fashion

You might have seen the Um Tote that was designed back in 2005 that took a single piece of industrial felt and zipped its way into a bag. Actual, led by Josh Jakus, has released their latest design, the UM Pack, which is larger than the Tote and comes complete with a shoulder strap and side pockets.

I think my LEGO obsession is well documented by now so I immediately jumped for joy over this key hanger from Felix Grauer. Using some basic LEGO bricks you might have leftover from childhood and some easily obtained split rings, you could make your very own based off of this nifty design.

A few weeks ago, Pratt Institute's Undergraduate Communications Design Department held its 9th annual Halloween Costume and Pumpkin Carving Contest and the winners are pretty darn creative. I just couldn't resist posting these even though you're probably already thinking about turkey (no? just me?). Being in an area of New Jersey that had some damage from Hurricane Sandy, it really feels like we didn't have a Halloween at all this year, so seeing these creative costumes made me smile and think about making next year's Halloween that much better.

Headphones and earbuds are important accessories for your tablet, smartphone and laptop these days, especially with more people working in coworking and open office spaces. Frends just launched a series of cool headphones and earbuds for women that appeal to my inner fashionista.

There are just too many awesome iPhone 5 (and older version) cases on Society6 that we could barely limit ourselves this week. So we chose 5 case designs in honor of the iPhone 5 for inclusion in The Design Milk Dairy this week. But, boy I will tell you, it was really hard!

Sometimes you come across such a simple idea and think, "Why didn't I think of that?" and the Bookmarker by Simple Form Design is definitely one of those times. It's a bookmark with integrated sticky notes attached making it super easy to flag your favorite pages in a magazine or jot down a note as a reminder in a book.

Who said textile fabrics can't be used in other places besides on a sofa or to cover your windows? Not Nektar De Stagni. The designer behind the NDS jewelry and accessory line collaborated with KnollTextiles to create the Florence Knoll-inspired NDS + KnollTextiles Capsule Collection that is so good, it's hard to pick a favorite.

If you're planning on getting an iPad Mini, Grove has got you protected once again with their new Wool Sleeve. Not only is it stylish and awesome (I have the larger regular-sized iPad version), each piece is handmade in Portland, Oregon by the awesome Grove team, who is dedicated to quality craftsmanship.

We've partnered with Moop to give away one of their amazing bags (and when I say amazing I really mean it because I own a Market bag). Hurry

We all know PANTONE as being the #1 authority of all things color in the design industry and now they've released a new collection of real skin colors in their new PANTONE SkinTone Guide.

Well-versed with an architectural background, Ana Cláudia launched her jewelry company, Ana Cláudia Design, with the intention of merging the two and she did just that with her collection, Archetype.

London-based print and textile designer Tali Furman sent over two - yes two! - gorgeous desktop designs for you to choose from in November.