A pair of tweezers introduced me to the work of designer/illustrator Natalie Ferstendik. Yes tweezers, see?

These were purchased at HEMA in Amsterdam last month, not because I needed them, but because I loved the product packaging. After a little research I found out that the illustration is by Natalie Ferstendik who has worked for a slew of fashion and publishing clients including Elle and Vogue and is known as one of Europe's leading illustrators. See how much you can learn by being a curious shopper? This is something I'm known for though... when I shop I soak up as much as I can so I can take all of the info home to google it! I'm a sneaky spy shopper!

Maybe you've heard of Natalie before, but she is new to me... her illustrations have graced the pages of the fashion magazines all over the world but somehow I've missed them. Not anymore. Now I will be on the look out for Miss Natalie. I love how glamorous and colorful her work is and since I can't get enough of a good fashion illustrator then Natalie has officially been added to my list of favorites right up there with Sweden's Liselotte Watkins and Brooklyn artist Samantha Hahn (whom I absolutely adore as a person and artist).

Psst: If you like Natalie's work, you can purchase this limited edition print, "Pearls", from online shop Nelly Duff here.

Natalie is represented by the New Division Illustration Agency.

By the way, don't these images make you want to redecorate a room in your home? I look at the colors and bold graphics and think of a palette for a living room, for instance. Some of these illustrations also give me inspiration for pulling together an outfit for Fall... My goal for this season: USE MORE COLOR!

(images 1. Photo by Holly Becker for decor8, all others from New Division & The Society of Artists Agents, the last image from Nelly Duff.)