Handmade Holidays Under $50 Gift Guide

More finds from Etsy designers:


Plate by Circa Ceramics, $30 and Perpetual Calendar by Little Brown Pen, $49


Bubble Lace Ring by Colleen Baran, $49 and Moss Cluster by Flores del Sol, $35


Felt Brooch by AAliciaAccessories, $40 and Swag Bowl by Jill Rosenwald, $40


Clutch by Garden Dub, $30 and Favorite Year Pendant by Chocolate & Steel, $38


Clock by uncommon, $45 and Candle Holder by Stave Creations, $28

An Afternoon at the Museum

Recently I had the pleasure of dashing about New York City with my favorite girls.

One of the highlights of any trip to New York is to a visit the Museum of Modern Art. I love rediscovering old favorite pieces and artists, and being exposed to new favorites.


Jen examining


Pollack and Rothko


Me and Cindy Sherman


Marilyn Two Ways (Andy Warhol and Phillpe Halsman)

(Images are my own)

Handmade Holidays Under $25 Gift Guide

Custom Stationary by Silhouette Blue, $25 and Feather Ring by Dillon Designs, $8


Felt Poppy Brooch by VaivaNat, $19 and Necklace by Lara Lewis, $19


Canvas Pouch by Modern Radar, $14 and Big Ideas Journal by Chewing the Cud, $13.50


Epershand Necklace by Isette, $24 and Macaw Print by Sharon Montrose, $25

Red Carpet: 2009 Emmy Awards

The Emmy Red Carpet was all about the details. Subtle glam, glowing metalics, and classic shapes. Here are my favorites of the night:


January Jones in a fierce Versace. And Kristen Chenoweth in a disco ball mini by Zuhair Murad


Entourage's Perry Reeves looking incredible Naeem Khan. And loving the pop of color on Lindsay Price in J. Mendel.


Blake Lively is working every inch of this Versace stunner. Kaley Cuoco is stunning in this classic sheath in an outstandingly gorgeous fabric by David Meister.


Julia Louis-Drefus in Vera Wang and Toni Collette in Monique Lhullier show off these amazing female designers.

NY Fashion Week Spring 2010: Day 2

The sheer diversity of Spring/Summer collections means that there are exciting looks to please every taste. I offer you a few highlights that I think we'll be seeing both on the red carpet and on the streets:

Yigal Azrouel

Strength meet Beauty.

Cynthia Rowley

That skirt. This dress. Those shades. Love it!

Gary Graham

The styling of the photos adds drama to these unique but wearable pieces.

Cynthia Steffe

Beautiful light dresses ready for a party. Really love the booties used in this collection.

Ruffian

Want to turn heads? One word: prints!

Charlotte Ronson

Get your hands on a utilitarian khaki jacket.

Jason Wu

How-to lesson on shutting it down. Love love love.

Costello Tagliapietra

Fresh and ladylike in beautiful neutrals with subtlety in their details.

NY Fashion Week Spring 2010: Day 1

The shows are underway. Here are my favorites from the first official day of the Spring/Summer 2010 collections:

Elie Tahari

THE place for neutrals.

BCBG Max Azria

Mark my words...we will see these on the red carpet.

Jen Kao

Body-con at it's finest.

L.A.M.B.

A lesson on how to rock pattern.

Monique Lhuillier

Minus the shoes.

Vena Cava

In love with their graphic elements.

Prabal Gurung

Simple color palette made special by stunning bow details.

Whitney Eve

Reality star, Whitney Port, serving up leggy styles. (images via Coutorture)

Ports 1961

My favorite sh0w of the day. If I were headed on a Grand Tour, this is what I would pack.
All images from Style.com except where noted.

NY Fashion Week Spring 2010: Day 0.5

It's here! New York Fashion Week for Spring 2010!

The shows officially started today, so excited! I'm waiting for all the photos to get posted on Style.com (the best resource for show images). But while we wait, here are a few snippets from Wednesday before the official shows at Bryant Park began.

Rachel Comey

Perfect prints for all those music festivals that the kids are going to these days. Love these light pieces.

Helmut Lang

Want a tough, don't f with me, just look at me dress? Here you go.

Jenni Kayne

Simple shapes with no decoration mean these are magnets for bold accessories.

Lyn Devon

Bold colors for work and play. Looking forward to seeing and sharing more!

All images from Style.com

I'm a Winner!

I was the lucky winner of this Elizabeth and James Deconstructed tee from the fabulous blog Fashion Intel and the amazing Chickdowntown.com online store. It's a truly versatile piece that has a rough edge, so I've styled it here with some casual pieces for an everyday look.

Elizabeth and James Tee by cardinalthecolor

(Click the link above for details on the items.)

One More Look at Fall 2009

The New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week begins next Thursday, just as I'm getting excited about pulling out my boots and sweaters! While the fashion world is always two seasons ahead, I look back on some lovely Fall 2009 offerings to remind us that maybe living in the moment isn't so bad!

Chris Benz


Milly


Karen Walker


Tracy Reese


Jason Wu

Fashion Double Take: Lela Rose Silk Dress

I fell in love with this Lela Rose dress for it's adaptable qualities. While it is quite expensive (over $1k) I will be on the hunt for a similar shape in a soft green color for Fall. Click the links to see details on the accessories.

Making It Work Details

Making it Play Details

Summer Social - Online Craft Sale

Definitely take a moment to check out this very cool sale!

Here are a few examples of the snagworthy:

Amy Nieto Prints


Elizabeth Benth Linens

Handmade Fashion Finds

Paging through the plethora of Etsy items in search of chic handmade fashion. Love each of these:

Sailor's Lover Blouse made by ES One of One, $75 and

Spanish Grey Dress by Lirola, $125

And you can't forget the accessories:

Mini Truffle bag by Morelle, $172 and

Golden Half Moon Bib Necklace by Italian Postcards, $24

Mad Men Modern Day Paper Dolls

Try your hand at Mad Men Yourself...It's like paper dolls for the new millennium. Here's what I came up with:

The show's styling highlights the best of 60's fashion...I'm counting the days until the next season's premier on August 16th.

Thanks to Fashionista for the find!

Friday Fashion: More Resort 2010 Collections

Alberta Ferretti


I thought this collection was worth sharing. I admire the designer's use of color combined with the neutrality of khaki. The nipped in waist with subtle pleating and a bareshouldered top is something I would like to work into my wardrobe. Um...maybe after some posture-improving yoga.

Basso and Brooke


This designer's use of color in patterns are so fluid and textured...it adds so much dimension to each of these looks. All are so head-turningly beautiful.

Photos via Style.com

Renegade Craft Faire SF: One More Preview

Just four short days until Renegade Craft Faire San Francisco. Here is one more artist preview to lure you to Fort Mason this weekend.

Versa Jewelry


Love these cuffs. They are a little hard and a little soft. A great counterpoint for a simple outfit of jeans and a white tee. Perfect for a prepster like me who grew up with a fantasy of jumping on stage with her brother's punk-rock band.

Renegade Craft Fair SF: Artist Preview

More pieces I'm planning to stalk at the Renegade Craft Fair, next weekend in SF.

Dresses by Moth Love


Jewelry by Oh, Hello Friend


Prints by Pie Bird Press


These artists can be found on Etsy, too.

Haute Couture Fall 2009 Collections: Alexis Mabille

Want to know what we'll see a lot more of in stores in a few months?  Lace.

Will it be this amazing?  Hmm.  Probably not.

 

 

Photos via Style.com

Haute Couture Fall 2009 Collections: Christian Dior

Dior Highlights Sheer, Lingerie-detailed Coquettish Hotness

  

Photos via Style.com

Darling Summer Steal

I dare you to find a summer bag as cute as these! Each are $23.
Sequins? Brights? Whoa!




Designs by Independent Reign from New York...found on Etsy.

Killer Etsy Designer: Norwegian Wood

Etsy designer Norwegian Wood is insanely talented. These two pieces are purely amazing:

Jersey Fringe Bandage Skirt, $95


The Cage "Skirt", $110

Vintage Fashion Photography

Enjoying the vast collection of vintage fashion photography to be found on Flickr.


50's Dior photographed by Walde Huth


50's supermodel Dovima


Gown by Giovannelli-Sciarra - photo by Genevieve Naylor


From a September 1967 Mademoiselle. Notice the killer boots!

Photos via MyVintageVogue 's photo stream.

Summer sandal: Take 2

So...the sandals I posted yesterday (see below) were not available in my size, and a little bit out of my price range.
Then, by the grace of blog, I came across these:



Marais USA cobalt sandals found via Modish Not bad for $58 + shipping. Score!

The Perfect Sandals?

Thank you to Mrs. French @ Bliss (the blog) for posting these sandals. They are perfection.

Antik Batik Langoa Sandals @ La Garconne

Etsy Designer Find: Modern Trinkets

I can't wear dangly earrings...just studs. But if I could, I would totally snap up these pieces by Modern Trinkets. Nice bonus: they are under $15 a pair.

Renegade Craft Fair SF: Artist Preview

Here are a few more artists that I am psyched to see at the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco on July 18th and 19th.


Laser-cut wood jewelry by Molly M Designs



Crystal Pattern pendant and Facet rings by Lucy Machine

Renegade Craft Fair SF: Stalking These...

The list of artists for Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco is up. Here are two shops I will be checking out:


Linocuts by Three Fish Studios


Photo prints by e.soule

More shop previews to come!

Countdown to Renegade Craft Fair SF

Just 25 days until the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco. So excited!

Stay tuned for more on the artists who I will be stalking.

Trendspotting Resort 2010: Tulip Skirts

This is a trend I can stand behind: tulip skirts. I love the blousy shape that was seen at more than a few Resort 2010 shows.

Here are my favorite examples:

Bold looks by Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez.

Basic looks by 3.1 Philip Lim and ADAM

Brazen looks by Alexander Wang and Donna Karan

Friday Fashion Focus: Brian Reyes Resort Collection

The resort collection that Brian Reyes offered last week has amazing shape and pattern. Both the dresses and the casual looks are perfection. Here are my favorite pieces:



All images from Style.com

Must See Blog: Jak & Jil

If you are remotely intrigued by fashion and the high-glamour crowd that surrounds the fashion world, I highly suggest you take a peek at Jak & Jil Blog.
The photographer, Tommy Ton chronicles the fashion and the fashionable outside the doors of fashion shows. And writes "HERE AT JAK & JIL, EVERYDAY IS FASHION WEEK."