Thursday, September 30, 2010

For you Dolce & Gabbana, I would wear white daily.

Lovely lovely lace at Milan Fashion Week.
(Images Courtesy of Dolce&Gabanna.com)

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Jeremiah Goodman.

Apartment foyer of Baron Jay de Leval, Mexico City, 1978
Living Room of Elsa Schiaparelli, Paris, 2002
Diana Vreeland, Garden in Hell sitting room, New York, 2000
(images courtesy of Powerhouse <---check this place out!)

For my Presentation class, we are currently learning how to "properly" watercolor room elevations. With that said, I am a terrible watercolorer. I tend to lose control of the water, and then in turn, lose my patience. My professor told me to "light candles and put on some nice music." At first I laughed at this, but I'm beginning to think it's the only way...
I'm not sure if Jeremiah Goodman uses this tip from my professor, but his book, published originally in 2007,
"Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision," certainly grasps at the idea. A romantic vision it is. Jeremiah's interiors are stunning, multi-layered, sumptuous, almost dream-like versions of the truth. A girl can only hope.

Monday, September 27, 2010

"You can do anything in Bushwick."

(Alice Waters/Roberta's collage via NYMAG)
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I cannot help but be proud of my ever-growing neighborhood.
Check out this article about Bushwick's Roberta's.
PS- I fucking love Alice Waters. My absolute favorite book growing up was "Fanny at Chez Panisse."

The Affordable Art Fair.

(USA, New York City, NY 1974, Eilliot Erwitt. Courtesy of AAF via John Cleary Gallery)
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The Affordable Art Fair starts this coming Wednesday, and will boast art from the well-known, to the up-and-coming. Pieces will range from $100-$10,000. Quite a cool idea.

FoodParc.

This groovy "high tech foodcourt" opened only 9 blocks from my office. It reminds me of ordering a sandwich at Wawa (anyone? anyone?). I'll give this a shot for sure...it's well priced and seems tasty as hell. (Photos courtesy of Notcot)

Food+Atmosphere=Heaven

Check out this gallery of some beautiful (and delicious) NYC Restaurants by Ryan Charles.

Frida.


Frida is the best movie I've seen in a long time. It is Heart-breaking, vibrant, and real.
Also pick up her diary if you are so inspired as I.
Beautiful, talented, tragic, Frida Kahlo.

Thank you Kefira.

Frocks by Boxing Kitten. Yes Yes Yes.
The cuts, the fabric, the styling is just perfect.
Now where are we flying to?

Feeling blue.

Beautiful Jill Sanders via The Sartorialist.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Creep.

These have been popping up all over Brooklyn. Anyone know who?

Brooklyn Flea.

The Brooklyn Flea is AMAZING. Beautiful vintage clothes, jewels, and bags. Vintage prints of botany, anatomy, astronomy. Old cameras, globes, furniture. And the food? Arguably the reason we went: Brisket sandwiches, horechas, tacos, Mexican corn, egg creams, oh my. The Bk Flea is located in one of my favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods, Fort Greene, so make a day of it, and if you make a night of it, go to Abistro, a quaint, delicious, Moroccan French place (BYOB!!!).

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Design*Sponge: Kelly Wearstler.

Kelly Wearstler, as you may know, has always been one of my greatest inspirations when it comes to Interior Design: The colors and textures, the luxury, art, and variety of cultural influences. Read, and become inspired here. I think it's time I take a trip.
(Image via Design*Sponge)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Like the streets of NYC.


Incredible drawings from Taizo Yamamoto's Shopping Carts series.
See more here at BOOOOOOM! (Images via BOOOOOOM)

stylist for hire.

My girl Victoria Cameron is an incredibly talented Stylist.
Her pieces are always dramatic and perfectly paired.
(Photos by Katherine Finkelstein; Make-up/Hair by Breanne Chappell)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Slipping.

(Blue Crowd, Pink Shadow 2010. Image Courtesy of ArtCat via Angelina)
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Angelina Gualdoni: Shadow Slipping
Opening Thursday, September 23rd, 6-8pm
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I love how Angelina applies her paint, giving into a loss of control. Her images are soft yet mysterious.

Let there be glitter.

(Close-up of Crown. Image Courtesy of Tria Gallery)
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Camomile Hixon @ Tria Gallery
Opening this Thursday, September 23rd, 6-8pm
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Always have, always will love glitter.

Gypsy Warrior Vintage: Look Book.

So Proud of my girls at Gypsy Warrior Vintage! They just came out with their absolutely stunning Fall 2010 Lookbook. They truly have a knack for finding one-of-a-kind vintage pieces.
+Photography by Tom Medvedich.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Spoons.

For my new class, Presentation Techniques, we had to draw spoons (my professor is super deluxe kooky FYI). I chose a tablespoon and a wooden spoon (burns and all). This was the first time I did a pencil sketch in years. Quite therapeutic really.
Click on the image for a larger (though out of focus) view.

Open your eyes.

Brilla on North 7th at Bedford. Williamsburg, BK

Perfect Transition.

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Adorable in early fall. (Via The Sartorialist)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Guy Aroch.

French
Chloe Sevigny
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I just love the coloring, cropping, and general old school beauty of Guy Aroch's work. (Images courtesy of Jed Root)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Evening-wear at Fashion Week.

Carlos Miele: Jenny Peckham:
Monique Lhuillier:
During Fashion Week there are plenty of trendy, exquisite frocks; But there is something about a timelessly beautiful, perfectly tailored, evening dress that takes my breath away.
(images courtesy of nymag.com)

Betsey Johnson, I love you.

(Image courtesy of nymag.com)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Fashion Week highlight.

I am very proud of my dear (talented, hilarious) friend Jesse who
--featured in this article-- is the "Public Relations Every-Person" for New York based designer Andrew Buckler. Beautiful clothes and show. Bravo!
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( On a side note: Andrew is the owner of the cutest puppy ever, named Nacho)

Dark and beautiful.

Amazing headpieces by Savannah Wyatt.