Catch It Now
Photo credit: Coliena Rentmeester Our friend Marlien Rentmeester–Lucky Magazine editor and preternaturally chic mother of two–has FINALLY started letting the rest of the world in on her style secrets. This is the woman who always looks as if she’s stepped off the pages of Paris Vogue without ever seeming to have spent more than a … Continue reading “Catch It Now”
Paradise Found: Spectacular counterpoint to the minimalist moment
Cindy Chao, a Taiwanese artist currently featured in the Smithsonian, works wonders with the cold, hard elements of metal and stone, breathing life into them by way of organic inspiration. While Chao claims an interest in architecture (the profession runs in the family), she could clearly call flora her muse as well: her finely-wrought vines … Continue reading “Paradise Found: Spectacular counterpoint to the minimalist moment”
Should K buy this bag? Snob or Slob?
Dear Readers, K-, A snob who is traveling in Paris, has become smitten by this bag and is wondering whether or not to splurge. Will it go with enough things, she wonders? How would you counsel her? Weigh in here! Should K Buy This Bag?Market Research
Frugal Snob: Suzanne Wilson Designs
Seed Pearl Drop Earring $600 Jewelry Designer Suzanne Wilson has recently created a line of fine statement jewelry for absurdly affordable prices. The materials are real and the design is first-rate, but at a time when plastic and ribbon necklaces are going for thousands at Barney’s, the prices on these pieces are almost too good … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Suzanne Wilson Designs”
Holmes & Yang: Famous Fashion
By Liza Powel O’Brien It is easy–or perhaps, to be more accurate, it is seriously tempting–to write off any celebrity’s foray into a new echelon of art or craft, whether it is James Franco and his short stories, Gwyneth Paltrow and her recipes, the Olsen twins and their t-shirts, or any number of other celebrity … Continue reading “Holmes & Yang: Famous Fashion”
The Yin and Yang of Suzanne Wilson Designs
What artist Suzanne Wilson seems to accomplish most regularly in her fine jewelry designs is balance. The force of a large Aquamarine stone is tempered by a delicately filigreed setting. An ethereal mother-of-pearl oval is anchored by a heavy gold signet ring. A simple, pretty diamond and white gold band for the finger is made … Continue reading “The Yin and Yang of Suzanne Wilson Designs”