Too much is never enough...
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Mad Men Yourself!
Wistfully longing for Mad Men this summer? That was my thought this morning as I went to uncover when Season 5 would begin (pushed until 2012...) since I can't stand it any longer. Luckily I uncovered this little golden nugget that will subside me until I can get my fix.
Banana Republic has teamed up with Emmy-award winning designer Janie Bryant of Mad Men to deliver a fall collection consisting of 65 pieces for men and women!!! What an excellent cross-promotion, and one I am dying to shop (I never could resist a designer collab), starting August 10 (pre-sale).
This collaboration between Simon Kneen (Creative Director at BR) and Janie Bryant comes after some previous brand mash-ups but nothing close to this scale. Below are my picks I will be itching to get my mitts on. I'm less pleased with some of the more casual options. The navy embossed houndstooth and black lace sheath dress are the front runners in my mind, pending good fit and finish. The red floral is pretty enticing as well. Now all you need is that candy apple red lip.
Banana Republic has teamed up with Emmy-award winning designer Janie Bryant of Mad Men to deliver a fall collection consisting of 65 pieces for men and women!!! What an excellent cross-promotion, and one I am dying to shop (I never could resist a designer collab), starting August 10 (pre-sale).
This collaboration between Simon Kneen (Creative Director at BR) and Janie Bryant comes after some previous brand mash-ups but nothing close to this scale. Below are my picks I will be itching to get my mitts on. I'm less pleased with some of the more casual options. The navy embossed houndstooth and black lace sheath dress are the front runners in my mind, pending good fit and finish. The red floral is pretty enticing as well. Now all you need is that candy apple red lip.
Monday, June 13, 2011
First Lady Looks of Glamour
On a recent trip to one of my favorite cities in the world, Washington D.C., I visited the American History Musuem at the Smithsonian. Of many interesting exhibits to choose amongst-from Julia Child's kitchen to Transportation in America, I found myself beguiled by the "First Ladies at the Smithsonian", featuring inaugural ball gowns, accessories and wares going back to Martha Washington.
Some of my favorites included this red number worn by Mamie Eisenhower for a 1957 State dinner at the British Embassy, featured here along with some accessories. The second photo is the official photo (sans the annoying flash mark).
Included below is everyone's favorite first lady fashion icon, Jacqueline Kennedy. This inaugural gown shows some striking similarities to the gown First Lady Michelle Obama chose. Proving good taste is timeless.
Some of my favorites included this red number worn by Mamie Eisenhower for a 1957 State dinner at the British Embassy, featured here along with some accessories. The second photo is the official photo (sans the annoying flash mark).
Included below is everyone's favorite first lady fashion icon, Jacqueline Kennedy. This inaugural gown shows some striking similarities to the gown First Lady Michelle Obama chose. Proving good taste is timeless.
I find this Jason Wu gown absolutely extraordinary. Not to mention the Jimmy Choo's and gorgeous jewels that went along with it. This gown definitely takes the cake.
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| “Inaugural Earrings” – triple rose-cut diamonds with a center cluster of diamond briolettes; set in white gold. Total carat weight is 61. |
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| "Michelle Signet Ring” – white gold and black rhodium with rose-cut diamonds and a rose-cut diamond center stone. Total carat weight is 13. Bracelets – 13 white gold and diamond bangle bracelets. Total carat weight is 13. Gift of Loree Rodkin, in honor of First Lady Michelle |
As part of the exhibit there was a video featuring Jason Wu, describing his intent for the dress at an event honoring Mrs. Obama.
Another one of my favorite's had to be Lady Bird Johnson. Besides her absolutely adorable befitting name, who else can pull off looking so charming in fur trimmed canary yellow?!
Finally, of all the entertaining dishes, this oyster serving dish was my favorite for its originality and imaginative frivolity.
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| Game plate and oyster plate from the Hayes state china service. Lucy Hayes worked with artist Theodore Davis to design a service using images of American flora and fauna. |
San Francisco Summer
Hi Guys,
I've been spending some time in San Francisco over this past weekend, and was utterly shocked by the non-summer weather. I'm told the best time (and real summer weather) is between September and November. No worries-therefore I put together this set of some of my favorite summer essentials for dealing with a climate similar to SF. 65 with freezing wind. Enjoy!
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