lunedì 5 maggio 2008

FUNNY LADY


This Outfit:
Heart Shaped Sunglasses at www.urbanoutfitters.com
Smile Tee by Rika, at www.youheshe.com
Button Down Skirt by Chloè, at www.net-a-porter.com
Ipod Nano by Apple, at www.store.apple.com
Day Runner Organizer Agenda at www.overstock.com
Pink Very Noeud Slingbacks by Christian Louboutin, at www.brownsfashion.com
Ruby & Sapphire Shake Necklace by Renee Lewis, at www.barneys.com
Stripe Hand-bag by Prada, in store only
Black Patent Lizard Print Belt at debenhams.com
Clear Written Bangles by Jessica Kagan Cushman, at www.ravinstyle.com
Fuxsia Nail Polish by Essie, at www.beauty.com

martedì 29 aprile 2008

STILL LOITERING: 80'S


This Outfit:
Multi-Colored Wayfarer, Vintage
Baguette Bag by Fendi, in store only
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green Eye Shadow at www.medusasmakeup.com
Yellow Booties by Nine West, at www.ninewest.com
Electric Blue Booties by Christian Louboutin, at www.brownsfashion.com
Red Suede Booties at www.urbanoutfitters.com
Red Strapeless Dress by Rachel Roy, at www.net-a-porter.com
Green Suede Booties by Paul & Joe
Green Taboo Silk Dress by Zac Posen, at www.net-a-porter.com
Blue Knit Dress with Hip Panels by Louise Goldin, at www.brownsfashion.com
Yellow Edith Bustier Dress by Luella, at www.net-a-porter.com

sabato 19 aprile 2008

A GENIUS: DAVID LACHAPELLE



1995
Named “Best New Photographer of the Year” by both French Photo and American Photo magazines
1996
“Photographer of the Year Award” at the VH-1 Fashion Awards
1996
“Applied Photography of the Year Award” from The International Center of Photography
1997
Art Directors Club Award for Best Book Design for LaChapelle Land
1998
Best “Cutting Edge Essay” and “Style Photography” at Life magazine’s Alfred Eisenstadt Awards for Magazine Photography (the Eisies)
1999
Honored in the “Cover of the Year” category at the Eisies
1999
Placed second on CNN’s list of “20 to Watch in 2000”

LIKE MARILYN MONROE


This Outfit:
Eyeglasses by Linda Farrow for Luella
Ruffle Collar Blouse by Viktor&Rolf, at www.net-a-porter.com
Beaded Necklace by Xhilaration, at www.target.com
Contrast Trim Belt at www.topshop.com
Bandage Skirt by Azzedine Alaia, at www.brownsfashion.com
Red Matte Lipstick by Lorac, at www.sephora.com
Lady Dior Cannage Bag by Dior, at www.dior.com
Blush Linen Scarf by Michael Kors, at www.net-a-porter.com
Crêpe chiffon mesh pumps by Christian Louboutin, at www.brownsfashion.com
Horsebit Diamond Ring by Gucci, in store only
14k White Gold Black & White Diamond Earrings at www.overstock.com

22/04/2008: EARTH DAY


This Outfit:
Crisscross Patent Sandals by Marc Jacobs, at www.net-a-porter.com
Oversized Paka by Stella McCartney, at www.net-a-porter.com
Organic Skinny Jeans by Elsom, at www.net-a-porter.com
Green Chalcedony Ring by Anne Maa, at www.annemaadesigns.com
Beaded Strech Bracelet, Vintage
Silk Orchid Hair Pin by Tarina Tarantino, at www.regencies.com
Flower Fabric Tote by Marni, at www.marni.com
Green Patent Leather Jeweled Sandal by Borgo Degli Olivi, at www.forzieri.com
Peppermint Silk dress by 3.1 Philip Lim
Emerald A-Line Dress by 3.1 Philip Lim, at www.mytheresa.com
Logo Box Clutch by Fendi, at www.net-a-porter.com
CELEBRATE THE EARTH DAY WITH A TOTAL GREEN OUTFIT

giovedì 17 aprile 2008

INSPIRED BY: MARK RYDEN


This Outfit:
Bow Hair Pins by Tarina Tarantino, at www.tarinatarantino.com
Pink Blush by YSL, at www.sephora.com
Cherry LipGloss by Korres, at www.asos.com
Heart Watch Chain Necklace by Marc by Marc Jacobs, at www.net-a-porter.com
Teal Leather Jacket, Vintage
Jacquard A-Line Skirt by See By Chloè, at www.net-a-porter.com
Burgundy Boots by Marc by Marc Jacobs, at www.couture.zappos.com
White Pin Tuck Top by Linq, at www.my-wardrobe.com
Paddington Satchel Bag by Chloè, in store only
Over Knees Socks by Falke, at www.net-a-porter.com

A GENIUS: MARK RYDEN


Mark Ryden came to preeminence in the 1990’s during a time when many artists, critics and collectors were quietly championing a return to the art of painting. With his masterful technique and disquieting content, Ryden quickly became one of the leaders of this movement on the West Coast.Upon first glance Ryden’s work seems to mirror the Surrealists’ fascination with the subconscious and collective memories. However, Ryden transcends the initial Surrealists’ strategies by consciously choosing subject matter loaded with cultural connotation. His dewy vixens, cuddly plush pets, alchemical symbols, religious emblems, primordial landscapes and slabs of meat challenge his audience not necessarily with their own oddity but with the introduction of their soothing cultural familiarity into unsettling circumstances. Viewers are initially drawn in by the comforting beauty of Ryden’s pop-culture references, then challenged by their circumstances, and finally transported to the artist’s final intent – a world where creatures speak from a place of childlike honesty about the state of mankind and our relationships with ourselves, each other and our past. Clearly infused with classical references, Ryden’s work is not only inspired by recent history, but also the works of past masters. He counts among his influences Bosch, Bruegel and Ingres with generous nods to Bouguereau and Italian and Spanish religious painting. Over the past decade, this marriage of accessibility, craftsmanship and technique with social relevance, emotional resonance and cultural reference has catapulted Ryden beyond his roots and to the attention of museums, critics and serious collectors. Ryden’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, including a recent museum retrospective “Wondertoonel” at the Frye Museum of Art in Seattle and Pasadena Museum of California Art. Mark Ryden was born in Medford Oregon. He received a BFA in 1987 from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles where he paints slowly and happily amidst his countless collections of trinkets, statues, skeletons, books, paintings and antique toys.
AND... I LOVE HIS WORKS!!