Recently I’ve been drawn to some really exquisite and beautiful pieces of stained glass. I used to think stained glass was tacky and not at all attractive, but I’ve given it another chance. Don’t get my wrong, stained glass can definitely be a little on the extreme side and not for everyone. There are instances though, when you cannot deny the beauty and intricacy of a piece.
This year’s Emmy’s brought a parade of beautiful dresses, as well as a few absolute failures. Here are my pics for best and worst dressed this year.
Nina Dobrev looked stunning in a red strapless creation from Donna Karan. The Vampire Diaries star is a virtual unknown compared to the other women on the carpet, and still managed to outshine them all.
Jayma Mays also shine on the carpet in a gorgeous pink tiered dress by Zuhair Murad. This elegant and feminine look was combined perfectly with Jayma’s soft hair and makeup.
Not everyone can get it right. Gwyneth Paltrow is usually stunning and classy on the red carpet, but this year her midriff bearing see through Pucci gown was an absolute disaster.
Someone needs to let Christina Hendricks know that there IS such a thing as too much cleavage. See exhibit A below, created by Johanna Johnson.
Just one day after releasing their newest product, Apple lost one of their co-founders and greatest minds. Steve Jobs was an irreplaceable member of the Apple team and will surely be missed by the company. His latest invention, the iPhone 4S is merely an extension of the groundbreaking iPhones, iPads, and iPods. As a tribute to Jobs, take a look at the greatest smart phone of all time and its evolution through the years.
The original iPhone was launched in 2007 to an exclusive network, AT&T.
This first iPhone had a rear, still-only camera. This iPhone had a rounder frame and was a little chunkier than the newer versions. It also had less capabilities, and could not store as much information.
With the arrival of a 3G network, came the iPhone 3. This phone was quite similar to the first model, but had more memory space, a better camera, and offered 3G coverage.
A year later, Jobs released the iPhone 4. This phone was a game changer. The iPhone 4 looked significantly different than the iPhone and iPhone 3G, but it also offered a better App store, a front and rear camera, video camera, ‘face time’, and could be owned by Verizon customers as well.
The iPhone 4S seems to be quite similar to the iPhone 4 although it does offer a better camera, improved voice recognition, and better service coverage. The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are available in both black and white.
Today is the 20th anniversary of one of the great albums of all time, a gift from Seattle called Nevermind.
The music within is timeless, but so is the cover – a striking image just as powerful today as it was in 1991. The image, like Nirvana’s lyrics, can be taken in a lot of different ways, or maybe not “taken” at all. Is it about drowning? Innocence? The self vs. the dollar? Dada? Maybe all of the above.
When looking for new office furniture the first place we go is too often big boxes like Office Depot or Staples. Well, we’re shopping in the wrong place. I recently re-discovered this masterpiece of computer age style and ergonomics: Feast your eyes upon the Aeron Chair by Herman Miller.
They say the best revenge is sitting well. (Upon whom the revenge is taken is up to you).
This Sunday marks the official comeback of awards season and I couldn’t be more excited. The red carpet for the Emmy’s is sure to be filled with dazzling designer duds but I’d like to dedicate this post to the nominees for Outstanding Costumes For A Series. So, without further ado, the nominees are…
Series: Boardwalk Empire Episode: Anastasia
Series: The Borgias Episode: Lucrezia’s Wedding
Series: Game of Thrones Episode: The Pointy End
Series: Glee Episode: New York
Series: Mad Men Episode: The Beautiful Girls
Best of luck to all of the deserving nominees!!
Jackson Pollock was one of the most innovative artists of his time. His work was outside the box, and nothing like it had ever been appreciated before. Many still don’t see the beauty in his creations, and some will tell you that their 5 year old could do it better. Some said he created the most exciting and artistic creations they had ever seen.
Pollock was involved in a fatal car accident on August 11, 1956. As a belated tribute to his life and art 55 years after his death, here are a few of his more famous and beautiful pieces.
Male and Female – 1942 – Philadelphia Museum of Art
Lucifer – 1947 – Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
Easter and the Totem – 1953 – The Museum of Modern Art
Living in the South, you will inevitably come to love some hole in the wall, middle of nowhere, run by an old married couple barbecue joint. They always have the best food, and there’s never a wait. There are a few places like this in my hometown, and I love driving down a road and seeing an sign or restaurant that reminds me of one of these places.
There’s absolutely nothing like home, but a good ole’ barbecue place with great fixin’s and lots of sauce can run a close second.
Rachel Zoe recently did an interview and house tour with ABC news. Yes, her closet was immaculate. Yes, she named every designer from Louboutin to Gucci. Yes, she has more beautifully designed clothes than most small countries. All of these are true, but even more impressive was her son Skyler’s collections. Gucci bomber jacket? Check. Todd shoes? Check. Missoni sweaters? Check. Racks and rack of Ralph Lauren? Check. Skyler’s shoe and clothing collection rivals that of the designers themselves! Not only are his clothes beautiful, but they are beautifully arranged. No way a baby lives in this room! The nursery is tastefully decorated with light browns and taupes and features monkeys, giraffes, and other animals.
Here’s a like to a video showing some highlights of Skyler’s room and closet.
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/rachel-zoe-baby-skylers-room-14166161
For parents, it’s the best time of the year. For students, it’s the most dreaded time of the year. Whichever way you slice it, it’s time to go back to school shopping. The most important school supply? Your backpack. Here are some suggestions for the best made and well designed packs available this year…
For the adventurer, the North Face Surge Backpack. This stylish pack can double as an overnight or camping bag. It has enough compartments and space to hold more than a days worth of essentials. This pack has a compartment designed to carry a laptop and holds most 15″ laptops. The Surge backpack is also endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.
If you’re a fashionista, Dooney and Bourke has created a collection just for you. The Cabriolet collection includes a small, medium, and large messenger bag as well as two sizes of shopper bags. These bags are reasonably priced and can hold all of your back to school necessities. The messenger bags include a stylish shoulder strap. *Spoiler Alert!* The Cabriolet collection is 25% off online until September 9th!
Rugby by Ralph Lauren has created a bag that is perfect for a laid back trendsetter. This canvas and leather backpack is made of durable leather and an olive green material that complement each other perfectly. This bag has a vintage flair to it. The interior has a canvas lining and open pockets throughout.
Every rocker needs a tote. The R&Em Large Graffiti Tote is perfect for any rocker or student with a bit of a wild side. This canvas bag has double looped handles and a shoulder strap for easy lugging.
Higher education in your future? For the serious student, the Briggs and Riley Executive Clamshell Backpack is the perfect choice. This elegant and well crafted pack screams luxury. There are separate compartments for laptops, files, and books. There are also compartments for USB drives, CDs, Discs, sunglasses, headphones, pens, business cards, and more.
Happy shopping!
