Jun

25

Eura Le Jewelry: What If…?

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“My jewelry starts out with a ‘What if?’,” explains designer Angela Saunders. “I ask this question, and things start to happen. “I find inspiration in that initial question.”
Angela was displeased with mass-produced mall jewelry (”I had no interest in wearing the same pair of earrings as the girl next to me”). [...]

Jun

23

Gina DeSantis Ceramics - Durable Design

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I knew I was a grown-up the day I started to care about housewares. I didn’t have a house yet - just an apartment - but when registering for wedding gifts, I was actually excited about Kate Spade martini glasses and Calvin Klein bath towels. Now that I have a house, I care [...]

Jun

16

Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing

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If you are a fashion idiot, this is the book for you. Fashion 101 is truly a crash course in clothing. Written for teenagers, it describes every conceivable clothing style, with tips on how to wear them and the history behind each item. For the most part, info is provided in an [...]

Jun

1

RIP YSL

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One of the last great couturiers has died. At age 71, after a long illness, Yves Saint Lauren has died at his home in France.