I have been eyeing this book at McNally's for some time now, and I just might get it. Dressing the Home:The Private Spaces of Top Fashion Designers, its pretty much self-explanatory. DVF's ecclectic living room, Christian Louboutin's extravagant interiors, and Vanessa Bruno's Marais apartment, that is absolutely to die for. The images below are of the latter, but they are from an old British Elle Decor. I would never leave my house.

An image from the current exhibit at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Miami for Cary Kwok. Actually if you are Paris, check out the Aya Takano show. I saw it in Miami, and its amazing. I'm going to try to join my gallerina friend for their Paris opening in October where Pharell will be exhibiting his "chairs", should be a fun time!

I have only been to Milan once, so I really don't know what is where mapwise, but last time I was there I went to 10 Corso Como which is hands down my favorite store in the world. I just remember it wasn't in the center of town, which made an even more unexpected find. The own Carla Sozzani has a gallery (Galeria Carla Sozzani), a cafe, a bookshop, and the enormous boutique all in this semi-fort hidden under foliage. The compound also has a small hotel three rooms called 3 Rooms. Anyway, the store has everything, but well-edited everything, amazing jewelry, bags, shoes, books, furniture, and for me it is way cooler than Colette, yet doesn't get much hype. It helps that her sister, Franca, is the editor-and-chief of Italian Vogue. This is a MUST if you happen to be in Milan. I also love the hand-drawn logo, the whole store is black and white circles, dots, and designs. Apparently Carla's boyfriend Kris Ruhs did the logo.

The Alexander Wang/Uniqlo collaboration hit the stores this week, I picked up the black dress, but I need to get it majorly shortened..for some reason (aka my height) the hemline hits just below my knee lol...
photo from teenvogue.com

Fell in love with this Lyell "Tap Suit" at the store this weekend. This nice picture doesn't do it justice.

Carlo's early birthday present, so fun to ride, I think I want one too. We're just trying to figure out where to keep it, because its a bit bright to keep on the street, so unfortunately it would probably get stolen.

Picked up a lot of vintage this month..


From my last visit to Flamingo Plaza in Miami.

The naked lady carlo had to carry around all day hehe.

Carlo and I had a nice Sunday in Ft. Greene with Jenny and Soren, first stop at the Brooklyn flea, which was packed. Jenny picked up some dresses and a nice bag, I picked up a portrait for the apartment. Then we went for corn and too many frozen margaritas at Habana Outpost...followed by a visit to Jen at Bonita. Back in my neighborhood we hung out on the rooftop with the neighbors and had late dinner at Lovely Day. Great company!

I really like Alyssa Norton's jewelry.

Acne Guide dress and Rachel Comey shoes via Totokaelo.com

OAK is making markdowns....They just put out their second issue of their publication "oakazine". The art direction is cute, they hired some swedes to guest edit/design it but its not very original. Its like the urban outfitters copy of ACNE paper.

cute ring at steven alan. they also have nice vintage jewelry.

I pass by this shop all the time walking on Lafayette, and its so dark and intense that I find myself often intimidated. The funny thing is, I think this is one of the coolest stores in New York. Bess. It used to be a Keith Karing store but is now the home of Doug and Bess Abraham's amazing jewelry designs. He apparently is in charge of the Ralph Lauren jewelry collection, but you would never know bc this store is anything but waspy. Aside from the jewelry, they have vintage t-shirts, random posters and sculptures, and my favorite, their studded collection of jeans and shoes.They play good music too.

photo: Pierce Jackson for PaperMagazine

White Chukkas at Supreme ( along with red, blue, and black) on May 22nd. I like the red ones too.

Running out during lunch to the Steven Alan sample sale turned out to be a good idea....

Also today I was invited by Patricia from BobbleBee to meet some other bloggers including Jenny and Soren from Copenhagen Street Style and the host of the gathering, Craig from Altamiranyc. It was nice to meet you guys...

On sale at Nine West, the most comfortable shoes I've worn in a while. Get some!

I know Spring is here, but leave it to me to bid on this...

Just won these Vera napkins on Ebay...perfect for summer, after I get them washed a few times.

I finally found cushions for the chair, and on sale hehe...Muji had these pillow cases 70% off, although I had to buy the inside, but either way, I love animal print, and the khaki linen makes zebra a little more tolerable.


My bookcase isn't really a new addition, I've had it for like 2 months, but just wanted to share. I got in the Annex Flea Market in Chelsea on a Sunday afternoon. I like going around that time because the vendors just want to get rid of stuff at that point so they'll knock off a lot from the price. Sure you don't get first pick on things, but you get really good deals.

Tracy Feith is down the street from me, and I walk in there at least once a week just to see the colors. Especially with the never-ending cold. His dresses are spectacular, the fabrics, the color combinations. This guy knows his stuff, its strange we don't read much about him. His creative director came out in Vogue this month, and I met her at the store this weekend, so nice, and so freaking cool. Anyway. In the spirit of summer I'm going to try to get some T. F. Vibes in the apartment.

Want to get this. Brooklyn Modern:Architecture, Interiors, and Design by Diana Lind.

Acne Studios just opened up a shop in Soho, and I think these are quite nice. They have a pair of white shoes as well that are awesome, but I guess they sold out because they aren't for sale. Anyway. Acne always gets it right. and don't get me started on their publication....

photo from DumboNYC

My friend Kristia and I paid a visit to the Brooklyn Flea this weekend. It was packed, and a nice start, but I must agree with a few others about thehigh prices. I was totally broke, so couldn't buy anything regardless, but they did have some nice teacups with hand painted Chinese motifs that I was eyeing, the price was right, as well as some funky 1960s glasses that could've doubled as an alternative to champagne flutes. I will definitely be going back! Would love to have a table, but what would I sell???

Ryan McGinley opening tonight at 83 Grand, photos will be on display for the next month.

happy belated easter. I spent the weekend visiting my aunt and uncle in mt.laurel/cherry hill, NJ. We also took a drive around central Philadelphia, where Carlo had never been, so that fun. And amazing food! My cousin is a great cook...

This typeface is pretty great. By Vandasye

I've been majorly procrastinating so here's a list of things I would like to get done in the apartment before summer. I know I've put things off, when I just received the notice if I want to renew my lease. Already!

1. paint my walls
2. set up a work area in my apartment
3. find some fun champagne flutes
4. upholster the cushions on my chair
5. find some nice stuff to hang on my walls


http://www.vandasye.com/

Beautiful ad for Sonia Rykiel

Good stuff for men. and Taxidermy!

Embroidery as art by Takashi Iwasaki. I just want to wear it.

This month's Domino features the 10 Favorite things of stylist Linda Rodin. On the list, rose pillows from my favorite shop, A Detacher on Mott Street. I love love love the color palette she has going on in this image from the New York Times.

happy st. paddy's day.

Yesterday it was decided this historic Coppertone Ad would not be put away forever. This ad one of my favorite things to see when being driven as a kid to my friends house in Miami Beach. It was decided that they would take it town to refurbish it, then put it back in its original location. Apparently Coppertone was developed by a phamacist in Miami many years ago. Right now I am awake solely because my sunburn is so bad! I need to come home more often.

Julian Schnabel knows pink. Vanity Fair visits his Palazzo Chupi in the West Village. I love the colors.

greetings from miami.I am home for a few days hoping to get some sun and enjoy friends and family...

hello again....

Been a while, just wanted to stop by and say hi. Things have been very non-stop over here, my family has been in town for over a week, and before that I had a friend here. I've been working as a freelancer at Kiehl's and taking a promotional branding class at Parsons as well. So you can imagine! Anyway...I am very excited for Spring to come, I've already started to buy open toe shoes and ethnic jewelry. (Not that you can't wear chunky necklaces in the fall, I just look forward to big necklaces for spring, like I do scarves for the fall) so anyway...Hopefully I will going home to Miami in March for the Emmanuel Perrotin Galerie Opening, to redeem my Standard Bingo prizes with Carla, and to see my family and friends. I also don't have any jobs lined up for March! Oops! I need to get on that. Anyway....I leave you with one of my most exciting purchases on sale from Opening Ceremony. A Christian Joy for TopShop Sailboat dress. Coincidentally shes the girl that does the Karen O. costumes.

Starstruck

Not that its a big deal, although being openly starstruck is shunned in this city lol, but Karen O. just picked up her laundry next to me, I let her butt since I couldn't find my ticket. I love her.

Some News....

APC is opening a surplus store with stuff from the prior seasons in Brooklyn....andddd I will be starting at Kiehl's on Tuesday for a month "try out", I will be working on some packaging....Also my parents are going to China, Malaysia, the Phillipines, Singapore next week, so if you have any cool places you recommend please let me know, my mom is going to be doing some exploring while my dad is at work, so any suggestions are welcome! I will be back in the city on Monday...Meanwhile I am still working at Galerie Perrotin, check it out!

One of the cooler things I've seen in a while...

Peter Goldlust makes some serious work with a preschooler's favorite medium.

In Keeping with resolutions...

I just won these on Ebay :)
I hope they fit my calves!

New Favorite

One of my favorite things to do when I'm in Miami is pay a visit to the Standard Hotel. Its near the beach, but without the stress of parking and traffic, and sand. Don't get me wrong I love the beach, but the Standard is this amazing little gem that not many of the locals know about. I went with some friends for the day, you buy a $40 pass and you get a yoga class, a locker with a robe, access to the indoor saunas, baths, and steam room, plus the outdoor pools. Its makes the hecticness of being home feel a little more like a vacation. Not only the pools, but the entire complex is just so well done and decorated. Sunday nights they have a little party and hold a Bingo competition in the lobby. Anyway, I will be going back Sunday hopefully I win (they have good prizes)

Boot/Sneakers

I used to love these when I was little, I had all different colors and now OAK is carrying them, and I quite like them, except you can definitely get them cheaper if you search online. Palladium boots. Get some and maybe so will I.

For those who aren't in NY

APC is having its online sale. I picked up that dress I wanted way back with the flowers, but in off white, the navy was sold out.

Change of Plans...

So as some may know, I was supposed to be starting the year off freelancing at Kiehls, but the person who hired me has dissappeared, and not returned one of my 4 emails or phonecalls. So I have changed my ticket and will be staying in Miami until after my friends wedding on the 11th. Luckily, I've been given a chance to work at my favorite gallery, Emmanuel Perrotin until I go back. I hung out with my friend that works there and some of her coworkers where between 5 of us we devoured 10 bottles of champagne on Friday, it was quite fun and relaxing and made me appreciate being home for now.
Here is an image of a Peter Coffin sculpture that is up now.

2008 Kickoff

I picked up this Stendig Calendar at Jack Spade a few weeks back, and one for Carlo and Melvin as well, my friend Alex had said it was nice and big and would fill part of my bare walls, and it did quite nicely.
So, New Years Resolutions.
First of course is to post more frequently.
Second, I'd like to do more Ebaying. I have my eye on something right now!
Third, I would like to have more "detalle" (detail) Basically, that's how Cubans refer to people who always just go the extra inch with their thoughtfulness, so yes, I'd like to have more detail with my family and close friends and Carlo of course. So that means remembering to call my grandparents, sending birthday cards, and the always fun, "I got you this for no reason". So Happy New Year, and let's see how well I do!

Cool hat, cool girl.

I know it has been way too long and way too infrequent, but things have been very hectic these past few weeks. But anyway, today I had a chance to meet Patricia, the face behind Bobble Bee, and it was so nice to meet her. She had a very cool hat that was like that crochet Dior Mohawk type looking thing, I love it. Anyway, really cool girl, and she gave me a copy of a magazine from madrid that her friends created called "el libro mas barato del mundo es esta revista" which means, the cheapest book in the world is this magazine" I havent had a chance to read it, but basically its a book/magazine about madrid, to increase I suppose cultural awareness about things within Madrid, and each issue explores a theme via different creative outlets. The issue I was given was the erotic one. cool concept for a magazine...I wanted to post some images but my photobucket isnt loading for some reason!

Anyway, off to Miami tomorrow. I am a bit sad, today was my "technical" last day at Baron but I hope to come back in a few months, we'll see. I am supposed to start a job as a package designer at Kiehl's but am having technical difficulties so that is on hold until I hear back from them. So let us see what 2008 brings. Hopefully I can dedicate more time to the blog which I have been neglecting!