I got a wonderful email from Cheri and Theresa of Lola&Bailey and had to post their graphic jewelry. The collections are based on a fictional couple, Lola and Bailey, and are designed to capture the various stages of their romance. Cute concept. Each piece is made of layers of acrylic and are hand riveted together with sterling silver rivets on silk strands with a magnetic clasp. They will be showing at Sydney Fashion Week very shortly. All you Aussies, keep your eyes out!

tags:

• love
• , made
• , jewelry
• , visible
• , lola
• , new york city
• , bailey
• , home
• , fashion
• , design

My boss showed me the Fotographie issue for fashion photographer Tim Walker and I immediately fell in love with his work. Glam, decay, fantasy, impressive lighting… it’s all there.

tags:

• luxury
• , tim
• , visible
• , new york city
• , vogue
• , photography
• , photographers
• , fashion
• , love
• , design

Clicking through Apartment Therapy today, I saw that my fave Eva Zeisel (Who celebrated her 100th birthday last November!) has just designed a coffee table for DWR. Classic Eva Zeisel… Love those flourished forms. I wish I had an extra $1,500 around since it’d complement my Zeisel/KleinReid print beautifully.

tags:

• interior design
• , made
• , tabletop
• , eva
• , visible
• , surface design
• , new york city
• , furniture
• , home
• , love

Lela Rose’s collection is my favorite so far… such lovely clothes. Very wearable, interesting silhouettes, great color. I love all those trapeze tops with the slim pants.

tags:

• beautiful
• , gown
• , fall
• , dresses
• , lela rose
• , 2007
• , lela
• , feminine
• , awards season
• , new york city

Namrita & Roman’s wedding in California mixed the traditions of both of their heritages for a Mexican-Indian celebration that was truly stunning. This month in Nirali Magazine, we bring you inside four real and stunning South Asian weddings plus, we’ve compiled guides on South Asian beauty and wedding photography and so much more.

tags:

• luxury
• , fashion
• , photography
• , love
• , weddings
• , new york city
• , visible

Saw the Lover Spring/Summer 2007 collection via Joy and loved it all. I’m really loving the idea of super short dresses for the spring. So adorable with short stacked wedges or flats. Going through the site is a treat, as always.

tags:

• love
• , mini
• , girly
• , fashion
• , new york city
• , feminine
• , dresses
• , lover
• , design

Um guys? Can we talk about Bottega Veneta for a minute? Like about how awesome they are? Seriously, people. I flipped through their latest catalog and wanted one of everything. (Yes, I am aware the prices are very much reflecting an extremely luxe product but please let me freak out about them right now.) The current ad campaign is absolutely gorgeous (featuring one of my favorite models, Inguna Butane.) with muted color and gorgeous photography. The spring collection is absolutely heavenly, lots of dresses, great fabrics, great drape, great textures. The handbags are, as usual phenomenal. Such soft looking leathers and other exotic skins, great form. Plus, amazing jewelry featuring some really beautiful materials. I love the stained glass-looking necklaces. In total love right now.

tags:

• love
• , new york city
• , beautiful
• , bottega veneta
• , fashion design
• , dresses
• , jewelry
• , collection
• , luxury jewelry
• , fashion

I know, I know, I should just start an entire new category devoted just to Rachel Roy. I shall resist. I shall, however, share with you the pre-fall 2007 collection that is now available for view on her site. (Along with Pre-Spring 2008… my, my Ms. Roy you’ve been a busy girl.) I can’t deal with looking at next spring’s clothes right now but I am feeling kind of sheepish to admit I am already thinking about the fall. I am newly obsessed with dresses and the dresses shown for Rachel Roy’s Pre-Fall are kind of perfect. My favorite from the selects above is the Karolina Trench. A girl can dream…

tags:

• love
• , made
• , fall
• , pre fall collection
• , 2007
• , pre
• , roy
• , visible
• , rachael roy
• , new york city

There are some new tabletop items at Williams-Sonoma Home right now including these fabulous bone china seashell votives. So pretty.

tags:

• luxury
• , home accents
• , tabletop
• , bone china
• , for the home
• , fine china
• , sonoma
• , new york city
• , williams
• , home

Got a sweet email from Alena Hennessy regarding her upcoming show this weekend in a tearoom boutique called Bouteaque, New York’s Lower East Side. Her work, called “A Little Gathering” looks absolutely amazing. I am planning on checking it out just to see it all in person. The show will be on display from May 5 to June 30, the reception is from 3-7pm on Saturday. Bouteaque is located at 226 East Third Street, between Avenue B and C.

tags:

• little
• , made
• , little gathering
• , exhibit
• , love made visible blog
• , visible
• , surface design
• , new york city
• , art
• , alena

Caught the preview for this fall’s Target’s GO! International line by East-West (Coast) design house Libertine on Target.com. It’s a mix of shorts and long sleeved tops, lean jeans and lots of stripes and great pattern (look at that cornucopia printed blouse!). While it isn’t nearly as grand as the Libertine we’re used to seeing, there’s some interesting wearable stuff obviously designed with mass-market in mind… They have definitely kept their signature style with skull patterns in sweaters and great silkscreened bits on the shorts and tees and blouses. I’m loving the shirt dress and that ruffle-neck jacket. Also the Lace Bolero (Look 2) and all of Look 16 (not shown above… there were just too many to choose from!) Be sure to check out Patrick Robinson’s GO! International line when it rolls out this Sunday, May 6th!

tags:

• made
• , libertine
• , visible
• , new york city
• , target
• , fashion
• , love
• , design

Fresh Looking Blog

tags:

• style
• , blog
• , design
• , love made visible
• , love
• , art
• , blogs
• , visible
• , pomegranita

Loved everything at Kara Janx… her clothes are consistently so comfortable-looking. The convertible skirt shown on the left up there is utter genius… it’s one size fits all and can be worn as a high waisted skirt (as shown) as a super short dress or a regular-waisted knee-length skirt. Three of this season’s trends in one piece! The silk dress on the right is gorgeous and comes in great color ways and different lengths. Simple and lovely stuff.

tags:

• spring
• , love
• , fashion
• , silk wrap
• , new york city
• , project runway
• , janx
• , kara

Stina Persson’s work is also for sale at Gallery Hanahou. Her’s are gorgeous in color, graphic in shape and form. Lovely in all.

tags:

• design
• , surface design
• , made
• , fashion illustration
• , visible
• , new york city
• , love
• , gallery
• , illustration
• , prints

Swooooon. Ted Muehling. Ohhhhh Ted Muehling. I saw his gorgeous tabletop designs in last year’s Feeding Desire exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt (and in the museum’s shop) and then came across these photos for them on E.R. Butler. Everything he does is so graceful and is inspired by the graceful forms of rocks, shells, eggs and insects. Absolutely stunning. For those of you in New York, his store is downtown on Howard Street.

tags:

• love
• , tabletop
• , fine china
• , visible
• , ted
• , new york city
• , muehling
• , ceramics

Five and a Half collects found papers and binds them into one-of-a-kind pocket sized journals. I love notebooks like these… satisfies the paper junkie in me. They also add in pockets and mini booklets made from leftover papers. Simply designed to really showcase the papers. Lovely stuff. Available in various stores in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

tags:

• journals
• , letterpress
• , stationery
• , love
• , new york city
• , five and a half
• , paper

The wallpaper from British designer Jocelyn Warner is so gorgeous. Love the finishes and patterns here. Some beautiful botanical inspired stuff as well as freehand scribbles. Lovely color combinations as well. (Why am I so obsessed with wallpaper all of a sudden?)

tags:

• interior design
• , luxury
• , love
• , wallpaper
• , new york city
• , jocelyn
• , love made visible blog
• , warner

Mimi Ko’s photography is so gorgeous. The above were my two favorite shots in her portfolio. Gorgeous delicate color and fabulous light.

tags:

• mimi
• , love
• , photographers
• , photography
• , new york city
• , pictures
• , mim i ko

Absolutely loved the work of Kareem Iliya… reminds me of Mats Gustafson but with bolder patterns. These watercolor illustrations are so inspiring. Great color sense… great everything, really.

tags:

• love
• , art
• , new york city
• , prints
• , watercolor
• , kareem ilya
• , fashion illustration
• , illustration

After two months of work, the Wooster Collective’s 11 Spring Street project opens to the public today at 11am featuring artwork from the best street artists in the world including Shepard Fairey, Swoon, WK, and Lady Pink. 11 Spring Street, a former carriage house, has been over the years a revolving showcase of street artists from both New York and the world. The building was recently sold to make way for new condominiums and many thought the sale would mark the end of the progression of the ever-changing urban canvas. The new owners, development group Elias Cummings, wished to give proper tribute to the art and artists that graced the walls of the building and contacted the established Wooster Collective to help organize a proper farewell. The Collective in turn invited the best street artists in the world to come and mark the walls on the interior and exterior for one last time.

tags:

• love
• , street art
• , shepard fairey
• , new york city
• , surface design
• , love poem totem
• , 11 spring street
• , artist

Lovely silhouettes and bright color (although not shown in this select!) at Rashmi Varma. Interesting draping going on… love the photography as well.

tags:

• love
• , fashion
• , new york city
• , rashmi
• , varma
• , dress
• , design
• , spring 2007

Noticed that Steven Harrington updated his site with new work. Lovely as usual. Great color sense here. Love the peacocks. Check out the Etc. section for photos of his installations.

tags:

• love
• , peacocks
• , color block dress robert rodriguez
• , new york city
• , steven harrington
• , art in fashion
• , love made visible blog

I was fortunate to able to snag the above print from artist Kim Beury’s Tiny Showcase submission and wanted to share her work with you all. Her website shows more of her stuff… loved all the cityscapes (and I was happy to get the print of the Silvercup Studios sign in Long Island City… I pass that every morning on my way to work.) and use of color.

tags:

• interior design
• , made
• , beury
• , print
• , visible
• , new york city
• , kim
• , home
• , art
• , love

My co-worker Stephanie brought this amazing book into work to show everyone and we all absolutely fell in love with it. Titled This Little Piggy Went To Prada, it’s a collection of nursery rhymes by Amy Allen tweaked for the Blahnik-wearing mommy set. Illustrated with stunning watercolor by Eun-kyung Kang and hardcover bound in hot pink linen, the book is totally adorable and fun to read. Definitely buying a copy on Amazon. (Bonus: portion of the proceeds of copies bought in the UK go to Save The Children and portion of the proceeds of copies in Singapore go to Action for AIDS Pregnant Mothers’ Fund.)

tags:

• nursery rhymes
• , blog
• , moms
• , gift guide
• , love made visible
• , paper
• , fashionable moms
• , this little piggy went to prada
• , great gift
• , watercolor

Although I am totally feeling the Jessica Kagan Cushman bangles I posted a few weeks ago, these Anthropologie A-to-Z Bangles are a worthy alternative. While Cushman’s are fossilized mammoth tusk, Anthro’s are paper wrapped wood. Plus, they’re on sale now for $19.99 each down from $38. Snatch ‘em up while you can get ‘em. (via FabSugar)

tags:

• love
• , fashion
• , love made visible
• , accessories
• , jewelry
• , anthropologie
• , design
• , bangles

Love the collage work of Chris Ferebee so much. Checked it out after a long time, prompted by his email. Typographical elements + vintage photography + arresting composition = truly stunning pieces. The color quality is so gorgeous. Love this stuff. Some limited editions of his collages are available in his shop.

tags:

• collage
• , made
• , chris
• , blog
• , love made visible
• , visible
• , paper
• , surface design
• , new york city
• , art

One of my absolute favorite models, Liya Kebede had a fashion spread in Sunday’s T:Style Magazine in the New York Times featuring clothes inspired by traditional African dress. Just caught the photos now and absolutely loved them. Shot by Paolo Riversi, these have such gorgeous color and styling… of course she looks absolutely stunning.

tags:

• love
• , model
• , new york city
• , african
• , fashion model
• , african queen
• , liya kebede
• , runway model
• , blog

damn, Derek Lam. Absolutely loved this one. Those coats are to die for and the short dresses are so amazing.

tags:

• luxury
• , collection
• , fashion week
• , fall
• , new york
• , dresses
• , 2007
• , feminine
• , derek
• , lam

God, Cecilia Carlstedt’s work is so gorgeous. Amazing texture and color. I love how imagery is subtly incorporated into the overall composition. Not to mention that the above isn’t even close to indicting the feel of her work. So many pieces in the portfolio, it’s inspiring to go through it all. A beautiful body of work.

tags:

• love
• , color
• , print
• , paper
• , surface design
• , carlstedt
• , new york city
• , art
• , fashion
• , design