New Review of Amanda Rudey Earrings in Stuff I Scored!
Amanda Rudey designs beautiful jewelry, and I’m especially fond of her earrings. I’ve just reviewed her Moonbeam design in Stuff I Scored: Designer Jewelry. Check it out!
Filed under: Style
Medieval Makeup
By BarbaraAnne:
Italy brought the art of cosmetics to France.
In 1190, King Philippe-Auguste created rules delegating certain colors of clothing and makeup only to upper-class women. A cosmetic maker followed the king’s decree to get his license. Makeup’s aim… Continue reading
Isabel Allende: Of Love and Shadows
By BarbaraAnne: Sometimes, you just need to curl up with a good book. I recommend “Of Love and Shadows,” by Chilean writer Isabel Allende.
She is the niece of Salvatore Allende, who was overthrown in a violent coup by Pinochet… Continue reading
Jason Wu: Sheath Dress
A native of Taipei, Jason Wu creates a signature American look. With the sheath silhouette being a key fashion element this fall, Wu’s use of black-lace applique on ivory-houndstooth fabric makes an exquisite piece. I can see Kate Middleton conquering… Continue reading
Bergdorf Goodman: Show Stoppers in the Shoe Salon
Art Deco has never been more flamboyant, as it triumphs in shoe design this fall. Christian Louboutin‘s genius continues to awe, but Alexander McQueen, Jimmy Choo, Valentino, and Gucci are not far behind. From Bergdorf Goodman’s… Continue reading
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+Susan Maxwell Schmidt
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Loosely wrapped, creative, nocturnal, eternally blue, reclusive, eccentric, obsessive perfectionist... in other words, an artist.
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