Shake it Out
explore: Badenixe, Hamburg, Germany
I am a fan of architecture and structures that interact with their environment. Some of the most celebrated building designs fulfill this criteria from the Sydney Opera House to Fallingwater. The Badenixe is another structure that fits perfectly with its location. Found in Hamburg, Germany, the Badenixe, or “the bathing beauty” relaxes in the Alster Lake as if she … Continue reading
live: Paper Flower Wall
If I could afford a flower arrangement curated by the one and only Taylor Tomasi Hill, I would buy a bouquet everyday. Alas, I am poor so I have to settle for a cheaper alternative: paper flowers. I am constantly in awe of art that uses paper in unexpected ways. From origami to a freakin’ … Continue reading
appreciate: Donald Robertson
Fashion has a tendency of taking itself too seriously. It’s the area of fashion illustration were all the fun is. If you look at sketches from top designers like Karl Lagerfeld or Giorgio Armani, you can see that extremely detailed gowns got their starts from carefree, flick of the wrist sketches. As creative director of Bobbi … Continue reading
drink: Matcha Green Tea Latte
I’ve known about the magical powers of matcha green tea: that it can used in ice cream, muffins, and crepe cakes, but I have never actually used it for its initial use: tea. This weekend was the first time I made this type of latte and it was just as delicious as I thought it … Continue reading
wear: 2014 CFDA Awards Red Carpet
Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, also known as the CFDA, gathered at Lincoln Center in New York City to celebrate the up and coming and established designers and icons in the fashion world at the annual CDFA Awards. The recipient of the Fashion Icon Award, Rihanna, unsurprisingly stole the show in … Continue reading
watch: Magic in the Moonlight
I never know what to expect when it comes to Woody Allen movies. Most of his earlier works have been based on realistic situations like falling in love with a free spirit…or with your wife’s sister? But in the 2000s, most of his work had a sort of magical element which could be seen in … Continue reading
eat: Avocado Toast
If you follow any fashion insider on Instagram or Twitter, you have probably seen this image before: a slice of toasted bread that generously slattered with avocado drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. #GreatWayToStartTheDay. Never in my wildest dreams would I think to use avocado in that way, but … Continue reading
wear: A New Hemline is Born
Last year, you would hard-pressed to find a red carpet attendee that did not wear a peplum skirt or dress. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that actress Blake Lively was the unofficial star of the Cannes red carpet, looking breathtaking in designer gowns by Gucci and Chanel. Yet, it was when … Continue reading
explore: Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy
Yesterday, (for the people who cared),the world was treated to the first official wedding photographs of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. There was an insane amount of speculation about where the wedding would be held and at the end of the day, the ceremony was held at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. But just … Continue reading
live: Unique Chandeliers
One of my favorite home features is lighting. You could say that I’m kind of obsessed with lighting. If looking, creating, and shopping for lamps for a living, I would be all over it. I’m also into what I like to call “fancy lamps” aka chandeliers. Unfortunately, I am not at a place in my … Continue reading
appreciate: Jacob Hashimoto
Japanese- American artist Jacob Hashimoto is one of the most unique living artists working today. His large scale installations that are constructed from intricately cut pieces of rice paper of different sizes, shapes, and color are breathtaking not only in up close and personal, but also in photography, a rare feat for most artwork. Hashimoto … Continue reading
listen: “Elevate” by St. Lucia
Even though it’s only May, there has been talk about what the song of the summer will be. Some early contenders include catchy hits by Iggy Azalea and Calvin Harris, but I would like to throw “Elevate” by the Brooklyn based St. Lucia into the ring. The band, which is lead by the perfectly-coiffed Jean-Philip Grobler, is … Continue reading
drink: Elderflower Lemonade
When I was shopping at my local Whole Foods Market the other day,a bottle of Belvoir Elderflower Lemonade caught my eye. The vase-like bottle shape, the vintage, romantic label, and the idea of a flower-based lemonade was something I could not ignore, so I bought a bottle and I had no regrets. The extremely light … Continue reading
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