The Rest is Just Icing A Daily Account of Style and Inspiration

28Jul/090

Je Suis Belle

Hungarian design team, Dalma Dévényi and Tibi Kiss, showed their Je Suis Belle summer/spring 2010 line at Berlin's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week earlier this month. A collaboration with contemporary Hungarian painter, Attila Szűcs, resulted in a whimsical, art-inspired collection. The ethereal designs feature hazy renditions of the artist's work, made even dreamier on loose, flowy silhouettes and a muted color palate.

Below, enjoy some of my favorite looks in the collection as well as the Szűcs works that inspired it all.







-C.


20Jul/090

Destination: Annapolis, MD

I visited Annapolis, Maryland over the weekend. Our friends, Sarah and Andrew tied the knot at the prestigious Naval Academy. While the wedding party was partaking in all the pre-nuptial rituals, D and I browsed the town. Here's a summary of my trip, and of course, my recommendations! Enjoy.

A shot of the newlyweds. I love that her veil flew up...a true sign of contagious bliss.
U.S. Naval Academy

SEE

Take a carriage ride around historic downtown.

Artwork at a local gallery.



EAT

Fresh crab at Mike's Restaurant and Crabhouse.

I received instruction from the friendly waitstaff.

Hesitant, but I was a quick learner!

Try the newest addition to Annapolis eateries, Hell's Point.
A favorite amongst locals!

DRINK

Pomegranate Margarita at Jerry's Seafood.

Only rooftop bar in town.
We enjoyed the salty breeze and grooved to some good 'ol MJ.

I loved the English feel of The Sly Fox. Enjoy a cup of tea, mid-afternoon!

STAY
Westin Annapolis
SHOP
Paradigm
179 Main Street
Annapolis, MD

Finds: great tees for about $30 and rows of dresses under $100.

Horse Boutique
175 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

We were greeted by a hearty golden retriever :)
The shop carries luxe pieces from Seven For all Mankind to Tibi.
-J.


20Jul/090

Get It While It’s Hot: Week 17

On My Wishlist
Tibi chiffon "crane" one-shoulder gown
In My Shopping Cart

El Pasoan Eduardo Alclade designs these handcrafted Holger Strom sculpture lamps, for sale on Etsy for only $50!

Inspired




Photography by UK-based shutterbug, James Meakin

On My iPod
Estelle's 2004 album, Shine

Bookmarked

childhoodflames.blogspot.com

In My DVD Player

Two Lovers (2008), a moving, resonating film starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw, loosely based on Dostoevsky's White Nights.

On My Radar



BabooshkaBoutique, a custom vintage shop, also on Etsy, sells these beautiful, reasonably-priced pieces made-to-order
Tube News
(photo by Todd Heisler/NY Times)
Bravo Network held auditions in NYC this afternoon for a yet-to-be-titled reality TV show, produced by none other than Sarah Jessica Parker. In the same vein as Project Runway, Top Chef and Top Design, the show will focus on up-and-coming artists and their quest to be the best (or best reality TV star!).
In Memoriam
Iconic anchorman, once dubbed "The Most Trusted Man in America," Walter Cronkite
1916 - 2009
-C.


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14Jul/090

Missoni Hotel

Missoni opened its first hotel in Edinburgh. The fashion house will open its second in Kuwait this fall. My favorite part: employees get to wear Missoni-inspired uniforms. Chic!



Hotel Missoni

-J.