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.

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.
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.
STAY
SHOP
179 Main Street
Annapolis, MD
Finds: great tees for about $30 and rows of dresses under $100.
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

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.
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!
-J.




















