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Pool Party

 

 

 

Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day!

Hope you're lounging poolside or enjoying the day at the beach. Retro bikinis and cocktail in hand. Let Jayne Mansfield be your style inspiration.....

 

XOXO 

 

Collage

 

                                                      photos courtesy of Lola Dupré/theworkmag.com

 

"I spend gallons of coffee and hundreds of cigarettes on each piece,"

said Lola Dupré in an interview with Work magazine on her insane collage creations. Sounds like most creative projects I know! The artist prints out and utlizes multiple images which are pieced together in an often painstaking and monotonous process. The result? These incredible artsy collages. What inspires the artist?  Color and shape, fashion and sex, in work and life.

For the full interview check TheWorkMag.

 

Lenny Swimwear + Lingerie and Accessories Sample Sale in NYC

 

Get ready for summer with an amazing selection of swimwear by Brazilian designer Lenny. Wish I could be there to pick up a few pieces from one of my favorite swim lines!! The sale, which kicked off today, is being held along with Lelo and and Jenna Leigh lingerie and Tuleste accesosories. Lots of deals - all at 50 to 90%. The sale continues until the 19th. Don't miss it!

 

580 Broadway, 10th floor

(Between Houston & Prince)

New York, NY

 

 

Handbag

 

Thank you PaperMag for turning me on to this chic "handbag" by Inés Figaredo! Loving the Spanish designer's provocative designs in which she has a single mission: to explore the bag as an art form. Good news is that Figaredo offers her highly collectible handcrafted bags online and selectively launches new styles throughout the year. 


 

SACHIN + BABI Sample Sale in NYC

Put this one on your calendar. From May 22nd to May 27th Sachin + Babi will be having a sample sale. Exclusive styles and one-of-a-kind samples will be 70% off. Shop, shop, shop!

Details below!

 

WWW.SACHINANDBABI.COM

 

May 22nd to May 27th

Tuesday-Friday 10am- 7pm

Saturday 11am- 6pm

Sunday 11am-4pm

 

260 5th Avenue

(Between 28/29th Street)

NYC, NY 10001

212.725.5400

 

GANT Sample Sale in NYC Kicks Off Tomorrow!

GANT's high anticipated Spring/Summer Sample Sale kicks off tomorrow. Stop by 260 Fifth Avenue for  from May 15th to May 19th to pick up an amazing selection of men's and women's apparel as well as  accessories. Shop from brands including GANT, GANT Rugger and GANT by Michael Bastian. The selection includes actual samples and merchandise all up to 80% off!! 

Don't miss it!! Details below.

Styling the Dynamic SOFI Toufa!

 

MARCO MARCO hand painted corset. POPARAZZI “Matrix” mirror earrings. Photo: Ben Cope/VRated

 

 

How do you style an electronic dance music sensation? 

Call in clothes some of L.A.'s top designers to create a colorful photo spread. Here are a few of the looks featured on Sofi Toufa which are in this month's issue of Vegas Rated magazine. SOFI has been touring with Grammy-nominated DeadMau5, sings lycrics for his tracks and even has a song named in her honor. "SOFI Needs A Ladder" is the star's break out hit with the electronic house DJ. To capture SOFI's personality, it was importat to reference her onstage sense of style via the EDM scene - but with an editorial fashion flair. It turned out to be an incredible shoot and SOFI was a pleasure to work with. She's not only talented, but has a great sense of style and was willing to push the edge. Brian Lichtenberg, Marco Marco, Glynneth B and Juju Gold were featured along with a dramatic red feather gown by New York-based Irina Shabayeva. Scroll down for more images and a video. 

 

Photographer: Ben Cope; Stylist: N. Jayne Seward; Makeup: Homa Safar; Hair: Vanessa Mua Perez

IRINA SHABAYEVA red feather dress. GLYNNETH B gold chain choker and studded cuff. JUJU GOLD gold spike and triangle rings. BEBE black lace-up booties.

 

BRIAN LICHTENBERG's mirrored crop jacket and Mylar "Freakem" dress. JUJU GOLD's gold bar ring.



MARCO MARCO' black-and-red sequin bodysuit and embellished heart mask.

 

 

 

 

 

 

'60s Party Chic!

 

Pour the Veuve and put on your '60s best.

Those were the two requirements for Laury Smith's ever so chic '60s themed birthday party. The stylist extraordinare held her party last night in a beautiful modern home in the Hollywood hills. It was a  "Breakfast at Tiffany's" meets "Mad Men" worthy party scene ala an industry crowd of photographers, musicians, models, editors and beauty gurus. What did I wear? All vintage of course. A green graphic print dress that I bought in New York, my favorite fur coat and a Pierre Balmain turban that I found while shopping the Clignancourt Market in Paris. Here are some shots of Laury's chic guests and a few fun party pics from the evening. 

 

Happy Birthday Laury!! 

XOXOXO

 

More images after the break. 

Laury Smith and James Ngoy

Laura Duncan, Gitte Meldgaard and N. Jayne Seward

N. Jayne Seward in vintage Balmain turban, fur coat and dress

Weekend Inspiration: Surf Chic

 

                                                                 photo courtesy of Junichi Ito/V Magazine





Surf ala Chanel.

 

Alexander McQueen Backstage Film is Magical

 

   
 Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2012 

 

 

Karolina Kurkova is Very, Very Chic at The Met Gala

 

 

 

Stunning.

Karolina Kurkova is a pillar of golden beauty in this chic gold sequin gown by Rachel Zoe. Who said stylists can't be designers?  From what I've read the gown was custom made for Kurkova and that's the kind of eye needed to create a look so perfectly suited for the woman and the occasion. Put this one in the Met Gala history books as iconic.  

 

Magazine Clutch DIY

 

 

 

 

Often I ponder what to with my collection of magazines?!! And at long lost I now have the answer (at least for some of them)! Loving this chic DIY envelope clutch by Elsie & Emma of A Beautiful Mess. For the "how to's" read on...

XO - Norma Jayne

 

 

We used to love making things out of magazine pages when we were in middle school and high school. I guess it was partly because magazines were the supply we always had access to! But to us, there's something so perfectly 90s about a good magazine page craft. Here's an easy way to make a durable clutch from your favorite magazine's pages.1. Supplies: magazines, laminating sheets, embroidery thread, scissors. 2. Begin by ripping out your favorite magazine pages for your clutch. 3. After you've picked your favorite, assort them in a collage and apply the laminating pages directly on top. We went really slow with this step, making sure the laminating sheets lined up perfectly. Once you've the covered the entire area, cut it into a perfect square. 4. Then, begin forming the clutch by folding three corners to the middle and securing them in place with another laminating sheet. 5. Next, cut the corners of the sides, making the top corner able to fold down farther. 6. Lastly, attach a hook and button so you can close it shut!�Happy crafting! xo. elsie and emma

via abeautifulmess.typepad.com

 

Botkier Sample Sale in NY!!

 

Shop Botkier's exclusive styles and one-of-a kind samples at their annual sample sale!! Here is a sneak peek at a few of the fabulous finds including satchels in sleek patent leather, lavender lizard and lovely mint shades. The sale kicks off on May 1 and runs all week long. Don't miss it!! 

 

225 Fifth Avenue

(between 26th and 27th Street)

New York

 

MAY 1 to 6

Tuesday - Friday: 11am to 8 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm 

"Caravel" satchel in white patent leather, retail price $575, on sale for $180

"Phoenix" satchel in lavender lizard cowhide, retail price $575, on sale for $288

"Turner" satchel in mint goatskin/cowhide, retail price $575, on sale for $288

 

An Easter Toast!

Wishing you a day of bunny ears, Easter eggs, mimosas and love. Hope you're celebrating with family and friends.

XOXOXO

Happy Easter!!

NSF Sample Sale #GetItNow

 

 

If you're looking for easy chic pieces to add to your wardrobe, NSF is the brand to have on your radar. And tomorrow you can pick up some of the collection at sample sale prices. Jamie Haller, former women's designer for Ever, is infusing the SoCal line with her effortless, vintage chic meets tomboy look. Expect sophisticated blouses, skirts and dresses, a touch of handwork and denim that's refined enough for the ever-so-cool denim aficianado. Bring your guy to the sale, the men's collection is equally hip. 

 

NSF Sample Sale

9 am to 4 pm

860 S. Los Angeles Street #635

Los Angeles, CA  90014