A friend of mine alerted me to the last viewing days of the YVES SAINT LAURENT + HALSTON: FASHIONING THE 70S presentation currently being held at The Museum at FIT. It is a show that focuses on the two iconic designers's creations specific to that decade. I had been wavering whether or not to attend, but when I asked his personal opinion he described the collection as "full of life and love". Well, I certainly couldn't pass that up! I'm so glad I made the trip as his description was accurate.
Read moreLulu Frost New York City Store Opening
On a unseasonably warm Tuesday night LULU FROST hosted the grand opening of their first retail store in New York City. Housed in an all white second floor loft, the space was filled with baubles and custom art work including a piece by one of my favorite Fashion artist, Donald "Drawbertson" Robertson. Decorated with fresh green moss and succulents, the studio smelled of balsam and grapefruit candles. As customary, there was plenty of fancy champagne and colorful number shaped cookies, but I, was there for the jewelry. Walking the store and inspecting the wares felt like sifting through a sunken treasure chest. There were just so many beautiful things...
Read moreBrooklyn Museum Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe
I was recently perusing current Fashion events when I read that the Brooklyn Museum going to be hosting Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe. Well, I happen to love shoes, so naturally I made my way over to view their fashionable exhibit. It was my first time visiting the Brooklyn Museum with its grand columns and glass entryway and right away I could tell it was going to be a fitting venue for an exhibit of this nature. Upon entering the exhibit, you can hear the click clack of high heels against a floor through the speakers. A familiar sound I instantly recognized due to my penchant for these types of footwear. What a way to set the tone. I could tell this show was definitely going to be all about shoes...
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