Headlines This Week 12/18
December 18, 2009
- With 2010 upon us, we couldn’t help but ask: Who were the most fashionable women of the decade? What were the moments, sartorially-speaking, that we could never forget? Vogue.com
- Yes, folks, after a lazy season under the California sun, Project Runway has left Hollywood, returning to its proper home in the Big Grimy. The jump from Bravo to Lifetime dulled down some of the show’s bite, but it was really the L.A. vacation that made Project’s last go-around seem a bit too breezy. NYMag.com
- Charlize Theron is putting in some serious footwork to help kids in her native South Africa. Today she debuts a new, limited-edition collaboration with do-gooding company TOMS Shoes. People.com
- Spotted on StyleWatch, Kendall Jenner, 14-year-old half-sister of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, featured in a fashion campaign for Forever 21’s Twist Collection. Nitrolicious.com
- As soon as my hair gets long enough I may even have to try this one! It’s always great to see hair and make up styles successfully make it from the runway to the streets, and that’s exactly what happened to the notorious braid from the Alexander Wang runway show. FashionIndie.com
Headlines This Week 7/3
July 3, 2009
Photo courtesy of WWD.com
- Say what you will about Michael Jackson during the last few years of his life — and with the baby-dangling-out-the-window behavior, bad plastic surgery and child molestation allegations, a lot has been said — but it takes a certain kind of star to turn a single sequined glove into a cultural symbol. WWD.com
- Cheap Chic Weddings just declared a winner of their toilet-paper wedding dress contest. The grand prize went to Ann Kagawa Lee of Honolulu, who made this spectacular confection from nothing more than toilet paper, tape, and glue. NYMag.com
- This is a really interesting shoot..I’m not the biggest fan, she’s got a great body though. Popgloss.com
Photo courtesy of PerezHilton.com
- Our guest blogger today is the designer and blonde’s blonde, Donatella Versace. Versace is in town briefly to host tomorrow’s official opening of Art Unites, an initiative created in collaboration with the Whitney’s education department. NYTimes.com
- The Project Runway Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall for Bluefly collection and today the official images are released. The range include dresses, jackets, skirts, pants and tops made of eco-friendly fabrics except for the gown. Nitrolicious.com
- I’m going to star covering a bit of the fashion (fans and bands) from the 2009 Vans Warped Tour, that started over the weekend in California and is now stationed in New Mexico. See how they’re dressing, and plan what you’ll wear when Warped heads to your city! FashionIndie.com
Photo courtesy of FashionIndie.com
Ancient, Ethnic, and Beautiful Gems from Tam Tran
June 1, 2009
I adore jewelry but I am so sick of mass-produced chain-store-purchased gems. I recently bought a necklace from an unmentionable store (let’s just say the name rhymes with Shmerever Wenty Wun) and wore it out last Friday night. THREE girls at the bar were wearing the same necklace! I immediately made a pledge to buy less “junk jewelry” and instead search for unique, beautiful pieces that are made with care.
Tam Tran is a perfect example of a talented, passionate, and inspired designer. (Whose pieces would not be found on almost every girl at the party!) Trained as a goldsmith, she uses precious metals and stones for each handmade piece. Her motivation comes from ancient civilizations and cultures. Her skill comes from her apparel and textile design background.
Each piece is distinctive and simply beautiful. They remind me of something you would find hidden in palaces in Northern India or tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. Unlike the gems of royalty, Tran’s designs are perfect for everyday wear. Some of my favorites are her un-cut gold and diamond rings, her hand-beaten bangles, and colorful stacked necklaces.
Tran’s ethnically-inspired pieces have been featured in major Hollywood productions such as Rachel’s Getting Married (love that movie!), Music and Lyrics (another adorable flick), and Motherhood with Uma Thurman and Minnie Driver. Found in boutiques across California and New York Tam Tran designs will set you apart.
Photos courtesy of Tam Tran.
