Author: Jill Brooke
Men Like Florals Too: Singer Wesley Schultz Plus Others
“Everyone loves flowers,” smiles Wesley Schultz, the lead singer of the Lumineers, when asked about his floral shirt. Yes, real men can wear florals and do. More brands are realizing that flowers make people happy and creating designs with more muted dark colors which appeal to a male clientele. Schultz’ shirt was made by “Sir …
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Drew Barrymore’s Flower Makeup Is One of Her Many Productions
The seeds were planted decades ago when Drew Barrymore had to sit in all those makeup artists chairs while starring in films like “E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial.” It taught her a thing or two about beauty. She also learned a thing of two about hype. So when she was developing her beauty brand in 2013, aptly titled “Flower …
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A Peony Won Prizes for Cindy Chao Work With Colored Stones
Ruby peony brooch By Linda Lee The ruby-and-diamond Peony Brooch that wowed the Masterpiece Award Committee in London this year has a long pedigree. Its creator, Cindy Chao, is from Taiwan, but studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her grandfather was an architect and her father a sculptor. She has a …
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When Selling Pricey Jewelry, Hair Had Better Look Good Too
The Paris couture shows often do it. In the United States, Rodarte certainly does it. Just the other day, Rodarte showed a few of its looks early, before New York Fashion Week, and the fashion house made sure that the models’ hair – already under the influence of a curling iron – was topped with …
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Going to a Baby Shower? Here Are Some Gifts to Choose From
By Margo McLean Youthful, Innocent and Sweet. There’s something about a baby girl wearing florals that just seems right. We’ve canvased the web looking for the latest floral baby trends, and this one cries rustic, boho and down-right adorable. Think muted colors and earth tones. Think LACE! In our fast-paced and ever-changing world, neon and …
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Tiffany & Co’s Flower Collection Video Stars Elle Fanning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTjxuqn67d4 Ever since the success of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” this elegantly designed store is one of the most iconic in New York. To update its enduring appeal, the company wisely hired Elle Fanning as its brand ambassador. This video is joyful and makes you want to visit. For those who remember the 1961 year movie, starring …
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12 Sneakers With Fab Floral Designs
By Margo McLean Sneakers have always held a special place in street style and fashion– a symbol of youth, mobility, and athleticism. In recent years, however, sneakers have walked the line separating “skater style” and casual wear from high-end fashion and couture. Stokton Vitello For example, sneakers by Balenciaga, Versace and even Nike have become …
Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein Are Gaga for Flowers
Some said the floral wave peaked when Gigi Hadid walked the Moschino runway dressed as a giant bouquet of flowers. Or when Rodarte did its 2018 fall runway show, a dream of nymphs with flowers in their hair, one of the most feminine fashion shows ever staged. But here we are in 2019, and in …
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Post 60 Success Interview With Walker Wade’s Laurette Kittle
Laurette Kittle is always in bloom. Before creating her company, Walker & Wade, she worked in the fabric industry and created patterns for firms like Waverly and Schumacher. She later created designs for paper goods that were filled with bouquets of flowers. “I always loved color and painting flowers,” says Kittle, who is often inspired …
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Stars Are Wearing Rich Florals On The Long Red Oscar Carpet
Billy Porter showed what we already know. Men love florals too. Designers are always creative when it comes to florals. Here are some of our favorite looks from the award shows leading up to the Oscars on Sunday, February 24th, 2019. Emmy Stone looked fresh in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton at the Palm Springs Film Festival …
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