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Anna Herrington

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:20:19 GMT

"People are always asking me what my inspiration is for my jewelry, it is simply life, outdoors, fashion and people! I totally love old-school Hollywood, which I think reflects in my work. I like to make pieces that make me happy." Anna Herrington

I guess everything old, is new again! It is no wonder that celebrities everywhere are inspired to feature Anna's intriguing pieces. Just to name a few, you’ll see Britney Spears on her latest Circus Album and on just about every bus and billboard in town, Vanessa Hodgens, Usher and Christina Hendrix from Madmen are all wearing Anna's bold designs. Born in Gary, Indiana, her love for jewelry first started as a young girl and came as a result from playing dress up in her granny's closet and watching her grandfather, a steel mill worker, solder her grandma’s jewelry.

Recently written up in Elle and 944 magazines, celebrity stylist and jewelry designer Anna Herrington is a force to be reckoned with. Each of her pieces are hand crafted personally by her and made from older, outdated jewelry that she recycles and turns into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. A vintage necklace and a royal blue brooch combined together to create the extraordinary, whimsical piece you see pictured below, and on Britney Spears, was later transformed and made into the elegant, romantic and timeless creation pictured above, Pearl Extravaganza. A 1950s pearl collar recycled from a cashmere sweater, more strands of pearls added, a vintage bow and rhinestone pin was the right combination to pull it all together. After meeting Anna, I would describe her as a sip of sexy, a shot of spunk, a pinch of elegance and as refined as sugar! The world is her oyster and she's definitely got the recipe for style. A combination of old-school jewelry and current pieces make her designs hip, fashionable, sustainable and fun to wear. You can find Anna’s designs at Lure boutique in Beverly Hills, House of Love & Luck on La Cienega Blvd. in L.A. or online at www.annaherrington.etsy.com. Contact Anna directly if you have a family heirloom, vintage or brand new piece laying around and she will turn it into a one-of–a-kind piece of eye candy especially for you.

Watch Video for more of Anna's designs:
http://www.popcrunch.com/britney-spears-circus-album-commercial-promo/

http://www.annaherrington.com/

Heather Heron

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:36:13 GMT

Heather Heron takes a stab at high fashion and I say,“ it works if you work it!” Some might say you'd be stepping on some toes breathing the words hemp and high fashion in the same sentence. Every step of the way, Heather Heron oversees the production of her bags — from the selection of the most exquisite and sustainably produced materials to her choice of the masterful hands of skilled artisans in the Los Angeles area. Her use of Organic European Hemp is the main ingredient for all her pieces while adding another layer of beauty with contrast fabrics — unique, exceptional leathers, and hemp-silk charmeuse. The combination of high-intensive detailing with the stark, remote simplicity of hemp gives her pieces an austere, yet totally accessible, elegance. Heather's designs have always reflected what matters most to her and the outcome reflects the clarity and grace of her motivations. Expertly crafted, Heather Heron’s pieces have made a mark on this planet. Shown above, ASPEN in organic hemp with COGNAC leather. Cheers!

http://www.heatherheron.org/collections.html

IWood

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:16:21 GMT

Bubinga baby! Now you can create sexy, stylish, luxurious and exotic eco-consciousness. Why wouldn't you? Working for major brands such as Porche and Lacoste', designer Stephen McMenamin introduces his lengthy experience, expectations of superior quality and eco designs to the world. These quality frames are formed of some of the finest exotic woods such as Bubinga, Madagascar Ebony and Sepele Pommele. IWood frames are constructed from the unusable excess of an exotic veneer supplier in the USA and each wood panel is Forest Stewards Council certified and was harvested using sustainable methods.

Italian-made, high-quality temples and lenses are combined with wood frames to complete the IWood experience. With a combination of old world craftsmanship and sophisticated technology, all glasses are American made by high school students. Students earn college credits and receive a competitive wage while gaining experience with cutting edge technology. Pictured above: Bubinga 3B3W with a chocolate lens, 100% UVA/UVB protection. So, do what's best for your planet... IWood.

www.iwoodecodesign.com

Yummy Glass

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

This is Yummi at its yummiest! A playful mix of colors swirled together like candy? These lollies are truly eye candy.

Alison Overbeke has created a unique, exquisitely hand-crafted glass jewelry brand, named Yummi Glass, and sells it in the finest shops in the USA, Europe, and Japan. Simply delicious! You can also see this talented designer 's Heart collection, Safari collection, Klimt collection, Sea Life collection, Butterfly collection, Gold collection, Ribbon collection and her unique Faceted collection and more online.

http://www.yummiglass.com/store/

Got Juice?

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

PRADA/RALPH LAUREN/CHRISTIAN DIOR

Fall/Winter 2009 has proven to be the juiciest year ever! Orange you glad you didn't throw away your mom’s retro-wear? Hues of blueberries and bananas, champagne and caviar, and even cherries and chocolate, turned up the temperature on the runways this season. Check out what's hot and what's cold at one of my favorite fashion information stops online.

http://www.millionlooks.com/outfits/10-trendy-colours-for-winter-09/

Time to Bring the Claws Out!

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Wow, 2008 was quite a year of food and fashion! After being on maternity leave for what seems like forever! I'm back in action ready to review food and drink,fashion and beauty,design,organic sustainability and more.

Join us on the web an check out "DOMINIQUE'S PICKS", and "HAUTE DISH" restaurant reviews 2009.