Alexandra Llewellyn Design

Never have you ever laid your eyes on a more chic game board. Artist and innovator, Alexandra Llewellyn of Alexandra Llewellyn Designs creates THE most unbelievably beautiful pieces of art in the form of bespoke backgammon tables. With an option to customize through a commission, and a plethora of pre-crafted boards, including special limited editions, game night will never be the same  

To learn more, see more, shop and contact Alexandra Llewellyn Designs, click here. 

Big Thanks to designer Alexandra Llewellyn and Lori Zelenko of LSZ Communications for making this feature possible!

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AILI Jewelry

Based out of Brooklyn, professional photographer-turned-designer, Monica Ruzansky, creates handmade, eco-friendly jewelry. Having studied metalsmithing, Ruzansky's brand, named AILI Jewelry is comprised of recycled metals of both silver and gold paired with precious stones. Organic and dainty, the beauty lies within the natural and timeless simplicity of each carefully crafted piece.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for AILI Jewelry, click here.

Big Thanks to Lais Pontes of The Pontes Group for sending this brand our way!

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M

  

Terese Sydonna x JAMPACT

Founded by Terese Brown, Terese Sydonna is a special occasion contemporary and couture women's design company. With an eye for color, trend, and functionality, Brown designs sophisticated, yet wearable garments. She showcased her latest works of art in a runway show at the JAMPACT C.H.I.C. Benefit Gala.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Terese Sydonna, click here.

Big thanks to designer Terese Brown for making this feature possible and for inviting us to this event!

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Grey Area

Antik Bantik

Elizabeth Koch Milinery

Humphrey Industries

Michael Schmidt Crystal Glasses

Grey Area, as reflected in its name, represents an undefined space between art and design and is highly-curated to absolute perfection. Bridging the gap and blurring the lines between art and fashion, the showroom represents a list of artists and designers that are well-known, emerging, and even those that are "in-between." From one-of-a-kind, to limited edition, to never-before-seen, there are the most unique pieces of artwork, as well as fashion works throughout this impressive gallery/boutique.

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Grey Area, click here.

Big Thanks to Ling Luke of Grey Area Showroom and Shop for showing us around Grey Area!

Big Thanks to Angie Niles for the invitation to Antik Batik Preview, for showing us around Grey Area Showroom, and for making this publication possible!

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M

Florian Dovillez

Who says Hat Head is bad thing?

To learn more and see more work by Hair Stylist and Hat Designer, Florian Dovillez, click here.

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Christopher Kane Clutch

Christopher Kane "Liquid" Clutches. Are these not insane?

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Crossed Up

MASSIVE cross necklace. Avant-garde, yet holy at the same time. LOVE the innovative, contemporary and unexpected way that Maria Francesca Pepe presents the most ancient of symbols in her fashion jewelry.

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Launch of Anuja Tolia Jewelry

Lately the only jewelry I have been wearing is Anuja Tolia. It is all that I wore in Miami (here,here, here, and here-where, I must add, it garnered compliments from numerous designers and even our favorite supermodel, Irina Shayk!), and it is all that I have been wearing out and about in my everyday NYC life.

I. AM. OBSESSED.

And...I assure you, it is not hard to be. At all.

I am ecstatic to be the first to introduce you to this up-and-coming designer and present to you her very first collection!

Tolia's debut collection is a glamorous mix of what she names as Indian artisanship and Western flare. She has not only traveled the globe, but she has studied across the world as well. With extensive time spent in New York City and in Florence, Italy, and what seems to be everywhere in between, her work certainly shows the influences of the numerous cultures that she has been immersed in. With the use of semi-precious stones, real silver, and gold plating, each piece exemplifies true beauty and a deep sophistication. Yet, it is worth noting the use of exotic and rough unfinished stones in much of her work, which gives her line an extremely contemporary, extremely edgy, and extremely playful twist. With the line divided into three sub-collections, named Florentine, Ready-to-Wear, and Couture, Tolia is able to speak to a wide variety of people. From the big and the bold to the intricate and the delicate, there is definitely a piece (or in my case many, many pieces) for everyone.

Florentine Collection

Ready-to-Wear Collection

Couture Collection

With this inaugural collection (Fall/Winter 2010) comes a fabulous launch party and trunk show...and you are ALL invited! Check out this exclusive invitation below and RSVP ASAP! Each piece is handmade, and many are one-of-a-kind, so make sure to get to the event to get first dibs on this amazing jewelry line!

You can thank me when you see me there.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Anuja Tolia, click here.

For more information on the Anuja Tolia Launch Party and Trunk Show Event, click here.

For any more information, feel free to contact me.

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M

Psyched For Psychedelics

via knighttcat

Erin Wasson is the epitome of hippie chic. She always looks so effortlessly comfortable, yet perfect! Totally dig her line, Erin Wasson x RVCA.

To learn more, see more, and to purchase RVCA, click here.

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M

Lana Fe, Here to Stay

Safety pins have really been integrated into the fashion scene lately. As one of the simplest, yet most common tools used behind the scene and for the unfinished products in this industry, they are now making their way onto the finished products! I've seen them used on tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, and even handbags (like this one here,which was featured on Gossip Girl)! Now, I assure you, you haven't seen safety pins until you've seen new designer Lana Fe's jewelry! Inspired by her travels, and especially by the architecture of New York City, Lana Fe brings us some of the most unique and intricate pieces I have ever laid my eyes on. She is a super creative artist and I love how she hasn't just strategically placed safety pins in her designs, but rather, she has completely dedicated her work to the safety pin itself, as she uses it as her sole medium. Not only is her work true art, but it can also act as a key statement piece and will add edge to any outfit!

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1. Manhattan Skyline Ring-Black/Silver, 2. Mini Manhattan Skyline Ring-Gold, 3. Paris Louvre Ring-Silver/Gold, 4. Mexico Glorietta Bracelet-Silver/Gold, 5. Chrysler Building Necklace

To see more and to shop Lana Fe click here

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M