I love to take boat rides when I’m traveling. Maybe I’m a sailor at heart. I certainly dress the part on occasion, thanks to designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. While too many viewings of Titanic have scared me off ocean crossings, I never get tired of the Bateaux Mouches in Paris. During a visit to the…
Fashion
Mullet Dresses Are Going Strong
The high/low hemline — aka mullet — is still on trend for fall. This fall-preview Michael Kors dress at Bergdorf Goodman is a beauty. I adore this look, especially when it comes in the form of a ballgown by my designing friend Zang Toi. For less formal mullet inspiration, check out my Huffington Post fashion…
Jewels of the Month: Sulky and IDGAF Necklaces
I’m constantly working on new jewelry. I have three 18K gold pieces in the works, as well as one silver ring. I also have wax models made for two other 18K gold pieces and I’ve got ideas for dozens of other designs that I’ll do when I can afford them. Getting started on a new…
SANS FARDS, Sorta, and a Sally Hansen Manicure
Over the past few years, women without makeup — sans fards, as French ELLE puts it — have become worthy of media (and online) celebration. As highlarious gossip blogger Michael K of Dlisted explained in an April post, “It seems like every month some magazine is stripping the coats of lacquer off of the faces…
Hat by Adrian
It’s my dream Whodini hat PLUS a veil! If anyone has been yearning to buy me a hat for $1,475, your prayers have been answered. Hop to it.
Topshop Drama Drags On; Letter Rings for Sale
Topshop has announced a new designer collaboration. Not with me, sillies! Instead, the U.K.-based fast-fashion chain struck a deal with 27-year-old British designer J.W. Anderson. Apparently, he’s an up-and-comer, but he’s certainly not a Margiela, Lagerfeld or Versace as far as name recognition goes. The latter three designers/design houses have all worked with H&M, a…
Great Minds Think Alike … About Embroidered Boots
I’ve always wanted a pair of embroidered vintage Golo boots. Aren’t they spectacular? These suede Jimmy Choo boots remind me of the Golos … … but the Choos are more subtle, with less embroidery and muted colors. I’m going to hold out for the eye-catching originals.
Best Use of a Previously Worn Wedding Dress
Rapper Nas posed with his ex-wife Kelis’s green wedding gown on the cover of his new album. Gotta love a fashion statement like that. While I’m amused by Nas’s recycling of the gown, I’m on Team Kelis, as far as music goes. She has a lot of good songs, but I think this is my…
Today’s Must-Have Accessory: 3D Glasses
Gorgeous rapper Gangsta Boo told me I was going to like “Rollin,” the new video by Drumma Boy, featuring B-Hav and Boo herself. When I saw the video was in 3D, I thought, “Boo was right. This is cool. I need to get some 3D glasses so I can appreciate it.” Then, at about 4:24…
The More Rings, the Merrier
One of the definitions of “minimal” is “barely adequate,” so I can’t condone minimalism when it comes to jewelry, especially rings. Rings are my favorite jewels because the wearer can easily look at them the whole day unlike, say, earrings, which require a mirror. The more rings, the merrier. The most rings I’ve worn simultaneously…