Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
One rainy Thursday of April 26th, the esteemed Society of Illustrators hosted Sketch Night, with the celebrated Bil Donovan as master of ceremonies. Amongst a full house of talented illustrators, Bil demonstrated on how to see and communicate a figure in three to five shapes. In drawing fashion figures, three fashion models posed for the enthralled audience; I was one of them. It was fascinating to stand before such impressive … [Read more...]
Apart from Oscar night, the annual New York Met Gala is my second favorite fashion event of the year. Considered fashion's biggest night, there is certainly enough to keep your eyes spinning. The biggest stars stole the spotlight in their boldest coutures. This year's biggest trends were metallics, in all sorts of extravagant colors, sequins, beads and cuts. My favorite was Camilla Belle - elegant, classic, retro up-do and dramatic lip, … [Read more...]
In the mood for ... by monicasuma featuring flower jewelry J Crew silk shirt $100 - net-a-porter.com Helmut Lang cropped leather blazer $1,009 - mytheresa.com McQ by Alexander McQueen leather skirt $1,660 - net-a-porter.com Alaïa lace up ankle booties $1,176 - boutique1.com Chanel vintage handbag £2,069 - farfetch.com Flower jewelry £2.40 - debenhams.com Kate spade … [Read more...]
Last week, after attending NY Tech Day, I stopped by the Fashion Institute of Technology, for some paperwork matters. Much to my surprise, an astonishing exhibit - open to public - was being showcased in the Pomerantz Art and Design Center (D-building) lobby. Just as the name describes it, Hue Color Tint Shade is an exhibit designed by students in the first year of the Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design program at FIT, exploring the … [Read more...]
Framed vintage moments of travel, fashion and decor by monicasuma featuring antique emerald jewelry Bow jewelry jewelry.1stdibs.com Antique emerald jewelry jewelry.1stdibs.com Passport Journal, Eiffel Tower, 6x8" $9.99 - target.com Antique Brass Romeo 9 Light Crystal Chandelier £131 - debenhams.com Antique Russian Malachite Pietra Dure Jewelry Box, Casket, Coffret... $1,495 - rubylane.com 1STDIBS.COM - … [Read more...]
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