Yesterday I took a break from the show to indulge Diva Daughter Sabrina in her favorite activity, shopping. My sister Pam, Sabrina and I hit the road running beginning our day on famous 34th Street where we visited Lush, Desigual and Uni Qlo. Lush is the smell good spa experience gone wild, I fell in love with the signature looks at Spanish retailer Desigual and was impressed with the merchandising, quality and value for money at Japan based Uni Qlo. Click on the links and check them out.
It was a long fun day and we ended it in the East Village at the Yaffa Cafe'. The Village has to be my favorite part of New York. If I ever lived here in a past life, this was the spot.
The food was good and the company made it even better. Today we returned to the AD Show and visited ArtExpo. Stay tuned for today's recap in the next post.
DIESEL POWER IN THE KITCHEN!
That's not diesel as in engine but Diesel as in the sexy jeans and apparel manufacturer. Yes, they have teamed up with that Italian maker of cabinet beauty, Scavolini. You'll remember I wrote about them on my last NYC adventure here.The global denim brand, ambassador of the “successful living” lifestyle, and the Italian leader of furnished kitchens, with an export network in more than 50 countries worldwide, are collaborating on a new perspective in kitchen design.Check out this video introducing the Successful Living Kitchen sent to me by my pal Daniele at Scavolini NYC.The purpose of this project is to appeal to the needs of younger (I like to think young in age AND young at heart) consumers throughout their global markets. Scavolini fits the bill because of their ability to incorporate function, safety, durability and style. The Diesel style is represented in this "Successful Living Kitchen" with industrial appeal and retro elements through use of materials such as wood, steel, glass and concrete distressed and treated to lend a vintage feel. What an interesting combo! Pieces are both modular and free-standing. If you'd like to check it out in person you'll have to visit the EuroCucina Show in Milan Italy April 17-22. I'll be back in NYC at the end of the month for Architectural Digest 2012 Show. Ciao!
FASHION WEEK, BEHIND THE SCENES
I'll never forget attending fashion week in September 2010 courtesy of Brizo Faucets. It was an honor, to say the least, to have been invited to become a member of the illustrious "Blogger 19". Brizo goes way back with fashion's Golden Boy, Jason Wu. Since 2006, the two have joined in a unique collaboration, showing the world that high style can be achieved both at home and on the red carpet. The partnership began with Brizo's sponsorship of Jason's Spring 2007 Collection during Fashion Week in New York City in September 2006. Jason designed a dress exclusively for Brizo that was auctioned off in 2007 with proceeds benefiting DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). Jason's involvement with Brizo now includes his own Jason Wu for Brizo Collection comprised of lavatory faucet and accessories for the well appointed Powder Room.
I attended the Jason Wu Spring 2011 show, got to learn a little about Brizo and met many fabulous bloggers who I am honored to have been included amongst. As an alumnus, I'm the lucky recipient of all the latest Brizo/Jason buzz. So for your enjoyment today I present a little eye candy, photos from Fashion Week held last week in NYC. All photos courtesy of photographer Jayme Thornton. If you'd like to view the rest of the photos click here
DESIGN STAR'S ON TO SOMETHING
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| Emily Henderson Design Star 2010 |
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| An apartment that looks like Tom for the win! |
I don't know about you but I LOVE my HGTV. One of my favorite treats is the show Design Star, quickly followed by The Antonio Treatment, House Hunters International and sometimes Divine Design. I digress. The winning designer of Design Star gets their own HGTV show based on their unique concept. This season's recently crowned winner was Emily Henderson. Her concept is Style to Lifestyle, meaning she takes your own personal fashion statement and turns it into a lifestyle design statement. For the win she interpreted Tom's look into an apartment decor.
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| Tom's Look |
It's all about the connection between fashion and interior design. Yes, it's all connected. One informs the other. Another great example of that is the stylish plumbing fixture manufacturer Brizo.
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| Brizo's signature kitchen faucet (posing as a flirty little dress?) |
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| Jason Wu's flirty little dress! Get it? |
They are all about style and what better way to emphasize that than by connecting with the world of fashion design, which is just what they've done. Since 2006, Brizo has partnered with fashion designer Jason Wu, a finalist in the CFDA/Vogue fashion fund and the designer of Michelle Obama's Inauguration Ball gown. As part of this unique collaboration, Brizo sponsors Jason's shows at New York Fashion Week, and Jason has designed dresses used in Brizo advertising. Check it out at www.brizo.com There's no reason not to add a little fashion to your kitchen.