The Creative Duo Anndra Neen
The Creative Duo Anndra Neen
Annette and Phoebe Stephens of Anndra Neen Via Dossier Journal
Anndra Neen Collection via Fallow
Coral Necklace via Couturelab London
Hiroshi Suzuki via Adrian Sassoon London
Shell Choker via Couturelab London
Pieces by Modernist Jeweller Art Smith 1917-1982
Anndra Neen Birdcage Brass & Alpaca via Milk Made
Tequila Shot Spiking The Sun via Chris Knight
Anndra Neen Clutch via Fallow
Aztec Inspired Patters at Balmain
Trojan Horse Anndra Neen Show
Anndra Neen Telescope via Shop Grey Area
Hiroshi Suzuki via Adrian Sassoon
Anndra Neen Cage 2
Andraa Neen via Erin Jeen
Pre- Colombian Nose Ring
On my Birthday I received a beautiful piece from Anndra Neen, I wear all the time and get so many compliments.I had seen the pieces before and really admired them, there is a native and modern feel about them which marry together exceptionally well.
You can see their influences of their own culture, the Beautiful and stylish Sisters Annette and Phoebe Stephens were born and raised in Mexico City where they have their pieces made in their workshop by artisans , Mexico is known for its ancient craftsmanship especially in silver, but these pieces are not made out of sterling silver which would weigh a ton and be extremely expensive, Anndra Neen collection is made of Alpaca a alloy metal that is coated in silver , it is light but yet has substance and has a beautiful finish to it. So much better than feeling like you have a ton of bricks around your neck.
The sisters have a very mixed and creative cultural family , their grandmother was a well known artist and their grandfather was a avant-garde composer, so they grew up a home filled with creative people. The influence of these collections come from all their travels especially Japan where their idea was born into fruition, the Japanese are gifted with creating incredible work with silver, but you can also see their inspiration of Pre-Colombian , Tribal , French Medieval Armour and Modernist jewellery as I have shown in some of the pictures.
Keep it up ladies and Viva Mexico xo
You can buy Anndra Neen at www.couturelab.com which based out of London and ships worldwide.
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FAREWELL PETER O'TOOLE
2ND AUGUST 1932- 14TH DECEMBER 2013
"No one should ever know where conduct ends and acting begins," he confides. "Conduct unbecoming. That's what acting is. It's people doing it, not for themselves, but for the audience. That's the magic, baby. That's what matters. That's what an audience remembers." PETER O'TOOLE
Thank you for the magic!
Wonderful interview by Sarah Standing
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Happy Full Blue Moon in Aquarius August 20th 2013
MOONWALK
The ultimate full moon shot. Dean Potter walks a highline at Cathedral Peak as the sun sets and the moon rises. Shot from over 1 mile away with a Canon 800mm and 2X by Mikey Schaefer. This shot was part of a bigger project for National Geographic called The Man Who Can Fly. channel.nationalgeographic.com/videos/the-man-who-can-fly/ Directed by Mikey Schaefer...mikeylikesrocks.com Produced by Bryan Smith Concept by Dean Potter Music: Slate - By Wil Bolton From the Album: Time Lapse on Hibernate Recordings Licensed through: Audiomoves - audiomoves.com
NAMASTE
"Life is not measured by how many breaths we take,but by the moments that take our breath away. Maya Angelou"
Beautiful pictures of the incredible power of yoga in our world, taken by Robert Sturman whose expansive photography shows us how Yoga heals people everywhere from our city streets to the depth of Africa to our prisons. I Just chose two examples out of hundreds named The Girl with the Ganesh Tattoo and Sunrise on The Sound. It brought me serenity straight away, and also got my ass to the yoga studio in a flash.I could picture this images in massive sizes in a yoga studio, how beautiful would that be! Come on someone do it.
Love your work,
To see more of Robert Sturman's photography here are the links
robertsturmanstudio.com
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L'Apartement de Monsieur Lagerfeld
«Je voulais un appartement avec du verre et de la transparence partout …
Ici, pas de couleur, car je suis entouré de couleur en permanence. Je préfère vivre dans un environnement neutre.»-KL
I wanted an apartment with glass and transparency everywhere … And there is no colour here, because I am constantly surrounded by colour. I prefer to live in a neutral environment.
Photos by Karl Lagefeld
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Cathleen Naundorf
Hamiltons Gallery in London is Exhibiting for the first time the works by German Cathleen Naundorf. Her Haute Couture series titled "Un Rêve de Mode", Cathleen had the incredible opportunity to work with the greatest couture houses, Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Elie Saab, Lacroix & Gaultier. her work is so outstanding that the she was given complete access to choose gowns from their archives for her production of this series.
Her attention to detail is obvious as she researches her work thoroughly , cataloging her journey in handmade journals that develop into her storyboard. Including text, sketches, composition, everything carefully thought of, the models, hair, makeup, locations. Would love to see that journal, there will be a book published on her work sometime this year.
I have seen two of her images at Hamiltons stand in the PAD Fair London and they were breathtaking , they really are from another era, I believe that Cathleen Naundorf is going to rise as fast as a Shooting Star.
Dast ist Wunderbar xo
Exhibition is on from 1-31 March 2012
Hamiltons Gallery
13 Carlos Place
London
W1K 2EU
Images via ,
www.cathleennaundorf.com
www.hamiltonsgallery.com
Happy New Year 2013
May your blessings be bountiful, your health sparkling and your love contagious.
2013 is the Magic Number, just believe. xo
Food is Art II
Maggie Austin started her career as a classical ballet dancer, then having been accepted at L'Art de la Patisserie program at the French Pastry School, Maggie trained with the best world renowned chefs and pastry champions learning the top techniques in this art using the finest of ingredients. She Graduated from the program with honors, after which was accepted for internship at Charlie Trotter's in Chicago , a Mobil Five Star, AAA Five Diamond and 10 time James Beard Foundation Winner that is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in the world.
Truly an Art, her Haute Couture cakes are just perfection, inspired by Edwardian Botanical prints, fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen and Carolina Herrera, Flowers , textiles and more. They are lovingly made by hand at her Washington DC Studio, yes even the flowers are made from sugar, impressive. I have never seen such elegant and beautiful cakes, there are such perfection that you just want to throw yourself a party to have one made.
Just Splendid xo
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www.maggieaustincake.com
Francis Sultana Vision's
London Based Maltese Interior Designer Francis Sultana has created a elegant line of furniture. With his incredible vision which he honed at the wonderful David Gill Gallery over 19 years working there, his line is made with great attention to detail , clean lines and luxurious fabrics. Modern but yet traditional, the crafstmanship of his pieces stand out in this world of mass market furniture.
His collection can be viewed at David Gills former gallery on Fulham Road London. You must go and visit.
www.francissultana.com
Divine xo
P.s David Gill has moved to his new gallery to Mayfair, also wonderful and on another posting will do a piece on him.
All photos via Francis Sultana website,1stDibs and Robb Report.
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