Like most New Yorkers, I’m still struggling to find my footing after the devastation left behind by Hurricane Sandy.
For many, the term “morning after” is synonymous with walks of shame, smeared mascara, tousled hair, rumpled sheets, and outfit re-runs.
Those of you who follow me on Twitter (@sickathanavg) or on Instagram (@sickathanaverage) might have seen some behind-the-scenes photos of the “Mujer de Hoy” segment I just filmed for Telemundo, which focused on the amazing jewelry of half-Cuban, half-Greek designer Seville Michelle Anastos, whose leather-wrapped doorknockers have breathed new life into the earrings most closely associated with females of the hip-hop generation coming up in the ’80s and ’90s.
Chances are, at some point in your childhood or adolescence you heard someone suggest that you spritz your fragrance into the air then walk into the misty air so as to have the scent swathe your whole being, thereby guaranteeing that it won’t register as overly potent or intrusive.
Ciaté Breakthrough Breast Cancer Duo, $28.
You’ll feel like Tweety Bird, who so often declares, “I tawt I taw a puddy tat” (enunciation challenges not withstanding ) when you lay eyes on the Eugenia Kim Caterina Hat ($295 at EugeniaKim.com).
For the very first time, costume jewelry brand Stella & Dot has broached the arena of designer collaborations, calling upon British designer Alice by Temperley to co-create a limited-edition collection of whimsical, dainty charms and trinkets.
Though there’s a plethora of fine jewelry designers, few can truly be described as having a delightfully novel perspective, a boundary-pushing approach to design. Many boast excellent metalworking skills, others utilize the finest gems and stones, and others are incredibly adept at faceting and setting crystals, re-purposing found materials or relying on unusual mediums ranging from buttons to resin and bamboo.
As technology becomes more deeply entrenched in our daily lives, and we find ourselves constantly reaching for our phones, iPads, and laptops, our desire to persona
lize these devices also increases — whether it’s via intricate wallpaper designs on our home screens or carrying cases that convey our sense of personal style.