Framed vintage moments of travel, fashion and decor
15 Sunday Apr 2012
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A whimsical Easter outfit
14 Saturday Apr 2012
Posted in Fashion, Interior Design
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Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Easter outfit, Essie, fashion, Irene Neuwirth, polyvore, style, Vicini
I have always worn pretty dresses for all the family holiday celebrations. My grandfather would either come over to my parents house or we would go to his. This always called for the best attire ever, as he was a fervent advocate of proper etiquette. Bunica would cook all the traditional dishes and my mother would get the house neatly decorated. Although both my grandparents passed on and I can now do my own cooking and decorating, I am still choosing dresses for these special times of the year. My first polyvore collage below is my vision upon this Easter holiday. What will I actually wear? Stick around for my next post. 
Mid-Century Modern in Mad Men
08 Sunday Apr 2012
Posted in Interior Design, Movies, New York
After a much too long 17-month hiatus, the captivating and visually seductive Mad Men is back! I don’t know about you, but I am crazy about the 1960s fashion and always have been, ever since the Kennedy’s. Apart from the amazing fashion and enthralling intrigues, one of the obvious reasons for such extraordinary popularity is America’s fascination with the Mid-Century Modern style, perfectly displayed in Don Draper’s new Manhattan swanky pad, that he now shares with his young new wife Megan. For the full story behind Don’s new apartment, read my article Mid-Century Modern at its best in Don Draper’s new swanky pad.
Photos credit: AMC
Jean-Georges’ Spice Market
08 Sunday Apr 2012
Posted in Interior Design, New York
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best NYC restaurants, interior designer Jacques Garcia, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Southeast Asian interior decor, Spice Market New York
One of my favorite NYC restaurants Spice Market has just opened the outdoor patio for the spring and summer seasons. Besides the mouth-watering food, pleasant ambiance and exceptional service, I am mostly in awe of the enigmatic Southeast Asian decor.
The eminent chef Jean-Georges collaborated with designer Jacques Garcia to recreate the interiors of the far-off Eastern cultures. A valuable collection of artifacts – including antique wall carvings, screens and pagodas – were imported from exotic places such as Rajastan, South India, Burma and Malaysia to transform the open two-floor space. The titillating blend of décor styles makes for a peaceful Oriental sanctuary, nested from the outside hustle and bustle. Custom-made colonial style furniture combined with white leather is mixed with Oriental period pieces such as wooden Thai and Chinese porcelain garden stools. The former warehouse’ raw timber beams and teak floors are now beautified with lavish French fabric embroidered drapes from Lelievre and with the soft glow of Herves Descottes’ lighting. A rich color palette of violets, indigos, ochres and deep reds instantly transports the clientele inside an ancient Bombay palace. For my full article, read Jean-George’s Spice Market opens outdoor patio for the spring and summer season on Examiner.
Photo credit: Spice Market
A Spring Fling with ideeli
02 Monday Apr 2012
Posted in Fashion
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ideeli, ideeli Home, ideeli online retail, ideeli spring & summer collection, ideeli women's fashion
This past Thursday, Kwittken & Co invited me for another press event, this time for ideeli‘s Spring Fling Press Preview. The invite alone caught my instant attention and RSVP-ed immediately. As chance may have it, the hilarious talent dogs below turned out to be regulars at the ideeli headquarters offices, next to Canal Street.
Coming out of the elevator, into the ideeli open space floor plan, it felt like spring had taken over the showroom: bright neon furnishings, enchanting flowers, eye-catching chocolate pops and an inviting selection of drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
The Spring Fling press event showcased items from the Women and Home sections. The collections ideeli has in store for this spring and summer season are – simply put – a breath of fresh air. From neon colors and stripes, bold colored lace and color blocking fashions, the women’s apparel collections are a must-have for any respectable fashionista. ideeli also excels in the accessories department: the shoes, the scarfs, the bags and the exciting new bathing suits all met the current season’s trends of bright colors, playful patterns and bohemian textures. Highly regarded at the event were the thrilling wrap neon watches from La Mer Collections.
Some more delightful accessories:
The shoes:
Bathing suits:
And the clothes!
ideeli is a leading online retail site dedicated to delivering a unique, exciting daily shopping experience with a curated selection of offerings across the apparel, accessories, home, shoes, kids, travel and lifestyle categories. Each limited-time sale event offers privileged prices on the best brands and experiences (via CrunchBase). To join, you only need to sign up on the members only (free subscription) ideeli website.
Happy ideeli shopping!
Monica Suma 