31st Jul. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: birthstone, ruby
Authored by Kimberlin Brown
Would Dorothy’s shoes have been as powerful if they were lemon yellow? I think not.
Snow White’s lips against her “skin as white as snow” wouldn’t have excited the imagination as much if they were petal pink. (more…)
The connection between color and fragrance is deeply ingrained and I pay close attention to how well these two elements align in the products I look at.
29th Jul. '08 · Category: Home & Garden · Tags: blue, color combination, color scheme, coral
Authored by Kate Smith
With only an hour to browse before catching a cab to the airport I didn’t have much time for snapping pictures and matching colors but I did see a couple of rooms at Redford House that I wanted to share.
Both rooms had neutral furnishings, floors and accessories with a bold color on the walls. The bedroom was a blend of warm brown, tans and gray. Everything was a sophisticated blend of neutrals which were beautifully at home surrounded by a mid-tone blue.
28th Jul. '08 · Category: Destination Color · Tags: color scheme, starbucks
Authored by Kate Smith
As I was headed towards the exit on the back side of my hotel this morning I couldn’t help but find my way into Starbuck’s for a jolt of caffeine and color.
I quickly snapped a few pictures and matched the colors on the wall before running off to catch the shuttle to the World Market. (more…)
11th Jul. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: Anna Wintour, fashion
Authored by Julie Hoylen
Do you ever find yourself falling so much in love with a new piece of clothing that you want to wear it all the time. I know I have. It’s that perfect storm of fit, style and color that will have me reaching for the same dress, pants, blouse etc. over and over again. For budget conscience shoppers like me it’s a good thing- since the actual cost of anything depends on how much use you get out of it ( you know a bargain is no bargain if you never wear it- philosophy! )
But my ‘uniform tendencies’ haunt me sometimes- I do worry about showing up in the same dress for two parties or events in a row that may be attended by the same guests. But if the occasion is out of the loop- and will be sure to feature a whole new crowd- then I’m in luck, and my favorite garb gets another ‘go’! But what’s a girl ( with my same tendencies of clothing puppy love ) to do when she has paparazzi falling her all over the globe.
Rocking a Carolina Herrera frock
This seems to be the fashion conundrum that Vogue’s Editor-in- Chief, Anna Wintour, has recently found herself in. (more…)
7th Jul. '08 · Category: Art & Design , Category: Destination Color · Tags: Bryant Park, NYC destinations
Authored by April Clark
As gas prices soar this summer, my great American road-trip is on hold. I can roll with the punches so I’ll go to local beaches and explore my great city’s public spaces. The only price I like better than “on sale” is FREE ; and there are many free things to do this summer, especially in NYC. Bryant Park is a fine example of public dedicated space in the heart of the Big Apple.
Bryant Park is located just behind the spectacular Public Library. The park’s location is the key to it’s success I think. It’s between Times Square and Grand Central so it’s accessible to everyone and is a convenient meeting place.
I recently had my first visit to Bryant Park Cafe, when a group of us from work went to celebrate a promotion. (congrats Kenette on your new design position!) We tried to go to many midtown rooftop bars , to no avail, as they don’t open til 5 pm. Fridays we get out at 1pm (supposedly to head to the Hamptons) so we needed refreshments slightly earlier. Someone suggested Bryant Park Cafe and off we went. (more…)
