Articles Tagged "Inspiration"

High quality, fine materials, excellent detailing, and unique style are all things that come to mind when one thinks of vintage clothing. Fashion designers often turn to the past for inspiration, reinterpreting classic looks with a fresh perspective. Whether it’s a mini sequined dress...

A California girl at heart, Kim Phan knew that in order to pursue her passion for fashion, she had to head out to the Big Apple. After six successful years in the industry, Kim’s brand, Yumi Kim, has established itself as the go-to brand for adorable sundresses, jumpers and silky tops....

Kate Growney always knew there was something special about her home, the big island of Hawaii. After deciding it was time to fly the nest and try her hand at a writing career, Kate packed her bags and moved to the Big Apple. As a beauty editor for ELLE, Lucky and Harper’s Bazaar, Kate...

Does this necklace look familiar? You may have seen Peggy Li’s jewelry on the stars of Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice or Without a Trace. A far cry from her roots in chemical engineering, her major at Cal, she did find her inspiration in her college town. Her web site reads, “Peggy’s...

Ellen Himic has always had a hand in jewelry making. Starting at age 15 and later apprenticing for a renowned jeweler, her interest in the handcrafted art was no secret. However, her namesake collection and newest project, is only a few seasons young and has already received positive...

LUX-Fashionistas, this month an inspiring new jewelry line makes its splash onto the fashion scene.

The brand is called Rocknrola, and it’s the creation of both Susan Cohn Rockefeller (filmmaker and activist) and Carola Mack.  Together, they combined the fashion-forward concepts of...

Utilizing the power of the message, Alicia Keys has created a jewelry collection that’s designed to inspire!

According to Keys, the idea is to “to give people beautiful, unique pieces with messages that ignite them to find the best within.”

Based off of Masaru Emoto’s work with...

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families,...

Oh how we love the ingenious and utterly fabulous Vivienne Westwood!  A pioneer from the beginning—in her early days, she helped birth British Punk Style by dressing the Sex Pistols, bucked the oversized shoulder trend of the 80’s and focused more on the diminutive and feminine waistlines...

Known for sophistication, subdued elegance, and graceful lines, fashion house Bottega Veneta has just released their Fall-Winter 09/10 Ad Campaign, and it has GENIUS written all over it! 

Aptly titled, ‘The Art of the Collaboration,’ Bottega fuses luminary icons with exquisite...