Similar to the Venetian glass work known as Millefiori – or “thousand flowers” – nail canes take your favorite nail design and make them ridiculously itty-bitty.
They start with a rainbow of clay polymers - stack, shape, assemble and sculpt until intricate images are created. The cane is then stretched and rolled until the diameter is almost non-existent. But, when the cane is sliced - SURPRISE!!! – the image remains in miniature
When budgets run tight – a nail makeover can be a guilt free indulgence. For a girl who can barely do her own manicure without shaking, sputtering, spilling and sucking . . .
”excuse me – could you pass me the nail polish remover please”
nail canes are pretty effing rad.
C’mon doing a plain ol’ clean polish job takes enough practice – forget about trying to paint a flamingo on top of all that and spending 4 hours letting everything dry. Nail canes have no drying time and ensure you get a perfect kerokerokeroppi or hummingbird on each and every nail. Find out more HERE
Anna Sheffield is collaborating with Target on a jewelry collection that hits stores August 30 and features an eclectic design style using sterling silver to create a flirty assortment that will kickoff the fall season in style. The designer pulls inspiration from her surroundings to create a collection of keepsake pieces, including a range of delicate drop and playful stud earrings, charm necklaces with multi-chains and rings adorned with colored stones.
The exclusive Anna Sheffield for Target collection is available at a great value, ranging in price from $19.99 to $79.99. More info coming soon!
As if you need any reason to put money in your mouth or in between your buuubbies, now there’s the Invisible Stripes Moneyclips. It will keep your green in one handy place. Peep it here!
YOU’RE INVITED!
Join JanSport & HUF as we celebrate the launch of the new collaboration… Announcing the Snoqualmie Duffel and Westridge pack in HUF stores August 13th.
DATE: Wed. August 5, 2009
TIME: 8pm – 1:30am
PLACE: Elbo Room 647 Valencia St., SF, CA
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN
Free Tacos and Open Bar! 21 & over. ID required at door.
The September issue is probably the most important issue of the year for fashion magazines since it features everything that is coming up for the Fall. The September issue is packed with great ads & the one ad that I cannot help but stop and pause every time I come across it is Madonna’s Louis Vuitton F/W 2009-10 Ad campaigns.
She looks absolutely gorgeous, probably the best I’ve ever seen her, and absolutely, without a doubt, the people at LV have airbrushed the life out of her. But whatevs, she looks good.
Calling all Ressionistas! Target has partnered with Jaye Hersh, known for her high-end Los Angeles trendsetting boutique, Intuition, to launch the latest accessories collaboration, HollywoodIntuition. Peep the stores now! The collection offers up-to-the-minute celebrity styles at prices that won’t break the bank ($2.99- $29.99).
Hersh has built a distinct niche in the fast-paced, ever-changing fashion business and brings her phenomenal sense of style to create this chic collection for Target. The collection includes a range of on-trend accessories as well as clear double-stick fashion tape. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Amanda Bynes and Jenna Dewan are fans of this fashionable collection.
Also hitting stores is Hersh’s self-help style book titled, Hollywood Intuition: It’s What Separates Fashion Victims from Fashion Victors which offers her personal style tips for different types of fashionistas. The book is filled with great Hollywood style tips and can be used as a fun inspirational “how-to” guide on how to look and feel like a star from the inside-out.
Paris Hilton in a HollywoodIntuition Belt Bag
Amanda Bynes with the HollywoodIntuition Satchel and Printed Scarf
Bravos latest and greatest hit: NYC Prep has done so well that Kooba Handbags named their line after them! The bags named Blair, Blake, Kristie, and Logan. I’ve watched the show here and there…and its a guilty pleasure. While living in NY I had a private all girls catholic school next to me and the show isnt any different, all teenage girls in Manhatten have Chanel, LV, Miu Miu, etc. I was amazed. Prices for the NYC Prep Handbags go for 595.00
According to my friends’ twitter and facebook updates who were more than pleased with Beyonce’s I Am…Sasha Fierce tour, you can go home and relive every concert moment and record new and improved Single Ladies YouTube videos by wearing Thierry Mugler inspired clothes. This is all according to WWD, in which Beyonce and Mom Tina are launching a new over-the-top and embellished line entitled…Sasha Fierce.
As long as Sasha Fierce is not emblazoned in gold on the butt or pockets or sleeve or front, back, and sides…I may buy in to get my “Diva” on…
Oh never mind…I see the De- right there on the sleeve.
Our LIVE ARTIST SUMMER SERIES was an awesome night…nothing but great reviews from all the people that came out and supported to the wonderful staff at Orson. The aerosol artists were out in the front of the restuarant|bar|lounge so that the community, passerby-ers, and residents could enjoy. The artists were beyond talented, even Top Chef’s Master herself, Elizabeth came out to take pictures. Staff inside Orson came out to see what all the rave is about these artists, “amazing” is what they told me. Inside there were a lot of great conversations, networking, exchanging bcards, drinking, and of course eating (who couldn’t pass up those duck fries?). Goodie bags were quickly swept up by the end of the night. Everyone kept asking “is this a weekly, can I come back?“, well its not a weekly but we are continuing this series each month of the summer- July and Aug…so definitely come back, we’d love to see you! So we all drank, chatted, and ate until 10p which is beyond happy hour schedule, but who counting hours anyways?
On behalf of the iDR team i’d like to personally thank you the following people:
all of the artists: SATYR, DRAMA, WES WONG, TENFOLD
all of the staff at Orson and Elizabeth (thank you for the yummie cupcakes)
Todd of Snapademics who also covered our event
Fatlace, Made Jewelry, Papa Lo Down, The Les, and Love Made
our very own Tello, and….all of the friends and fam of iDR THANK YOU THANK YOU
*did I mention that the final works will also be for sale? thats those that aren’t already taken! look out for future post!!
now onto planning JULY LIVE ARTIST SERIES……
Tenfold working on his piece
inside when it was chill
girls girls girls
I was geeking out! I even got cupcakes from her : )
What a fun event, iDR was just lucky to help sponsor this event. A lot of people came out and supported Made Jewelry. This party was their 1 year anniversary party..congrats! These girls do an awesome job hand crafting their pieces and doing fun events such as the recent. Shouts out to Fred at Suckafreeze for working so hard! Our pics should be up shortly, thats if I can find my usb cord…blah!
Its gonna be hot like fiya tonight at Mercury Lounge in SoMa in SF. Congrats to Made Jewelry for their 1 year anniversary! Please come through, say hello, snag a goodie bag with their new mix, and grab a drink!
Friday, June 19th, 2009
at Mercury Lounge, SF.
9-2a | 21+
$5 before 10:30p, 10 there after
rsvp: hellomadejewelry@gmail.com
Anyone out there watch Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist? If not you must rent!! Don’t want to give to much away, but it’s one of my favorite movies that has you on an adventure through New York City, and you only wish you were actually doing it with them, or creating your own adventure. Well, as of last week, the masterminds behindRachel Nasvik’s handbags has us New Yorkers running all over the City looking for her handbags stashed in obscure places with only her Twittersand Blog to give us clues.
But don’t worry, there’s still time to join the fun!!
“Welcome to our world of mischief and fun– we’ve got a limited edition run of 96 hand-printed Alice Bond bags which are being sent out into the NYC night to find their owners. Stocked with all you need for a night out, plus a mix of tunes to start the night off the right way, we’re hoping that you appreciate our sense of whimsy and our intention of starting the summer off with nights full of surprises, good vibes, and good times. Enjoy our story as it unfolds….” http://wherethenighttakesyou.blogspot.com/
I am one of the biggest bargain hunters, I absolutely hate paying full price if I can avoid it. I’ll go straight to the clearance racks even at Forever 21 and Target! However, an Impulse Buy, is that moment where you just gotta have it. That means, you don’t care what the price is (within reason), you don’t take time to think about it, no time to comparison shop at other stores or on-line. Instead you come overwhelmed with that giddy, excited, gotta have it, can’t live without it feeling!! Oooh I’m getting chills just writing this!
Personally, my impulse buys center upon one-of-a-kind, unique jewelry pieces that are made by local artists and sold at your local vintage shops, flea markets, street vendors, or your fave neighborhood boutique. Something I know cannot be duplicated, no matter how hard Forever 21 tries to copy it!
Today, this brightened up my June gloom rainy rather be under my covers Day:
isn’t it lovely?
I absoluetly heart butterflies. I believe I am the last genuine person who appreciates the beauty of these creatures, which have been tainted by all the butterfly tramp stamped girls all over the world =(.
But I think this is such an interesting beautiful piece, in a kinda Geeky Science Project way.
Enough about my jewelry Impulse Buys…what are your personal impulse buys? iDR wants to know!
Product info: Butterfly Specimen Vial Necklace, by Lady Lavona. www.BonaDrag.com, $45
Fresh out of the Adidas Archive range, Adidas Tournament Edition bag, is a classic tennis bag that’s just as good as a weekend bag, gym bag, or travel bag. It is made of 100 per cent leather and finished with perforations and an embroidered Adidas Tournament Edition logo.
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