Design Studio Collection

Here are two pieces from my last design studio collection.

Grey bustier dress with pencil skirt and gathered pockets:

Satin wrap top:

Cute, Original Jewelry

My friend Jen has launched a new website for her jewelry business, www.Dillondesignsonline.com. She has some really great original, hand-drawn pieces (like that seahorse above, hand-drawn, awesome isn't it?) as well as some pendants designed with vintage papers. She's been getting some great press and has already made it into several B&Ms. Check it out!

Dear by Amanda Bynes

I happen to be in the Palisades Mall today where they have a Steve and Barry's so I decided to pop in and check out the Bitten by SJP line. The pre-release reviews were pretty much on point, nothing to write home about. In her interview, that's streaming throughout the store, SJP describes Steve and Barry's as "quality, affordable clothing for everybody" and that's exactly what her line is, clothing for everybody, nothing special. Still, it seems that people are buying it up. Personally I'd rather buy Old Navy.

At the entrance of the store was a sign advertising their new collab - with Amanda Bynes, scheduled to launch August 16th. I wonder that that will bring.

Obsessed with Designer Denim? The Warehouse Sale Is Coming to NYC

TWS - New York The Puck Building (SOHO) 7th Floor - Skylight Ballroom 295 Lafayette St New York, NY 10012 RSVP Now for FREE admission $5 Admission without RSVP Friday August 10, 2007 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Parking: Compass Parking Garage (610 Broadway) Subway: 6 train to Bleecker Station, or F, V Broadway/Lafayette Station, or N-R to Prince St. Bus: Take the M21, M103, M1 Community dressing room available We accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

Sticks and Stones

My Construction 3 Final Project: Brown supple leather bustier with laser cut center bodice and silk taffeta ballet length bubble skirt. Here's a close up of the center piece which is a skull and cross bones pattern I created on Illustrator then cut out on a laser cutter.

Elijah Sample Sale

Elijah will host a Spring Sample Sale with items going for more than 50% off.

WHY: Summer is around the corner and this collection spans seasons with feminine, non-fussy cotton blouses and dresses.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, and Thursday, May 31, from 10AM-6PM

WHERE: The Globe Showroom, 263 West 38th Street (between 7th and 8th avenues), 11th floor; 212-221-6523.

Mara Hoffman Sample Sale

Mara Hoffman’s collection of silk summer dresses and wraps are up to 70% off at this 3 day sample sale.

WHY: Cause it’s a crime for New Yorker’s to still dress in black when the heat is on.

WHEN: Thursday, May 31st-Jun 3rd; 11AM-7PM

WHERE: 70 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-505-3020)