Showing posts with label why don't you. Show all posts
Showing posts with label why don't you. Show all posts

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Why Don't You? Christmas 2015



This series is dedicated to Diana Vreeland and how she came to the world’s attention followed by eternal admiration.  While the suggestions might not be as outrageous or imaginative, these articles will have one unified theme and that is the gift giving season of 2015.

Today it is about finding that special something for someone. You can opt for fashion jewelry, fine jewelry, apparel or a fashion accessory of the season. Colleagues and resources from around the world have sent me their ideas of what would make a great gift for a friend, a dear one or even yourself. The selections cover a multitude of categories and budgets that allow for the most fashionable gifts for men and women.  All of them are accessible online, at brick and mortar establishments or by phone so shop on!

With the Festival of Lights (Chanukah) an almost memory and Christmas just around the corner, let the games begin and my question to you is “Why don’t you?”

Why don’t you select an excruciatingly fabulous treasure from fine jewelry designer Cynthia Wolff. She is the jewelry designer to the stars but keeps their identities concealed due to her integrity and lack of desire to capitalize off their names. She does the most incredible traditional pieces as well as some of the most delicious and decadently fashionable pieces so you better get a hold of her ASAP and see what she can do for you. Oh, and you can find her at www.cynthiawolff.com or find her on Facebook.




Why don’t you hurry on down to Club Monaco and select some really groovy new threads for every day wear or even for holiday occasions? My dears, the stores are just brimming with fabulousness for almost anyone on your gift giving list. Now kids, you do know that Club Monaco is owned by Ralph Lauren so you are assured or fab pieces for your every need and desire. Anyway grab your coat and wallet and head on over to your local branch or shop online at www.clubmonaco.com/home




Why don’t you take an adventure and give the most fantastical and whimsical piece of fashion jewelry to a loved one? Of course we are talking of Moutton Collet, yes them, the duo who has been commissioned by the likes of Gaga, Mugler, Kenzo, Nina Ricci, Margiela and so many more and now you can bestow a piece of grandiosity that has been bathed in 24k gold or maybe even one made of sterling silver or leather. Maybe, just maybe you can get your hands on one of their one off pieces such as masks and even hats, but you will have to be lucky and very adventurous. Find the boys at www.moutoncollet.com




And one last thing my cherished ones, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can always give the gift of a fashion read which lasts far beyond just the season of giving so Why don’t you buy the best of best here for half the bookstore price at  www.ebay.com/  from seller jeffyb50?


Tuesday, December 4, 2012

WHY DON'T YOU .. day 2



In honor of still one more book being published this week based on the illustrious life and career of Diana Vreeland, I dedicate this week’s series to her and her spirit.  The book’s title is Empress of Fashion: A Life of Fashion authored by Amanda MackenzieStuart. (http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/review/empress-fashion-life-diana-vreeland).    So, this author’s version will be dedicated to a large number of those who are my INTERNATIONAL “friends” on Facebook; the ones who carry on in the tradition of great style and fashion and offer the most original and superior goods and services imaginable.  So, this week will be all about... WHY DON’T YOU?

Norman Ambrose… WHY DON’T YOU... entertain at home in your graphic appliqué dress when in Lyford Cay or Palm Beach  thi season and then maybe wear spectacularly embroidered   beach coral when off to the club for New Years Eve(http://www.normanambrose.com/)

Los Milagros… WHY DON’T YOU … plan a surprise south of the border getaway at one of Cabos’ best kept secrets?  Your “innkeeper” Sandra Scandiber provides the ultimate in cuisine and surroundings. (http://www.losmilagros.com.mx/) Tell her I sent you!

Samy David… WHY DON’T YOU … order an amazing piece of porcelain from Samy D. of Tel Aviv?  Per chance it is one of the exquisitely executed pieces of jewelry (art for the body) or the fabulous dinnerware or a piece of fine art.  Maybe check in to the Alma (http://www.almahotel.co.il/) and have a “religious “experience (www.samy-d.com)

The Blonds… WHY DON’T YOU … party like a rock star while  dressed like one  in a fabulously jeweled and custom made corset, fish nets and spikes?  This design duo dresses everyone from Britney Spears to Fergie to Adam Lambert to Nicki Minaj!  (http://www.theblondsnewyork.com/collections_dye.html)
John Lyle… WHY DON’T YOU own a piece of shagreen?  This premier furniture designer and showroom offers the most original designs for the home. P.S. Shagreen is a type of rawhide consisting of rough untanned skin, formerly made from a horse's back or that of a wild ass (maybe you know one or more). Shagreen is now commonly made of the skins of sharks and rays. (http://www.johnlyledesign.com/) Maybe you can convince John to design something especially for you.
Steven Oo… WHY DON’T YOU… order a hand (and we know whose hands) knitted unisex sweater from one of the most talented knitters of the 21st century?  If ready to wear is more your thing... shop his looks at Anthropologie or (http://stevenoo.viewbook.com/)

Ward Kelvin … WHY DON’T YOU… wear chandelier earrings with that simple black dress or the white strapless for New Year’s Eve or opt out for a drop dead collar of pearls, gold and diamonds with either (http://www.wardkelvin.com/) and wear your studs instead

Victor Raul Garcia… WHY DON’T YOU… accessorize and adorn your walls with 21st century art by an up and coming contemporary abstract painter from New York City? (http://www.victorraulgarcia.com/) and show your friends that you are a patron of the arts a la the Medicis.

David Shults ... WHY DON’T YOU... have a moody photographic portrait done of yourself to hang in the study or give to a loved one… of course in black and white … it can even be done “chez nous” (davidshultsphoto@gmail.com) .. He is my “Aberdeen”


George Zaharoff … WHY DON’T YOU… take a trip to the windy city and shop til you drop at his glorious new flagship at 110 Oak Street … you can even do it as a day trip… and stay for cocktails … exclusives await .. (http://zaharoff360.com/) tell George I sent you !







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