Mary Martin and 20th Century Fashion!

A friend shared this video on Facebook, and it's charming. The unforgettable Mary Martin takes us through the changing fashion silhouette from 1900 through 1952! Ingenious. :)

Bergdorf Goodman Windows Bring Spring to Frigid Town

I passed by Bergdorf's a couple of weeks ago, armed with only my Smartphone camera, and took a bunch of picures of their amazing windows, a colorful refuge in the midst of a very cold winter. I loved the balloon sculptures by Jason Hackenwerth. Check out a bunch of my pictures at Flicker here.

Photo Shoot With A Bonus!

I assisted a stylist friend on a photo shoot this weekend and a wonderful thing happened - one of my necklaces was chosen for the one of the looks! I brought a few of my pieces along *just in case* this might happen, and happily, it met the high standard of approval of all involved - stylist, art director and photographer Christopher Micaud.

The clothes that stylist Michelle McDonald pulled together were gorgeous, by Diane Von Furstenberg, Roberto Cavalli, Jean-Paul Gaultier and others for Spring 2009. It's such a pleasure to look at bright colors in the middle of winter, isn't it? I was fascinated by the process and the speed in which the sets
were painted and assembled. The colors were brilliant!

I can't show all of the pictures of the shoot here, but I did take pictures of the work-in-process that give an idea of the work involved without giving away the photographer's trade secrets. Naturally I have plenty of pictures of my necklace, modeled by the beautiful Alexandra; my first item ever on a model. Maybe I'll set up a shoot one day of my own for my jewelry. I think I know a stylist...ME!

Alexandra modeling my necklace


The view outside our dressing room..actually near sunset on the first day


Before it all began, at 8 AM


Our cozy area, together with Hair & Makeup


Painting the second set


Calligraphic detail on Roberto Cavalli Suede Coat


More ovely flowers printed/painted on suede - Cavalli


Silk chiffon dress, matching suede coat and shoes are all by Roberto Cavalli


The Amazing Amazon Damaris on Day 2


Gorgeous bracelets by Ben Amun


Christopher Micaud, between takes


Beautiful chunky baubles to choose from. Mine are on far left. I just love the flowery petal necklaces and earrings by Ben Amun in the foreground.


Getting Alexandra ready - Anthony Nader, Viktorija Bowers, Michelle McDonald


Fitting with Alexandra, wearing my necklace and preparing for the day spent on very high heels. Art Director and Conceptualist Beth Taubner is also in the picture.


Our clothes look like bright jewels, don't they?


Set designers painting the first setup's flats. I would be so happy to have these in my home!


More painting, later in the day