Coralia Leets' ethereal creations are handcrafted with semi-precious stones, colored quartz and gold vermeil. This designer may be of Nicaraguan descent but she considers herself a citizen of the world. Coralia?s striking necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are both ideal everyday fashion staples and must-have after-dark accessories. These are the pieces to buy now and wear forever - regardless of where you may roam. Read about how travel and fashion have...
Read MoreOur friends at Mumbai Boss provided us with a clever round up from Lakme Fashion Week. The ?modern? sari combines many western design attributes including ruffles, fringe, bold prints, and even long sleeves. Designer Payal Khandwala chicly combined a sari with a classic white blouse, mimicking Julia Roberts' style at the Golden Globes. Check out our favorite modern takes on India?s most traditional form of dress. Our friends at Mumbai...
Read MoreDesigner Amina Aranaz's eponymous jewelry and handbag collection is a testimony to the soul and craftsmanship of her fellow Filipino?s. Each piece is meticulously handmade by skilled artisans -- nothing in this polished collection is mass produced. Amina?s sophisticated eye has turned centuries old traditions into modern masterpieces that have a cool and contemporary vibe. Mix and match Aranaz embellished clutches and totes for maximum impact day or night. We...
Read MoreWhether a gift for yourself or for your sista-from-another-mista, friendship bracelets are perfect for layering and creating some original wrist art. I like to treat my wrist like my own personal travel memento, collecting a bracelet or two from each place I visit. My friends and I also exchange bracelets as souvenirs. The result? Extremely well traveled wrists. Get some inspiration and shop some of our favorites here: Whether a...
Read MoreLooking for a romantic place to escape to? Have we got the spot for you! Why not try a cozy cave or an exotic jungle camp this Valentine?s day? Regardless of whether you are an urban power couple or a bohemian chic duo, we have found a dreamy hideaway that will provide equal parts romance and adventure. Looking for a romantic place to escape to? Have we got the spot...
Read MoreLove ?em or hate ?em, there are some couples that are always in fashion. In honor of this happy but oft-dreaded Valentine?s Day holiday we rounded up our favorite bohemian two-somes. Check out images of their enduring love and style! Love ?em or hate ?em, there are some couples that are always in fashion. In honor of this happy but oft-dreaded Valentine?s Day holiday we rounded up our favorite bohemian...
Read MoreGlobetrotter and North Carolina native Ruth Runberg is a maverick. Spending over a decade buying for Barneys New York, Saks, and most recently as the Buying Director of Browns in London, Ruth has carved out a unique (and stylish!) path to success. Spending time with the finest of handbag craftsmen in Italy and watching skilled jewelry artisans cut stones and braid 22K gold in India has been a liberating and...
Read MoreTen years ago New Yorker Christina Hattler traveled to Mexico for the very first time. While there she fell in love with the country and her future husband Tom?s Macedo. Currently, this design savvy couple resides in the sleepy town of Malinalco, Mexico where they are the force behind MexChic - an artisanal design company that fuses contemporary style with ancient craft. This socially responsible company uses local artisans to...
Read MoreMeet our newest local designer Tamara Magel. This NYC/Hamptons interior design guru just launched her own line of boho chic dresses. Using her passion for vibrant textiles and global culture, Tamara infused her worldly wares with exotic patterns and subtle styling. We recently caught up with Tamara and asked her for a peek inside her sophisticated world. Meet our newest local designer Tamara Magel. This NYC/Hamptons interior design guru just...
Read MoreRegardless of whether you wrap it like a blanket or tie it as a headscarf, the must-have accessory for the fashion cognoscenti appears to be the scarf. Check out our favorite international style stars rocking street savvy scarves. Regardless of whether you wrap it like a blanket or tie it as a headscarf, the must-have accessory for the fashion cognoscenti appears to be the scarf. Check out our favorite international...
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