Berlin Fashion Week

Berlin's Fashion Week introduced fresh, promising designer Leyla Piedayesh and her label Lala Berlin.  Okay, I'm not going to lie, I love that there's not a lot of color, except for the occasional pop of yellow or green. There are some fantastic menswear-influenced items and feminine skirts and dresses and, personally, I find that pairing irresistible.  If I only I could afford it! 

badgley mischka

Remember when Badgley Mischka added these two young scarlets to their campaign? 

More recently, they started 2011 with Rumer Willis.  The oldest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis who, I think, looks amazing in their spring launch.  

Of course, the spring introduction means the dresses are all over the red carpet during awards season.  Now I've just read Badgley Mischka will become a year round brand by launching a go-to handbag collection.  Sounds like we'll see these bags by next fall, under the Mark & James line.  Oh, and the cost is $150 to $300.  Nice! 

design after dark | light

Well, everyone's talking about it...I might as well too.  After all, it's one of my favorite events of the year.  

Design After Dark, an annual fundraiser for the Denver Art Museum, is this Friday.  Do you have your ticket?  If not, you should.  

This year's theme is light so I assume the objects, created by Denver's most imaginative folks, will not disappoint.  You can snatch one of these items by way of the auction, and the proceeds go to DAM's Department of Architecture, Design and Graphics.  In addition to the clever exhibits, Denver's people are all dressed up for the night.  Yes, I said Denver and dressed up...fashionable even.  No, I'm not kidding.  So grab a friend, dust off your stylish outfit, and place your bid.  

green tops

Many design firms have made sustainability a part of their mission with every project they touch.  I commend them for those efforts, and I am fascinated by the products they select.  However, the design feature that always captivates me is the simple, but divine appearance of a green rooftop.  

Check these out:

School of Art, Media and Design, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Haworth Corporate Headquarters, Holland, Michigan

Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing

School of Art, Media and Design, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

totes

While searching for a simple bag to tote my 3form samples in, I found these!  Ok, not exactly a bag for my samples, but oh so lovely.  Many of the bags are made with merino felt panels and vegetable tanned leather.  Thank you Graf & Lantz!

 

sale!

Who doesn't love a good sale?  Well, unfortunately, this might be one I can't get to or afford,  but certainly worth mentioning.

Some Angela Adams rugs are 20 percent off while supplies last.  Contact (800) 255-9454 or www.angeladams.com

Branch, an online seller of eco-friendly home furnishings, is discounting some items while supplies last.  Contact: (877) 626-1012 or www.branchhome.com

According to Interior Design Magazine...

...these are the Top 10 of 2010.  

I was pleased to find the Viceroy listed not only because it's gorgeous, but as they state, it is on track to be the first LEED Silver-certified hotel in the Colorado resort region.  Yippee!  (Yes, I just said yippee.)