segunda-feira, 6 de setembro de 2010
The Classicist: Movie Star Style at the Beverly Wilshire's New $25,000-Per-Night Penthouse
Following a recently completed $40 million facelift, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel has just unveiled its newly renovated Penthouse and Presidential Suite for the ultimate in movie star style. The Penthouse, beginning at $25,000 per night, is the largest hotel suite in Los Angeles and now one of the world's most expensive as well. L.A.-based architectural firm Barry Design Associates transformed the historic suites into modern, sophisticated spaces. They even throw in aPorsche. The Beverly Wilshire is a true piece of Hollywood history; the Italian Renaissance-style stone and marblebuilding was completed in 1928 when the city had fewer than 18,000 residents, and its grand suites have played host to many of movieland's most famous faces over the decades.
The three-bedroom Penthouse offers guests 5,000 square feet of space. Positioned on the private top floor of the hotel's Beverly Wing it features floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings and a wrap around balcony with sweeping views of downtown L.A. and the Hollywood Hills. An entry way welcomes guests with marble mosaic flooring and Swarovski crystal chandeliers, while a dining room offers seating for 12 people adjacent to a state-of-the-art designer kitchen with Michelangelo marble countertops and Miele appliances. The elegant master bedroom is highlighted by an antique mirror and silver leaf detailed bed frame along with huge walk-in closet finished in stained oak. The master bath is fitted with glass tiles, exotic stones, a marble soaking tub, dual steam and rain shower contains a light and music system. There's also a media room for private screenings of your latest blockbuster.
Fall Fashions
Since I know that not all of my readers are Americans on holiday for the long Labor Day weekend, I thought I would post a little fall fashion inspiration from Vogue. The fashion world in New York is not on holiday this weekend either. They are putting the "labor" in Labor Day but toiling away in their ateliers and putting the final touches on their collections for fashion week. I want to thank everyone involved from the designers on down to the pattern makers and seamstresses, and even the interns for all their hard work. I also want to thank everyone who invited me to their upcoming shows. I can't wait to see what magic you have dreamed up for Spring/Summer 2011. Until then, I will be drooling over the fall fashions and planning my wardrobe. Enjoy!
Photos by Raymond Meier for August 2010 Vogue
Maria Sharapova's U.S. Open Tiffany Earrings
Two years ago tennis player Maria Sharapova signed with Tiffany & Co. Since then she has worn a variety of Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings out onto the court. For this year's U.S. Open she is wearing yellow diamond drop earrings that feature both yellow and white diamonds set in 18 karat gold and platinum. "Wearing Tiffany diamonds on or off the court is always a special experience," Sharapovasaid in a press release. "The addition of colored diamonds makes the jewelry even more extraordinary." The earrings sell for $16,100.
New Life for Maybach?
Disheartened by talk that Maybach could be given the axe? Then we may have some good news for you. Although as yet unconfirmed, reports indicate that parent company Daimler may be planning to keep its most prestigious marque around a while longer, with several new models planned to make it so.
If they prove accurate, a slew of new Maybachs could be based on the upcoming new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Among them could be replacements for the current 57 and 62 models, along with a "four-door coupe" in the same mold as the Mercedes CLS, and potentially a four-door convertible – a body-style not seen for decades but often rumored to be in the works at Maybach.
Motivation is expected to come from even more powerful versions of the current twin-turbo V12, along with a new transmission with as many as nine speeds and a possible hybrid variant.
domingo, 5 de setembro de 2010
Liu Wen for Numéro China
represented by marilyn model management, liu wen appears editorially for the first issue of numéro china. in her stunning spread, liu is seen in white, black & red- the images appear hauntingly chic, as liu’s star continues to rise in the world of fashion. ranking no. 11 within the top 50 models of the industry, liu originates from beijing, china. as one of china’s biggest break fashion stars, liu has appeared in ad campaigns for barney’s & is a publication favorite for vogue china. shot by tiziano magni, i am beyond thrilled that liu was cast as the first female to appear for the latest edition of numéro, internationally.
Constance Jablonski Numéro Tokyo
represented by marilyn model management, constance jablonski appears on the october cover of numéro tokyo. shot by alex cayley styling for the spread was done by mika mizutani, with hair & make-up by dennis lanni & mariela barrera- the spread presents a glalactic backdrop & boldly colored fashion garments. styled for contrast & clearly not conventional style, constance is giving face the best way she knows how amidst an off-base editorial concept. glad she got the cover, much could have been imporved for the feature editorial. i believe styling is everything & here- they gave nothing but contrast & confusion.
sábado, 4 de setembro de 2010
Jacquelyn Jablonski for Telegraph
represented by supreme model management, jacquelyn jablonski appears editorially for the september issue of telegraph. with make-up artistry by chiho omae, images for the spread were shot by catherine servel. the styling from the spread gives you upper east side chic with a bit of ladies who lunch styl. complete with an over the top beehived up-do, jacquelyn is even given a grey streak in the spread. a stunning use of style & concept, originally for new jersey, jacquelyn is no. 21 of the top 50 models.