I can’t cook anything that requires more than two steps (poke holes, microwave), so that pretty much eliminates any sort of yuppie dinner parties I’ll be hosting. Not to mention, my idea of chic dinner decorating are the odds and ends at Urban Outfitters. If it’s cheap, I’ll buy it and if it breaks, I’ll probably work my way around it (sous-vide is not only for fancy schmancy chefs but also for people with broken microwaves).
But, alas I want and covet pretty things like anyone else so when I caught a glimpse at House Beautiful’s Kitchen of the Year, my heart wrenched and my mouth salivated at kate spade new york’s Casual Dinnerware.
This is House Beautiful magazine’s 3rd annual kitchen design event where a designer is invited to create a “dream kitchen” that is built right in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza!
This year’s featured designer is none other than Bravo’s Flipping Out star, Jeff Lewis.
If you’ve seen the show and witnessed Lewis’ perfectionist neuroses, it comes as no surprise that he would select such impeccable kate spade new york products—the clean lines, the chic stemware, the ever-so-gently rounded handles on the flatware, and not to mention the engraving!
Kate Spade Casual Dinnerware
kate spade Casual Detail!
Sure, I’ll probably just eat cereal in it to start off, but I have a sneaking suspicion that frosted flakes will taste a million times better if I’m spoon fed by kate spade new york. Who knows, maybe it’ll encourage me to cook…
Danny Roberts
24 year old artist, Danny Roberts from Southern California has been creating art since the age of 5. At the age of 13, he started his own clothing line and continued with his designs until he attended college. Now, Danny runs a site called Igor and Andre that he updates daily for his beloved fans.
His sketches and creativity have led him to be able to collaborate with Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers, Forever21, Heutchy Shoes, Lancome, and Sundance Channel’s Full Frontal Fashion.
This morning, fashion-frenzied New Yorkers lined Broadway in anticipation of the newest designer collaboration launch from Uniqlo – Costello Tagliapietra. The capsule collection of dresses, which come in the gorgeous muted colors which Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra are known for, are adorable and truly work for just about any body type.
As with some designer ventures, when the materials feel not-so-lovely, these dresses are soft and silky…and shockingly inexpensive- dresses are between $29 and $39 (and that was not a typo).
Here is an image of the Starworks Group ladies (who patiently waited on line and braved the crowds) modeling their newest frocks. For more information go to www.uniqlo.com or www.costellotagliapietra.com
It seems society’s obsession with social media and instant gratification has finally leaked it’s way into fashion. West Coast-based interactive designer, Jennifer Darmour has created a jacket called “Ping” that actually allows you to update your status without grinding down your thumbs. You won’t be able to tell your social network about your new promotion or that you spent the day shopping, instead it gives your friends updates based on your gestures and movements (for example- Bent down, zipped up your jacket, buttoned some buttons). The jacket is laced with flexible sensors that are wirelessly linked to Facebook. The prototype also notifies you when a friend responds or leaves a comment, by tapping you on the shoulder. Total invasion of privacy or perfect for the person on the go?
(Tucker at Leila’s in London)
Last night, Tucker’s Gaby Basora hosted a dinner at Leila’s (East London’s best kept secret). The menu was delicious with sprouting broccoli to start, roasted beef cheeks with celeriac and carrot gratin and roasted rhubarbs served with vanilla ice cream… Yum Yum!! — Bianca (Starworks London)
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