New Label - OWL

The fashion show I was working on is finally over, and was a huge success. I wanted to share with you some photos from a photo shoot I organized/styled. I got to work with some amazing talents, like photographer Dai Mogi, who is also the art director for +ing, a Japanese magazine, and Aya Komatsu who did the make-up and who is probably one of the most stylish person I've ever met in my life. Of course I have to thank Takeo Suzuki, my hairstylist at Shizen NY, for helping me put all of this together, while working his usual magic in the models' hair.

Lastly, I am deeply grateful to designer Natsuki Nakano who kindly lend us her clothes to be photographed, and shown during the show. Her brand, OWL, has such an interesting yet classic, cool look that I am sure people will be grabbing her clothes off the rack when her Fall 2010 collection hits stores in New York this summer.

The amazing people who made these beautiful photos possible:

Photo: Dai Mogi (art director of +ing)

Makeup: Aya Komatsu

Hair: Takeo Suzuki

Clothes: OWL (designer: Natsuki Nakano)

Models: Alice Zhang, Vivien Low

winsome white

now that i can smell summer - not that pleasant here in new york - again, i have been obsessing about finding the perfect white summer-y dress.

regret x10000 for not buying this alexander wang piece

 carla bruni lounging in one on her album cover

 jen brill rocking white for night

 via in the olsens' closet

 Rock & Republic

 last year's little white dress (alice + olivia)

 so, i thought this dress was kinda silly at first. i mean, who wants to wear a dress with that many slits down both sides. but when i saw the max azria spring '10 show on video, the way the dress flowed was pretty amazing. and imagine how cool it would feel wearing this on a blasted hot sunny day... well i couldn't get the idea out of my head. but, don't worry, i'm still holding my reservations out on this one... anyway, this dress is available on the bcbg site for $368.

another white dress from max azria's spring '10 line. maybe i'm just a sucker for all things shiny this season, but the embellished-lined slits are just to-die-for, when i saw them in the video glittering carelessly with each sway, so captivating. it's available on their website now for $418. or maybe, i should get the more practical tank version in black for $278. Decisions, decisions...

April's Fool

hey guys, just got this email from Blood Is The New Black.
their designed Nylon Tee presale is now available.  the designs are pretty cool, so i thought i would share it with you guys.
i think i will get the Sophie Stephens X Nylon October 2001 Issue one, that says "big on japan". haha -fui

No April Foolin' The BITNB designed NYLON Tee Presale is now on!

Limited to 150 pieces per design. Cop one now before they're gone.

And don't forget, all of Dan Monick's BITNB tees are 25% off through April 15th.

Use the code MINNESOTA at checkout

All orders come include our Blood is the New Black zine, limited to just 3000 copies.

Issue 2 features interviews with Suzannah Sinclair, Bleach Black, Keren Richter, Skye Parrott, popmomo, and more!

Get yours before we run out.

(Email sent by Blood is the New Black)

The Club Of Fathomless Love

So I got snowed the past few weeks, and did some online shopping. :D nothing like a cup of hot chocolate, being in bed and browsing thru clothes on my trusty mac,
while watching the snow fall gently by outside...

OK, these are some of the things I got in preparation for Spring. You can tell I'm really excited for Spring time...

Right to left: Sevens ripped blue jeans. t by alexander wang short-sleeved oxford top. Citizens of Humanity brown ripped jeans. All Saints skull tank top. Alex & Chloe white cross necklace. Yiorgos Eleftheriades nude heels.

These heels are awesome because you can wear them two ways: the outer layer is attached via simple buttons on the front and under the heel, so you can remove it and it becomes a simple, sexy pair of nude stilettos. But with the outer layer, you get a futuristic geometrical outline instead.

The shoes are from his spring/summer 2010 collection:

(photo from Ozon Mag)

-fui

Jewelry is a girl's best friend

Just doing some shopping...

Maison Martin Margiela's Spring 20`0 jewelry.
Hammered brass made to appear aluminum-foil-wrapped. Ingenious.

Ring at $189 at Antonioli

Necklace $235 at Net-a-porter

Ring $235 at Net-a-Porter

€ 1450.00 Heartbreak by Tjep for Chi Ha Paura...?
The Heartbreak necklace consists of a fragile porcelain heart and light yet strong titanium hammer, both are connected and made inseparable by a titanium chain.
When broken the heart will show cracks, yet it will never fall apart as a layer of rubber on the inside keeps the heart together.
Indeed as one will usually recover from a broken heart, the small cracks will inevitably add up and form who we are.

€ 400.00 Bling Bling by Tjep for Chi Ha Paura...?
Paper-thin layers of gold-plated steel perforated to proclaim the symbolism of modern religion.
Banal logos like those of Coca Cola and Gucci tell the story that jewelery has always told: the world of capital loves to wrap itself in the illusion of timeless beauty.
This medallion is the most branded object in the world.
This piece is part of the permanent collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and Museum 't Kruithuis in Den Bosch.

$150 Laura Ring at Korcula

Baby Vamp Rings ($195/$425) and The Vampress Rings ($800-1800) at Bittersweet NY
P.S. For the Baby Vamp Rings, split your pair and give one to your best buddy or sweetie pie.
No extra charge for splitting sets. Use the "message" box at check-out to specify sizes.

Fairytale Church Wedding Ring and Street Lamp Ring at Ambiguous Horse $99 each

Double-Finger Bridge Ring $190 at Little Rooms

Double Finger Lock Ring (available in silver too) $88 at Little Rooms

Stork Scissors Necklace (available in silver too) $65 at Little Rooms

Write Pendant + Necklace at Vane New York

Little Fox Necklace $32 at Frozen Peas

Skull Solitaire Ring by Gisele Gunne £220 at Kibiri

Mars and Valentine Jewelry. Some rings are on sale now from $120-180.
Check out their beautiful bracelets and earrings at Neiman Marcus.



Custom made wedding bands with waveform of couple's own voices.
"I Do" Ring offers a unique opportunity to own a timeless representation of your partner's voice.
Possibly the most unique wedding band ever. Order from Sakurako Shimizu.


And lastly, for when you're feeling a lil' naughty,

This little locket envelope opens up to reveal a miniature Playgirl magazine. Handmade in Paris.

All necklaces shown here cost $51-53 (currently on sale). Check out Locher's Paris jewelry.

Why would we ever limit ourselves to diamonds! -fui