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Wow! That's all I can say about Jaime and her outfit of choice. She looks so sophisticated in her new motherhood! I love the dropped waist and the slinkiness of this black beaded art nouveau number by St. John couture. Are you wowed as much as I am? Source Primetime Emmy Awards: Jaime Pressly Love It Hate It Undecided Read more
I've been obsessed with Seattle artist Frida Clements's work for some time now. Her style, which encompasses art nouveau-inspired as well as nature-based imagery, looks gorgeous when it's illustrating gig posters for some of my favorite bands, including Bon Iver, Joanna Newsom, Rufus Wainwright, and Spoon, among many others. When I visited Seattle recently, I asked Frida if I could pop in to Read more
In the 17th century, Europe was going through a mini-ice age. Temperatures were so low that milk would freeze in the pail between trips to the barn and the house, causing many villagers to think of alternative ways to earn a living. The art of clock making caught on, and people began to create elaborate clocks in their homes during the long, harsh Winters. Clock makers in Germany's Black Forest Read more
Based in Florida, Luna Bella creates gorgeous lighting, furniture, and decor inspired by founders and designers Nicolas Trujillo and Teresa Costa's artistic backgrounds. With a nod to art nouveau and classical eras, their designs possess an innate grace that's completely compelling. I also love that this design team keeps its manufacturing in the United States — an increasingly rare occurrence Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow isn't just a patron of London's reopened Arts Club — she's also part of the entertainment! After Gwyneth and Cameron Diaz toasted their relaunch, it was time for a few glasses of red wine and speeches. Gwyneth brought her drink to a podium in the middle of the restaurant section to say a few words, then Prince Philip, the Queen's 90-year-old husband, did the same. Prince Philip Read more
We've come to know and love Lim as the master of easy-chic, and his Fall '11 collection only solidifies that reputation. It's a collection that melds the world of street-style chic and elegance — coolness that begs to be worn in the form of leather details on easy silhouettes. We're treated to separates in silky fabrics, neutrals matched in monochrome, then looks with a splash of color or a Read more
The multiply tattooed Kat Von D already has two perfumes out (Sinner and Saint), but now she's bowing a third, called Adora ($55). I checked the bottle out because it's rather pretty and has metallic panels inspired by the art of famed Art Nouveau illustrator Alphonse Mucha. When I actually got around to spritzing it, I was pleasantly surprised by the scent, too. It's a fruity floral, like most Read more
