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Interview with Leyna of Leyna Lightman Jewelry Design
13 years ago
Leyna Lightman introduced herself to me a month ago, and as soon as I realized she makes lace jewelry I knew I needed to interview her. I like lace jewelry because it looks delicate and feminine. According to some fashion articles I’ve read, mainstream editors like lace too!
Style Bust: Why did you start making jewelry?
I started by making jewelry for myself. I have a short haircut (okay, it’s a fauxhawk….) and it’s perfect for displaying big, dramatic earrings. I fell in love with some local SF jewelry designers and felt inspired to make my own! I was on the lookout for unusual jewelry materials when I discovered some over-the-top appliques in a fabric store and tried them out on earring hooks. Much to my surprise, they took on an elegant and expressive feel as earrings.
Style Bust: Describe your current collection.
I’m loving big, bold colors and unusual shapes. Right now my favorite earrings are called the Buena Vista Earrings and they are oversized flowers with intricate detailing. I dye them a really rich purple that I call ultraviolet. It’s amazing- you’d think big earrings would get lost in long hair but these somehow look like feathers and work with long and short hair equally well. I actually got the lace for the Buena Vistas when I was in Turkey this summer. I am doing several pieces from the lace I got while I was shopping in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
Style Bust: What makes your designs unique?
First of all, it is so hard to go big with your earrings without having them get really heavy. Lace is the perfect antidote! Also, using fabric allows me to get really playful with my designs and add new pieces to my repertoire all the time because I am constantly lace-hunting.
Style Bust: What big jewelry trends are you seeing this season?
Bone! I have been seeing more bone lately and it’s a great material for one-of-a-kind, interesting pieces. Actually, I think people are more interested in statement jewelry in general. My day job is in a museum where people really dress up for work (by California standards!) and I have been seeing a lot of big jewelry.
Style Bust: How do you suggest shoppers should go about finding good quality jewelry, are their any secrets to shopping you can tell us about?
Ooh….great question. You know, there are lessons beyond food that we can take from the slow food movement. Know your artisan! There are such creative, conscientious local jewelry-makers and it’s really rewarding to get to know the people making the pieces you wear. Plus, you can ask all those questions about process, materials etc.
Style Bust: Are there any new directions you’ll be heading in for future collections?
I want to use more chain. I love a little dangle….
Style Bust: Where can readers find your jewelry?
www.leynalightman.etsy.com. I am also doing November’s Indie Mart (11/7 at Thee Parkside) and several local stores carry my jewelry including Candystore Collective on 16th Street and D-Structure on Haight.
Date and Tell has a great review of Leyna’s lace necklace.
My Quest for Great Eyelashes
13 years ago
Because of my recently acquired eyelashes, thanks to the use of a lash enhancement serum, I’ve been trying every mascara in front of me. The following is a review of some of the mascaras I’ve tried lately. My Sephora consultant tells me the mascara formula is one thing, but the trick is in the brush and how it applies the mascara into the eyelashes. The mascaras I’ve tried are all great, and yes, they all have very different brushes.
To start off I used Clinique’s High Lengths Mascara.
This is one of my favorites and carry it in my bag for quick touch-ups. The cool thing about the mascara is the brush, although it looks nothing like a brush. The tiny bristles are actually flexible and thanks to the shape, the mascara doesn’t clump in the brush or my eyelashes. The application can be awkward at first since the brush needs to be very close to the eyelid, but once you get it the results are great.
Next, also by Clinique, is their High Impact Mascara.
This formula has a deeper pigment which is aimed to give your eyes the extra kick. The brush in this case is the standard one which applies the formula evenly and gives your lashes a thicker feel to them. It delivers what it promises, but I felt it heavy on my lashes.
Finally, I tried a mascara from Benefit Cosmetics called Bad Gal (love the name!).
This mascara has one of the thickest brush in the market. It felt a little too thick to add the mascara on my lashes, but it didn’t clump and the end result were very nice and noticeable eyelashes.
Overall I recommend all the mascaras, it just depends on what you like. I’m still looking for the perfect one that will curl my eyelashes and keep them curled all day. This is a quest for me, I’ll keep you informed of the results
Easy-to-wear Fall trends
13 years ago
Runway fashion trends can be a little extreme for everyday wear, but runway trends are great sources for inspiration. We can mimic looks we’ve seen by wearing similar colors or silhouettes.
As much as I love many of the Fall 2010 trends (military inspired outerwear, 1970’s silhouettes, baroque n roll/aka Prince inspired pieces, and the minimalist trend), I still find myself sticking to classic Fall pieces. Keeping in mind the “look” that I’m going for; i.e., by pairing a classic cardigan with cropped trousers and maryjane wedges, keeps the overall look classic and lady-like (another trend seen on the Fall runways).
Below are some easy-to-wear Fall favorites that resemble runway trends.
Sweaters
Industry chunky knit sweater, Brown chunky sweater, Ecote Intarsia cardigan
Pants
Samantha Peet pants, Current/Elliott cargo pants, BB Dakota trousers
Shoes
Madison Harding platforms, Jeffrey Campbell wedge, Topshop Proud boot
Accessories
Pendleton camel fedora, Cheap Monday hinge ring, Topshop sheepskin cape
Designer Chocolate for Halloween
13 years ago
I was surfing the web late last night (I keep drinking too much coffee at work) and I came across some gorgeous chocolates that were produced specifically for Halloween. Now, I should note I’m not the biggest Halloween fan out there, in fact when asked what I will be for Halloween, I usually reply “at home”. But I am a HUGE sucker for designer chocolate…well really any kind of chocolate – but I like to at least pretend I’m a chocolate snob.
Take a look at these pieces. They are to die for!
When it comes to chocolate art for Armani / Dolci, every last bit is a luxury. Armani’s Halloween chocolates are sure to be a royal treat for your taste buds!
Compartes Chocolatier makes a box of Skull and bones dark chocolate truffles ($24). The truffles are infused with a sinful blend of Mexican hot chocolate spices (including cayenne and cinnamon). They will spice up anyone’s Halloween!
Gourmet truffles go gory in this box of white and dark chocolate tombstones, bats, skulls, and ghosts by Godiva ($18).
Recchiuti chocolates have been known for their artistic colored cocoa butter designs, and this Halloween version does not disappoint. When you find edible things this beautiful in front of you, you’ll actually find it’s quite difficult to take a bite.
Compartes dark chocolate skull pops ($5 each) are made from single-origin dark chocolate and infused with our blend of Mexican hot chocolate spices (including cayenne and cinnamon) and hand-painted with gold glitter. Skulls with a kick!
3D Wallpaper: for that extra pop to your room!
13 years ago
If you’ve been hunting around for something unique for your walls and feel that paint or decals won’t cover it, you’re in luck! Welcome to the world of 3D wallpaper where walls are bold, daring, and interactive! Swedish designers Hanna Nyman and Kicki Edgren Nyborg of Kredema have been causing quite a stir on the design blogosphere with their cutting-edge wall designs that literally cause the color to pop right out of the walls. Love it? Think it’s too much? Whatever you may think, these wall statements will surely get your attention. (Just be careful with small children and pets!)
by Hanna Nyman
Off the Wall: Curve by Kredema (Nicki Edgren Nyborg)
Hanna Nyman’s line of interactive wallpaper lets users peel back sections to create their own customized 3D wall sculptures.
Interactive Wallpaper by Hanna Nyman
Design firms like Graham & Brown and MioCulture have their own lines of 3D wallpaper. Graham & Brown’s Shape and Form collection boasts an array of dark, sleek, masculine patterns while MioCulture’s PaperForms exude vibrant playfulness.
Graham & Brown's Shape & Form Collection: Checker-Black
PaperForms Flow by MioCulture
PaperForms Ripple by MioCulture
PaperForms Ripple by MioCulture
-Beryl
New Menswear Label MENK
13 years ago
San Francisco based fashion designer Mansha Khithani recently launched menswear label MENK.
Menk’s debut Fall/Winter 2010 collection is rooted in detail, craftsmanship and fit. The collection is constructed of the finest in cotton-linen, pure cotton and wool fabrics. You’ll find a selection of jackets and shirts that are ideal for Northern California’s crisp autumn and winter weather.
Just a bit daring and always crafted to the highest standards, MENK is a brand that will quickly become a fashion standard for an active urban lifestyle.
The pieces can be purchased online at Menk. Menk is also available in San Francisco at Mission Statement and Wonderland SF Gallery and Boutique.
Colorblock Thursday
13 years ago
Who doesn’t love a little color to get them through the grueling workweek.
Here are some of my favorite color inspirations today!
This might as well be called the Pantone color kitchen. I really dig this look, especially with the strangely clean counter and tabletop. I think the look could easily go south if countertop appliances and accessories aren’t white, great or a very basic color. I admire anyone who can pull this look off int their kitchen!
Here are some of the best of the best colored pieces this year.
- Sergio Rossi Block-Color Sandals, $277.50, available at Outnet.com
- Forever 21 Colorblocked Sheath Dress, $13.99, available at Forever21.com
- Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Leather Sandals, $1,495, available at Balenciaga Boutique NYC
- Derek Lam Colorblock Dress, $1,390, available at Barneys.com
Finally, so fun way to play up an otherwise white bedroom.
The seasons, they are a changin’
13 years ago
It’s about that time of year again to winter-ize your wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean you have to lose your sense of style. It does mean that it’s time to replace your cardigan with a wool cape, or your summer socks for a thick pair of tights.
It can be a little tricky to transition into another season, but thanks to all of the street style websites, like Altamira and the Sartorialist, you’ll have all the inspiration at your fingertips!
I’ve found 4 pre-Fall looks that can easily be transitioned into the perfect Fall outfits!
Swap our your mini skirt for a maxi skirt, pair with a chunky sweater and oxfords for an effortlessly chic look.
Wear your floral dress right through winter, just remember to layer a thick pair of tights and top this look off with some warm layers.
Slim fitting cargo pants and a cardigan is a classic casual look. Pair them with a scarf and industrial boots for a cooler-weather day and an on-trend Fall look.
There is no need to give up that lady-like skirt for the winter months. Just add a cropped leather jacket and lace-up ankle boots to toughen up the soft silhouette.