Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | Style

TOUS writing utensils

By Sophie

Started in 1920, TOUS is a luxury style brand that specializes in all things from jewelry to watches and accessories.

A POSHGLAM favorite are the TOUS Writing accessories. Made of stainless steel and offering a variety of designs, these pens are fabulous for sticking in a personal planner or atop your favorite table in the den.

Two great picks are the Steel and Leather Pen with Onyx Bear ($88) and the Laquered Black pen ($126).

For purchasing, visit TOUS.

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 | Style

Live fabulously, read Majestic Metropolitan Living

By Sophie

Big city life is on the rise, as people flock from the suburbs and into the fast lanes of urban living.

From the food, the people, the fashion and the city-slicker apartment and home lifestyle, the city life is chronicled in Sue Hostetler’s Majestic Metropolitan Living: Visionary Homes in the Heart of Cities (Random House $65).

With photos by Peter Christiansen Valli, the book explores what style visionaries and homeowners alike have done to enhance their city abodes.

Perhaps a bit larger than most urban homes, the people behind these illustrations of home life offer intelligent ways to make your living space just that- yours.

For purchasing information, visit Random House.

Monday, January 11th, 2010 | Fashion, Haute Press, News, Style

LUXE VS. MUST: Sonia Rykiel’s Pre-Fall Collection and Sonia Rykiel pour H&M

By Jessica

To the dismay of die-hard fashionistas, winter’s freezing temperatures call for clothing that keeps you warm but prevents you from looking cool. Leave it to the Queen of Parisian chic, Sonia Rykiel, to turn that stereotype on its head in both her latest collections.

Sonia Rykiel’s fabu-LUXE Pre-Fall collection renders a symphony of emboldened designs in unexpected hues like soft pink and fire-engine red. Her line of well-fitting suits, sheath dresses, structured pants and even overalls is defined by a lively yet decidedly feminine mystique.

Ruffles dance around the neckline of knit blouses, offering a quaint, ladylike touch while multicolor art nouveau prints energize the front of a black sweater dress. Accessories like cowboy hats and leather gloves add a touch of glamour and new-school sophistication.

In her MUST-have knit collection for H&M, Rykiel infuses each knitwear piece with verve, energy and attitude. Her spirited designs range from a pair of oversized overalls, worn with an off-the-shoulder striped shirt, to a rainbow-hued striped sweater dress that renders a cacophony of color.

The modern collection, designed for women and girls 1.5 to 8 years old, is brimming with imaginative styles like studded berets and shirts with cool graphic designs.

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M will be available in Sonia Rykiel boutiques and H&M stores on February 20, 2010.

For more information on Sonia Rykiel’s Pre-Fall collection, visit Sonia Rykiel.

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | Shop, Style

Red tree by Vickerman

By Sophie

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The holidays are here, and instead of waiting until the last minute to stock up on holiday decor, the time to shop is now.

A great holiday item for any household is the Pre Lit Red Ashley Tree ($599.99) by Vickerman. This artificial tree adds a bit of flair to the traditional Christmas tree, and could even be put up in homes where Christmas is not celebrated.

The splash of color adds a modern vibe, and will be the talk of many holiday get-togethers. The tree comes with red lights and a storage box to keep its’ branches beautiful for many years to come.

For more information about artificial trees and decorations, visit Vickerman.com.

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | Shop, Style

Design Within Reach, for the home and the holidays

By Sophie

Now that Halloween is over, it is time to move on to the biggest holidays of the season– Thanksgiving and Christmas. And that means it is time to rid your pantries of the old, and prep your home for the holidays. A great place to look is Design Within Reach. With gifts and accessories for every room in the house, Design Within Reach offers a vast array of unique items.

washipaperMade with Japanese Washi paper, the Japanese Masking Tape ($12)  is a great tool to use when thinking about wrapping gifts or even just labeling boxes. The wooden dispenser can be purchased separately and is a chic stand-by for the home office.

For entertaining, the Studio North Design Trays ($298) are great for use in the dining room as serving trays or even in the living room as a tray for setting flowers on. The trays are made out of aged Douglas fir tree wood harvested from the forests of the Pacific Coast. The combination of the light wood and clean lines makes the trays modern and homely all at once. trays

For purchasing information, visit dwr.com.

Monday, December 21st, 2009 | New York, Shop, Style

Lotus Blossom Menorah

By Sophie

m_oneThinking about decorating for the holidays? Well the time is now to make those last minute decor purchases. For the Hanukkah celebrators, a posh menorah is the way to go.

American designer, Michael Aram, has designed a one of a kind menorah. The Lotus Blossom Menorah ($220) in nickelplate is a modern spin on an old-world holiday standard.

Inspired by a trip to India, Aram began working primarily with metals. He now creates pieces that will last through not only this season but for a lifetime of them. Many of Aram pieces are hand-crafted in his studio, with no two looking the same.

For purchasing information visit Michael Aram.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 | Shop, Style

Threadless iPhone Covers

By Sophie

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Now the funky tees that became so popular a few years ago are sharing their fun designs with Apple. Threadless is a company that designs trendy and affordable tees, perfet for pairing with jeans and casual weekend wear.

Threadless has recently come together with Apple and iPhone to design iPhone covers. These phone covers mimic similar Threadless T-shirt designs and are great for those looking to add a hint of style to every aspect of their life.

Two great designs are the ‘Clouds Within the Thunder’ design and the ‘Birds of a Feather’ design, each economically priced at $34.99.

To purchase these iPhone covers, visit Apple stores or www.griffintechnology.com. To check out the matching tees, see Threadless.

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Monday, November 30th, 2009 | Shop, Style

Cherry Chandelier by Marie Christophe

By Sophie

cherry_chandelier_LargerViewAn exquisit piece that is exclusive for Vivre, the Cherry Chandelier ($8,000) designed by Marie Christophe is a one of a kind style fixture for the home.

Red beading and crystals drape the multiple tiers that make up the chandelier, which are surrounded by six lighting stations.

Marie Christophe is a French designer whose detailed wire works include chandeliers, sculptures and lamps.

For purchasing information visit Vivre or Marie Christophe.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | Shop, Style

Exclusive Morphik Collection by Nambé

By Sophie

nambeNamed after an ancient tribal village near Santa Fe, Nambé is a home design company that brings an old mystic attitute and designer integrity together. Nambé creates everything from dishware to crystal barware. Recently the company has released their Morphik Collection.

This collection incorporates some of the best crystal and in unique shapes for tabletops. One great piece from the Morphik Collection is the 2 Tier Server ($175). The server works well for cakes and pastries at brunch, or hor’deurves during cocktail hour.

Another nice choice is the Morphik Cheese $ Crackers Platter ($200). This item comes in silver and with a wooden base for cheese.

For more information about the Morphik Collection visit Nambé.

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Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | Fashion, Shop, Style

Dior, the beauty in a book

By Sophie

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Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and John Galliano are a few of the design geniuses who helped build the empire of the legendary house of Dior.

Now, in celebration of Dior’s 60th anniversary Assouline Publishing has released a 400-page Dior book ($250 Assouline). With over 150 new photos and 300 illustrations, this magnificant collector’s item captures all the beauty and intrigue that has captivated everyone from Jackie O. to Sarah Jessica Parker.

The book is co-authored by French fashion historian, Farid Chenoune, and describes the beginnings of the infamous maison de couture, beginning with Christian Dior himself and goes through the years of his successors.

The book is on shelves now and is available though Neiman Marcus and Gift Galleries.

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