SOFA - The International Exhibition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art

I stopped by the SOFA (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) Art and design show which is taking place at the Park Avenue Armory on 67th St for a press preview.  There are over 20 booths showcasing whimsical sculptures, furniture, and fantastic jewelry!  I had a hard time tearing myself away from a booth that featured silicon/silk jewelry created by French designer Tzuri Gheta, who creates pieces that have been worn during runway shows for couture designers like Christian Lacroix, Chanel, and Balenciaga.  Another booth that caught my attention was the Ornamentum Gallery which featured some amazing emerging artists from around the world, including Yong Joo Kim's velcro jewelry, and elaborate handmade pieces by Swedish Designer Hanna Hedman.  The show ends on Monday April 23rd and is a must-see for art and design lovers!

Clutch designed by Tzuri Gheta

Love these earrings by Tzuri Gheta

I couldn't resist trying on this gorgeous red "coral" (actually silicon/silk) piece by Tzuri Gheta

A Tzuri Gheta piece was featured during a Balenciaga show

Pieces by Swedish designer Hanna Hedman

Designer Yong Joo Kim with her eyecatching pieces made from velcro (in gray and black).

Mango Neon Spring Fashion Show

A fun trend that has been "popping" up lately has been neon.  MANGO, Swarovski and Irresistible Jewelry recently held a Neon Spring Fashion Party at the Queens Crossing Mall in Flushing and I got to see how they incorporated neon colors into their spring collection.  The show started with pretty crystal accessories from Swarovski and Irresistible Jewelry.  The Mango clothing line had great options for women and men.  The collection of separates and dresses in electric blue, neon yellow, hot pink, orange, and red were very wearable.  There were fun floral prints, stripes as well as solid colors.  Silhouettes ranged from short sporty mini dresses to a flowing white maxi dress with watercolor like print.  Neon colored accessories like sunglasses, crossbody bags, bracelets, and scarves added an extra dash of energy to outfits.  For those looking to inject some electricity into their wardrobe this spring, definitely check out Mango's spring line.

 

Spa Week April 16 - 22

Spa Week is this week!  From April 16th – 22nd, hundreds of spas (day, medical and resort), yoga and Pilates studios, fitness centers and other health and wellness practices will offer up to three signature treatments at the major discount of just $50 each. As always, Spa Week partners with some of the most prominent, respected names in the industry to deliver the most current trends in spa and wellness services.
From introducing new massage therapies like Acupressure and Bamboo Massage and advanced,
clinically proven, skin-perfecting facials to weight-loss and nutrition classes, Spa Week is
responsible for educating spa-goers on how to incorporate specific treatments into their lifelong
health regiments.  In order to take advantage of Spa Week, consumers should register on SpaWeek.com for exclusive information on participating spas and their $50 services. It is recommended that spa-goers sign up and book their appointments as early as possible.

Spa Week was created and founded by Cheryl Reid, who hails from successful careers within the luxury spa industry and publishing spheres. Joining Spa Week for the Spring 2012 Event, sponsors include Exclusive National Media Sponsor: Allure magazine; Exclusive Spa Association Partner: ISPA; Exclusive Skincare Sponsor: American Laser Skincare; Exclusive Wine Sponsor: Rioja; and introducing Exclusive Book Sponsor: Where We Belong by Emily Giffin and Exclusive Cosmetic Sponsor: Christopher Drummond Beauty. Co-sponsors include CEW and Spa Chicks On The Go®. Spa Week donates a portion of the proceeds from the Spring and Fall Events to CancerAndCareers.org.

Korean Fashion Festival

The New York Korean Fashion Festival, held at the Daedong Manor in Flushing, was organized by KAMA, the Korean Apparel Manufacturers Association of Greater New York.  The event had a packed program with a Natural Dye Exhibit and four fashion shows. The exhibition featured textiles using natural ingredients like cork.  The four shows included a Traditional Hanbok (Korean Clothing) Show, a Fashion show made up of four fabulous award-winning designers and graduates of Parsons and F.I.T., and and contest among KASA (Korean Apparel Student Association) in NYC.   For the contest, the students had to create 2 outfits with the theme "sex and the city".  The winner was Eun Seok Lee of F.I.T.