FUTURE DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT & M2M Nails

Last Friday, I attended the opening exhibit for the Future Development at the Yard. It was an interesting bar with painted wall scenes of an industrial wasteland glowing neon green and purple under the black lights. It was a fun atmosphere and the graffiti was played as a slideshow on the flat screen tvs hanging through out the venue. I almost didn't get in because I forgot my ID, but fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't look 21 anymore. I didn't get to take any pictures because I forgot my camera. but you can check out some pictures on their site or the exhibit.

• EXHIBIT DATE: May 6 – 13, 2010


• LOCATION: Loft 676 – 676 Broadway (b/w Great Jones/W. 3rd St and Bond) SoHo, NYC


• GALLERY HOURS: Sun. May 9 – Thurs. May 13; 10am-4pm

I also had a chance to meet Myrdith from M2M Natural Nails. She was offering manicures with her line of natural nail polish, M2M, and a Minx design on each hand. She did an amazingly quick and neat job (not easy considering the poor lighting in there). But then I learned that Myrdith is also a celebrity nail technician who flies around the world to do fashion shows, as well as photoshoots for magazines such as Elle. I was excited because it was my first time getting Minx done on my nail. The color I chose for my nails were bright cherry red and the Minx was a floral pattern. If you don't know what Minx is, check out my previous post and their website. M2M nail polish is natural and free of formaldehyde and other chemicals. At $11 a pop, pretty reasonably priced. Part of the proceeds from M2M sales also goes toward Haiti. So yes, you can have pretty nails and do good!

Sample Sales this Week

I haven't posted sales in while, but since my good friend is visiting, I decided to do some research for her. There were some brands that were new to me and it was interesting to learn about them. So after much googling. here you go, you lucky people :)

Who: MaxMara - Known for their luxurious coats, their spring 2010 collection had neutral colors - nude, beige and black. Sophisticated looks that are great for work.
What: Spring/Summer clothing and accessories at 60-80% off. Dresses are $199-$299 (was $995).
When: Now through May 14, 2010. Mon-Thurs 9am-6:30pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves.

Picture:Style.com - Maxmara Spring 2010






Who: Herion - "Venerable Apparel Maker"established in Venice 1886
What: Everything is 50-80% off retail ($25-$100).
When: May 11-14, 2010. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 542 West 22nd St (b/n 10th & 11th Ave) 3rd floor



Photo: Herion1886.com


Who: Tocca

Why: 60-85% off feminine womenswear, beauty, and baby items.

When: May 12-14, 2010. Wed-Fri 11:30am-7pm

Where: 542 West 22nd St (b/n 10th & 11th Ave)



Photo: Tocca.com



Who: Tibi semiannual sample sale
Why: The Graffiti shift dress in black and white is $90 (originally $345), the Bouvier jersey one-shoulder dress is $75 (originally $288), and the Hummingbirds chiffon halter dress is $125 (originally $478)
When: 5/12–5/15, W (1–6), Th–F (10–6), S (10–4)
Where Coolture Showroom, 409 W. 39th St., nr. Ninth Ave.




Photo: Style.com

Who: Miguelina
What: Tops are $25 to $125 and dresses are $105 to $195 from Spring 2010.
When: Now through May 14, 2010. Mon-Fri 8:30am-8pm
Where: 20 West 36th St (nr 5th Ave) 6th floor (212-290-2996 ext. 307)

Photo: Miguelina.com

Who: The Butter, Tibi, Bettye Muller & Something Bleu Stock/Sample Sale
What: Shop for beautiful sandals, chic skimmers and flats, and gorgeous peep-toes and platforms. Styles that were $250-$650, now available for $60-$100! Sample Shoes $60. Stock Shoes $100.CASH ONLY
When: May 7, 10-13, 2010. Fri 10am-7pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm. (closed on Sat & Sun)
Where: 307 7th Ave.(b/n 27th & 28th St)Suite 2307 (212) 366-1822

Who: Showroom Seven
What: Up to 90% off Orla Kiely, Erickson Beamon, Charlotte Ronson, and more.
When: May 11-21, 2010. Tues-Fri, Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 263 11th Ave (b/n 27th & 28th St) 3rd floor

Who: Lela Rose
What: Cashmere boyfriend cardigan $195 (was $550) and the ribbon-strip skirt is $250 (was $695)Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan $195 (was $550) Silk Faille Wave Front Strapless Dress $595 (was $1295)
When: May 12-14, 2010. Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 224 West 30th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 13th floor

Who: Gant
Why: Spring/summer 2010 clothing and accessories for men and women are up to 80 percent off at the Gant sample sale. Shirts are $25 (originally $99 to $175), blazers are $95 (originally $695), and cardigans are $45 (originally $225).When: 5/12–5/14; W–Th (8:30–6:30), F (8:30–5).Where: 20 W. 55th St., nr. Fifth Ave., eleventh fl (212-230-1949).

Who: Rebecca Minkoff
What: Coveted purses at deep discounts. Morning After bag $327 (was $595), Beloved Mini $217 (was $395), Supernova Stud Devote bag $382 (was $695).
When: May 12-16, 2010. Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 155 5th Ave (b/n 21st & 22nd St)

Who: Isaia & Cortigiani
What: Menswear sample sale on Suits, outerwear, shoes, sportswear, and more
When: May 10-11, 2010. Mon 1pm-7pm, Tues 10am-6pm
Where: 37 West 57th St (nr 6th Ave) (212-920-1211)

Who: Twinkle by Wenlan
What: Printed silk skinny-leg pants are $80 (reg. $214) and a silk drop-waist dress with plunging neckline is $130 (reg. $341).
When: May 13-14, 2010. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 545 8th Ave (b/n 37th & 38th St) 17th floor

Who: Opening Ceremony
What: 60-90% off Rachel Comey, United Bamboo, Vena Cava, Proenza Schouler, and more.
When: May 13-16, 2010. Thurs-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: 33 Howard St (b/n Broadway & Lafayette St)

Who: Bonpoint Childrenswear Sample Sale
What: Baby, girls and boys from newborn to preteen. Tops, Bottoms, Sleepwear, Outwear, Shoes, Accessories at up to 60% off. Credit card only.No Cash or Checks.
All Sales are final. No Strollers <-this amuses me as it's a children's wear sale! When: VIP Sale May 12, 2010. Wed, 3pm-7pm. Public May 13-14, 2010. Thurs 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-3pm Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave), 5th Floor

BK Fashion Week{end}

I attended the BK Fashion Week{End} "IAM BROOKLYN" Fof Haiti show on Sunday April 12th. Took a lot of pictures and but mostly videos. My camera was out of memory by the end of the night- those videos eat up a lot of memory! Unfortunately, I chose a video that showcases my shoddy video taking skills and only half of a model. That's because it took so darn long to upload (first time uploading a video on blogspot too) So...enjoy! I'll post up more soon :)

Other world

What I love about fashion and photography is getting to peek into the boundless imagination of the creators. The world of Rodarte, one of my favorite designers is beautiful and haunting. They recently designed a four piece collection as an homage to Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung. Check out the video on Style.com directed by Hong Kong photographer Wing Shya (In the Mood for Love).

See the video on Style.com directed by Wing Shya.

I especially like this one because she looks like she's an otherworldly creature.

Photos from: http://alivenotdead.com/wingshya.blog.html

United Nude Eamz Pump

About a month ago, I spotted a girl walking around in the MoMa with really interesting looking shoes. I approached her and asked her where she bought her shoes. That's how I found out about the Eamz pump by United Nude which were inspired by Eamz chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. I stopped by the United Nude store in Soho and tried them on and found them surprisingly comfortable. At $275 a pop, it's a bit steep but would definitely make a great conversation starter!

Spring is cool umbrellas and trench coats

Karla:　Isaac Mizrahi for Target dress. Scarf from India. F21 shoes.

Jhanelle: Hilfiger Trench

Hilfiger trenchcoat

Echo Scarf, Hilfiger trench, IRIT 8ANIEL dress


Echo Scarf, Hilfiger trench, IRIT 8ANIEL dress

Pictures from the photoshoot I did in January. Photos by Peter Lueders. Models: Karla Lopez and Jhanelle.

Crocuses!!!

Last week when the snow was almost gone.

H&M tunic dress with MK rainboots

You know Spring is here when the crocuses are out! I definitely have a case of spring fever, which according to the almighty interweb is a sense of nervous energy, restlessness, and plain positivitiness (ok, I made up the last word)!

And I'm probably late in the game, but I've been obsessed with stripes lately. The nautical theme is perfect for spring. I stopped by H&M and bought a cute "organic" cotton dress and also bought a striped sweater from the theory sample sale last week. Now, all I have to do is find a nice sailboat or yacht to lounge about in.