Highlights from the IFDA Print Fair

Last week, I stopped by the IFDA Print Fair at the Park Avenue Armory.  I wish I had more time to spend there because there was so much to see: nearly 500 years of printmaking from early woodcuts and traditional engravings to etchings, lithographs, and innovative contemporary projects by international artists.   Here are some of my favorite pieces:

Fold II, Anish Kapoor (Paragon Press)

Three color reliefs by Shepard Fairy on handmade paper. (Pace Prints)

Pace Prints

Dessert Skirt IV (Will Cotton, 2013), Pace Prints

Calliope, Will Cotton (Pace Print)

Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah (Mel Bochner,  2014), Two Palms 

Mariana VI, ( Manolo Valdes, 2008), Marlborough Graphics

Woman in a summer kimono. Hashiguchi Goyo (1880-1921), Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints

100% Organic Skincare: Magic Pad

I received a sample last week of The Magic Pads to review.  The product is 100% cruelty free, 100% vegan, 99% organic, and very effective.  The ingredients are a unique blend of Glycolic acid, Organic Willow Bark, Hyaluronic acid, and Vitamin E. The active ingredients penetrate deeply to help clear acne and blemishes, smooth, tighten, and shrink pores, exfoliate, and tone for healthier and younger looking skin.  

I tried it as part of my night time cleansing routine for a few days and I'm a fan of the product.  There are 50 pads in a lightweight jar that's perfect for travelers.  It's fragrance free, which I prefer, since I have sensitive skin.  But there's still a slight scent to it, which did not bother me.  It really removed the dirt from my skin and left my face feeling gently exfoliated, very soft and moisturized. 

At $19.95, it's a decent price for a quality product. The Magic Pad is offering AliceinQueens readers free shipping.  Use code: ALICEINQUEENS during checkout.  This would make a great stocking stuffer, especially for those who prefer organic products.

BuzzFeed Life + BIRCHBOX Happy Holiday Hacks

What: Enjoy Hair & Makeup Touch-ups, Holiday Treats & Hot Chocolate, Exclusive Shopping Offers.

When: Thursday, November 6, 2014, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Where: Birchbox, 433 W Broadway (near Lafayette St.), New York, NY 10012 

YUE《约》 Magazine 3rd Annual Gala: Leaders in Philanthropy

YUE Magazine publisher, Chiu-Ti Jansen hosted the magazine's Third Annual Gala at Harmonie Club near Central Park on October 20th, 2014.  The gala honored eight of the most prominent Chinese and Chinese American influencers in the world of philanthropy: David Henry Hwang, Yue-Sai Kan, Anla Cheng Kingdon, Michelle Kwan, Lang Lang, Richard Lui, Hao Jiang Tian and Shirley Young.  It was really amazing and inspiring to see all these successful people gather and celebrate philanthropy.

“YUE, derived from the Chinese rendition of New York, literally means rendezvous and promise. More than a lifestyle magazine, YUE is about building an exciting community around shared ideas and aspirations. What could be a better way to accomplish this objective than giving back to our communities?”, remarked Ms. Jansen.

Notable guests at the gala, in addition to the honorees and senior executives of YUE luxury advertisers, included: Mr. and Mrs. Chen Guoqing (co-founder of  the HNA Group and Hainan Airlines), Datuk Zang Toi (fashion designer), Chien Chung Pei (Principal of the Pei Partnership Architects and Chairman of the China Institute), Geoffrey Bradfield (Architecture Digest 100 interior designer), among others.

Oscar de La Renta: Remembering a Fashion Icon

A great in American fashion design just passed away yesterday.  I found a picture that I took of Mr. Oscar de la Renta hugging Diane von Furstenburg at Bergdorf Goodman's Spring Preview in 2012.   We will always remember this iconic designer who created stunning gowns worn by the likes of celebrities and political figures.

Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, de la Renta studied in Spain and apprenticed under the renowned Cristóbal Balenciaga.  He became a couture assistant at Balmain.

De La Renta on the runway at his Spring 2015 Fashion Show

In 1965, he started his own eponymous couture collection which became a staple on the red carpet and high profile weddings for the rich and famous.  Oscar de la Renta was also the first Dominican to design for a French couture house, Balmain, from 1993 - 2002.  

Model Karlie Kloss in Oscar de la Renta

Complimentary Halloween Costumes at The Owl's Brew Suite NYC October 25th

Date: October 25th, 2014

Time: 12pm - 5pm

Complimentary & Creepy Costumes

Awesome Accessories

Location: Riff Raff's (330 Park Ave SOuth, entrance on 25th)

Nautica Fall/Winter Preview 2015