A week outside of the mainstream NY Fashion week, a Season 2 Project Runway alum presented her high-tech project to the world. Diana Eng, self proclaimed “Nerd” has been working on her “Fairytale Fashion” project at Eyebeam Atelier. The audience was noticeably absent of self-absorbed editors, preening socialites and all of the usual Garmento suspects. [...]
2-Hour Statement Necklace
The hottest trend this year in jewelry has undoubtedly been the “statement necklace” or bib necklace. Every upscale jewelry and fashion house has produced some form of this with escalated price points. I originally had a few made in India based on some of my favorite embroidery designs, but realized you can easily make your [...]
Holiday DIY: No-Brainer Gourmet Gifts
There are plenty of pretty cookie and confectionery recipes online for making foodie gifts. If you are Martha Stewart and have all the time in the world, my favorite is chocolate.
However, if your peeps have discerning palates, and your kitchen consists of half a wall and a toaster oven, fret not, for there are a few DIY [...]
Holiday DIY: Greeting Cards
At the end of the year, I often panic and realize how many good friends and family I have neglected to be in touch with. I then neurotically think about my annual holiday card as a last chance of redemption.
I have made my holiday cards every year since high school. I know this just seems [...]
