An Inspiring Beauty Pick from Andrea

THE AFFIRMATION PALETTE MESSAGING: NEVER GIVE UP!
Makeup Revolution USA launches their Affirmation Palette in the U.S. containing 32 intensely pigmented eyeshadows ta take you from day into evening. The Affirmation Palette was created to boost self-confidence and self-love in the beauty industry. Experiment, live your dreams and move mountains. Dreams do not work unless you do. Price: $15 via ulta.com and makeuprevolutionusa.com

An Inspiring Designer Pick from Andrea

Preciously Paris for Naked Heart Foundation

Carole Tessier, designer of Preciously Paris, has joined up with the supermodel Natalia Vodianova, founder of Naked Heart Foundation, to create this exclusive « Rack'n Love » clutch bag. This precious clutch bag, combining traditional Slavic design and tattoo motifs on a pearl grey background, was presented exclusively in the Colette Paris shop back in November, before going to several select retailers including the online shop preciouslyparis.com. There will only be 200 copies made of this rare hand-embroidered item. The profits will go to the Naked Heart Foundation to support families raising children with special needs in Russia.

An Inspiring Author Pick from Andrea

PARIS IN WINTER:

An Illustrated Memoir By
David Coggins
Paris/ Travel / Memoir
Hardcover, 5.25 x 8.25 inches, 272
pages ISBN: 978- l -57687-777-7,
$24.95 US/CAN

Paris in Winter combines fanciful ink and watercolor drawings by American artist and writer David Coggins with charming vignettes about his family's annual
New Year's sojourns to Paris, which, because of their unending love for
the city, they've been taking together for almost 20 years. This memoir of poetic, lighthearted stories highlights the family's passion for art and food, fashionand social life. Family rituals-from having lunch each January at the delightful Le Grand Vefour to haunting favorite antique shops and seeking out-of-the ordinary spots, like a little known garden or a gypsy circus-are interspersed with serendipitous moments: hearing Bono sing "Happy Birthday" to a friend in a bistro, adopting an abandoned lap dog, and the simple pleasures of Parisian street life.

David Coggins is the author and illustrator of the travel memoir, The Nostalgic Heart, recipient of an Independent Publisher Book Award. His eight-volume set of daybooks, published under the pseudonym Robert Carolina, is in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. His artwork has been exhibited in Paris, Londan, and Santiago, Chile as well as in U.S. galleries and museums. He lives in Minneapolis.

ABOUT JULIAN CHANG:
Julian Chang has become one of fashion's most celebrated designers to emerge from Miami. Born and raised in Lima, Peru he moved to America and graduated from the Miami International University of Art and Design with a BA in Fashion Design. Julian's designs have been worn by Britney Spears and Gloria Estefan, and featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Lucky, Vague, and now GLADYS. Esteemed accoladesinclude Miami International Fashion Week Pret-a-Porter Designer of theYear, image004Ebenzer Award of Honor World Fashion in Korea, and The Key to The City of Miami Beach. Women's Wear Daily selected Chang as the "Up and Coming Ready-to-Wear Designer to Watch".
julianchang.com/Public

An Inspiring Designer Pick from Andrea

BREELAYNE - Archer Gown Price $8,500.00

Drawing from o step back in time, this ravishing oversized velvet gown is accentuated with a scooped back, hand-beaded embellishment and a pleated train. Fabric: 100% Viscose Velvet, Length from shoulder to hem: 57, Detailing: Scooped Back, Pleated Train, Ribbon Trim and Gold Beaded Appliques, Care: Dry Clean, Made in USA www.breelayne.com

An Inspiring Accessories Pick from Andrea

PANAREA BOX-CLUTCH, BY DESIGNER JALAN SAHBA

Our glamorously edgy Panarea Box-Clutch is hand crafted from textured Italian calf leather and wrapped by a 14k Rose' Gold plated metal harness. The House's signature hand-carved amethysy horns placed in the middle of the box, give sophisticated design a modern edge. The Panarea is cladd in ivory leather exterior and lined in the same supple leather. Discrete engraved metal logo plate on the interior 14cm x 18cm x 5cm, handmade in Italy Price: $980.00 www.jalansahba.com

Johanna Castillo - Spring Looks

Garrett Leight California Optical
The Milwood in Pink Crystal/Magenta Layered Mirror
is retailed for $375.00 garrettleight.com

An Inspiring Accessories Pick from Andrea I

Aruna Seth - Butterfly Clutches
The clutches come in 8 different colours suitable for both fashion ond bridal. Priced ot 495.00
www.arunaseth.com 

Fleur09 - the essence of the flower, eau de parfum captures the true and purest essence of the white flower radiating with heavenly tuberose, magnetic jasmine and joyful orange blossom. Unveiling now
the Fleur09 hand blown series of 500 bottles, 100% hand mode.
www.fleur09.com 

An Inspiring Designer Pick from Andrea

About the Designer: Maria Vittorio Albani

In the heart of Milan there is small studio founded in 1944 that bears the initials MVA, and it is in this place that we shall find Maria Vittorio Albani; a designer of unusual and splendid jewelry. Petite, elegant, and immensely creative, Maria's creations speak to pure craftsmanship; for each piece is made by artisans whose skillful hands do all the work that ultimately bring to life an array of eye-catching finery that seem to whisper real luxury.

Maria's design career spans decades and in recognition of her contribution to this art form the crystal maker Swarovski commissioned pieces that the fashion house then showed in key museums throughout Europe. Today, Maria chooses to work with a select few, designing collections that enhance fashion trends; but what she loves to do is draw on her gift as an artist to express with elan the very essence of the art of adornment.

Faux pearls, a variety of brightly colored stones, Venetian glass, and enameled flowers, fruit and butterflies, all these materials combine to create the pieces that make up this debut collection; one that reflects so perfectly o ur mission to ignite the beauty that dwells within you!

Maria Vittorio Albani

Small Butterfly Cuff Bracelet

This delicate cuff in nickel-free brass dipped in gold comes from Maria Vittorio Albani whose only goal is to make adornments that take your breath away. And, this vintage piece that sparkles with life does just that! Sporting a splendidly detailed butterfly in silver with a dash of gold, and adorned with hand-enameled soft pink petals, this adjustable cuff is not to be ignored. Dimensions: Length 2 l/4 inches / 6 cm Price: $295.00

www.theitaliancollection.com