Gifts for girls

With vintage style being such a powerful trend in fashion right now, antique style jewelry like a simple silver pendant hanging on a plain leather string can make a fashion statement.

Semi-precious stones and dark silver recreates the old family...

New Year's Eve Party is nearly here and that means you need a showstopper outfit. Look for guiding within this season's trends: high-waist and bejeweled dresses, sequins, metallic accessories, clutch purses, patent leather shoes and bold colored...

When you look at one of Charming Baker's paintings you are left with this peculiar feeling of discomfort and intimacy. The artist himself declares that "the effect I'm aiming for in my work is that slightly unnerving feeling you get when...

I simply love the world that Seth Armstrong depicts through his paintings. He mixes realism with a touch of fictional; he knows how to be ironic without crossing the line, and funny without diminishing the message of his artworks. Plus, if...

Kenji Hirata (originary from Nagasaki, Japan now living in Brooklyn, New York) is a versatile artist, whose complex graphic work varies from murals to animated film to book illustration.

For his artworks, inspired by...

This is one of my favorite spring trends: “the preppy look”, meaning boyish, clean-cut, collegiate-inspired style.

There is something very sexy about a girl dressed in clothes meant for boys. A two piece suit with...

This is good news for those menswear trend lovers. If, till now, the vest put together a relaxed boyish look, worn with t-shirts and short shorts or with loose shirts and bermudas, this season it’s all about a grown-up look.

The Menswear...

Blickfang Vienna is the biggest design fair in Austria for fashion, furniture and jewellery and this year lasted from 19 to 21 October. One of the exhibitors was Austrian designer Martina Rogy with her spring/summer 2008 collection....

Green shades: emerald, jade, pine, sea, forest, olive and green teal enriched by hints of gold.

Green Christmas

1. Tano Wallet, $68.00, South Moon Under.

2. Anna Lou Chunky Chain Bracelet with Green Gemstones and Pearls...

Spring 2008 runways have shown a lot of women's hats. Does this mean we're going back to 'can't get out of the house without a hat' times? Could the hat be as essential as a handbag these days? Well I think the answer...

It's a true wonderland that Nicoletta Ceccoli depicts through her illustrations. Odd dollish princesses, grim little beasts or tiny magical pet friends they all have a part in Italian artist's acrylic on paper artworks.

Nicoletta Ceccoli -...

The sophisticated black has always been a strong fashion statement, the symbol of authority, high class and über sexiness. But, as resort 2009 collections show, simple black doesn't do it anymore.

London Fashion Week (14th-19th September 2008) revealed some of the spring 2009 trends. These were the most obvious for me; if you noticed other trends feel free to share your findings.

1. Color block:...

The Organic Cotton Spring 2009 Collection, a plea for eco-friendly design and organic materials, released by Swedish chain store H&M focuses on two key trends of the up-coming season: volume and curves,...