High fascination. Jewellery Trends of the Year.

A reminder that diamonds and precious stones — really are forever. 2014 enchanted luxury lovers with intricate design, a colorful tropical punch and deep meanings linking the jewel and the wearer. The red carpet and high-class events offered an insight into the fascinating world of jewelry trends, craftsmanship and rarity that surrounds this art. If … Read more

Rare blooms for spring arrangements

A native New Yorker, Alix Astir studied the art of floral design at the New York Botanical Garden and completed her training at the Ecole des Fleurs at the Hotel de Crillon. As a result, her company Trellis Fine Florals has become one of the most sought-after floral design firms in New York. This season, … Read more

A season of untypical colors: Fashion Color Report Fall 2014

  Top 10 Fashion Color Report colors for Fall 2014: Radiant Orchid, Sangria, Bright Cobalt, Cypress, Royal Blue, Aurora Red, Aluminum, Mauve Mist, Cognac and Misted Yellow.   In 2014, everything’s coming up orchid. Radiant Orchid, Sangria and Bright Cobalt are predicted to invade the streets this fall. These are top colors for women’s fashion … Read more

How to accessorize appropriately for New Year’s Eve parties

How to accessorize appropriately for New Year’s Eve parties? Here are some tips from an outspoken lover of platinum jewelry designs – fashion trendsetter and style expert Nina Garcia. “Platinum jewelry literally lasts forever, so it’s a worthwhile investment,” says Garcia. “Plus, a platinum setting makes diamonds and colored gemstones sparkle, so it’s ideal for … Read more

Radiant Orchid revealed as color of the year

Captivating, magical, enigmatic purple is the color of the year for 2014. Emerald, last year’s cool color, made place to ‘radiant orchid’, Pantone’s pick for 2014. The global color authority and provider of professional color standards also unveiled its first ever clothing line – the Universe Colorwear men’s wear collection. “While the 2013 color of … Read more

Fashion Color Report Spring 2014. A season of colorful equilibrium

Top colors for for spring 2014.  Soft pastels with vivid brights are the top colors for spring 2014. Released to coincide with New York Fashion Week, the PANTONE Fashion Color Report features the top 10 colors for women’s and men’s fashion for spring 2014, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots. Inspired by a mixture … Read more