Jonathan B. Johnson & BYLU

A few months ago Bobby asked Logan to DJ a jewelry show at Reversible Eye. The whole thing sounded weird until we saw German jeweler Jonathan B. Johnson's work.

This necklace, a cube of quartz inside of a silver dodecahedron, is not done justice in this pic I swapped from his Myspace page.
I am more of a passive observer than purchaser usually, but I couldn't bear to ask how much it costs for fear of purchasing it! His designs go from odd to organic yet restrained and refined.

Also in love with this hair accessory:


I was reminded of JBJ's work when I saw these rings designed by Dana Chin and Ken Leung (BYLU) for Geren Ford's Fall/Winter 09 collection at NYC Fashion Week.

$205 USD

Another covet worthy organic yet structured piece that is probably the most attainable:

Hair by Eugene Souleiman for Donna Karen via W

Penchant for Pencey

So I'm really into that Coral/Apricot/Somewhere Between Pink and Orange shade. I blame the unseasonable high range of 50F - 60F we've had this week that makes me hunt down colors I usually won't give a second look. Check it. Flowy, silky, summery and tailored romper by a NY based brand I just discovered called Pencey:



It's cute but not too precious. I'm not a fan of the booties, but another cream-colored architectural shoe or ankle boot would be lovely. Delicate gold chains and a light breeze would also be good accessories.

This color below is called "Ocean," but I think it's really a Baby Blue in a darker, dustier hue. It's another Pencey find and would look great with a sheer coral-colored tee.



I was initially repulsed by this crust punk detail on a pair of $241 shorts, but I dunno...it's kind of...pretty!



Both are from Shopbop, but the Pencey website has lookbooks with many covet-able pieces.

My wedding picks

I'm going to jump on the bridal bandwagon here and say that if I walk down that aisle, I hope it will be in this Louise Goldin S/S 2009 outfit:

It's appropriately evocative of the Bride of Pinbot and would be comfortable throughout the day, having enough stretch to accommodate the stomach bulge from the kobe cheeseburger and truffle frites buffet while still looking good on the dance floor.

There's even something for the bridesmaids:

If I've already got the wedding boots...

...then here's the dress. VPL (visible pantyhose line) required, bra is not.


Nina Ricci S2009 RTW

Betty, I found your wedding boots....

Fringe Ankle Boot by F-Troupe $130.90

Random I Like Yous

Fendi takes advantage of my ruffle love....

€650 via Colette (why bother converting this price!)

$2,118 USD (that's the 40% off price!) via Net-A-Porter

Amber&Thomas Bannie Ruffle One Piece...

$180 AUD via Oh Joy!

In other news, Alexander McQueen: What is up with that?

Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear

If we have a second wedding in Thailand, can I have this as my wedding tent?

Gustafson Porter at the Venice Architecture Biennale

And of course, an elephant procession...

Jo Dery!

Went to the Jo Dery event at Quimby's on Saturday, and she played a selection of her animations, including my favorite: "Echoes of Bats and Men." You can watch it online as well!

She is super nice, and everyone should buy her new book, Quietly Sure Like the Keeper of a Great Society ($10.95 USD). It is Little Otsu's first non-functional paper crafted item.