Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Brooch the Subject
LIFE IMITATES ART Brooches aren’t reserved just for grandma. The traditional piece of jewelry is making a trendsetting comeback. Women of all ages are customizing their looks with a single adornment thanks to new materials, innovative designers, and a few 21st century fashion mavens. So start sifting through your family jewels for this perfect vintage piece.
Open Up Your Frame of Mind
PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.
5 Tips for Commissioning a Painted Portrait
ASK MONICA Much as I love the power of a printed image, a painted portrait conveys a certain elegance that may be exactly what you need for one of your rooms. Before you commission a portrait, which requires some commitment of time as well as expense, you must plan ahead. Here are five important points to consider.
Royal Cameo Appearances
LIFE IMITATES ART In one of the most lavish weddings since Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wed her personal trainer, Daniel Westling, on June 19th, 2010. Per Bernadotte Dynasty tradition, the Swedish princess accessorized her all-white ensemble with a show-stopping pearl and cameo diadem.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for June 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include Michael Jackson original jacket, a rare Charles Loloma bracelet, and this floral print dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film ¨Something’s Got to Give¨ (pictured left).
Top 5 Tips for Buying Limited Edition Items
MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Many artists, photographers, and designers will create limited editions of their work. Here’s what else I’ve learned from my own experience collecting as well as creating limited-edition pieces.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for May 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include 84-million-year-old dinosaur eggs, a sapphire-diamond-pearl necklace & earrings set, and this century-old Russian “kovsh,” or drinking vessel (pictured left).
Watching “Toy Story 3″ Is Like Playing With a Childhood Toy
FILM FLASHBACK Amidst a year of remakes like “The A-Team,” “Robin Hood” and the upcoming “Wall Street,” it’s good to see a beloved classic story evolve, rather than be retold, as “Toy Story” did last Friday with the release of its third chapter in theaters.
On the Cuff
LIFE IMITATES ART You probably might have guessed that the timeless design of the cuff bracelet originated in ancient Egypt. But did you know it was men, not women, who made them popular? Today, contemporary designers continue to build on that design, creating gorgeous arm candy, like the three bracelets we recommend in this story.
The Evolution of the American Woman’s Style
MONICA’S BLOG A few weeks ago, I stopped by the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute in New York to check out the new exhibition “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity,” showcasing six defining styles—the Heiress, Gibson Girl, Bohemian, Patriots and Suffragists, Flappers and Screen Sirens—between the 1890s and 1940s.
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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