DIY: Ready to Wear Accessories Corner

I would first like to apologize for the photo quality. I still have not been able to find my NIKON charger so i am relying on iPhone photos for this post. 

Getting used to a new space is both exciting and challenging; the possibilities can be limited and endless, especially if you find yourself sharing a living space. Things that once fit perfectly in your previous home must now find its place in the new one. 

I'm currently beaming over the setup you see in the above pic. This is my ready to wear accessories corner, as i like to call it. Everything i use on a daily basis (including my most used shoes) are in one easy to find and see spot. It's all about the clever way in which you display it.

A Sunny Line: For my display of sunnies i used one of my barely-used scarf and tied knots every two to three inches throughout. I then hung it across the wall using pushpins. Next i displayed my sunnies using the knots as a divider.

Hanging Tough: I shared this idea in a previous DIY project (see here).  It's quite easy to make. Just find a frame that fits the standard size of a (preferably woven) place-mat,  glue the edges, and next you have yourself a fun new way to show off you chandelier earrings.

Chain of Fools: I use pretty pushpins to hang all of my long necklaces. A perfect way to avoid tangles.

J marks the spot.

Happy Thursday Lovers

xoxo

Jah

The Allure of Zoë Saldana

The beautiful Zoë Saldana photographed for the June 2013 issue of Allure on newsstands May, 12.

On her sexuality: Saldana describes herself as "androgynous." She adds that one day she might "end up with a woman raising my children...that's how androgynous I am!" Does she mean she would be amenable to the idea of raising a child with another woman as her partner? "Yes, I was raised that open."

On her critics: Most recently, when she was cast in an upcoming movie about Nina Simone, she found herself criticized for not being dark-skinned enough for the part. "Let me tell you, if Elizabeth Taylor can be Cleopatra, I can be Nina—I'm sorry," says Saldana, her tone not in the least apologetic. "It doesn't matter how much backlash I will get for it. I will honor and respect my black community because that's who I am."

On her self-acceptance: "Now, in the last few years of my life, I'm actually claiming what I want and not being afraid that I'm jinxing it, that it might not happen, that I might be disappointed if it doesn't happen," she says. "It's OK to say, 'This is what I want'—and go after it. And if it doesn't happen, it's OK. Be a reasonable person with yourself."


source: Allure magazine

Hello Monday

Be Happy. Be You. Be Silly. Be Cool.

Happy Monday Lovers!

xoxo

Jah

Blogger Babes

 

Anna Dello Russo

 

Taylor Tomasi Hill

Shala Monroque

Beautiful illustrations by L.A. based illustrator Jamie Lee Reardin for V83 Draw to Fashion Issue.  The Blogger-bait babes. 

Art and creativity is a beautiful thing. See more here.

Happy Hump Day Lovers.

xoxo

Jah

Cinco De Mayo

Here we are lovers, its Monday and yet another week ahead of us. This is a late post, i'm sorry...i overslept and then ran out to try a new yoga studio in Williamsburg. I am still in the midst of getting settled in the new apartment but it's all slowly coming together nicely. I can't wait till its perfect so i can have friends over for dinner and wine.

As you know Sunday was Cinco de Mayo so this post is to share some pics from a rooftop party i crashed. I have no clue who lives in this amazing building with private deck but they sure were generous. Thank you for allowing me into your home beautiful strangers. Now that i'm back to living in Brooklyn i can predict that my summer will be filled with many of these. Not too shabby. Have a great Monday lovers.

xoxo

Jah