Dylan Laurens' wedding dress reveal by Vogue Magazine

"Who can make the sunrise? The candy girl can cause she mixes it with love to make the world taste good!"

Okay, that was my Sammy Davis Jr. 'Candy Man' remix, as applied to Ms. Dylan Lauren, owner of Dylans' Candy Shoppe in New York.

She recently wed at her family palatial estate in Bedford New York amid 273 acres of landscaping heaven.  The residence was built in 1929, and is loaded with 19th century paintings, furniture and houses Mr. Laurens' trophy car collection - that is the one's he wants to drive are brought to the home.

Vogue August issue shared this image first. Of course Mr. Lauren designed and must have long countless nights sleep obsessing about the details of the dress.  Proof positive it pays to have an expert on the matter, lend their guidance.  Hence, none other than Ms. Vera Wang (former Ralph Lauren womens' designer), lent her hand and advise for its construction.  Goes to a previous post point of mine, that RL is such a wonderful company former employees remain valued.

The wonderful handmaidens surely are beading and stitching Lauren Bush's wedding dress, that Mr. Lauren is also designing for her wedding to son David.  I'm still caught on the Lauren Lauren, L square, L Deuce or LL Cool L.  Whatever will they call her?

One thing for sure... that's another dress I cannot wait to see!

Photo of Dylan, courtesy Vogue Magazine and Sebastian Kim

Estate images by Durston Saylor

Interview with Hautezone's Interior Designer Joy Moyler

Hello Friends, people are always asking me just how I started in interior design.  So one evening I sat down to talk a bit about it.  
I thought I would share this video with you, capturing some of my musings, inspirations and bits about some of the firms I have been blessed to work with at the start of my career....

Untitled from Joy Moyler on Vimeo.

Let me know what you think!

Jennifer Lopez - Back on the block

Okay by now, most of us had heard about or seen the awful news reel announcing the end of Jennifer Lopez' and Marc Anthony's marriage.   I found it to be a tremendous shock.  Who could forget their performance together at the American Idol finale mere months ago.  It was on FIRE!  Whether things abruptly fell apart after that performance or they hail at being supreme entertainers beyond the stage- we shall never know.  It isn't even my business to be talking about it I know.  Just wondering is all.  Speculating actually, as many of us 'Monday Morning Quarterbacks' are doing today.  Personally, I am fond of both of them and am still looking forward to their concerts together.  Fingers crossed!

Fumbling through magazines this morning, my fingers suddenly opened  upon the January/February 2011 issue of Veranda Magazine.  Michelle Workman was the interior designer.  I love the tone, light and overall look of the residence.  There's a sensuous white lacquered piano, velvet sheens, shimmering silvers, crystal chandeliers and a  gentle balanced quality which can only become more beautiful as the sun sets.  It doesn't look very childproof or masculine but I'm guessing the sound system in incredible.

  

Images courtesy of Veranda Magazine.  Video, YouTube, Top image of Jennifer Lopez by JustJared, Bottom image BeyondBeautiful.com

Vogue.com - Wedding Guide 2011

Wow! I have been to my fill of weddings this year since the beginning of Spring, and they are knocking my summer blend socks off - BIGTIME!  You ladies really are doing it up!  Kate Middleton who?

I don't know if everyone has a little Preston Bailey and Mindy Weiss in their hip pockets or what?  Perhaps it's the resources shared on television shows like - 'Platinum Weddings' and David Tutera's 'My Fair Wedding', both incredible presentations depicting just how to make your dreamscape fantasies come to life.

Perhaps it's the other best keep secret is Vogue.com Wedding Guide 2011!  You can read more of their recommendations here... I grabbed just a parcel of it to whet your appetite.  Get a big plate, you're going to get very hungry for more!

Need I really say whose shoes these are???? I didn't think so!

Stationary by Paperless Post

All images via Vogue.com

The many looks of Vogues Hamish Bowles

Man about town, Vogue Magazine's European Editor at Large since 1995 - Hamish Bowles.

At Vogue since 1992, where he began his long standing relationship at the helm as Style Editor.  In April 2001, he was appointed Creative Consultant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York.

Mr. Bowles, has appeared in film as well, on both Gossip Girl and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

Not to be overlooked is his exquisite collection of haute couture, I would love to rummage through.  Mr. Bowles, may I please visit your collection?  Generously, several pieces have been lent to Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Ralph Lauren Collection...The Art of the Automobile

Ralph Lauren presents his much coveted automotive collection at Les Arts Decoratives in Paris through August 28th.  To explore the entire collection read more about it here.

There's more to the 'destination' when this is how you get there. 

Ines DiSanto...Gasp and Swoon 'Tighty Whities'

Ines Disanto is an Italian born designer of bridal with a delicate, discerning and sophisticated eye.  She is absorbed with tailoring, fit and comfort.  Here are some of the best of her Summer presentation.

www.inesdisanto.com

The Bachelor...

The July 2011 issue of Architectural Digest is yet another example of why AD is so friggin' hot again!  It is a virtual variety of projects from the illustrious Elizabeth Taylor residence (now on the market for $8.6 million dollars) and other traditional architectural styles in Hombly Hills, California and the Dominican Republic, to modern residences.  It is worthy cover-to-cover.

But what really caught my eye is this...

So the story goes, 'the bachelor' moved from Seoul, Korea to California to New York.  Landing in this 4,000 square foot loft.  Architecture and design were extremely well executed by David Mann and Brett McCullen of MR Architecture + Decor.

Large windows face the Hudson River, on all three sides of the loft.  It has been furnished with cowhide covered Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs, a vintage Bodil Kjaer desk of rosewood and a custom made goat hair Ball chair from Soroya Ltd.  Okay, so the place is gorgeous!  Nuff said!

 Now you know, this is where "the magic happens". 

One of the wonderful finds in Tribeca's many lofts are the rustic original details and artifacts left behind, from their former glory.  I love this sliding door.

I am sure you agree...he won't be living here by himself very long...

Eyebobs... Decorate your pupils with style...

I have a new shopping site to share with you all!  With eyeglasses suddenly being the hottest style essential (even for those who would'nt be caught wearing them) years ago... I have found an essential sight (pun) with prices so inexpensive (starting at $64.00 USD) - well you can have a pair for every day of the week.

Eyebobs, is the place to go!  They offer styles for men and women, they are non-prescription but offer 'magnification' reading lenses.   They also offer bifocal lenses.  Many frames have  dual materials on the inside and outside of the frames.  Eyebobs is the express lane to looking great and being able to read all the text on your new ipad2.  They even have bamboo frames for the eco-friendly design officinado.

Check them out and let me know what you think - okay!