Fashion et al Hearts artist Marion Bolognesi

I love NYC based Netherlands Antillean designer and painter, Marion Bolognesi. –She paints the type of images that I ‘really’ want on my wall like the above collection called, ‘Eye Series’……..and when I grow-up, -I’m going to commission her to paint something for me… Its official, she’s now my favourite artists of all times –right now! For more information about Marion Bolognesi visit: http://www.marion-b.com/

Who do I want to work with right now......Slavna Martinovic -that's who......

As you know by now -I'm always on the look out for 'Hot' talent -and they don't come much hotter than Slavna Martinovic -right now! Born in Belgrade, educated in Hong Kong [where she grew up] and a graduate of London College of Fashion -Slavna's global sensibilities oozes out of her work. A stylist [she has worked for: W, Harpers Bazaar, Flaunt, Contents, Cosmopolitan, US weekly, Marie Claire, Soma], a make up artist, an artist [she has a Masters degree in Multimedia Arts from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade] and costume designer [Slavna moved to Los Angeles in 1999 -where she worked in the music and film industry, with stars like Chloe Sevigny, Famke Janssen, Dougray Scott, Daniela Amavia, Tory Spelling, Pink, Usher]. In 2007 Slavna -started her fashion line creating limited edition hand crafted and finished luxury garments, accessories, jewelry and shoes –and her collection has been celebrated in uber glossies like: L'Officiel, Elle, Gala, Joy, Faar, Grazia et al.


I’m loving the [above] images of Slavna Martinovic’s A/W collection entitled 'How The Moon Floats Through Her'. Her classic, non-seasonal limited edition hand crafted and finished garments and jewelry are pieces of art -and I covet them all. I’d love to collaborate with her -in the near future. To check out Slavna Martinovic's prolific work -visit: http://www.slavna.net/

Home: Malene Barnett [at home on theselby.com]

[Credit: "Malene Barnett - carpet designer at her home - brooklyn - may 12th 2010" –at: http://www.theselby.com/]

**Malene B’s is a fabulous carpet designer [her designs are coveted globally]. Off St. Lucian and Jamaican heritage, –Malene’s home is beautiful -with an eclectic mix of turquoise walls, African artifacts, Afro-centric art, quality furniture and of cause, –her superlative carpets. You can check out Malene B’s fabulously on-trend carpets [especially her ‘Wolof’ and ‘Adinkra’ designs] at: http://www.maleneb.com/

I want everything from Bolongaro Trevor’s S/S 2010 Collection.....

Bolongaro Trevor is the most exciting label I’ve seen in a long time! Designed by fab duo, Kait Bolongaro and Stuart Trevor –their womenswear [and menswear] collection are ‘to-live-for’. I particularly love the 80’s inspired soft ruched leather dress in nude and the white and [neon] pink slouchy jersey dress [above]. http://www.bolongarotrevor.com/

Fashion: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

Do you ever wake up of a morning, thinking.. -give me colour......, I want colour........I want lotssssssss of colour......-Well Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is the -go to gal. The riotous Agatha Ruiz de la Prada label has being kicking about the Fashion jungle since, 1980 (I remember her from my intern days -many moons ago) and continues to be vibrant, quirky and relevant. Agatha Ruiz de la Prada -has always done her own thing -and has managed to stay away from mainstream trends, keeping her vision -very much her own. Her designs are often labelled -infantile and primitive -and she agrees. I love every piece in her very reasonably priced collection, -especially, the Vertigo dress ($34.00), you can also buy the matching leggings (as seen on the model -above) for $22.00. The Spot dress is so cute ($37.50) and the Field Shorts are delightful ($30.50). www.agatharuizdelapradastore.com/