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kilian_hennessy_1-1 April 24, 2012
by Hoda Salameh

Guest Blogger – Erica Rakowicz: The Perfume Artistry of Kilian Hennessy

My fabulous intern, Erica Rakowicz, recently interviewed Kilian Hennessy, the creator of Kilian Fragrance, during his personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Somerset Collection. Here, she shares the tale of the mastermind behind the captivating scents, his secret sanctuary and her top Kilian Fragrance picks. Take it away, Erica! Luxurious stories and scents [...] 

A case of jewelry from Chi-Chi and the Greek. March 24, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Review: Bloomfield Hills Vintage Apparel & Jewelry Show

If you’re a vintage worshiper, the annual Bloomfield Hills Vintage Apparel & Jewelry Show (held at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills) is not to be missed. For a $5 entrance fee, you get about two dozen dealers, mostly from Detroit and Chicago, who bring their very best wares – and are willing to negotiate. [...] 

IMG02005-20111215-1520-1 March 7, 2012
by Hoda Salameh

Q&A With Jewelry Designer, Martha Sintz

As I was shopping for some locally made gifts at Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley, I came across the unique jewelry creations of Birmingham-based designer, Martha Sintz. My eyes were instantly drawn to a necklace made from sterling silver, chrysocolla (a natural stone made into “beaded beads”) and a large dichroic glass center bead. [...] 

karen buscemi tartan maxiskirt December 30, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

A Summertime-Only Maxi Skirt Wearer Changes Her Thinking

Ever done something for weeks, months, possibly years, and then one day wondered, “Why?” That happened with me and maxi skirts. I’m the maxi skirt’s biggest fan. All summer long I slip them on, loving their striking yet effortless vibe. I have an emerald green one, a pink pleated one and a silver number that [...] 

fab flat street style_petra December 6, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Fab Flat Street Style – Petra

Petra spent a day with me last week, helping out with some StyleLine shooting, and the entire time we were together, I couldn’t take my eyes off her killer Rogan Studded Lace Boots by Frye ($348 on Frye’s site, but I found them for $328 at Macy’s). Having recently moved back to the Motor City [...] 

casualshoesday 11_19_11 November 19, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

A Find by Sue Wong and a Lesson in Selling Consignment

When I edit my clients’ closets, I encourage them to free themselves of the things they no longer wear – for whatever reasons they’re no longer wearing them. So it would be hypocritical if I didn’t do the same. I was very proud of the two bulging bags of goodies I brought to Closet NV [...] 

jason wu October 11, 2011
by Karen Buscemi

Guest Blogger – Kristina Marra of Figo: Behind the Scenes at New York Fashion Week

(Today I’m handing over the reins of Casual Shoesday to my friend Kristina Marra, of Figo Salon in Birmingham, who, with her crew, spent seven days backstage at New York Fashion Week delivering hairstyles for 10 runway shows. Here’s what they created and what you can expect to see in hair trends come spring.)   [...]