onyx feather

standing ovation | adele

2012-02-13T09:30:00.001-05:00

iconic.

via | npr

blog travels | custom jewelry storage

2012-02-10T17:16:00.000-05:00

my next project—acquiring/building/stealing/borrowing one ofthese.

via | song of style

site travels | jan edition of rue magazine

2012-02-09T12:11:00.001-05:00

a little late in the game with this one, but i love the january edition of rue magazine. the house tours, the valentine's day spread...well done rue team. especially the rue shops section with the spotlight on dc boutiques like trohv, good wood and fifteen eleven. can't wait to explore trohv (a quirky little gift shop in tacoma park).

via | rue magazine

onyx feather press | valentine's day lookbook

2012-02-03T14:11:00.001-05:00

shimmering pink quartz, gold-plated dagger earrings, earthy agate--our valentine's day lookbook is here. and it's got something for everyone. check it out: here

also we're featured in the washington post's dc scout valentine's day gift guide!

15% off all necklaces in the e-boutique! http://wpo.st/NUw4

onyx feather files | valentine's day lookbook preview

2012-02-01T00:21:00.001-05:00

here's a teaser for our valentine's day lookbook. it's coming out later this week. men, pay attention. repeat after me: women loooove jewelry.

now watching | kony 2012 preview

2012-02-01T00:13:00.001-05:00

invisible children was sweet to do a write up about onyx feather. check it out here. more importantly, they have a new film coming out: kony 2012. if you don't know joseph kony is, you should check out the promo here. he is one of the world's ten most wanted. think of the sorts of thing you'd have to do to earn that title. the last words of the video send a chill through my spine: "in 2012 don't study history, make history. justice is here. stop at nothing."

via | invisible children

onyx feather files | the belle necklace

2012-01-26T15:54:00.001-05:00

the state of the union address happened earlier this week and i forgot to watch it this year. in washington, dc the state of the union is treated like the political superbowl. people have parties for this. (like serious parties. with fancy five layer dips. or flags in cocktails glasses. that sort of thing.) if you are a washingtonian you don't just forget to watch it. but here's my excuse: i was finishing up this decadent number from the paris collection. it’s plum swarovski crystals, gold czech glass, vintage brass bars and astunning art nouveau style clasp. more info here. after a string of tribal cairo pieces with spikes and such,it was fun to switch to romantic mode with this one.

press | washingtonian magazine

2012-01-24T16:14:00.000-05:00

i usually like to stay behind the scenes when it comes toonyx feather press but i realized that would be impossible when washingtonian magazine wantedto do an interview about the line and take pictures of my workspace. (i guess ablurred face would be normal on an episode of “cops” but a little awkward in animage accompanying a “meet the designer article.” ) thanks to laura and kelcifrom washingtonian for a fun, painless interview. it’s always a celebration when invisiblechildren is spotlighted and the line gets a shout out. and thanks to frank,stacy and tegan for always supporting me even in the tough and unsexy moments—like whenwe’re dragging heavy items or driving across town to find storage for thetiniest of beads. =) there wouldn’t be aline without you three. here’s the link to the article:click.

via | kelci house (washingtonian magazine)

site travels | chocolate slaves

2012-01-20T17:34:00.001-05:00

how many slaves do you have working for you? i'm sad to say i have 65. slavery footprint is a well-designed, user-intuitive site that calculates this for you. i took the footprint test after watching a cnn freedom project piece about how the chocolate industry is heavily supported by child slavery--it's not just blood diamonds anymore. watch or read about it here. these are kids who haven't even tasted chocolate before; it's heart breaking. be an informed consumer, take the test and learn more about the origin of your products: http://slaveryfootprint.org/

web site travels | office prop styling

2012-01-20T10:26:00.001-05:00

really appreciate the prop styling that went into this coveteur image of alizalicht's office. especially thecomplimentary essie reds and the ibm shout out. (watch out apple, the others are rising. sort of. ok, fine. they aren't. yet. but they will be. maybe?) speaking of offices, the onyx feather one was photographedyesterday—very fun. can’t wait until the article comes out and i can share it.

via | coveteur

wild thing! | fallon labyrinth maze cuff

2012-01-12T12:58:00.000-05:00

i’ve fallen pretty hard for this. what can i say? we met onthe internet. some would say it’s a little dangerous—i would have to agree. yea, there’d be some precarious moments—but i don’t think we’dever break up. and besides…what’s life without a little risk involved?

more killer—literally—accessories from fallon jewelry that will makeyou fall in love. (click)

(and the ring below screams: "PERSONAL SPACE PEOPLE!" when you're riding the crowded metro. the perfect city commuter accessory.)

via | fallon

onyx feather files | swarovski & gold

2012-01-11T14:33:00.000-05:00

our swarovski and gold necklaces are sold out like barbeque chickenwings during the super bowl. the good news: i’m updating the shop next weekwith a deep plum sparkling swarovski and gold one! (and perhaps a silver onefor all the gold-haters out there.) i'm thinkingof switching things up a little—and staying true to the onyx feather clasp manifesto—by adding vintage clasps to the swarovski necklaces. if you were rachelzoe this is the point where you'd clasp your hands, adjust your jeweled baby inthe crook of your arms and scream: “b-a-n-a-n-a-s! i die!”

via | haley russell for onyx feather

press | refinery 29

2012-01-05T12:15:00.003-05:00

onyx feather was featured in the “we heart dc” refinery 29 article today. i'm honored and excited about this—what an exciting way to kick off a newyear. thanks to holly thomas for the feature!
“go. make something happen.”

this simple quote by marketing guru seth godin has become my motto for the new year. so i'm embracing change and making things happen instead of just talking about them. can’twait to unveil upcoming 2012 projects and changes as they develop. happy new year!

light bulb | david damberger’s TED talk

2011-12-21T14:02:00.001-05:00

hereis an inspired TED talk by david damberger titled: “what happens when an ngoadmits failure.” it's a battle cry for nonprofits and ngos to start publicly taking responsibilityfor their mismanegement failures in order to help thedevelopment industry succeed across the board. it points out how the dominant trend in development is to set an agenda based on what donors want instead of the actual need of the communities they serve. damberger also discusses the need for developmentto be sustainable—focused on software instead of just hardware—and he giveexamples of the past failures of his organization engineers without borders. if you are passionate about seeing positive change and you work in the development field or donate time and resources to a development organization this is an important talk to listen to. donors have the power.

istand behind this issue because i believe in order for the development industry to succeed, it must work together. listen to the TED talk here.

here is thedevelopment sounding board for admitting failures so that other ngos can avoidthe same mistakes: http://www.admittingfailure.com/

“allmy successes have been built on my failures.” – benjamin disraeli

image | vintage glass lamps via | san francisco bay girl

press | washington post shopping guide

2011-12-20T16:37:00.000-05:00

onyx feather isfeatured in the washington post dc scout shopping guide today! to thankeveryone for their support this year we’re collaborating with the shoppingguide to give a discount on our swarovski + vintage club membership and alljewelry from our holiday gift guide! use dc scout exclusive online code"SPARKLE" until jan 1. thanks to haley russell--couldn't happen without you.

all ears | onyx feather earrings

2011-12-19T14:40:00.001-05:00

just added the ain earrings from our cairo collection into the e-boutique. they.are.wicked. you can never go wrong with vintage oxidized brass and ebony swarovski crystal balls. buy here.

via | haley russell for onyx feather

onyx feather files | swarovski + vintage jewelry club

2011-12-15T16:40:00.000-05:00

my favorite part of our holiday gift guide this year is membership to the onyx feather swarovski + vintage jewelry club. such a unique, quirky gift for a person that loves vintage, jewels and surprises! find out more information here.

blog travels | wit + delight

2011-12-14T11:22:00.000-05:00

i've always loved wit + delight. it's such an outlier design blog and it never feels boring or homogenous. lately i've especially loved kate's mixtape series. it's a series of playlists for everything from getting dressed in the morning (here) to shorter winter days and longer nights (here). she just released a holiday mixtape (here). who knew the weepies did christmas songs?

via | wit + delight | Joseph Denis McKee | Simon Filip

onyx feather files | dc this week

2011-12-13T15:34:00.001-05:00

big thanks to jade for putting onyx feather in the "on my radar" section of her site. dc area people check out her blog "dc this week" here; it's a great go-to for all district events.

blog travels | red lipstick

2011-12-06T13:59:00.001-05:00

came across this tutorial for red lipstick. it pairs skin tones with the appropriate shades of red. brilliant. i'm always nervous to do a bold lip, but it usually works out well when i do. considering it as well? explore it here.

via | msn | cup of jo

onyx feather files | marcellete

2011-12-02T14:03:00.003-05:00

our marcellete necklace from the paris collection. clear nuggets of rock crystal and goldtone filigree connectors punctuated with assorted textured, rhinestone-studded balls. happy friday!

via | haley russell for onyx feather

paper trails | anthology gift guide

2011-12-01T12:11:00.001-05:00

just saw the anthology magazine winter gift guide. it's excellent. it features everything from creative gift guides to an embedded video on how to make mulled cranberry cider. (courtesy of tiger in a jar. yum). check it out here. great work anthology team!

via | anthology magazine

shop-it-to-me | birchbox

2011-11-29T13:48:00.001-05:00

i recently read this inc article about beauty company birchbox. basically they hand select beauty samples of high-end products and ship them to your doorstep beautifully packaged every month. it's the perfect way to try expensive products before committing to the hefty price tag. they've got everything from nars, to stila and salvatore ferragamo. a membership to birch box is the perfect christmas gift for a beauty or product junkie on your list. check out their site here.

via | birchbox

onyx feather files | pininterest

2011-11-23T17:13:00.001-05:00

got a late thanksgiving surprise: i was browsing pinterest for inspiration and randomly saw a few onyx feather rio de janeiro necklaces pinned. how flattering! thanks pinners! check out the entire jewelry board here, it features beautiful pieces from a vast array of designers. i want everything! also threw in a close up shot of our ines necklace. love those african trade beads!

all the pieces from our gift guide go live on thursday! happy thanksgiving!

images | haley russell for onyx feather

2011-11-22T18:09:00.001-05:00

just finished the holiday gift guide—so happy it’s done. it involveda lot of sweat, tears and midnight skittles. (love the citrus ones). but out of pain comes beauty and i’m excited to have over 30pieces catalogued for your viewing pleasure. i never realized what a broad rangeof materials (indonesian bone, indian heishi beads, lavender lepidolite) goes into onyx feather necklaces until i aggregatedthem for the guide. it’s inspired me toscout out even crazier pieces. and thanks to my friends/buyers who alwaysremember to find unusual pieces for the line when they are on their globaltravels. without them the line wouldn’t be as eclectic and each piece wouldn’t havesuch a unique story. thank you. and thanks to haley for giving 100 percent with the gift guide shoot. you went over and beyond the call of photographer duty. there are new pieces in each line featured and they all golive in the e-boutique on thanksgiving day. click hereto view it! (UPDATED LINK)

all ears | citrine by the stones

2011-11-16T11:22:00.001-05:00

these gold-plated danza earrings by citrine by the stones are completely wicked. and for $175 they can be your holiday party secret weapon.

via | charm & chain | hiphipgingin

onyx feather files | swarovski christmas

2011-11-10T13:14:00.000-05:00

it's going to be a swarovski kind of christmas at onyx feather. i'm updating the e-boutique with about 15 diverse new pieces from the paris, russia, and cairo collections. (think champagne czech glass swirled with piccasso topaz, luxe onyx stones, indian snake chain, frosted rose quartz...) the léopoldine necklace above (paris collection) is a pewter, swarovski crystal piece studded with vintage raw brass cubes and it floats from gold-plated chain. black and champagne swarovski crystal versions of this necklace are available as well. (send an email to inquiries@onyxfeatheronline.com to preorder). all the new pieces arrive in the e-boutique on wednesday, november 23. the best part? the swarovski crystal necklaces are under $70 and 15 percent still goes to invisible children. accessible swarovski jewelry--that's the elitist cry of the people and onyx feather shall fulfill it!

via | haley russell for onyx feather

onyx feather files | behind the scenes

2011-11-08T21:15:00.000-05:00

some images from our upcoming holiday gift guide shoot. everyone did such a great job! thanks team! it isn't an onyx shoot if the models don't change in the street (see below) and aren't swarmed by teenagers.

via | haley russell for onyx feather

onyx feather files | it's coming

2011-11-04T16:45:00.000-04:00

shooting the holiday gift guide this weekend. excited. can't wait to unveil some new pieces from the cairo and paris lines.

wild thing | primary new york snakeskin clutches

2011-11-03T11:16:00.000-04:00

aren’t these clutches by primary new york wild? an unpredictableclutch to transform a little black dress during the holiday season. i would do the warm, tan snakeskin one with the gold and black ze necklacefrom our rio collection. the perfect wayto inject a little unconventional, tribal style into the holiday party season. check out the primary new york site here.wicked style. love them.

via | primary new york | haley russell for onyx feather

onyx feather files | our necklace clasp manifesto

2011-11-02T17:00:00.000-04:00

one of my favorite parts of designing a necklace isselecting, designing or creating the clasp. to some people adding a clasp isjust an afterthought. thesticky part of the envelope you distastefully lick when you are about to mailoff your package. but to me the clasp is the artisanal waxed seal on awell-designed invitation. there are times i use an unconventionally modern clasp.or let a vintage clasp be the final antique touch on an otherwise contemporary piece. at times i pick a small, delicate clasp to play second fiddle to the necklace. it could be romantically floral. oruncompromisingly geometric. sometimes it is unapologetically crowned with swarovskicrystals. or unassumingly etched with intricate filigree.

and then there arethose moments i let the clasp steal the show. because the back of theneck is a part of a woman’s body that should never be an afterthought. because thereis something alluring and elegant about catching a glimpse of an exquisite clasp floating on the nape of a beautifulwoman with an updo.

no matter the onyx feather collection your necklace comes from, every piece will have a graceful, strategically-designed clasp to compliment the nape of your neck.

via | m. moore & emily barenbregge for onyx feather

wild thing | pepper blaster II

2011-11-01T13:12:00.002-04:00

city girls everywhere: pay attention! it's a whole new way to carry pepper spray. it's modern, easy to operate and performs at a delivery speed of 90 mph. extraordinary! after watching usa marathons of law and order (you know the drill: the fabulous 20/30-something girl is running in lululemon gear through a city park at 6am and gets attacked by the bodyguard of a visiting foreign dignity she met at the state department because she's pregnant with his two-headed baby.) this gadget is numero dos on the christmas list. self defense has never looked so chic. get it here.

via | kimberamerica

onyx feather | press clips

2011-10-28T17:14:00.004-04:00

images of the washingtonian spread we were featured in. (top far left "ze" and top far right "redentor." both from the rio line.) so happy it's the weekend!

via | washingtonian

onyx feather | design mode

2011-10-26T15:51:00.000-04:00

getting back into design mode. when fall/winter seeps in the lust for creating more ornate, decadent and ::shiny:: pieces circulates through me. particularly for the russia, paris and cairo lines. maybe to counteract the dreariness of the weather? or maybe because it's fun to add a touch of unique sparkle to every girl's holiday party?

i recently picked up these raw brass pieces. thinking of juxtaposing then with some raw black diamonds for a slammin' cairo party piece. and i found some champagne czech glass cathedral beads. (heart skips a beat.) the tops and ends of each stone are speckled with picasso topaz. they look really holy--you feel like you should venerate them. insane? yes. completely mental. cannot wait to work them into an extraordinary st.petersburg necklace.

image | diver

a memo to all the people that think they are crazy enough to change the world

2011-10-17T15:11:00.001-04:00

found this on the blog of a best friend who pushed me to start onyx feather. she always inspires me. especially in the moments where things seem so difficult that giving up seems like an option.

via | my end of the bargain

treasure chest | missoni earrings

2011-10-17T14:32:00.001-04:00

wasn't that caught up with the missoni for target merger. am impressed with these though. the mismatch completes their perfection.

via | net-a-porter

reeling in | fishbone earrings

2011-10-14T12:49:00.000-04:00

mad about these oxidized sterling silver fishbone earrings by sarah swell.

the bullet stud ones below? dangerous.

via | sarah swell

texture | dannijo bracelets

2011-10-11T11:39:00.001-04:00

you can customize the colors too. what's not to love?

via | dannijo

blog travels | dolce & gabbana brownies

2011-10-10T12:07:00.002-04:00

brownies with hazelnut butter & layered with chocolate lace. (created for dolce and gabbana's magazine swide.) mind blowing. recipe here.

via | here and here

closet building blocks | sweaters

2011-10-06T11:56:00.001-04:00

i hate sweaters. i think of them as a necessary evil. it's hard to look streamlined and chic in a sweater. usually you end up looking bulky. occasionally even lumpy. and it's hard to wear jewelry with them. this image makes the sweater look palatable though. love the juxtaposition of the sparkly, jeweled skirt with the practical cable knit.

via | zara

blog travels | trop rouge

2011-09-29T15:00:00.001-04:00

was in a state of severe style blog burnout and then i came across trop rouge. refreshing. ahhh! she's got some wicked street style outfits. and she models a lot of great clothing by primary. loving this jewelry ensemble: the tribal bangles, the statement ring. well done! i believe in style blogs again. (or at least this one.)

via | trop rouge

blog travels | patterns

2011-09-28T12:38:00.005-04:00

scott schuman's eye never gets old. this outfit incorporates textures, color, and pattern? it's a style holy grail.

via | the sartorialist

press clips | onyx feather

2011-09-27T14:56:00.001-04:00

hurray! two of our rio necklaces were featured in a fall accessories spread in the october issue of washingtonian magazine. grab an issue today at your nearest barnes and noble or newstand. the pdf version goes live on october 21. thanks to sarah zlotnick for including us in the spread!

label love | donna karen necklaces

2011-09-20T12:42:00.002-04:00

designing necklaces makes you extremely picky and particular about purchasing necklaces from other designers. you've really got to love the pieces. love these pieces from the donna karen show. they virtually scream: fall is here. view documentary images from the whole show at the "from me to you" site.

via | from me to you

blog travels | leif

2011-09-20T11:27:00.003-04:00

say yes to funky fall accessories. especially the distant lands bangles by leif. $10 each. who says tribal is only for the summer?

via | leif

label love | jessica simpson shoe collection

2011-09-14T11:52:00.002-04:00

still shocked that jessica simpson makes some killer shoes.
this cranberry number? sexy, fall perfection.

via | jessica simpson online

label love | dvf

2011-09-13T15:10:00.004-04:00

loving these two looks from the dvf spring 2012 collection.

shop it to me | fench connection clutch

2011-08-31T12:42:00.001-04:00

the perfect summer/fall accessory. would work perfectly with the onyx feather redeemer piece.

courtesy of pin interest | french connection

treasure chest | minoux

2011-08-25T12:31:00.000-04:00

love these pieces by minoux. so spunky and colorful.

press | onyx feather rio collection

2011-08-25T11:16:00.000-04:00

thanks to andrea at fly for the mention! =) honored to be among the ranks of what is featured on fly. check out her site here.

onyx feather | rio de janeiro collection launch!

2011-08-22T17:15:00.001-04:00

rio is the carnival capital of the world and this line is inspired by the wild colors of carnival in some moments and the simple beauty of a brazilian beach in others. this eclectic collection features sexy, swinging antique pendants originally unearthed in south america, tangerine and azure-hued glass stones, tribal african trade beads, and distressed silver. check it out: www.onyxfeatheronline.com

onyx feather | to go!

2011-08-12T15:58:00.000-04:00

it's been quiet on the onyx feather blog, but not behind the scenes. we've got a lot rolling out in the next couple of weeks. get excited! we're kicking things off with our mobile site. now you can check out new collections and new additions to old collections while on the go. here's the link: http://preview.tinyurl.com/3h9snef

it's coming | our rio de janeiro line

2011-07-21T15:47:00.001-04:00

the color blocked piece above is created from vintage morrocan glass. can't wait to unveil the whole brazilian line in august!

shop it to me | zimmermann swimwear

2011-07-20T11:15:00.000-04:00

from australian designer zimmermann. lovely isn't it?

via | outnet

blog travels | mixed melon salad

2011-07-13T12:57:00.000-04:00

usually not a big fan of melon. but this, this i might try.

shop it to me | the curatory

2011-07-08T16:39:00.000-04:00

the curatory. wish they were in dc. check it out.

hooked on | closet visit

2011-06-30T14:32:00.001-04:00

addicted to the closet visit site (thanks joan). it's like a more organic, down-to-earth version of the coveteur. love the ability to peek into a variety of closets and grab shopping tips from other creative, stylish women.

onyx feather + fly | cyprus line give-a-way!

2011-06-22T14:23:00.001-04:00

in order to celebrate fly 's 5th anniversary (!) we joined forces to do an onyx feather give-away. we're giving away the isidore necklace from the cyprus collection (featured above) ! it's composed of crackling magnesite stones, layers of brass chain, and an antique grecian inspired brooch and it's valued at $120. to win, leave a message on the fly blog (here) explaining why you would want this necklace before 5pm on monday june 27th. also, check out the interview i did with andrea here. thanks andrea for letting onyx feather be a part of fly's celebration!

hooked on | apollonias

2011-06-22T14:12:00.001-04:00

a stella mccartney spring-campaign inspired cake found on apollonias. addicted to this fashion/foodie blog now. great to see more creativity emerge from dc. you can find the recipe here.

spotlight | the global soap project

2011-06-17T15:49:00.001-04:00

from cnn online:
"derreck kayongo and his atlanta-based global soap project collect used hotel soap from across the united states. instead of ending up in landfills, the soaps are cleaned and reprocessed for shipment to impoverished nations such as haiti, uganda, kenya and swaziland."
the article details how expensive soap is in developing countries and how soap is the first line of disease prevention. i love businesses that are created because someone cared enough to notice a simple, everyday solution to a massive need that most of us overlook. find out more on their website: global soap project.

label love | mara hoffman

2011-06-17T11:59:00.000-04:00

stunning neon pink silk-chiffon kaftan by mara hoffman.you could wear it three different ways. buy here.

via | net-a-porter

label love | butter by nadia

2011-06-10T11:33:00.001-04:00

have you ever thought two dresses were so lovely that if you could get your hands on them you'd probably try to wear them both at once like a child? no? oh...neither have i....
in addition to these flattering maxi dresses butter by nadia also makes perfect little convertible summer dresses. check out the collection here.

images via | butter by nadia

the gold standard | alaïa gladiator sandals + proenza schouler wedges

2011-06-07T15:49:00.002-04:00

been looking for the perfect summer gladiator or wedge.
the search stopped at these proenza schouler wedges & alaïa gladiators.
then saw the $600 sale tags.
(the search resumed again.)

via | the outnet | zappos couture

blog travels | weekend bags

2011-06-02T16:21:00.018-04:00

the coveteur & vogue teamed up for a slideshow on the weekend bags of their favorite editors, photographers, and designers. my favorite weekend bag (featured below) belonged to valerie boster, an editor at vogue. she had me at bantu bikinis, lime green roxy headphones, and balenciaga wedges. a weekend getaway should be 8 parts relaxation/fun and 2 parts casual glamour right? for more tribal swimwear check out bantuwax.com. best part? the west african prints and labor are 100% authentically african. (designed in ivory coast and manufactured in ethiopia) love it!

image via | coveteur.com

treasure chest | goldenink

2011-06-01T13:47:00.001-04:00

individually hand painted gloss-glazed bangels by aussie company goldenink. the casual imperfections in each handpainted design make them irresistable.

shop it to me | theory shoes

2011-05-26T12:33:00.000-04:00

on a rio de janeiro kick right now since--after many delays--the rio line is launching soon. these leather terry slingback heels by theory are a beacon of brilliant color-blocking on the onyx feather rio inspiration board.

via | shoe metro

shop it to me | phillip lim

2011-05-25T15:52:00.001-04:00

everything about this belted tunic by phillip lim screams: memorial day weekend. everything about the price screams: cost of a plane ticket for memorial day weekend!

label love? | bhldn accessories by anthropologie

2011-05-18T13:02:00.001-04:00

not particularly in love with anthroplogie's wedding dress line debut earlier this spring. however, the accessories are a whole different story. the undulate necklace, gilded trillum, and emerald fields kiss lock clutches are just a few examples of how bhldn has captured romantic, jeweled elegance.

via | bhldn

blog travels | ralph lauren's car collection

2011-05-18T10:42:00.000-04:00

oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh my gosh. check out the rest of the collection here.

via | ralph lauren car show

treasure chest | day birger et mikkelsen

2011-05-16T15:18:00.000-04:00

intrigued by this unexpected trio of bangles by day birger et mikkelsen. the range from edgy, to patterned color block and then tribal catches you off guard. back from unexpected hiatus! expect more consistent posts from now on.

via | day birger et mikkelsen

blog travels | color blocked furniture

2011-05-05T09:35:00.001-04:00

the nachacht berlin sideboard. ingredients: beechwood + brightly painted metal. furniture color blocking done right.

via | seesawdesigns | nachacht berlin

merger for a cause | warby parker + invisible children

2011-04-27T16:31:00.001-04:00

warby parker (wrote about them here) and invisible children are teaming up. the result: a pair of sunglasses. they say "do more than just watch" on the inside. love it. sign up here to be notified about when they hit the market.
via | warby parker + invisible children

hooked on | steamy kitchen

2011-04-26T14:11:00.001-04:00

a bit of a departure from the normal onyx feather blog post right? but when you see a recipe that looks so good and is so easy, you've got to share. check out this korean glass noodles recipe. hooked on the steamy kitchen blog now.

via | steamy kitchen

the 25 campaign | break the silence

2011-04-25T09:34:00.001-04:00

today is break the silence by invisible children. the details are here. and here is a list of exactly where the money raised from the 25 campaign will go. $1,512,335 has been raised so far. incredible!

treasure chest | brass and bone bracelets

2011-04-14T12:44:00.000-04:00

been incorporating bone into the upcoming onyx spring/summer line. then spotted these radical brass and buffalo bone bracelets. they scream summer versatility. (compliments of antik batik.)

via | polyvore

shop it to me | double buckle belt.

2011-04-13T15:05:00.000-04:00

imagine this belt wrapped around a little bohemian summer dress with gold gladiators. double buckle belt by moss mills. feels good to be back!

via | quirk gallery

off the cuff | off to austin

2011-03-23T14:37:00.002-04:00

headed to austin for a week-long vacation. to prepare i gathered multiple recommendations from former austin residents (apparently this trip will involve a lot of shredded meat & barbecue sauce) and absorbed this austin vs. los angeles street style battle from refinery 29 (austin won). i leave you with this selection of wicked cuffs courtesy of accessory line thirty four. the silver one above: a definite favorite.

blog travels | shoe in

2011-03-23T14:08:00.000-04:00

it's weird to see your personality completely reflected in a shoe.

via | pininterest

blog travels | magnets & robes

2011-03-21T16:48:00.002-04:00

look at this robe. it whispers: "i am a cloud of comfort and i'm waiting for you to lose yourself in me."

look at this necklace. it screams: "i am a geometrical enigma that will make every plain summer dress and t-shirt you have look quirky."

via | matteohome | esservesper

it's coming... | onyx feather spring/summer collection

2011-03-15T14:50:00.001-04:00

japan

2011-03-14T14:32:00.001-04:00

heartbreaking isn't it? for a list of organizations that are accepting disaster relief donations click here.

via | stay strong japan by kent ng. | tree hugger

blog travels | finally: khaki done right

2011-03-11T17:11:00.001-05:00

the only way i'd ever wear khaki. all she needs is an onyx feather piece like the nefertiti to give it a bit of edge. have a great weekend.

via | twenty something chic | m. moore for onyx feather

shop it to me | mismatched studs

2011-03-09T10:27:00.000-05:00

mismatched triangle and diamond studs by mociun. retail: $298. who doesn't love a little bit of ear rebellion?

via | mociun

treasure chest | house of waris

2011-03-08T12:33:00.000-05:00

flame ring by house of waris.
wicked.

artistic causes | one million bones

2011-03-01T11:28:00.000-05:00

have you heard of one million bones? such a beautiful/artistic way to fight & bring awareness to genocide. in their words its a collaborative art installation designed to recognize the millions of victims/survivors who have been killed or displaced by the ongoing genocides and mass atrocities in sudan, democratic republic of congo, and burma. you can create or sponsor a bone, have a bone made in your name, donate money, or volunteer your time. check out their site for more information.

via | one million bones

label love | six eight seven six

2011-02-25T15:21:00.000-05:00

the r6 gyro bag by six eight seven six. enough said.

via | six eight seven six

blog travels | life in technicolor

2011-02-24T11:47:00.001-05:00

in the midst of designing the onyx feather spring/summer line and it incorporates a lot of vivid color. the result: my brain is permanently stuck in a color wheel right now.

via | balenciaga color block dress | dancing | humming bird | vivid material

treasure chest | tova + double concho chain

2011-02-22T12:08:00.001-05:00

the tova necklace by dannijo. and the double concho chain by fortune favors the brave.
via fortune fvaors the brave | dannijo

label love | DVF hooded dress

2011-02-18T10:17:00.000-05:00

wasn't buying into the "hoods are hot for the season" chatter until this currant avram dress from DVF showed up. it's the perfect summer dress. would wear it with a piece from our cairo line. like this cleo one.

via | DVF news

onyx feather | the marseilles necklace

2011-02-15T14:52:00.004-05:00

had the opportunity to make this custom marseilles piece (from the paris collection) for the 16th annual PILA auction and awards dinner in seattle. PILA (public interest law association) is an organization that raises revenue to provide grants to students who pursue unpaid public interest work and funds social justice programs at the university of washington law school. the necklace will be auctioned off and all the proceeds will go to PILA (85%) and invisible children (15%).

the marseilles piece consists of a vintage bow clasp, layers of vintage chain, clear multi-faceted quartz stones, and a strand of shimmering pewter Czech glass. usually a piece like this would be hard to let go, but these organizations are worth it.

via | onyx feather

onyx feather | valentine's day gift guide

2011-02-09T09:34:00.000-05:00

need some ideas? our valentine's day gift guide is up! check it out here.

label love | naeem kahn

2011-02-08T12:35:00.001-05:00

naeem kahn dresses are brilliant works of art. would be an honor to wear the blue one. or the grey one. or the--ok, fine. any of them.

via | naeem kahn | fashionologie

onyx feather | paris collection

2011-02-04T12:40:00.000-05:00

featured above: rhodonite, sparkling pewter, and clear quartz necklaces from the onyx feather paris collection.

model watch | liya kibede

2011-02-03T13:37:00.001-05:00

her elegance and natural grace are so arresting. and so is her humanitarian work. check it out here.

image | marie claire

globe trotter | lisbon

2011-01-31T17:30:00.001-05:00

jerónimos monastery in lisbon, portugal. breathtaking right?

via | toast

party crashers | davos edition

2011-01-28T15:39:00.004-05:00

the world economic forum is unfolding in davos right now. great opinion piece from joe cerrell (director of the bill & melinda gates foundation, european office) titled: "global development crashes the davos party." check it out.

image | charity water

all ears | cement pearls

2011-01-28T12:04:00.001-05:00

cement pearls by metsa. a cheeky, industrial response to the uptight, preppy pearl culture that pervades dc.

via | seesaw | metsa

blog travels | falling in love at a polish coffee shop

2011-01-27T15:33:00.004-05:00

been into all things polish since seattle. (long story that involves a pickle. naturally.) isn't the ambiance of this polish coffee shop jozef k. cafe so vividly intoxicating? you get the feeling just by looking at this place that you want their coffee. scratch that. you need their coffee. can you start a tab at a coffee shop? because we would have a running tab at this one.

via | bedlam of beefy

label love | attica plates & utensils

2011-01-27T13:01:00.001-05:00

an impossibly chic collection of handmade multifunctional utensils from australian company attica. the mix of stonewear and wood takes the art of dinning to another level. seconds please?

via | attica | elephantine

foto files | hills of los angeles

2011-01-26T11:38:00.001-05:00

it has been predicted by capricious weather people that there will be a snow storm that will dump 6 inches on dc thereby rendering it unnecessarily paralyzed for the next 24 hours. escaping into this image of los angeles. can you feel the vitamin d beaming out?

image | “field of poppies” (retail: $50)