Were you born between January 20- February 18?

Congratulations! You're an Aquarius- the quirkiest sign in the zodiac!

You are: Boisterous, eccentric, and energetic. You love helping others. You are highly intellectual and fiercely independent. You are...um...let's call it "original." (It's OK- at least you're not a Leo!)

Spirituality: You value intuition tempered with logic. You are very attuned to the energies around you.

For: Imagination! Individuality!

Against: Anything dull and boring!

Friends: You're the life of the party, but it takes a bit when it comes to making close friends. People who really know you will discover a friendship that lasts through the years.

Career: Acting, writing, teaching, photography, or piloting. You might also enjoy muskrat farming or circus school!

Ruling Planet: Your ruling planet is Uranus! Awesome! This planet is considered to be the breaker of rules and tradition. Uranus is futuristic, intellectual, and eccentric.

Film: The Elephant Man (David Lynch)

Fashion: Lampshade = hat

Compatible Signs: Gemini, Libra, and other Aquarians

Opposite Sign: Leo's!

Perfect gift: Music, a Louis Vuitton Groom Wallet, a gift to their favorite cause. Don't buy "them" drinks on "their" birthday because mixing different alcohols makes "them" sick!

Famous Aquarians: David Lynch, Fredrico Fellini, Christian Dior, Virgina Woolf, Sharon Tate, Juliette Greco, Langston Hughes, Paul Newman, Claudine Longet, Eartha Kitt, Colette, Alan Alda, Carol Channing, Norman Mailer, Vanessa Redgrave, Django Reinhardt, OPRAH, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Clark Gable, Rosa Parks, Alice Cooper, Mia Farrow, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, Yoko Ono, Bob Marley, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Sonny Bono, Jackson Pollock...

All the cool people are Aquarians, basically. You're welcome.

Everything Old is New Again

Mark Davis' Bakelite line at Barney's is utterly inspiring- it got me thinking about my own Bakelite, and wishing I had the funds to augment my vintage collection with some of Mark's innovative designs.I love how Mark revitalizes a basic, vintage Bakelite bangle by embellishing it with his unique 18K gold inlay and gemstones. The bangle instantly goes from lackluster and old to fresh, relevant, and interesting.

I wonder if I could embellish any pieces from my own collection (selection below).

Andy Warhol was also an avid collector of Bakelite. It's easy to see why he was attracted to it- he used a lot of butterscotch and catalin colors in his screen prints. Warhol's death in 1988 and subsequent Sotheby's auction of his collection is attributed to making Bakelite desirable, pricey, and collectible.

If you're a Bakelite enthusiast or a modern-day jazz baby, please take a peek at my Etsy site which will be continually updated with more Bakelite pieces!

Happy Friday!

Sterling and I hope you had a perfect day.

Logo a Go-Go

I generally steer clear of logos, unless it's a vintage piece or an unusual twist on an iconic classic (like what Marc Jacobs did for LV by way of Stephen Sprouse/graffiti). Here are some exuberant pieces from my wishlist that illustrate my point:

GUCCI "I Love New York"

The first time I saw this trunk in Palm Springs, my reaction was, as my grandpa would say, "holy smokes!"

The Gucci/New York line is too pretty (and conspicuous) for function, but I'd use the NY Trunk as a decorator piece or side table.

GUCCI "Snowman in Africa"

My husband is from Africa, so this is a no-brainer. A portion of the proceeds go to UNICEF. Also, I love the illustration on this bag- it's just fun.

Louis Vuitton "Monogram Groom Wallet"

YOW. Definitely my favorite of the three- this evokes two things I love dearly- the 1920's, and Tintin. I'm holding out for one in EUC (excellent used condition) on theee olde Ebay. Wish me luck!

D.A.R.L.I.N.G.

If you've seen the movie Slogan (a requisite for any Birkin/Gainsbourg fan), you may have noticed that Jane-y was wearing a "darling" top while boating with Serge.

Browsing the Internet this evening, I came upon a similar Sonia Rykiel Trompe L'Oeil version, which you can find at half-price over here.

If you're brave enough to wear this particular slogan across your chest, this is your moment!