Fashion: Pretend To Be Irish For A Day

So you're like me and have absolutely nothing green in your closet but still want to join in the festivities. Instead of buying clothes you'll never wear again try adding a couple accessories to your outfit. Below is a list of items showed above.

Moustache Necklace ($2.99 Party City)
Sequin Bow Headband ($3.99 Party City)
Emerald Opaque Pantyhose ($14.00 American Apparel)
Superslick Liquid Eye Liner ($18.50 M.A.C.)

Inspiration: St. Patrick's Day

The Arts: "Eleanor Roosevelt: American Experience"

Eleanor Roosevelt is my favorite first lady, because during her husband's reign she portrayed both grace and power. She transformed the role of first lady and set a standard that most Presidents’ wives have trouble living up to today. This documentary has created a comprehensive portrait of one of history's most fascinating subjects.

Fashion: Find Your Inner Power Woman

As many of you may know, March is National Women's History Month and today is International Women's Day. Above are a few women that are known for having such a powerful presence in society. Miss Piggy, Hilary Clinton, Jacqueline Kennedy, Condoleezza Rice, Michelle Obama, Anna Wintour and Margaret Thatcher. The ladies all agree that crimson and royal blue are the two most crucial power colors. They all also consistently agree that a strong woman should always have her hair down, a fitted wool suit, power pearls, lipstick and sensible heels. Below is this look for $550-4,400.

Wool Crepe Jacket ($199.00 Ann Taylor)
Wool Crepe Pencil Skirt ($99.99 Ann Taylor)
Akoya Special Edition Set- Yellow Gold ($3,950.00 Mikimoto)
*Man-made alternative ($270.00 Majoria via Saks Fifth Avenue)*
Mona Leather Pump ($198.00 Jcrew)
Rouge Allure Velvet ($32.50 Chanel)
The Nudes Collection Sheer to Waist Hosiery ($20.00 Donna Karen New York)

Recipe: Savory and Sweet Salad

A couple of weeks ago my friend Kelly decided to put walnuts and watermelon in our salad. Tonight I decided to do my own interpretation and it takes no more then 5 minutes.

Ingredients
Sliced Cooked Minute Steak
Fresh Spinach
Watermelon
Salted Cashews
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Literature: "Power Dressing: First Ladies, Women Politicians & Fashion"

Robb Young gives an analysis of the majority of power women in the world and what wardrobe pieces achieve the control. He begins in 1,489 BC with Egyptian Queen, Hatshepsut. Power dressing back then was a bare chest, shendyt kilt, false metal beard and a cobra inspired headdress. Then he moves into Marie Antoinette and Queen Elizabeth I. Both women included full dresses, extreme make-up and bold collars in their wardrobe.

Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Margaret Thatcher and Condoleezza Rice are a few examples of power women from the 1960s and today. Colors that these ladies have identified as commanding are: royal blue, crimson and Marigold. Finally, Robb Young has determined a few other power pieces to include in your look. Such as hair down, lipstick, silk scarves and power pearls. Read this Thursday's post to see how you can become a power woman yourself!

Inspiration: Girl Power

Adventures of Last Week

Before going to the MoMa, I stopped at the library on 42nd and 5th to see the Shelley's Ghost exhibit. It's a really small room but it has many interesting writings to look at.

My friend Tomek and I stopped at the vintage inspired Empire Room for drinks. My martini tasted exactly like an orange creamsicle!

While in the mood for Jazz music, we had dinner at the Garage. I recommend getting the calamari and mushroom ravioli!

Museum Exhibit: Print/Out

On the sixth floor of the MoMa, Print/Out examines the evolution of printmaking techniques.

One section of the exhibit is completely dedicated to Super Flex's Super Copy lamp shade project. You get to make these simple lamp shades that will become a part of the exhibit then auctioned off to charity in May. The idea behind this project is to question copyrighting and identify if a copy of a copy is a copy.

The Arts: Andy Warhol

Since Andy Warhol was once of the first artist to incorporate screen printing in his work, I thought it was only fitting to feature him in today's post. The above photographs are of two of his more well known pieces and you can find them in the painting and sculpture section of the MoMa.

I also recommend watching "'American Masters' Andy Warhol: A Documentary." Ric Burns gives you in depth coverage of the life and creativity of Andy Warhol. Enjoy the preview below.

Fashion: Prints

Left to Right & Top to Bottom

Astronaut T-shirt ($14.99 Narco Federation)
Puff Print Palm Tree Tunic ($44.00 Top Shop)
Coral Shark Print Clasp Purse ($16.00 Top Shop)
Packable Lighthearted Backpack ($88.00 Marc Jacobs)
Samantha Top ($29.00 Brandy Melville USA)


Are you not happy with what you see? Have your own designs customly brought to life by Federation Narco or American Apparel's Print Shop.