Artecnica's amazing, precision-etched designs

As Rachel Zoe would say..."AH-mazing." I stumbled across this crazy awesomeness while browsing through Gilt Group Home's products (Invite here) & these just blew me away. At first, I thought, "Oh my, I'd need a super futuristic home to hang this "Future Flora" collection in. They're too... cool!" But luckily after going on to Artecnica's website, I found that these babies are a composite of silver matte metal sheets, which are meant to artfuly illuminate the design and its surroundings.

I think my favorite is the bottom one "Laure." It reminds me of an orchid, and I just love its sharp points and hard edges. Hmmm should I indulge myself? I'm a sucker for modern/minimalist interior elements. ;)

http://www.artecnicainc.com/Products/Lighting#Lighting/Future_Flora

Christian Siriano for Payless Shoes?!?! what the what?

Did you get the memo? 'Cause I never did, and I feel left out! I came upon this discovery during a curious trip to Payless. Lo' and behold, I found Christian Siriano designs at Payless, of all places!

http://www.paylessontherunway.com/index.html

The Spring '11 Collection:

I hope the Payless collection doesn't stray too much from the originals. Granted, this collection, influenced by African, Indian, and Asian aesthetics, will have to be toned-down and generalized for Payless and the masses, but I look forward to seeing them in stores!

Current Fall 2010 Collection (almost sold out!)