Your Weekend...

-image by jen ramos 

Design: Over Dyed Area Rugs

Hello MBG readers! Brooke Jones bringing you an interesting trend, over dyed area rugs. I mean, who said old dogs can't learn new tricks? Over dyed area rugs are just that-- vintage rugs that have seen better days that are re-dyed in bright cheery new colors.
 

They almost look like abstract paintings for your floors, don't you think? These rugs would work great to update a traditional room or add a bit of history to modern spaces: a win-win no matter where you use them! Here are my favorite picks from ABC Carpet & Home:

{images via ABC Carpet & Home}

Coming Soon..

We are working on a site re-design for Made By Girl & this week we've been shooting all the products! Stay tuned!

Bits of my Week...

above: appetizer from my husband. endive with tofutti cream cheese & salmon. Garnished with pea shoots.

above: at the succarra showroom

above: some of the assistant/intern resumes that were submitted for made by girl.

above: amazing art display using brushes as opposed to paint. genius. MOMA

above: healthy dinner my husband made for me - he rocks!!

above: I stopped this girl to admire the buttons on her jean jacket.

above: raining day in nyc from my apt. 

above: church time in tribeca

above: my sweet dad walking my dog - he's 70 yrs old & not in the best health - so moments like these make me smile.

above: subway entertainment here in nyc - can't beat it.

above: cutest doggie store on the upper east side

above: world trade center rebuilding

above: me wearing some biko jewelry

above: watching president Obama speak live while flat ironing my hair - iPhones are so handy

-images by jen ramos

NYC Photographer Annie Schlecter

Do you guys know Annie Schlecter?? 

She's the photographer behind all these amazing images below! Annie is a native New Yorker & has been working as a photographer since 1998. WOW, that's as long as my husband & I have been together! 

She works with top clients like Veranda, Travel & Leisure, The World of Interiors, Martha Stewart Living, Gilt Group, Kelly Wearstler & more. She also worked with Designer, Jonathan Adler on a book project, which I'm certain you've seen. 

I just love her images, the homes don't seem too overdone. Know what I mean? Sort of like, "Yea, someone definitely lives there"

Have you seen Annie's work? Do her images inspire you?

-images by annie schlecter

Stella McCartney ...

Ready for summer?? I am. Today, these sunglasses arrived in the mail today from ShopBop. 

Aren't they pretty? They're Stella McCartney gold/blonde tortoise stylish aviators! I just love this style....remember when I blogged about colored shades here? Well, this was my final decision. 

Do you have aviators??

Fashion: Florals

Hello MBG readers! Lauren here again, happy to be back sharing a popular trend for Spring - floral.
 

Now, I know it takes some pretty brave fashionistas to sport this look from head to toe, so I provided for you easy ways to add floral into your wardrobe without going full bloom!

image sources clockwise: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

If you aren't comfortable with wearing floral pants, opt for floral shorts. This way you are still rockin' the trend, but aren't screaming "look at me".

Other fun ways to add floral into your wardrobe are with a scarf, clutch, or even a blooming Iphone case!

 1. Abercrombie & Fitch $55 | 2. J. Crew $25 | 3. Current/Elliott $170 | 4. J. Crew $199 | 5. Topshop $32  Will you be trying out this trend for Spring?  

-post by lauren wickman 

  

My Visit to the Succarra Showroom

One question. Do you LOVE jewelry?? 

Ever since the GOLD trend hit, I've been purchasing gold pieces left & right. My jewelry drawer is going to need to be larger, I swear! 

So....the other day I was invited to the SUCCARRA showroom here in NYC to get a peek at all these wonderful hot jewelry designers! They had a ton of jewelry displayed & some delicious mini CUPCAKES to eat! As for the pieces....Well, I added a HEART to each photo pointing to my absolute fave ones from the showroom!  I'll be highlighting those companies in the weeks to come...along with some other pretties that will be joining the MadeByGirl accessories section! Can't wait!

I'm so weak for stylish bracelets & rings - what's your favorite jewelry piece? ring, bracelet, necklace, earrings or???

-images by jen ramos