Yes… I’m still tracking the wedding, because now it’s all wrapped up into a few organized sources. I found this picture and I’m excited because you can partially see the underworkings of the dress and the back of Pippa’s beautiful dress. Note: I learned yesterday that it is royal wedding tradition for bridesmaids to wear [...]
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Wedding of the Year
I’m a total sucker for weddings. Today’s was no exception and had the ability to suck me into it on and off a majority of this day. I had to find the dress. I had to find a better angle of Pippa’s dress. I had to see all the hats. What did she wear after? [...]
New Pin Up Measurement Sheets
I am guilty as charged for being more absent than I should over here while running one of the most exciting ventures in my life thus far. I hope you all understand that it’s been busy, and instead have visited the store or been following the Facebook Page for more up to the minute announcements. [...]
Silk and Cyanide Pop-Up Shop Pictures
For those of you that haven’t or can’t visit the pop-up shop, please have a look at the recently set up Flickr account. There are some very detailed and wonderful shots that’ll make you feel like you’re here! Special thanks to Timothy Appnel, Sybil Secor, Allyson Shank, and Ada Li for their photographic contributions!
Half Broke Horses
I started Half Broke Horses yesterday, a true-life novel by Jeannette Walls, and thought I’d share a passage I find so moving. If you are familiar with the author, you may have read her preceding work, the memoir The Glass Castle. It captures her non-traditional childhood living with nomad parents across the country. It is by [...]
Made in New York
I came across a great article by handbag designer Michelle Vale on the value of product being made in NYC. As a fellow designer producing goods in the U.S. – specifically Manhattan and Brooklyn with 90% of it be sourced from the garment district – and previously freelance seamstress, I appreciate her words: “I find [...]
Silk and Cyanide Pop-Up Pictures
Everything has been so hectic over the past few weeks, but I wanted to post a few pictures of the shop – this was just on the initial set up day – so I’ll have a few more later today of additional pieces and decor. And if you’re in NYC – please stop by and [...]
Words to Live By
“I’ve learned that when you’re doing something — anything — with full authenticity, it’s exciting for everybody.” ~Male Pattern Boldness
