Pelvis Presley

Just a few close-ups of that wonderful Laura Burnham necklace I have been sporting like mad. Laura told me she made the cast from the pelvis bone of some unidentified animal.



I know some might find it a little odd to go around wearing a pelvis around your neck, but I consider it a homage to nature, and the art found therein. It's this truly marvelous, mysterious and lovely artifact.



Also, if you are as enamored of her work as I am, here's a little news:

If you are in the New York area, there's a sample sale today at
Tucker by Gaby Basora, 13 Essex St (between Hester and Canal), from 9am to 7pm. Laura works there, and tells me the clothing is beautiful and there will be some really good deals. Best part: Lauren will be selling some jewelry there as well!

If you make it out, tell them CMYKaboom sent ya. ;)

Neil Gaiman, Mariken Jongman, and Shaun Tan: PEN Childrens Book Committee

Last week, my friend Yael and I attended Leaps and Bounds, Fits and Starts: The Evolution of a Children’s Book Writer, a panel discussion featuring acclaimed children's book writers Neil Gaiman, Mariken Jongman, and Shaun Tan, hosted by the PEN World Voices Festival.



The event was a panel discussion about what it means to be a children's book writer: where to find inspiration, why we write for children, and what goes into writing material for children. But the talk was so much more than that: it quickly became an intense look at the minds behind some of the best and most challenging children's literature being created today.



Neil Gaiman was particularly engaging. He discussed topics as varied as nightmares to beekeeping, speaking in depth not only about his work in children's literature, but it's relation to his more varied body of work: specifically, how he balances both being a writer for children and adults.



I was fortunate enough to capture much of Neil's always witty dialog on my Vimeo, as well as several excerpts from the other writers in the panel (sadly, only an hour's worth of recording forces one to be picky). Anyway, Enjoy!























To learn more about the panel authors, please visit their sites:

Neil Gaiman
Mariken Jongman
Shaun Tan

New York Girl's Night Out

Last night I attended,New York Girls Night Out in Manhattan. NYGNO brings together the public with trendsetting independent vendors and designers from around the area. This was my first time attending one of their events, and I had a great time!



Excellent merchandise was on display, as well as all sorts of fantastic freebies. Free manicures, makeovers, baked goods, drinks and photo sessions were just a few of the available services.









I couldn't resist nabbing something for myself - a gorgeous necklace, created by Brooklyn-based jewelry designer Laura Burnham. I didn't nab pictures of it yet, but will do so shortly - it's the bee's knees. In the meantime, here's a pic of Lauren with some of her awesome creations:



To learn more about New York Girls Night Out events, click here.

Roots Picnic

This weekend, me and Boyfriend Kaboom headed down to my old stomping grounds in Philadelphia for the Roots Picnic. Philadelphia was the first city I ever lived in on my own, and I think that in a sense there will always be a part of me that is a Philly girl. Philadelphia has this lifestyle that is unique to anywhere i have been, a result of awesome people, a close-knit community and lots of trees (it's also the only city you'll see kids hanging out on horses). More than anything, the thing I miss most is Philly's sense of style: a independence and trust in personal wardrobe free of any constraint but whim. While at the show, I couldn't resist snapping a few shots of some of the fantastic individuals who caught my eye.


Ayana M. Case is a stylist and publicist from New York, who knows how to do some glorious things with a wrap dress.


It was a scorching day, but Mia looked cool and pretty in a polka-dot dress and Alphonse Mucha-inspired parasol (that I fought the urge to snatch!)


Tomia & Jordan played under the hose to stay cool, and their bohemian outfits were lovely, even drenched!


Sarah chilled in an ensemble as easy in the heat as it was on the eye. Touches of colorful luminescence in the bag and shoes are my favorite part.

Somehow, I even managed to get a shot of Boyfriend Kaboom making a somewhat tolerable face: