Coachella Music & Arts festival 2012

The Coachella music and arts festival is taking place this weekend as we speak in Indio, Ca. This desert music celebration host many national and world wide acts. All types of music including, DJ's, indie rock, hip hop, rock and electronic music. This event is curated by Goldenvoice and has been held once a year since the first one in 1999. Check out this years amazing line up. You can also watch live streaming at www.coachella.com
Peace & LoVe
Becky

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition

If you are in the Denver area or have friends out west, tell them to go check out the Yves Saint Laurent collection at the Denver Art Museum. The exhibition runs through July 8, 2012. Anyone want to road trip to Denver??
Becky

Pretty.Little.Things by Mary Carnes

Inspired by Victorian and Edwardian period jewelry & hand-crated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,  Mary Carnes' necklaces exude vintage charm in the most luxurious sense.  She sources forgotten treasures from antique shops & flea markets around the state, and pairs them with beautiful beads and segments of antique chains to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry. Hand engraved lockets, real gold-filled and silver-plated mechanical pencils from decades past, and authentic horse shoe charms are just tiny parts of her creations.  Stop by Rittenhouse to check out the collection! 

My two favorites are at the bottom, so be sure to scroll down!

Cheers,
Alex

To inquire about any of the pieces, please call 267-519-3634. 

Round Engraved Locket Necklace, $425

Silver Plated Mechanical Pencil Necklace, $395

Square Locket Pendant Necklace, $350

Gold Fill Mechanical Pencil Necklace, $395

OBEY Spring 2012

Legendary namesake OBEY clothing has arrived at Arcadia.  Guys, we've got you covered from now on.  Super cool (and soft) striped t-shirts, awesome jackets, as well as shorts, are all now stocked in our men's department.  More styles are in store, so be sure to stop by.

Clemont T-Shirt

OBEY $46.00

Coastal Shirt

OBEY $79.00

images via obeyclothing.com

Kinley T-Shirt

OBEY $46.00

Sklyine Jacket

OBEY $149.00

Truman Shorts

OBEY $74.00

Standard Issue Windbreaker

OBEY $100.00

Cheers,
Alex

SASS & BIDE Spring 2012 RTW

I love Australian label sass & bide.  The aesthetic is structured, yet certain pieces drape so beautifully, and their use of color for this current collection is ingenious!  The metallic and neon hues blend seamlessly - the wearer becomes invincible.  Here are my favorite looks (it was SO hard to narrow it down!)

This top.

cage top/metal chevron style belt/ high-low printed skirt

body armour top (look at the sleeves!)

entire metallic pantsuit/ neon bib necklace combo

sporty top / feminine drapey skirt

my favorite top again / jewelry cuffs / skirt

smitten with this top - geometric styling

structured top / flowy bottom

cage top / paper bag waist metallic skirt

mini/maxi amazingness

Which is your favorite look?

Cheers,
Alex

Claudia Kussano Jewelry

I really love the styling of Claudia Kussano's industrial, yet natural jewelry.  Hand-crafted in San Francsico of sterling silver and various stones, these peices are knock-outs!



From Left:
Petite Swag Necklace, Silver, $159
Leaf Bud Pyrite Necklace, Onyx, $139
Long Drop Necklace, Hematite, $120
Long Drop Necklace, Carnelian, $120
Little Hut Stud, Silver, $79
Petite Swag Earrings, Silver, $159

 Stop in Nolibs & check it out!  This jewelry is the perfect gift, too!

Cheers,
Alex

Himalayan Trading Post Candles

Its that time of year again, when the weather gets cooler and there is nothing better than coming home and lighting a scented candle.  We love Himalayan Trading Post candles ( my favorite is the cinnamon apple scent - I just can't get enough!).  Ever wonder how the company got its name?  Check out some cool information below and look at how each piece is handcrafted.

The company was born  in 2004 by owner, Julia Leaphart.   Growing up in a small hill town in the Himalayas, it started as way to maintain a connection to a childhood spent in a very small but lovely corner of the world.  Her idea was to specialize in creative and decorative candles that would add a sense of warmth and character and provide a natural focal point to a room

Making the wooden lids for terracotta pots in Jaipur

Stacks of terracotta pots!

Gold leaf technique for candle pots

The making of terracotta vases

Spice tins are given their rustic look by using a razor to scrape off some of the paint

The finished product!  all images via www.himalayantradingpost.com

Check out these hand painted terracotta pots and many more wooden pot candles in the stores.  We have delicious flavors (Bourbon Vanilla, anyone?) and are getting another shipment later this week!

Cheers, 

Alex

Daily Dose of Inspiration!

It suddenly got cold & gloomy overnight, and my body was not in the mood to get out of bed this morning.  And then, I stumbled upon this cool video of French street artists SUPAKITCH & KORALIE.  Watch their creation process below (and be sure to turn on the volume - the music is awesome, too!)

Cheers,
Alex

Hello James Hopkins

British Sculptor James Hopkins has created some really awesome works of art.  Look at these mind-blowing sculpture created from everyday objects.

images via jameshopkinsworks.com

Cheers,
Alex

Tried & True: Feral Childe

Part three of Arcadia's favorite designers lines features Feral Childe, a collaboration of bi-coastal designers Moriah Carlson (in Brooklyn, NY) and Alice Wu (in Oakland, CA).  Both ladies come from a fine arts background, and are meticulous about their creations from conception to production.  There is also always a focus on the environment, "Feral Childe combines thoughtful choice of materials and attention to quality construction to make smart, wearable silhouettes for forward-thinking women. Feral Childe is proudly manufactured in New York City."

The Crater Dress - a best seller from Winter 2010! 

We just got a whole bunch of gorgeous Feral Childe dresses, so be sure to stop by soon!

Cheers, 

Alex