Wasara, paper ware for spiritual enrichment

Finally, a stylish yet sustainable disposable, eco-friendly tableware. Wasara is a series of paper tableware. The sleek, all white pieces become works of art when stacked on top of each other. The collection includes a variety of plates, bowls, cups, and mugs. The dishware is made from reed pulp, bamboo, and bagasse, a byproduct of the sugarcane industry. Wasara is as good to the earth as it is to your culinary creation, an elegant disposable tableware for barbecues parties, birthdays etc.....

L.A. Style

All about L.A. on this post.....

Stroll on Rodeo drive, Beverly Hills with Charlotte Olympia's "Eve" suede shoes, from green to black, they are always in season.

at Diavolina, L.A.

Wear these exquisite Arabian sword pendants from Alan Stuck, a sword with Red Coral handle or a pair of Ming Dynasty Jade earrings.

at Roseark, West Hollywood

Dress up in edgy and comfortable clothes, from Naida Begeta collection. "Stripe Up Yourself ", an innovative and offbeat collection of designs made of ribbons and stripes.

at Kao Pao Shu, Santa Monica

Spend a night at the Chateau Marmont Hotel, West Hollywood

And last, check the surfing along the shore 

Photo courtesy of Peter Politanoff

Chanel's Russian Connection

Chanel's Russian Connection by Karl Lagerfeld

Paris-Moscou

Russian Connection is Karl Lagerfeld's exploration of all things Russian. The book presents photos by Lagerfeld centered around Paris-Moscou, his 2008/2009 Metiers d'Arts collection for Chanel, showcasing the fastidious workmanship of the Parisian ateliers that provide couture houses with decorative specialities such as artificial flowers, embroidery, feathers, costume jewelry, shoes and hats.

Lagerfeld's vision is panoptic, from Catherine the Great to Faberge, from Russian Folklore to Coco Chanel's own passion for Russia including the Ballets Russes, Byzantine jewelry and her affair with the Grand Duke Dimitri Pavlovitch.

Images courtesy of Steidl

Shamballa Jewels

Shamballa collection include pieces influenced by the ancient traditions of yoga and meditation: braided bracelets with 18k gold balls and pave set diamonds or sapphires of many colors. Shamballa philosophy is rooted in spirituality, Buddhist and Tibetan symbols and beliefs. The collection is exquisite.