SHOP: [ nunn better design | esty]

hello hello my lovelies!

i know it's been way too long since I've posted and i promise that i'm going to try my best to get back into posting on a regular basis. i have some exciting news for my first post back in eight months...

as a graphic designer over the years i've specialized in creating custom wedding invitations for my clients, which can be not so budget friendly at times. so earlier last year i decided to sign up for Esty.com and open up a shop to sell more affordable printable DIY options of my designs. it might've taken me a little while to start listing some designs but starting last week the NBD by Nunn Better Design on Etsy shop is finally up and running!!

so go check it out, like it, share it, add it to your circle & favorites!



xx
j

FASHION: [versace | for | h&m]

Hi my lovelies!

So today I found out who the next designer collaboration for H&M will be... Versace! They've designed iconic pieces from iconic moments past & present. About 40 Women's pieces and 20 Men's pieces plus accessories to be in stores November 17, 2011 and shortly followed by a pre-spring collection that will be available online from January 19, 2012.



Here are some speak peek images for the upcoming collection...





I'm in love with the studded dresses and the mid high peep-toe booties. I can't wait to see what else the collection will bring. My personal style doesn't really go with what Versace is all about but from what I see so far from these photos, I can definitely make some of them work.

STYLING TIP: Never buy something just going based off the designer/brand name!
Just because something is made by a designer/brand doesn't always make it fashionable and fabulous for everyone and anyone. You should always spend you money on pieces that fit you will, and fit into your style. Always look for quality, fit, style and longevity. Spending money on "trendy" pieces isn't very smart (unless you're rich), spending it on the classic quality pieces that will last a while is always smart. Also, just like buying based off the designer brand names... fallowing every trend isn't a must. If you want to fallow a trend, be sure to pick and choose and make it fit into your own style otherwise you'll come out looking like you're trying way too hard.

{source: vogue.co.uk, hm.com}

Until next time...
xx
j

FASHION: [lanvin | kids | resort 2012]

Lanvin's Creative Director, Alber Elbaz debuted the new addition to the Lanvin family earlier today at the end of his Resort 2012 show in New York.... GIRLS CLOTHES!!

Those of you that know me and/or have been fallowing my blog, know that Lanvin is one of my all time favorite designers. So when I heard that Alber Elbaz was adding kids clothes to the Lanvin family, I was super excited. It makes me kind of want to have a baby girl, ha! I hope Lanvin comes out with boys clothes as well. It's so hard to find super cute boys clothes vs. girls clothes... so I hear!

But one word describes this little girls collection... ADORABLE!!




{source: style.com, the cut}

NEW THINGS: [bhldn | anthropologie | weddings]

Low and behold-en... Anthropologie has released a wedding line called BHLDN and it's amazing! Here are a few pieces from they're just released collection that I adore...

PERSONAL: [nunn better design | logo | revamp]

With a new and improved website soon coming to Nunn Better Design, we needed a new logo as well. So here it is...

hope you guys like it!

xoxo
j

PERSONAL: [nunn better design | website | makeover]

Hello my Lovelies!

As the years have gone by, I've changed and matured over the last 5 years. So with that said, it's finally time to give NunnBetterDesign.com a makeover. For now a "currently under construction" page is up, giving you a little taste of what to expect.

I have the new website pretty much all designed already, I just have to do some fine tuning and finishing touches. So stay tuned and I'll let you know when the new design is finally up and running.

All the best,
xoxo
j

TECHNOLOGY: [powermat charger | wireless]

i want, i want, i want!!! how MAJOR is this?! it's a wireless charging pad. here's like youtube commercial...


it's technology + convenience AMAZING?! LOVE IT!!

TV SHOWS: [project runway | models of the runway]

i can't wait AUG 20th!!

GREAT FIND: [free | new flavors | pinkberry]

This friday between 5-9pm Pinkberry is rolling out the FREE carpet for their brand spanking new flavors coconut & passion fruit.

so be sure to go in and grab your free small Pinkberry... especially in this economy who doesn't love FREE things?! hell i loved FREE things even when the economy wasn't bad, who i'm i trying to fool. lol

enjoy!
xoxo

UPDATE: [gadget | related stories]

i added another new feature to the blog. this one appears at the bottom of all the posts... it suggests other posts that might interest you that are related to the current post you're reading.

I'm still not sure if i'm feeling it. so please let me know if you "love it" or "hate it".

thanks
xoxo

UPDATE: [comment | malfunction]

So it was just brought to my attention that blogger was malfunctioning on me and you guys weren't about to post a comment on my blog. But I've got it up a running again.. so comment away!

i also add the feature "reactions" so now you guys can tell me if you guys "love it" or "hate it" if you guys dont feel like commenting. =p

xoxo

INTERIOR: [bedding | rubie green]

personally I'm not much of a huge pattern fan. i love using them like bright colors... as accents to a look and even then I'm super pick on the print design it self when it comes to patterns.

So when i came across this bedding collection i loved the color pallet along with the prints. Of course, I'd never go matchy-matchy and have my bed all the same pattern, I'd definitely throw a solid duvet along with some other solid pillows to soften the look. But these are definitely cute!

What's even better it that Rubie Green went completely "green" with organic cotton and it's printed from a eco-friendly certified factory.

{source: Rubie Green}

STYLE: [looks | hair]

have you ever felt like you wanted to get you're haircut, but could never find a image of the style you wanted?! well now all you're problems have been answered!!

"It’s a new site from Citysearch called Mopshots.com where women upload pictures of their hair and say where they got it cut. The idea is that once they amass a big enough catalogue of ladies, you'll be able to just search your city and hair type and browse through each salon’s work until you find the one that would really “get” you. You know, sort of like online dating, but for your hair.

Now, it’s new, so there are only so many pictures on the site so far. But if enough women get onboard, this could potentially be a really great resource for anyone still on the hunt for a hairstylist they’d like to go steady with." - glamourmag.com

happy hunting!
xoxo

HUMOR: [gogirl | urination device]

today a friend sent me a link to this product. it's kind of funny, but yet perfect for traveling. (i.e. china where theres whole in the ground for toilets) OR for your boyfriend/husband that's having a hard time peeing in the toilet. lol

" Ok, so what’s a GoGirl?

Simply put, GoGirl is the way to stand up to crowded, disgusting, distant or non-existent bathrooms. It’s a female urination device (sometimes called a FUD) that allows you to urinate while standing up. It’s neat. It’s discreet. It’s hygienic.

GoGirl is easy to use. Just lower your panties, and put GoGirl against your body, forming a seal. Aim and, well, pee. Pretty simple, huh?

GoGirl fits easily in your purse, pocket, or glove compartment. It’s a must for travel and sports. And it’s great for everyday––no more crouching over or trying to cover up an unsanitary public toilet.

While the concept may be new to you, European women have used female urination devices for years. GoGirl’s not the first device of its kind. But try it. And we think you’ll agree it’s easily the best.

Only GoGirl is made with flexible, medical grade silicone. Dispose of it after use. Or clean and reuse as you like. (Urine is sterile, but the product can come into contact with contaminates during use, so take precautions when cleaning.) Our patented splash guard eliminates messing and spilling. Once you practice a time or two, using a GoGirl is going to feel like second nature. You won’t be like a man. You’ll just pee like one."

{source: Go-Girl.com}

FASHION//: [ target | alexander mcqueen]

last year i got a text from annie letting me know that AQ is designing for target and i completely forgot until mina reminded me this morning that it's ALMOST finally here.

OMFG! it's the best of both worlds people. Target's joining forces with ALEXANDER MCQUEEN!!!!!!! (and other designers after him!! YAY!) now my favorite store is even BETTER!

"As Isaac Mizrahi’s final collection for Target cycles through stores, the retailer is unveiling plans for a new fashion initiative.

Target in March will launch Designer Collaborations, which is aimed to be an ongoing program that will bring a series of established designers to the masses at low prices. Designer Collaborations is a separate program from Target’s Go International... The launch collaboration will be with Alexander McQueen, who will create a version of his McQ collection, called McQ Alexander McQueen for Target." - wwd

if you live in NYC you the McQ line for target drops for you TOMORROW!!! but me and the rest of the world will have to wait until march 4th {source: glamor mag}

WELCOME//: [transition photography | blog]

yay! please welcome my friend krista of Transition photography to the blogging world over at http://transitionphoto.blogspot.com. She's an amazing photographer based out of LA.

she's very new to the blogger scene so please bare with her. lol she still getting use to the whole thing.

At the end of March she's actually having a "Portrait Day (weekend) for ONLY $25. if you're interested click here to find out more details... tell her i sent you!

j