Holiday Gift perfection…personalized jewels!

Photos courtesy of: shopjules.com, kevia.biz, pinkmascara.com, maxandchloe.com

We’re just a few hours away from Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year, and what better way to spend it then creating the perfect, personalized gifts at the click of a finger? This holiday season custom presents definitely take the cake and we have brought you a few of our absolute favorite personal jewels to be made right in cyberspace (making it just as easy to do your best shopping during work, but we didn’t tell you that). These fabulous new pieces have taken the place of best friend necklaces, will make grandma happy by including all of her beloved children & grandchildren, can create a special bond between sisters and will even tie you to your significant other (jules. has designed an oxidized, heavier men’s version as well)!

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Xx ASK

Gianvito Rossi…It’s all in the family!

Photos courtesy of: Gianvito Rossi

Looks like shoe designing is in the genes…the newest star in the industry is Gianvito Rossi, yes, son of Sergio! “My idea has been to make shoes with as few ornamental effects as possible. It’s also about bringing the shoe back as an accessory—and not as an object that takes all the attention,” said the designer while debuting his collection in NYC at the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho. Be on the look out for more of GR, he just may be on par with S sooner than we all think.

Xx MAK

Ring around the mansion…Philipe Tournaire’s incredible vision!

Photos courtesy of: Philippe Tournaire

Rings have been on our radar big time lately and these just top the cake…talk about architecture inspiring fashion! We LOVE these visionary baubles from Philipe Tournaire!

Xx MAK

Feeling the French Macaron Love!

Photos courtesy of: Flickr.com 1. Raspberry macaroons @ Bakerzin by dilutedmagnetics, 2. French Macaroons by cloughridge, 3. Plate of Macarons by bokchoyboy, 4. Pierre Herme's box of Macaroons by La tarine gourmande, 5. macaroon by mimikry, 6. Macaroons by typefiend, 7. macaron success! by supercharz, 8. My favorite Laduree Macaroons by chachahavana, 9. Little Mouth-Watering Things.. by pure-poison, 10. Good Morning.. by pure-poison, 11. bizu macarons red white blue by santos, 12. m a c a r o o n s by pure-poison, 13. Macaroons by oonaa, 14. macarons by bip, 15. Cherry, Sakura, Macha by silverlily, 16. Macarons, Pierre Hermé, Tokyo by skrb Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

I finally jumped on the French Macaron bandwagon…it took a little while, I’ll admit puffy pastel colored food was a little scary to me at first (although very pretty in pictures) but I now understand just what all the hype is about…I now get exactly why these adorable little treats are almost as fashionable at the moment as Chanel Jade nail polish, they may just be the most incredible goodies to have ever touched my palate.  My first experience was Hazelnut and may I say, I don’t know that the flavor can be topped…but I am definitely going to test the theory, over and over again.  If you haven’t already, you want to get on the wagon ASAP!

Xx MAK

Need we say more?

Photos courtesy of: lumpq.com, gossipboulevard.com, graphicshunt.com, fashionista.com,

Bright, Beautiful and Boldly on the cover of V…Natalie Portman is a Powerhouse

Photos courtesy of: V Magazine

Because she wasn’t already fabulous enough…the uber talented, incredibly gorgeous, and above all, brilliant Natalie Portman joins the few icons that have been honorably asked to grace the cover of V Magazine. Photographed in London by the one and only Mario Testino and styled by Claire Richardson, Portman portrays an androgynously strong yet sexy character.

Xx MAK