Falling Out Of Summer

Out of summer, and into fall.  Time is running full speed ahead, and it's October already! Temperature is cooling, even here in sunny Los Angeles, CA (where I will be for the time being, until further notice).  Since I'm still adjusting to the weather, the absence of New York in my life, and utter disorganization -- a hodgepodge of loves and likes will ensue. And...

Brilliant! -- I never liked those stainless water bottles. I want to conserve plastic (be all cool and eco-green) and make use of a reusable bottle.  But stainless steel sort of leaves a bad taste in your mouth, and the plastic containers are even worse! Do not fret fellow germ-a-phobes.  Japanese designer Takaya has created these reusuable, glass water bottles.  If you're worried that it's too fragile, it has a protective layer outside it to prohibit damage.

Speaking of water bottles, water, and the rest, coming this fall we will see a design collaboration between Issey Miyake and Evian.  Evian has done previous collaborations with Paul Smith and Jean-Paul Gaultier, but I personally find this one with Issey Miyake quite simple and refreshing. 2 designs, one of which will only be available at exclusive Issey Miyake retailers.

Genius...  -- People in America are taller than those in Asia (generally speaking).  Thus in Asia, height-enhancing "technologies" are widely available.  Especially for men who want to be taller without wearing clunky 3-inch heeled shoes, can insert hidden wedges inside their shoes.  Essentially that is what this shoe achieves so fashionably for women.  By 80%20, these suede boots for women have a hidden wedge heel, but appear casual and relaxed in design.  I love this! 

Available at 80spurple.com

About Time (?) -- So we don't have time machines or transporters, year 2010.  However, we can avoid all contact with humans when making our food orders here:  at the all-new, super high-tech, 4 restaurants in one food center, in New York City, called "Food Parc" (6th Ave., between W 29th and 30th).  Located in an all new Midtown hotel, this spankin' new restaurant just opened this fall, and is rumored to have some of the best cooks in town.  Go for a weekend stroll to Chelsea's flower district, try out the new Food Parc, and pick up a fresh bouquet of flowers on your home! Sounds like a great weekend afternoon.

835 6th Avenue.  Food Parc.

Lots to explore, new things to try, and fresh things to see. 

Enjoy, 

iStyle.