The Wonder Twin Sisters of TULESTE

FLOWER GIRLS - SATU & CELESTE GREENBERG - AKA - TULESTE - LAYERED IN THEIR LATEST STACKABLE ENAMEL RINGS AND BRACELETSIf the Wonder Twins were sisters, they would choose the form of Celeste and Satu Greeberg.   The dynamic duo behind Tuleste aren't twins, but these siblings have the energy and creative flow of super heroes for sure!

One of the fastest growing (and most interesting) categories in the fashion world is Costume Jewelry, known as CJ to fashion insiders. Despite the fact that the techniques and labor involved to make these pieces are just as intricate or time consuming as Fine Jewelry (FJ for short), prices of fashion jewelry can be much more approachable and casual.  Many of the major houses are jumping on the category (led by CHANEL) as a latest cash cow.  By attaching logos and letters to costume jewelry, many of the big houses are charging fine jewelry prices for these playful pieces.   However, it's the collections that specialize in CJ that are most creative and frankly - the coolest.  TULESTE ENAMEL RINGS, FUR EARRINGS, AND LEATHER CORD NECKLACE

TULESTE is such a collection.   Created by the dynamic duo sisters Satu and Celeste Greenberg, their jewelry is a reflection of these women themselves.  Two girls who have their fingers on the pulse of what makes New York vibrate with energy.  If there is a new restaurant, new club, new trend, new designer - these ladies see it, know it, and are friends with them.  For those of us that know Satu and Celeste, they are a living, breathing version of what TIME OUT magazine was in the 00's or late 90's.   They know.   They do.   They create.   Their jewelry is playful, chic, and relevant - three attributes not often found in one collection. SATU & CELESTE HELP DRESSBARN OPEN THE NASDAQ THIS SPRING!

Like NY itself, the ladies have a new project happening every time you turn around.  Fur Earrings selling out again and again at Opening Ceremony,  a collaboration with retail giant DressBarn in that brands move to a more fashion forward persona with True by Tuleste at-DressBar, backstage at fashion week shows giving designer friends  their style vibe, these girls are ON IT! CHANEL KNITS & BOOTS, DOLCE & GABBANA BAG, TULESTE STACKED ENAMEL RINGS - ELLE MAGAZINE - PH: HORST DIEKGERDES

On it so much in fact, that sometimes they need to get off it.. and more specifically -they need people to -GET OFF THEM.   What started as joke between the girls and friends -"GET OFF ME" became the perfect answer to so many questions.  The punch line to jokes.  The snarky thought you can use everywhere..   Like "AS IF" in the 90's.... "GET OFF ME" says everything and nothing all at once - Perfect for 2015!   In what seemed like the snap of a finger, Satu and Celeste had t-shirts produced and a web-site up and running.  The t-shirts are Made In NYC and work with everything.  Unisex sizes available. 

*Just added* -awesome iphone cases for iphone 5 or 6!! Buy them for everyone you know... who couldn't use one?? 

Did I mention stackable enameled rings?  AMAZING.. multiple colors for multiple fingers / occasions.  It's hard to keep up with these ladies..  click around to find out more info:

Shop the Brand at Opening Ceremony,  the designers website - Tuleste.com, or now in thier collaboration with DressBarn - True by Tuleste.   Of course at www.GetOffMeNYC.com

Ok, now #GetOffMe and go shop TULESTE!!!  - Click images for more info and to shop.GET OFF ME - SHIRTS / IPHONE CASES

CHLOE FOR CHLOE - NO BRAINER

French fashion house Chloe is featuring actress and part time fashion designer Chloe Sevigny in the latest fragrance campaign for the namesake scent - Chloe.  The simplicity of the idea and the artistic direction of the ads are perfect.   

Chloe Sevigny is a unique character.   A symbol of New York Cool, Sevigny is always at the hottest spots to see and be seen.   However, unlike the mindless socialites and paparazzi loving tartlet-actresses that flutter around- Sevigny is always in charge.   For years, she was known as much for her social appearances as her acting career.   HBO changed all that by casting her in the hit series BIG LOVE.  Sevigny plays one of three "sister wives" in a devoutly religious polygamist family.    Sevigny can never complain about type casting, as just prior to BIG LOVE she starred in one of the most controversial films in recent memory.   Her role in The Brown Bunny drew attention for one act, more than the acting.   Sevigny's character performs oral sex on co-star,  writer, and director of the film Vincent Gallo.   No prosthetics were used, and the scene was let's say "authentically shot".      While the film itself was bad, and Gallo likely wrote the scene more to satiate his own exhibitionist obsession ( google him and his penis obsession) than to carry the story,  you have to commend Sevigny for having the guts to shoot that scene and maintain her artistic integrity.

The Chloe ads tap into a fresh, natural feeling that evokes a mood of the 70's.   Photographer Inez Van Lamsweerde was able to create images that are modern and nostalgic at the same time.  My super talented friend, Luigi Moreno was behind the fresh and clean hair styling that was so important to the campaign.   Like an updated version of the 1970's Breck Girl Shampoo ads, the shots maintain the balance between innocence and sensuality.    Casting Chloe for Chloe also strikes a balance between the traditionally feminine feeling the name Chloe means in France, with the much more androgynous tom-boy energy that Sevigny has.    Simply beautiful!  Watch the making of the Chloe ads - click - SHOOTING CHLOE