Fired...Forgotten...My Favorite!

Oh so sad!  I forgot to include this pot/vase in my post a couple days ago.  It was sitting on a table with flowers in it, so I left it out.  This is my favorite piece I've done so far.  It's been 9 weeks since my first pottery class, and I'm gradually making larger and more complex shapes as the days go by.  I'll keep you posted on my new found love of pottery making.

Nine West Rock the Holidays Contest

Nine West is sponsoring the Rock the Holidays contest in which the winner wins Nine West shoes and tickets to see the Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City Music Hall.

 The "Jemster" is their featured shoe. Pictured here in Pewter (valued at $78), it would match just about everything in your closet for the holidays. Enter now through Thursday, December 2nd. Good luck!

Art Basel, Miami Beach

Scott Burton, Hectapod Table 1982.  Andrew Kreps Gallery

Art Basel is one of the leading art shows in the country and is certainly worth visiting, or at least the online galleries.  The show offers a lot of art work from new up and coming artists which is affordable since they are not well known yet!  I've included some of my favorites from the Miami Beach show on December 2-5.

Geraldo De Barros, Untitled 1949.  Luciano Brito Galeria

Leon Ferrari, Untitled 1964.  Jorge Mara-La Roche

Christina Garcia Robero, Los Hermanos, Kutaisi.  Galeria Juana de Aizpuru

Keith Haring, Untitled 1981. Skarstedt Gallery

Tom LaDuke, Untitled 2010.  CRG Gallery

Robert Mapplethorpe, Patti Smith 1976.  Xavier Hufkens Gallery

Marilyn Minter, Blade Runner 2010.  Gaulak Gallery

Joan Miro, Peinture 1925.  Galerie Gmurzynska Zug

Jen Aniston and Chelsea Handler's Thanksgiving Getaway

Man-we would have loved to have hear the chatter around the pool during Jennifer Aniston and Chelsea Handler's Thanksgiving getaway to Mexico! People.com reports that the two, along with Jen's yoga instructor, brother, manager, and others rented a villa in Cabo over the weekend. For Thanksgiving they had turkey, margs and chips--beats sweet potato casserole! Jen, God bless her, looks like she needs no help from Chelsea's post-vacation body deflator!

Holiday Gift Ideas: 2 from Louis Vuitton

So what if they're pricey--both of these Louis Vuitton picks are right up JSG's alley. First if the Monogram Map Square which features the playful Tahitienne print created by Marc Jacobs. If we had this 3-foot x 3-foot silk scarf in our life, we would frame it. It's simply to beautiful to wear.

Our second pick is the coffee table book, Louis Vuitton 100 Legendary Trunks. The foreward is by Patrick-Louis Vuitton and it features more than 800 photos and illustrations.

Both are available at Louis Vuitton.com

Just Fired!

My very first pieces just out of the kiln.  Pottery is such a long process, but I think I've found a new love...

Cyber Monday Deals

Thanks to the folks over at Hotel Chatter for rounding up the best Cyber Monday Hotel and Travel deals for us. Included in the list? 30% off the rack rate at the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos--today only! Read the full list of Cyber Monday hotel deals.

Sponsored Post: Nioxin Review and Giveaway

Hair thinning is a concern for women and men. Just as our skin begins the aging process in our thirties (even twenties!), hair also begins to change. While we're blessed with lots of hair, we've seen differences in the texture and volume of our hair; which is due to more than just the processes we've put it through.

We tried the Nioxin system, which is designed to help thinning hair. It consists of a shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in therapy treatment. Nioxin aims to thicken hair; but also strengthens it, prevents breakage, improves texture, and thoroughly cleanses your scalp. There are eight different systems to choose from depending on whether your hair is thin, medium, or coarse, whether its chemically treated, and how severe your thinning is. We tried System 7 for Medium/Coarse, Chemically Treated hair. The products are mildly minty smelling and left our hair smooth and manageable.

We have ten systems worth $40 each to give away to lucky readers. Please leave us a comment below then go to jsggiveaway@gmail.com and leave us your email. Put Nioxin in the subject line. Thanks for participating!

Have A Dandy Thanksgiving!

I loved this spread from Rue Magazine.  Interior Designer Scot Meacham Wood throws Dandy parties in his San Francisco home.  This is my idea of a good time!

Cheers!  I hope all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Skin Care for the Holidays

Don't get so busy over the holidays that you neglect your skin. Between indulging in sweet treats and heavy comfort food, not too mention those special cocktail concoctions, your skin can suffer from dehydration, lack of rest and bad nutrition. Here are a couple of products we're using to keep on the right track.

Dr. Dennis Gross Extra Strength Alpha Beta Peel: this two step face care system has single use pads containing Alpha Beta Acids which have smoothed out our complexion. We're hoping they keep breakouts at bay and even improve the texture of our skin. ($85 for 30 applications at Sephora)

La Roche-Posay Redermic Eyes + Intensive Daily Anti-Wrinkle Firming Fill-in Care: Your eyes are the best reflection of a good night's sleep; or more often, your overindulgence the night before. This refreshing cream is cool on application and promises to improves our crow's feet. So far it has also given our concealer a better canvas. ($38.90 at Drugstore.com)

This post was based on press samples.

MAC Limited Edition Collaboration with Nicki Minaj

MAC and rapper Nicki Minaj collaborated on this limited edition lipstick which coincides with the debut of Nicki's new album Pink Friday.

The Pink 4 Friday lipstick is only available online at www.maccosmetics.com/pink4friday beginning this Friday, November 26th and is on sale for 4 Fridays only. This retro shade of pink sure would look great on the slopes this winter!

Creative Growth

James Huniford, AKA "Ford"  designed an apartment for Manhattan House residences on the Upper Eastside.  The 9-room residence truly captures the designers signature aesthetic: simplistic, odd and a little rough around the edges, but in a beautiful naturalistic way.  Ford has always been able to create great design through his philanthropy work, by allowing his passion to help others merge into his artistic abilities.  Through this outlet Ford continues to be a leading designer, and the work he has done for Manhattan House shows testament to that.  James has used this project to support the Creative Growth Art Center, a non-profit organization that supports and nurtures artists with mental, physical and developmental disabilities allowing the artist's to grow and evolve creatively through positive support.  The art that Ford has used throughout the spaces are works from Dan Miller, Judith Scott, and Aurie Ramirez of Creative Growth.  Designer and artist's together have created a chic apartment I must say!

Ironically this story holds some symbolism, in my eyes at least.  As most know, Ford recently split from Sills & Huniford to create his own design firm which continues to grow and evolve, also, I have had the pleasure of being a designer at Huniford, which also allowed me to grow creatively and hone my own design aesthetic.  It really is all about "Creative Growth" isn't it?!

Holiday Gift Ideas: MAC Tartan Collection

MAC's Tartan Collection is just in time for holiday gift giving. It's inspired by "a slightly twisted Tartan Tale to celebrate holiday, in all its posh, punk, ancestral, anarchic, noble and naughty glory." We love the way this collection marries punk and princess, so that you can change your look depending on your mood. Because we've all got a little of each in us, don't we?

The very wearable sets of glosses are on the top of our list (pictured above for $29.50 for a set of five mini lipglasses). Also include in the collection are eye shadow, lip and face kits, brush sets, and of course individual blush, eye, and lip colors. Available at department stores, MAC stores and online at MacCosmetics.com.

6 Twists of Tartan eye shadow kit is $36 for six cool colors.

A Lady and Her Tricks Buff and Line Brush Collection is $49.50 for five brushes.

Advanced Imaging Technology vs. Opt Out Day

The full-body scanners that were installed at most of the airports across the country in an effort to increase security by TSA are causing a fuss about personal privacy. The body scans essentially take an xray of the passengers, which are revealing especially if you're not as immodest as the two of us. For those who feel it's too invasive and/or against their civil liberties, they can choose to have a security official perform a manual pat down.

Brian Sodergren is so adamant that he's encouraging passengers to boycott the scans entirely this Wednesday which happens to be THE busiest day travel day of the year. An average scan takes ten to twenty seconds while a pat down can take four minutes. Imagine if the hundreds of travelers in front of you at the security gate chose a manual pat down! We commend Mr. Sodergren for his commitment; but causing a huge delay on an otherwise unbearable day of travel just isn't worth it to us. What do you think? Learn more at http://www.tsa.gov/ and http://www.optoutday.com/.

Classic and Quirky

Some new shots from one of my favorite photographers, Todd Selby.  These are images of Andy and Kate Spades apartment.  Again, its the collected objects and juxtaposition of classic chic and quirky whimsy that interests me.

Holiday Gift Ideas: Charity Totes

Charity Totes by Jet Set Girls featuring tote bags

This holiday gift idea is for your fashionable friend, who also likes to give back:

From left to right:

The Rebecca Taylor tote retails for $135 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf. Available on Rebecca Taylor.com.

The H&M Lanvin All for Children Tote benefits UNICEF and is available in stores starting today. Get yours quick before they sell out! 

$5 from every Gap Feed Bag goes towards helping improve school food and nutrition education in America. Available at the Gap for $35.