Interview Mag + Cole Haan

Last night Interview Magazine joined Cole Haan in celebrating the launch of tennis star Maria Sharapova's Fall collection at the Sky Room at the New Museum. Also on hand as a co-host was photographer and blogger, Todd Selby (aka The Selby). Todd and Cole Haan joined forces last Spring when they tapped him to shoot their Spring ad campaign. Cole Haan has obviously had a positive response to the street-style inspired images and the crowd at the downtown event represented a younger, hipper feel for the classic brand.

Maria Sharapova modelling the Air Swan Sandal and Swan Small Crossbody handbag (both in dark aubergine velvet) from her new Fall line...

 

Prints by Todd Selby were auctioned at the event with proceeds benefiting Common Cents. Todd Selby also designed Cole Haan stickers modeled here by a happy party-goer...and the Maria Sharapova Bacara ballet flats for Cole Haan. 

There was an abundance of great shoes at the event, but best shoe award definitely goes to the new Cole Haan Air Colton worn by none other than a chic Cole Haan employee. Unfortunately, my picture does not do the shoe and most importantly the laces justice so I am including a detail shot below:

You can view the complete Maria Sharapova Fall collection here and be sure to check her out next weekend when the US Open begins! 

**Don't forget to follow To The Tens on facebook and twitter!

Living etc.

I stumbled upon Living etc. yesterday and immediately developed a new magazine crush. While I would not normally describe myself as someone who likes "modern" design I am loving the online features of this London based mag and will be picking up a hard copy asap! The mag launched in 1998 and livingetc.com followed in 2005. They have a large gallery of images and a very active online community where you can find tips, ask questions and follow a blog by the mag's editor. I highly recommend you check it out next time you are surfing the net. Some of my picks from their August issue gallery are below:

*Great mix of pattern and color

Great rug, wall coverings and pillows tie this nook together.

What little girl wouldn't want to curl up here!

I am a sucker for library ladders and bookcase walls...

*All images are of a Melbourne warehouse by Diane Bergeron

*Love the simplicity and clean lines in this London apartment 

*Fun pops of turquoise in a LA kitchen

Crushing on Carey

I saw these images of Carey Mulligan online from her Interview magazine shoot and thought they were absolutely gorgeous.

Carey Mulligan has quickly become a style icon and is frequently compared to Audrey Hepburn, which seems very apropos as she is rumored to be playing Eliza Doolittle in Emma Thompson's remake of My Fair Lady. I first took notice of Carey in An Education, a truly great film. I would highly recommend it to anyone, it is full of strong performances (notably Carey and Peter Sarsgaard) and a story that will tug at the heartstrings. I plan on purchasing it soon to add to my stash of old standbys and you should too. Click here to buy, you will not be disappointed!