Diana Warner

Laura and I right before we entered the garden

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:33:43 -0400

Laura and I right before we entered the garden

Diana and Travis showing off the “Jameson” cuff...

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:31:10 -0400

Diana and Travis showing off the “Jameson” cuff links he sported at the party!—-click the image to go straight to the cuff links online!

Not My Typical Tuesday

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:25:43 -0400

May 28
We were lucky enough to trade our converse for heels this past Tuesday when some of the girls from the studio attended the Modern Museum of Art’s Annual Garden Party. We enjoyed of night of cocktails, music and mingling in the museum’s sculpture garden.
For a few days leading up to the event we have been plotting our ensembles. Each of us drew inspiration from some very interesting vintage pieces that Diana, recently, unearthed! Laura wore a cream Robert Rodriguez bubble dress with contrast black bandage detail along the bodice and straps. Very classic, she added red lips and black satin pumps. For jewelry, she kept it simple with Diana’s new Art Deco ears and a vintage black alligator band watch.
Diana’s outfit choice came down to the wire! She arrived at my apartment with, of course, two dresses! The billowy tangerine one-shoulder didn’t make the cut as it seemed a little too garden-y for the garden party. Laura and I loved the 2nd option, a silk Hale Bob t-shirt dress adorned with brass studs. (I can foresee this dress getting borrowed sometime soon!) D wore her own design earrings, the new baby Tara piece! They added just enough sparkle.
I chose a white strapless Tracy Reese party dress. My metallic gray leather Lauren Merkin clutch and chunky black heels toughened up my otherwise girly and romantic look. For jewels, I asked D to string together 3 triangular vintage pieces to create a collar looking necklace.
The Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs performed and set the soundtrack and laid-back tone for the evening. The lead vocalist, Karen O, of course, sounded amazing, but she looked even better in a short brightly printed kimono-style dress. They did a beautiful stringed version of ‘Maps’- a highlight of the night for sure.
Our group loved the night of making new friends with the diverse crowd of Wall-streeters and artsy-types. It was a wonderful New York City evening.

X X X X- Meghan

Before we head to the garden in the lobby of the MOMA

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:25:23 -0400

Before we head to the garden in the lobby of the MOMA

Story Tellers.....

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:31:00 -0400

Today, I received a letter; tucked inside the letter were three amazing photographs. The images were of a young woman who should not be alive. She should not have on the graduation cap and gown as she does in one picture, she should not be with her new nephew in the other, and she definitely should not be smiling so beautifully as she is in the last picture.

But she is.

Faith, Hope and Love can do amazing things. Faith, even just a small amount can move mountains. Hope, can lift spirits, and straighten paths. Love can heal, mend and nurture impossible situations.

The letter that accompanied the photographs was an astounding testimony of one family’s faith, hope and love that took them on a journey witnessing healing and miracles.

Deeply humbled that someone took the time to share their story with me, I feel now more than ever called to share with you something that can’t stop thinking about.

Eight months ago, I designed a piece of jewelry, a disk about two inches in diameter that can be stamped and personalized. It is textured and rich in feeling. During the design process, I felt like the piece had more to say than simply a birth date or a monogram. And it did! In just a few months it has become a reminder of something greater within each of those who wear it; it is a symbol of the stories we carry around with us, that inspire us and make us who we are.

Ironically, one of the family members of the girl in the pictures I mentioned above wrote me about a horrible accident, one in which with girl should not have survived. Meghan here in my New York studio (the other half of my brain) suggested we send to this family the disk I had designed stamped with Faith, Hope and Love. Neither Meghan nor I probably ever believed we would months later get numerous thank you notes and then eventually photographs of Ashley (the survivor) wearing this necklace.

Sometimes I design pieces without actually knowing why at the time. Sometimes they are just there, left in the boxes of samples waiting to go out to the right person in the right time of need.

We all have a story of Faith Hope and Love, sometimes our stories are even of jumping, or taking chances, of daring to live a different way. This season I want to ask you to share your stories. I have made a place on our site for your stories of inspiration. The Moon is Round, is coming soon…a story that will change how we all live our lives. To the Moon and Back is also coming soon, a testimony of love that goes beyond the earthly measurements we know.

So, what is your story? What is on your disk? What do you need to be reminded of? Thank you for sharing some Faith Hope and Love with us all.

The lunch I spoke of, I am seen here listening to Kathy Walsh...

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:26:20 -0400

The lunch I spoke of, I am seen here listening to Kathy Walsh read one of her amazing childrens books!

Meeting of the Minds...

Sun, 23 May 2010 17:21:29 -0400

I had the great privilege this week to escape to meet with Kathy Walsh http://www.homewardboundstyle.com/blog/

and with Hall Tweedy http://www.dreambiggercoaching.com/ I want you to check out their blogs/sites before I tell you any more. I am inspired, encourage and renewed. Watch out world…

Luisa Kroll (Senior Editor of Forbes & Co-Editor of Forbes...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:16:14 -0400

Luisa Kroll (Senior Editor of Forbes & Co-Editor of Forbes Billionaires annual report) wore Diana Warner’s Carolyn Hoops on MSNBC last thursday!

Last Friday night two of Diana Warners interns hit the streets...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:12:36 -0400

Last Friday night two of Diana Warners interns hit the streets and landed at the New York Couture Fashion Show/Party 2010. Filming for Buzznet.Com street style , Eimear Varian Barry and Jillian Mercado went on the hunt for some serious style. They interviewed people, took snapshots and had one hell of a night at one of New Yorks coolest clubs -Greenhouse.

Click the pic to see pics on Jillans Blog and click below to see the video from the night!

http://jillypeppa.buzznet.com/user/video/4516261/buzz-street-style-new-york/

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:03:45 -0400

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:58:08 -0400

More shots from the Spring /Summer...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:52:00 -0400

More shots from the Spring /Summer collection !

Photographer is Eimear Varian Barry - all the way from Ireland ! Eimear joined our creative team last year. You can check out more of her work on her hugely followed photography and fashion blog here : http://eimearvb.wordpress.com/

COME SEE US IN DALLAS!

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:45:46 -0400

COME SEE US IN DALLAS!

Its been a while...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:19:00 -0500

But were back! Sorry for the radio silence.

Everyone here at the studio is really excited about our new collection.
This week we had a fantastic shoot with two beautiful models, Lizzie Bundy and Rachael Nichol wearing some of our favorite pieces.

Irish photographer, Eimear Varian Barry, worked her magic and produced these fabulous images, that we are crazy about! Eimear’s work was heavily inspired by vintage looks and the earthy tones and glamourous feel of our new jewels.

How beautiful! A new picture submitted by Grandma! One of our...

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:50:35 -0400

How beautiful! A new picture submitted by Grandma! One of our great customers in Knoxville Tennessee! Our little footprints necklace is so precious on Mom!

New Stores for Diana Warner

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:03:09 -0400

After a long summer of hopping form city to city, we have good news to announce! It was worth it! At Diana Warner Studio we have a long list of new Diana Warner retailers to announce. Stay tuned to www.dianawarnerstudio.com to see the list of new locations all over the world.

I personally enjoyed all the travels and had a blast meeting with new customers. I cannot wait to do more and more business with you in the future. Thank you for a great first half of the summer.

Happy America Day

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:35:04 -0400

Thrilled today to have the blessing of celebrating the fourth of July in the United States of America. Celebrating here at my husband’s family’s lake house we have hung out on the lake, watched fire works and movies together. What a relaxing weekend. I stop every now and then and realize this is not reality to everyone. There are millions of people around the world who only dream of celebrating an “Independence” day.

Kelly Mcrae above—- killer singer song writer!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:43:55 -0400

Kelly Mcrae above—- killer singer song writer!

Kelly Mcrae

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:40:37 -0400

I went to a concert tonight at The Mercury Lounge in New York City. I have been dying to see one of Kelly’s shows after having drinks with her OVER TWO years ago! I own one of her albums and have given it to many clients as well, but have never seen her live. I really had no idea I was going to fall in love with her music. She is like one of those people who is way prettier in person——they take amazing pictures but in person blow you away. Like Diane Sawyer I always thought she was a pretty lady but in person she is STUNNING. That is how I feel about Kelly’s music—- her music live is a wonderful surprise. Her albums are great—-but live she is killer and blows you away. Check out her site by clicking on her photo above—- but you will have to search the web for my favorite songs of hers they are not available on her site, “Sweet spot,” and “The Rain.”