The coat check
curtained off with hole-punched craft paper.
I would describe the look as 'Eco-Moroccan.'
Don't you think?

The dramatic approach to Domino's festivities
at Industria Superstudio.
The invitations festooned.

Party revellers, featuring two staffers wearing the
Vanessa Barrantes Dress at center. At left, accessorized
with the bronze open toe Art Deco-style heels.

I love this shot.
The 100% recyled napkins and stemless glasses at the bar.

The time at the Domino green issue release party was visually rewarding, as all design-based things should be. I give you my photographic observations and captions for your vicarious enjoyment, down to every last craft paper and pressed board eco-friendly detail.

Simply stated, the Conde Nast crowd is quite good looking. I enjoyed sipping my pomegranate and Prosecco cocktail in the stemless glass that is all the rage right now, enjoying an organic truffle or two, and watching all the fantastic outfits go by. At first I could not comprehend just how each outfit worked so well to make each woman look so fashion-forward yet so effortless. I was in the presence of fashion masters. Shalom Harlow was an expected guest at this party, after all. This was high-caliber dressing. I sipped and studied. Suffice it to say, many mental notes were made by me.

Indonesian fish cakes with tamarind sauce.
All hors d'ouevres were presented on a pressed board tray,
topped with craft paper, and adorned with a similar young branch.
I like this action shot I got.
In all of the photos I did not use a flash.

Domino commissioned soft, roomy totes made from certified organic hemp and cotton.
The bags were a limited edition of 500 and complimentary when you shopped.
So naturally, I shopped. I love my bag.

Domino Pencils provided to mark our shopping lists.
Some Fair Trade Organic French Roast Peace Coffee I purchased.

An example of The Dress (right, back) in the party crowd.
Note how the ruffle sleeve flatters her bare arm.

Vanessa Barrantes Sophia Dress (Side Buttons)

If you attended the Domino party at Industria Superstudio last night, you noticed this dress by Vanessa Barrantes walking around quite a lot. The dress, cut from fabric with bamboo fibers in the mix, was selected in navy as the official uniform of sorts for the walking-around magazine staff.

Let me tell you, bamboo has incredible drape. The dress looked really quite stunning on each and every person. I loved the shape of the skirt. A little volumetric, a little tapered. (This mannequin doesn't do it justice.) All wore the buttons open, as pictured below, with black tights, and most with black patent 3 inch heels. Some wore colored shoes, like silver sling-back wedges, or bronze open toe Art Deco-style heels, which also looked quite striking.

The Vanessa Barrantes Sophia Dress (Side Buttons)
worn open, as shown, by the Domino staff

Domino Magazine's issue release party was held last night at Industria Superstudio, to celebrate their first "Green" issue and collaboration with eco-blog TreeHugger. I was invited, for my blogabilities, and I have lots of pictures of the event to show you. In the above invitation (made from all recycled materials) are the 125 pioneering companies and people celebrated in the March issue with "undeniable eco cred." The invitation also said that their would be shopping (cash and checks only) while I enjoyed organic food and cocktails. Sounded like fun. I wanted to finger the merchandise from these 125 winners, particularly the clothes. And the furniture.

Once again, I need some new recipe ideas. I made the Asian pesto from Martha last night (photo), with my variations, and it was really tasty. Now I need some ideas for tonight. Help! In the meantime I am going to scour the web and see what I come up with. I will be back later (check this same post) with my food finds. Feel free to send me your links to favorite vegetarian recipes in the meantime.

Since I was in the mode of making graphics, I made another. I kind of like the shape of this one.


Black bean sauce is a good basic to have in your repetoire, like a good skirt. hee. Here's one I compiled from 4 recipes I found. Great on veggies, grilled tofu, rice. Great on fish too. Ingredient list in bold. Ok I found one good idea. Back to searching.

Cook up one can of black beans with garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger (to make it juicy), sriracha or other favorite hot sauce, coriander powder, fresh lime juice in a pot until the mixture thickens. Let cool a bit and blend in food processor with 3 fresh scallions, cilantro and a dash of sesame oil.

How to use: marinate your ingredients in the fridge and then bake in the oven, grill, or wok. Or wok your ingredients and then add while cooking, and then spoon extra sauce on to serve.


Here is a link on epicurious to 10 orzo recipes. I forgot, I have fresh feta from Astoria in the fridge right now! I like the looks of the cucumber feta dressing. I must look through and combine my favorite elements.