Just announced: Ini Iyamba's exclusive accessories collection

Many in the local fashion community have been waiting for the big what's-next from former Ivy and Ivy Men's & Design shop owner Ini Iyamba since the store closed last year. The secret is finally out - designer resale boutique June just announced he will be selling an exclusive accessories collection for one month only at that store, beginning April 29. The collection includes pieces specifically commissioned by Ini Iyamba with many one-of-a-kind pieces, including jewelry, bags, books, pillows, fragrances and soaps. Designers include, Stephanie Lake Design, SBG Designs, Heidi Comfort, Julie Louris, maverickjune, Heaven Scent, and Ini’s oils. With the majority of the collection under $100, pieces are guaranteed to go fast. Click here for more details.

Secrets of the City tours Stephanie Lake's home jewelry studio

Local jewelry designer Stephanie Lake just got the Secrets of the City Sunday Slideshow treatment. I recently had the wonderful opportunity to work with Stephanie's jewelry in an upcoming photo shoot for l'etoile. Check out the interview and slideshow at secretsofthecity.com.

[Photo: Kelsey Johnson]

Stephanie Lake has a fabulous studio in her home in Minnetonka where she hand crafts her luxury jewelry. In addition to her jewelry, Lake is an established interior designer with a Ph.D in the history of Decorative Arts and Design along with being the foremost scholar on fashion icon Bonnie Cashin. Check out her upcoming trunk show on April 7. Click here to read more...

Sneak peek: l'etoile's spring local accessories shoot

We're in the midst of shooting our spring local accessories shoot for l'etoile magazine at Bastian & Skoog floral studio in the warehouse district of Minneapolis. Here's a behind-the-scenes shots of photographer Robb Long at work with model Olivia from Vision. Flower hairpins by Ruby3, necklace by Stephanie Lake, and pleather top by Amanda Christine from Cliche.

Here I am with jewelry from Jennifer Merchant:

More behind-the-scenes with l'etoile's Kate Iverson & Beth Hammarlund, Olivia, myself and hair/makeup stylist Kate Erickson: