OBJETS D'ENVY

Jewelry designer Kirsten Goede

As soon as I saw a pair of Kirsten Goede's sparkling multi-colored Swarovski dangle earrings, I was hooked (no pun intended). Every time I wear her Crystal Ball earrings people want to know where I got them. So here's the scoop: Kirsten is based in Chicago. Her fans include Oprah's best friend, Gayle King, who piled on some of her gorgeous bling to wear to last year's Oscars. Objets d'Envy are available exclusively though Objets d'Envy's website: www.objetsdenvy.com and at select boutiques.



Kirsten isn't the only designer to use Swarovski crystals, but the way she puts them together, her choice of colors--gorgeous hues that dazzle from every angle--sets her apart. She's also very smart and sweet, the kind of friend you'd want to support by picking up her bling in every color.



For the record, here are some THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT KIRSTEN GOEDE:


A) THE FOUR MOST STYLISH PEOPLE THAT INFLUENCED/INSPIRED ME:
1. Santiago Calatrava
2. Sara Hootnick Parker
3. My mother
4. Christy Turlington

B) FOUR WAYS THAT STYLE MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
1. Macintosh (need I say more?)
2. Muji
3. Typography that communicates personality
4. Form AND function create better products to allow us to live better

C) FOUR OF MY FAVORITE DESIGNERS
1. Javier Mariscal
2. Balenciaga
3. The designers at Hable Construction
4. Marc Jacobs

D) FOUR JOBS I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE:
1. Snack Bar Chick
2. YMCA Swim Program Manager
3. Substitute Teacher
4. Art Director/Graphic Designer

E) FOUR MOVIES I WOULD WATCH OVER AND OVER (AND DO):
1. Dead Calm
2. About Last Night
3. Moulin Rouge
4. Sweet Home Alabama

F) FOUR PLACES WHERE I HAVE LIVED:
1. South Kensington, London
2. South Boston
3. St. Louis
4. Chicago

G) FOUR TV SHOWS I LOVE TO WATCH:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Charlie Rose
3. What Not To Wear
4. Jimmy Kimmel

H) FOUR PLACES I HAVE BEEN ON VACATION IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS:
1. Amsterdam
2. Palm Springs
3. Yosemite
4. San Sebastian, Spain (twice!)

I) FOUR WEBSITES I VISIT DAILY (Or at least Weekly):
1. Unbeige
2. Gaper's Block
3. PopSugar
4. The Food Section

J) FOUR OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:
1. THE pork (an amazing pork tenderloin recipe by my dad)
2. Tenera Asada
3. Hummus from the Pita Inn
4. Pimientos de Padrón

K) FOUR PLACES I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT NOW:
1. The rooftop pool at The Hotel in South Beach
2. The Amangani
3. In the first row at Wrigley
4. Costa del Sol, Spain