Skip to main content

Brooklyn cinder block


I want to tell you about Max Steiner, one of my favorite new designers whose visionary buoyancy sheds new light on his innate talent to see outside the box. When I was first contacted by Max, about a week ago, I did what anyone would do. I browsed his website. And as an artist, was instantly drawn to the various elements of his inspiring collections. Conceptualizing the simplicity of paper folding, Max tells me, "Folding paper since I was five years old has led to my ORIGAMI collection, one of my most popular. Working in an industrial neighborhood in Brooklyn has led to the development of the CINDER BLOCK collection." And the results are flawlessly executed. Not only does he incorporate an organic wearability through his architectural jewelry, but the fact that he does so with such an influential voice of his everyday surroundings, adds an extraordinary amount of intimacy that's hard to come by.
Thank you, Max for my rad new cinder block necklace. I sorta refuse to take it off! It's always fun discovering something with such understated complexity that you never knew you couldn't live without until the moment you did.

About the Artist: A native of New York, Max Steiner Design has been featured in The New York Times, Nylon Guys, The Chicago Tribune, Elle, and is available with several retailers.

(Miss Sixty shearling bomber jacket, Jeffrey Campbell Lita boots, Max Steiner Design necklace courtesy of Max Steiner, Vintage/F21/Target rings, Gypsy skirt, Forever 21 tank)

Comments

FASHION SNAG said…
I got the origami crane necklace from him and I love it! x

www.FashionSnag.com
Cindy Van Dyck said…
I have no words for it! AWESOME
those Litas are amazing! but im in love with that gorgeous ring!
Unknown said…
love the skirt!
Lauren said…
OMG BELLA you look stunning. I can't even begin to tell you!!!! Loving everything about this. Your writing- your style- your hair- and LITA BOOTS. You are always gorgeous and so confident. I want to be that way. You always inspire me and my warbrode choices.

You should keep doing posts like this because those designers are the lucky ones!!!

Congrats on the feature..his design are AMAZING!!!! So are you!!
Lauren said…
OMG BELLA you look stunning. I can't even begin to tell you!!!! Loving everything about this. Your writing- your style- your hair- and LITA BOOTS. You are always gorgeous and so confident. I want to be that way. You always inspire me and my warbrode choices.

You should keep doing posts like this because those designers are the lucky ones!!!

Congrats on the feature..his design are AMAZING!!!! So are you!!
wow! youre shoesssssssssssssssssss!
amazing, i love them, i want them, i need them! hahahha
i really like youre blog so im youre nwe follower^^
if you want you van follow me to :D
kisses from Spain

http://www.taravanc.blogspot.com/
Ilka von Torok said…
nice shoes!
Liana said…
great photos, i really love your skirt! and that guy is amazing, his designs are so unique! love the cinderbox necklace! :)


Fashion Bag 411
Olive Cooper said…
Bella you're just so damn beautiful. I tell James alllll the time how lucky he is (lol) and Alex better believe he's lucky too! Your blog is totally and utterly addictive. You've convinced me to get a cinder block. Homeage to NYC and YOU!

peace x
Olive
Anonymous said…
Whoa! Beautiful XOXO
David Diaz said…
Cute outfit! AMAZING shoes! and Gorgeous jewelry collection!

David
VirtuallyStunning.blogspot.com
Allie said…
Banging as always :)
Alex said…
Amazing post, baby! I'd been wanting to see you in that jacket. I love the texture of the skirt, especially in the context of the largely concrete background. I thought the boots looked pretty cool in the pictures, but they're way more amazing on you. The necklace is so cool...still excited to see it in person. And you're a beautiful girlfriend!!! And, of course, your writing is fantastic! This entry should have 23041980419483 comments.

lol @ Olive...I think we're ALL lucky! ;p
Marissa said…
Can't enough of Vintage Lollipops.

Kisses
diane said…
Hey there Bella, nice write up. I like Max's jewelry a lot, but honestly the first thing I was drawn to was your big ring. It's a nice color stone set in silver, and big enough to have real impact.
Anonymous said…
you look amazing! the skirt is gorgeous and the booties perfect!!

xoxo
My Cherry Gum
love your outfit, the pieces all look great together. that ring/chain is awesome. i will def. check out Max's collection as well, it looks amazing!

thanks for following me :)

suzy
Beneath the Glass
Rosa creativa said…
Bella!!!! Im loving it.. you look great.. and those shoes are to die from

XX

Rosa

My Stylish Little Secret
http://mystylishlittlesecret.blogspot.com
Anonymous said…
you're gorgeous, Bella. Love your writing!
WENDY said…
I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about your outfit here!

The bold printed skirt, the shoes (OMG) and the rings.. seriously, I'm drooling over them right now.
Two thumbs up!


<3
I love the jewelry -- looks amazing!

The Red Queen i
Jana said…
amazing :)
Annie Spandex said…
That little cinderblock is so cute!! I love it! xxx
Ana G said…
I love the legos! i want want waaant!
LAZYCATSTYLE
Très élégant et le chaussures sont parfaites.

Edith
peggy said…
HELLO LOVE UR STYLE CHECK OUT MY BLOG PAGE WWW.FASHIONLIFE-PEGGY.BLOGSPOT.COM

Popular posts from this blog

The Writing Wall

 Affronted by a (practically) nonexistent warning sign, the weather-beaten plastic dangling idly from a nearby telephone pole, clearly stated, Private Property . Even though our previous attempt at this location resulted in a prying patrol car… the graffiti mural, a derelict carcass of a once prominent amusement park, was obviously too wicked to pass blindly. Sprinting around with certain schoolgirl giddiness, the ridiculous amount of camerawhoring was starting to feel like some new Olympic sport. But before finally fleeing the scene, we noticed the black and red letters smeared across the far right side of the building that perhaps claimed an excuse to previous visitors. ' The Devil Made Me Do It' . Disturbing to small degrees, it did seem outwardly apropos to our deviant trespassing acquisition… our forbidden spray paint entertainment. (Vintage sequin butterfly shirt, Betsey Johnson tights, F21 skirt & jacket, Bakers fringe boots)

Gunmetal Laces

The hillside was far more treacherous than it actually appeared, and even though I didn’t foresee clambering up and down the jagged terrain… my 8-year-old nephew (among others in our brood) got a real kick out of thinking I was some sort of neophyte Pink Power Ranger. Pity I left my blade blaster, metallic armor, and spandex suit at home. Not sure about spandex, but if you and all your friends want to start your own gang of crime fighting superheros, you'll need some matching outfits... something stylish of course.  (RTBU sweater, Topshop skirt and Emma Cook boots)

The Carousel Ride

A little storytelling... A modicum of silence swallowed the room as dusty shards of sunlight patterned the multicolored carpet. Decorated with an army of garish jewelry, everything jingles, almost intentionally, as the woman perched behind the large candy counter brushes invisible lint from her blouse. Her silvery hair is the color of cotton candy. She offers a genuine smile before shifting her gaze downcast towards her slender hands. Briefly, she examines their delicate surface that is creviced by time and wiser than yesterday. At four quarters per ride, it was a small price for six minutes of uncontaminated childhood reminiscence to sweep the memory warehouse. And while we kept the company of an epoch 1920’s carousel, 60 handcrafted horses, and funky reindeer, we went round and round, faster and faster… letting it take us to those secret places we almost forgot existed. --Bella H. p.s. In lieu of those who have so thoughtfully given me awards and spotlight features... YOU'RE AM