(Fortune Magazine) — Drama is the predominant theme in this young entrepreneur’s world: From building a global brand based on $500-plus stilettos, to closing her third round of private equity financing to the tune of $360 million last year, Mellon doesn’t do anything halfway - including the recent renovation of her London office.”It’s a take on the ’70s - young, modern glamour,” she says. She collaborated with L.A.-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, whose vision included gilded walls, “skyscraper” chairs by noted designer and metalworker Paul Evans, a ’70s desk by furniture innovator Paul Tuttle, and exotic skins everywhere. The hides - wall-to-wall goatskin carpet, zebra pillows, an alligator desk set - echo Mellon’s shoe collections. Read more…
According to Sue Zesiger Callaway
Summer Snafu 1: Sunglass Tan
You wore sunglasses for protection against the rays and wound up with a reverse-raccoon tan. Stop it before it starts.
Summer Snafu 2: Sun-Damaged Polish
After two days in the sun, your sheer pastel nail polish has turned an ugly yellow tint. Stop it before it starts.
Summer Snafu 3: Blisters
Those sandals may look hot, but a night out in them has left you limping from blisters. Stop it before it starts.
Summer Snafu 4: Liquid Lipstick
You open your lipstick and get a handful of melted mess. Stop it before it starts.
Summer Snafu 5: Frizzy Curls
The humidity has frizzed out your curly hair to epic proportions. Stop it before it starts.
Summer Snafu 6: Razor Rash
You prepped for the beach by shaving your bikini line. Now you have a bumpy razor rash. Stop it before it starts.
Summer Snafu 7: Brassy Highlights
Those gorgeous golden highlights you paid beaucoup bucks for are turning brassy faster than you can say “Boo-hoo.” Stop it before it starts.