I have my own style and I am almost never in awe of anyone else’s—but Madonna is the girl after my own heart. Whether it’s completely on her own or with a group of stylists—I don’t care—I want to get lost in her dressing room.

While she certainly takes great care of herself, genes do play a huge role in aging. Macrobiotic or not, your cells still break down. If you have good genes the process is slower. My dermatologist tells me how he wishes he could take credit for the way I look at 48—but instead he insists genes are the reason. I had my amazing Sicilian grandmother Frances to thank (she looked 60 at age 90) and Madonna’s did too. Madonna’s recent switch back to long blonde locks (like mine) have been a subject of doppelgänger for me.

During half time I was texting back and forth to my daughter K who was at her boyfriends house, her reaction to Madonna and her performance was surprisingly the complete opposite of mine.

Me: She rocked it! I so love Madonna!

K: Ahahahaha you’re kidding right?

Me: No, I love her. She’s a great performer and she’s 53!

K: I thought that was terrible. A 53 year old should not be doing those dance moves. Her daughter was probably so embarrassed.

Perhaps Ks reaction was because she sees too much of me in Madonna. We continued the conversation when she arrived home.

K: ” I said to my boyfriend, mom could easily be Madonna and that is horrifying to me”

That was an interesting perspective for me to hear. Is my daughter embarrassed about how I look or the way I dress? She does hate when people sometimes think we are sisters instead of mother/daughter.

Me: “You and Madonna’s daughter are lucky to have young looking moms! Would you rather us walk around in house dresses with slippers?

Ultimately, I believe that “K” paid me a huge compliment in her own weird teenage way. So thanks “K”, I can only hope that when I am 53, I look that good!

Madonna’s new song however did not resonate with me— it was a little too bubble gum for my taste—but I am sure it will be brilliantly remixed on the dance floor. I think its flavored after “Hey Mickey” by Tony Basil and conceptually the performance was too! Check it out!

Go Giants! Go Madonna! Go Me!

My doppelgänger Madonna photos from my blog in no particular order

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Valentine’s Day is barely a blink away. Whether you’re all about sweet love or, well… just some lovin’…  you need a plan.

Perrier-Jouet? Godiva? La Perla?…It’s been done.

When the world is candy hearts and flowers and hot pink all over, is there really any way to stand out?

If you want to unlock a heart, you need a key. Or two. Or three. Or more. Lucky for you…I’ve got a few to spare.

No matter who’s on your list, unique vintage keys — in sterling or brass with semi-precious stones — will get you exactly the response you’re looking for, whether you’re headed out on the town… or behind closed doors.

Call, text, Facebook or email me for an appointment at my Chelsea Showroom. And find out for certain this Valentine’s Day… what will your key open?

917-710-1342
@lauramichaels
l@lmichaels.com

The website reflects retail pricing and not the 40% discount.

So start your holiday shopping now with a visit to my loft in Chelsea.

Friday December 2, 6-9pm, Saturday December 3, 12-4

36 west 20th street • 8th floor bet 5th and 6th

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Museum Of Art And Design
2 Columbus Circle
New York, NY

Wednesday, October 11th-Friday, October 14th 11am-9pm

Artists on Display

On Saturday, September 4, 2010 Surf Lodge hosted a fundraiser for Surf America, a not-for-profit to promote the growth, competitive success, and positive image of surfing in the USA and to provide the best possible experience for all participants. Quincy’s mom Paulette Davis asked if I would donate some keys for the auction, along with other jewelry designers such as Helena Ficalora and Jill Platner. The Sterling Silver Key necklaces (clock key with Moonstone, shown below with rubellite and jewel box key 7 with rubellite) raised over $600.00.

Here is the article in the East Hampton Star

There are 25 other artist’s donating their works for silent auction. Julian Schnabel, Steve Olson, Dennis McNett, Peter Dayton, Bill Jones, Michael Halsband, Mike Solomon, Johnny Swing, Rick Charnoski, Grant Monahan, FA-Q, Mosco, JJ Veronis, Eric Haze, Ivory & Shelter Serra, Richard Walker, Scott Nelson, Tin Ojeda, Glen E. Friedman, Joel Tudor, Drew Carolan

well i’m still at the studio working on a presentation that i just had to take a break from so i am posting my what am i wearing today shots. another key has been finished. its a lock box key of sorts, i really like the weight and style. i’ve added a white sapphire to it, another one in a rubellite. they will be available next week for sale. today was a milestone for my daughter she aced her learners permit so now she can drive with me…wow how time flies! heading to montauk tomorrow night for the week (working remotely)

here i am wearing on a tar beach…a john patrick organics black slip (super versatile you just wash and go and I have one in every color) with a layerd silk victoria secret slip, black sven clogs, roberto cavalli sun glasses (thank you alexis)

glass of wine and some left over lunch for dinner at the studio.

here i am wearing a cream mallau dress with a vintage slip and black aldo shoes —heading to indochine for dinner with friends!

By day, Laura Michaels is the Chief Creative Office of Fusebox, a successful interactive agency, but on the side she runs a business designing and selling jewelry, cuffs and buckles.  She casts a rock star aura, and perhaps it should be no surprise that her pieces have been worn by celebs such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Mickey Rourke and Uma Thurman, but when we sat down to talk about her journey as a designer, I was struck by her generous, down-to-earth nature.

Here is the link to the complete post…