Lisa Salzer, the talented lady behind Lulu Frost, has been producing the kind of vintage-inspired baubles that make the accessory-obsessed apoplectic. Since founding thecompany in 2004, her creations have found their way onto the ears and necks ofNew York's best-dressed list. For the first time this fashion week, the youngdesigner decided to showcase her on-demand creations in a differentsetting. An adventurous cross country road trip provided the foundation for adelectable line-up inspired in equal parts by Betty Draper and native American artisanal traditions. Salzer was one of the earliest advocates of mix-matching unlikelymaterials -- a fad that now seems ubiquitous. We had the chance to chat briefly with  Ms. Frost at Milk Studios yesterday morning.

It seems like you found your inspiration in Navajo design thisseason.

That's right. I went on a roadtrip this summer. I drove three thousand miles for two weeks starting inVancouver, through Montana, Idaho and Washington State. The journey was really important for meand I realized I had the woman for my show. A graceful fifties-inspired womanbut one who appreciates cultures, traveling and exploring theAmerican West. So I sourced a lot of vintage Navajo and Native Americanelements like bone, porcupine quills, sterling silver belts.

Did you use your two-week pilgrimage to collect thosematerials?

I actually started well before. I'vebeen waiting to do something like this for over six months. We starteddesigning earlier but the summer vacation, became the inspirationfor how our woman would be styled for this show.

Who are the clothes by? They're incredible.

It's vintage provided byAmarcord. We have vintage Dior shirts, pieces by Givenchy - true vintage piecesfrom the '50s.  But we also wanted to make it a bit modern so we included the Marnishoes in the mix.

Who styled it?

Susan Joy who did an incrediblejob. I loved working with her. It was so much fun to conceptualize something collaborativelyfrom start to finish.

Tell me a little bit about the importance of mixing all of your piecesand materials. You've been doing this for many seasons and people have seemedto catch-on.

That is what Lulu Frost is allabout, whether taking something that is old and making it new or perhaps takingsomething from the '20s and mixing it with the '60s to make it feel fresh.Layering pieces on top of one anotheris hugely important to me. I think it's an important element of costumejewelry. Also, you do get a lot of bang for your buck and can afford to buythree pieces and really allow the look to shine through.

This is your first formal presentation, how does it feel?

I'm so thrilled. I feelvery honored that Milk let me show here. It has been such a greatworking experience working with models, stylist, hair and make-up teams.Sixty-five people came together to create this event!

It paid off, didn't it?
I couldn't be happier.