I love wearing my friend Heidi Wynne’s signature cashmere wraps which are perfect for travel or wrapped around the neck with a wool blazer or cashmere trench in the city. The Chocolate Brown Isabelle Cashmere Wrap, pictured above, looks beautiful with a heather grey sweater. Heidi’s popular fisherman knit sweaters, also included in the site-wide […]
view postHotel de Balzac in Paris
Fashion Week is happening now in Paris and many stylish attendees will be staying at the recently opened Hôtel de Balzac, a luxury hotel with a chic lounge, bar, and Japanese spa in the elegant 8th arrondissement designed by Festen Architecture. Definitely add it to your list of places to stay on your next trip […]
view postAutumn Inspiration 2024
Sorry for the radio silence here on the blog. Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Substack already know that I had emergency gallbladder removal surgery two weeks ago but those who don’t can get caught up here and here. I also posted what I bought for fall on Substack if you’ve been […]
view postLabor Day Weekend Sales 2024
Sorry for the radio silence here. Hopefully, you are also now following me on Substack where I have been posted what I’ve been up to lately including a big closet organization project. Whether you’re still on vacation or are at home because the kids are back in school, there are some great sales happening this […]
view postShifting into Neutral: August 2024
I look forward to September in New York every year but I’m trying to savor the last days of August. I always love how the light gets warmer and lower this month. It makes me want to switch to neutrals to prepare for autumn’s arrival. Here’s an ode to these days. Pablo Picasso Pure cashmere […]
view postUPDATED FOR FALL 2024: I posted this in May because we were having a cooler than usual spring. Joke was on us because we’ve been dying in more 90 degree days than I’ve ever experienced in my life. I’m reposting with updates since everyone else is now posting about fields jackets and barn coats. I […]
view postPerfect Transitional Outfit
Even thought it’s been 9,000 degrees in New York for the last month, I’m starting to think about fall and cooler weather. I’m trying to not to buy anything else this summer unless it can transition to fall in NYC and this navy oversized twill shirt and matching utility maxi skirt is a perfect transitional […]
view postSummer Garden Party with Net-a-Porter
It looks like it will finally be cool enough to celebrate alfresco again soon so it’s time to get your garden party attire ready with the help of Net-a-Porter. As a jumping off point, I was inspired by some of the chicest women and what they might wear for a soiree in their own gardens. […]
view postLadurée Reopening at 16 rue Royale
The history of Ladurée begins in 1862, in the heart of the Paris during the Belle Époque. In the Madeleine district, Louis-Ernest Ladurée opens a bakery quickly recognized for the quality and flavor of its breads and pastries. After a fire in 1871, the place was reborn as a pastry shop, attracting gourmets to the […]
view postIn addition to fashion and accessories, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to stock up on beauty products and hostess gifts, and update your menswear or that of the man in your life, as well as, refresh your home. You can find all my beauty recommendations here. You can find my menswear recommendations […]
view postToteme on Filicudi
Swedish brand Toteme wins the award for the most remote summer residency this summer with their new space on Filicudi, an Aeolian island in the Sicilian periphery through August 2024. Its an untamed and rugged yet quaint oasis where they say they go to find solace and belonging in a daily agenda of sunbathing, napping, […]
view postThe Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has already started for all Nordstrom credit card holders and will open to the public on Monday, July 15, 2024. If you’re not familiar with the sale, it’s a time when new fall merchandise for women, men, children, and home are on sale for a limited time. It’s a great opportunity […]
view postTennis Anyone? Chic On and Off the Court Style
One of the bucket list items I experienced last year was attending Wimbledon with Ralph Lauren. This year, I’m watching on television but still feeling inspired by green and white of the tournament. I’ve put together some fun on and off the court tennis fashion and accessories whether you like to prefer to play or […]
view post4th of July Sales 2024
Whether you are celebrating the 4th of July in the US or abroad, there are a lot of great sales happening this week so make a little time for some online shopping. 24S – Up to 50% off designer fashions for women and men. & OTHER STORIES – Up to 60% off sale ANN TAYLOR – 50% off your purchase thru […]
view postSummer Dress Edit with ME+EM
It’s that time of year when I feel like the only thing you can wear are dresses. Luckily, ME+EM has a large selection from which to choose whether you prefer long or short or covered up or bare. If you want to show a little leg or are the petite side, this Cotton Jacquard Floral […]
view postNew and Noteworthy: June 2024
I already posted some of these in my Bon Weekend posts on Substack but wanted to post them all together here for those of you who haven’t signed up yet. Luckily, there are a lot of new things to watch when you are hiding out inside from the 90 degree temperatures that seem to be […]
view postI had a reader request for outfits to wear to the office when it’s hot outside but freezing inside because of the air conditioning. I thought this was a perfect fashion conundrum to answer with the help of Net-a-Porter who have the perfect wardrobe staples for work. And while it’s the first day of summer, […]
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