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The film Nocturnal Animals is now available on demand so I recently watched it again. I fast forwarded the uncomfortable parts and focused on the chic scenes of Amy Adams’ character and her modernist home. Today I found out that the Malibu home in question actually belongs to real estate mogul Kurt Rappaport and was […]

In our over-connected online world, I’m always surprised when I come across a person, or two people in this case, from the past of whom I’ve never heard before. Such was the case of Boni de Castellane & Anna Gould sale at Christies in Paris on Monday, 6 March 2017.  “Boniface de Castellane, known as ‘Boni’ […]

If you are looking for a clutch to go with your new trench coat, I highly recommend the new Bottega Veneta Lauren 1980 Clutch. The bag is the exact same style that Lauren Hutton carried in the iconic film American Gigolo. Bottega Veneta had the bag in their archives and decided to release it again […]

In the Trenches

03 . 01 . 17

It’s been very warm in New York recently a little rainy. I heard we’re going to have a warmer than usual spring (take that groundhog), so I’m trying to get my warmer weather wardrobe in order. Even though I said I wasn’t allowed to buy anymore tan trenches, I already caved. I can’t help it. […]

This awards season was probably the first time many Americans have heard of Isabelle Huppert. The 63 year old French actress made her debut in 1971 and has been nominated for awards since 1975. I was lucky enough to be invited to a press screening of her recent film Elle for which she earned all those […]

New Beauty Buys

02 . 25 . 17

I told myself at the beginning of the year that I wasn’t allowed to buy any new beauty products and broke my own rule almost as soon as I made it. I swear that someday I’m going to become a facialist or own a beauty boutique but until then, I continue to experiment on myself. […]

You may remember my recent feature on Kate Rheinstein Brodsky‘s store KRB last month. Now One Kings Lane has a lovely feature on her family apartment on the Upper East Side. I’ve also included a few photos from her cover feature from Elle Decor in 2015. The best thing about the OKL story is that you […]

Cross Your Heart

02 . 22 . 17

I’ve been shopping a little for spring already but I don’t really need too much this season. One thing I still need to find is a crossbody bag. I love my Celine tote bags for running errands and traveling since they hold so much but I would like a smaller crossbody bag for weekends.  I […]

Restrained Elegance

02 . 21 . 17

I’ve posted Rose Uniacke‘s gorgeous London home before but it’s always worth repeating. Vogue has featured new photos of the house in the March 2017 issue that Rose describes as, “monastery meets Venetian palazzo.” I don’t know if I ever really noticed the unfinished floors before which I really love against the grandeur of the […]

Konmari Coat Closet

02 . 20 . 17

I wasn’t joking around about my need to Konmari my apartment. I spent my President’s Day editing and organizing my hall coat closet. I’m very lucky to have a decent sized coat closet in addition to a large clothes closet in my New York apartment. I’ve lived here for five and a half years though […]

Collecting and Konmari

02 . 19 . 17

I was supposed to go away this long holiday weekend but decided to postpone my trip until a new hotel in the area is ready for guests. So my plan is to really Marie Kondo my apartment and life which I just found out is called Konmari. Part of this getting rid of things and […]

Uptown Meets Downtown

02 . 17 . 17

If you glanced quickly at this apartment featured on Architectural Digest, you might think it’s located on the Upper East Side of New York. Turns out, it is actually located in a brand new building in the West Village. Designer Alexander Doherty did a wonderful job adding wood moldings and traditional details that give the […]

I hadn’t intended to post about fashion two days in a row but after seeing the gorgeous Ralph Lauren fashion show yesterday, I felt compelled. The “see now, buy now” collection was shown in the Ralph Lauren Women’s Mansion that was filled with walls of orchids, the sound of birds, and even moving butterflies. Just […]

I heard that Samantha Cameron was working on a fashion line so I was excited to see that the final product is now available online here and here. Cefinn, named for her children, is an affordable collection of pieces that were conceived as stylish workwear but definitely look like they can be worn anywhere. As she […]

Love

02 . 14 . 17

As far as Valentine’s Days are concerned, this one hasn’t been too bad. It looks like it’s been pretty good for a lot of people on Instagram today too. Here are a few of my favorite posts. Happy Valentine’s Day! Preschool Valentines via @sunshone @cocolavita @victoriabeckham @ysl coat via @whowhatwear @andreabstanford @hollywoodreporter @mirandabrooks173 photo via […]

I think we all know that fashion designers also have great interior design style and Pierre Hardy is no different. His duplex apartment in the Marais area of Paris just featured in the WSJ is mostly black and white but is definitely not boring. “Black is not a choice because I find it more beautiful than […]

Fashion & Flowers

02 . 12 . 17

One of the most beautiful presentations each season takes place in the beautiful Washington Square home of designer Adam Lippes and this year is no exception. His fall 2017 collection is filled with chunky sweaters and easy separates that you wish were available in store now. The flower arrangements by Putnam & Putnam complement the floral prints […]

Valentine’s Day isn’t a lot of people’s favorite holiday. If you’re dating or married, it’s fraught with unrealistic expectations. If you’re single, it’s lonely and depressing. But it can also be fun to buy yourself, your friends, and your family a sweet treat. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a few great gifts that […]

If you have $20 Million lying around, Grey Gardens, the home made famous by the documentary of the same name could be yours. While the seven-bedroom former home of Kennedy cousins Big Edie and Little Edie Beale has been available for rent for years, but it is now for sale with Corcoran. The house was […]

La Rotonde

02 . 07 . 17

Le Coucou is a French restaurant in New York designed by Roman and Williams that is très popular. Now the chic design duo have renovated an actual French restaurant in Paris called La Rotonde de la Muette. Located in the 16th arrondissement, La Rotonde has been around for years but has new elegant interiors and terrasse perfect for people watching. […]