Since almost all of fashion week moved downtown, it’s extra special when something is scheduled on the Upper East Side. On Sunday, Veronica Beard co-designers and sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard partnered with interiors and lifestyle designer Ken Fulk to create the ultimate throwback experience on the lower level to celebrate the brand’s first store […]
The Hermès sac à dépêches which was based on older bags designed to hold saddles was introduced in the 1930’s but it wasn’t until 1956 when Grace Kelly used the bag to shield her pregnancy from the paparazzi that it became forever known as the Kelly Bag. I have a vintage oxblood Kelly Bag that […]
I forgot to pick up a hard copy of the WSJ.Magazine yesterday so I’m glad they put a lot of stories from the Men’s Style Issue. I was just telling someone that I need balance my feminine posts with a few more post for my male readers. The home of Santa Monica estate of Vice […]
I’ve come across a few great new places in New York and online so thought I’d share a few with you. None of them are sponsored, so I can assure you that they are completely personal recommendations. Yesterday, I visited Lavaan Dental Spa on the Upper East Side for a cleaning, whitening, and Invisalign scanning. Lavaan […]
It’s fashion week in New York right now. I also know I’ve posted a lot about clothing and accessories lately so I’m going to try to make sure I balance my coverage with some great design posts to make everyone happy. The October issue of Architectural Digest came out this week and dare I say, […]
I always joke that I’m a Southerner trapped in the body of a Yankee. I absolutely love antiques, china, silver, and proper manners. If I don’t end up retiring to Paris. I will definitely end up down south and if I do, I hope my home looks like Julia Reed‘s. The writer and author moved from […]
There are so many exciting things to look forward to this fall like crisp weather, leaf peeping, apple picking, and most importantly, new clothes. Whether you need a quilted vest, a turtleneck sweater, a red pair of pants, or a dress for work, J.McLaughlin has you covered. The best part is that J.McLaughlin is offering HC […]
La rentrée is a French phrase used in September that is the equivalent of our ‘back to school” sentiment but it also refers to everyone returning home from their August vacation and resuming their normal routine. If I were hair stylist Frederic Fekkai, I would never return from the gorgeous estate he shares with his family […]
Everyone is talking tennis in New York as the US Open enters its second week. While I enjoy the tournament, the hard courts don’t look nearly as chic as these classic grass tennis lawns. Success is a journey not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome. – Arthur Ashe
“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.” – J.K. Rowling
One of the reasons I can’t get autumn off my mind is because everything starts back up in full force after Labor Day in New York. I have press previews and meetings early in the week and then fashion week starts on Thursday. It’s an exciting time in the city and there is an energy in the […]
By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer. – Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885 Russo Stretch-Cady Blazer The Row Shoulder Bag Belted Wool-Felt Coat Burberry London Sandals
We’re just heading into September and the October magazines are already hitting the newsstands. The Style Issue of Elle Decor is filled with homes of the chicest members of the fashion world including Robert Duffy, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Cordelia de Castellane, Meredith Melling, and Veronica Swanson Beard, seen here. The Locast Valley Colonia is the weekend […]
I’m really looking forward to cooler weather so I can wear jeans again. They are my day to day uniform for running around New York and I especially love pairing them with an ivory blouse. It helps if the blouse is a little frilly or lacy but any ivory blouse will do. It’s the perfect […]
Amy Astley isn’t just shaking things up in Architectural Digest magazine but also online. This weekend they posted an Instagram exclusive of DJ and fashion designer Harley Viera Newton‘s downtown loft that she shares with her fiancé DJ Ross One and their two cats. The apartment is also home to Harley’s fashion line HVN with […]
There comes a point every August when I want to burn all my summer clothes and that time is now. I’m tired of color too and have started wearing mostly black and white as I start to transition my closet for September. If you are feeling the same, here’s a little inspiration to get you […]
Everyone keeps asking me if I’m going back to Paris this fall. I probably will but I don’t have anything booked at the moment. When I do return to the City of Light, I wouldn’t mind staying at this property on the rue de Varenne. You might actually remember that it was where the Johanna […]
It’s an open window morning in New York today and it’s making me even more excited for fall. I’m even more excited to shop for fall fashions and Halsbrook is the perfect place to start. I have a busy schedule right after Labor Day with fashion week and events everyday so I need outfits that can […]
I wasn’t sure what to expect when the Metropolitan Museum of Art decided to rent out the old Whitney Museum on Madison Avenue to create the Met Breuer, new space dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Their first exhibition Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible is one of the most interesting and original shows I’ve seen in a […]
While I’m ready for fall and nicer weather, I’m trying to enjoy the last days of summer which includes wearing lots of white. Here’s a little inspiration to keep you cool in these dog days. Pima Cotton Nightdress Leather Sneakers Pearl Earrings Joya Candle Cashmere Coat