The fall 2015 Madewell catalog was photographed in Rome and it’s getting me very excited for my upcoming trip in two weeks. It’s also making me wonder what time they had to get up in order to shoot these tourist free images.

I wasn’t that impressed with the Apple Watch until I saw the new Hermés Apple Watch collaboration that was announced today. This is chic technology I can get behind. The new collection of Apple Watches in stainless steel will include “finely crafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Hermès, including the Single Tour, Double Tour and […]

I came across this Madrid apartment designed by Luis Puerta recently on Nueva Estilo. The Google translation of the Spanish article leaves something to be desired but from what I can make out, the plan was to allow the apartment to “breathe” with clean spaces and “less is better” aesthetic. I personally love the mix of contemporary […]

Even though it’s supposed to be 93 degrees in New York today, I’m thinking about fall fashions. I look forward to cooler temperatures when I can wear jeans again. My favorite item to dress them up a little is a bow tie blouse. Luckily for me, there are quite a few options to choose from […]

I’m a huge fan of understated weddings and Chloe Malle’s recent nuptials to Graham Albert were a chic and simple affair.  Although there is nothing simple about planning a wedding in France even if it is at your family’s own house as Chloe’s mother Candice Bergen pointed out. I loved seeing some of the photos […]

I personally love fall. I can’t wait for it to arrive each year because autumn is New York’s best season. Fashion week starts right after the Labor Day holiday which starts things off with a bang. There is a palpable energy in the air. But I understand that not everyone feels the same way, especially young students […]

I don’t like to recommend any beauty products or procedures until I’ve tried them myself. Now that I’ve had three Skin Laundry laser and light treatments, I can say that it’s my new favorite skin treatment. And no, this is not a sponsored post.  I honestly love the way my skin looks and wanted to […]

Europe has already gone back to work and school but we have one last long summer weekend to relax before it’s back to our reality. I hope your summer weekend home is as lovely as this one on Long Island designed by Carrier & Company. I don’t think there is one thing I would change about the […]

While I loved seeing another peek at Jenna Lyons’ office at J.Crew and her chic new haircut on The Coveteur yesterday, it was her words of wisdom that really resonated. “I think the best piece [of advice] I ever received is when someone pulled me aside one day and was like ‘stop worrying about what […]

Fashion week begins right after the Labor Day holiday so there is always lots of outfit planning that happens this time of year. One woman whose style I always look to for inspiration is the Stylebop.com fashion director Leila Yavari. She describes her own style as “clean, monastic, and modern” which clearly doesn’t translate to boring. I […]

When I was cleaning out stacks of old magazines recently, I tore out a feature on fashion designer Peter Som‘s apartment from years ago.  It got me wondering when we might see it profiled again and funny enough, it was featured on Lonny.com last week.  Turns out that Peter expanded the apartment in the last […]

I’ve already started to organize my closet for fall. While doing so, I’ve been trying to put some new outfits together.  I’m very excited for the first crisp September day so I can wear these new pieces from J. McLaughlin. Dont forget, J. McLaughlin is generously offering HC readers 15% off full price merchandise from August 27-30, 2015 with […]

Very excited to announce that you can see the full tour of my apartment on One Kings Lane today. The best part is that you can shop for lots of wonderful art, accessories, furniture, and more that have my Francophile Style. Bon week-end ! HC Linen Settee Vintage French Coffee Table Gold Wall Mirror Blue […]

I think the best time to shop for fall fashions is when everyone else is still laying out on the beach. You get exactly what you want in the size you want and thanks to J.McLaughlin, you can also get a special discount. The purveyor of classic American sportswear since 1977 is offering HC readers […]

It feels everyone in the entire world is on vacation this week especially on Instagram. One place that looks like a lovely spot for an idyllic summer holiday is Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber‘s family house on Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. Although it has been described as the Malibu of the North so I […]

After this hot and sweaty summer, I’ve never been more ready for fall fashions and good hair weather. I can’t wait to wear cashmere and coats and sweaters and layers. The first place I’m starting my shopping is Emerson Fry whose first collection for autumn has just debuted online. The Drop Shoulder Coat in Camel is […]

I’m not a huge fan of color in my own life but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate it, especially when it’s done exceptionally well.  I actually wouldn’t expect anything less from interior designer Alex Papachristidis whose elegant pre-war New York apartment was just featured on One Kings Lane. Alex is also a master at […]

I came across the Matches Fashion The Essentials fall video below on Instagram and love the white interiors as much as the fashion. It looks like a home you’d find in the UK magazine Living Etc. I also appreciate that realistic clutter makes it look like someone actually lives in the house. The best part is […]

One place I am very excited to visit, if not stay at, is the J.K. Place Hotel in Florence. The interior design of the five-star townhouse hotel by Michele Bonan has inspired many and been featured many places including Lonny where these photos originated. I look forward to seeing all the details in person and perhaps also […]

As I mentioned previously, I’m planning a trip to Italy this September/October that will include Milan, Venice, Rome, and Florence. Obviously, I know all the major sights but if you have any recommendations for places off the beaten path, charming cafes or new stores, please let me know. Grazie mille, HC