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Chance in Mexico

05 . 04 . 16

Since Julia Leach moved to California, I haven’t seen her so it was a treat to see her two days in a row last week. One was to see the preview for her new Mexico inspired Chance capsule collection that launches on Cinqo de Mayo. Julia’s love of Mexico began in the 1970’s when she first traveled to […]

Suited Up

04 . 29 . 16

This was an exhausting non-stop week. So exhausting in fact that I feel asleep during a LED light treatment at Dr. Wade‘s office this afternoon. Part of my week was filled with meetings that had me thinking that maybe I need to buy a new suit. In a stroke of lucky timing, the new May 2016 issue of the […]

Going Gingham

04 . 26 . 16

How cute and chic are these photos of Jenna Lyons? J.Crew challenged her to wear gingham five ways for five days.  The results were photographed in her office, with her son at Morgensterns Ice Cream, her home, on the street, and at The Meadow. At least I think that’s her home.  I’m still wondering which […]

Chic Shirtdresses

04 . 13 . 16

The weather is beginning to warm up which means I’ll soon be able to wear my favorite staple, the shirtdress. I own them in every color and style but keep adding more to my wardrobe.  As soon as I saw Everlane‘s new Striped Cotton Poplin Shirtdress above, I knew it would be another perfect addition. […]

After two days of warm weather, we are expecting snow tomorrow. I guess I’m going to have to wait a little while longer to wear my new spring finds from J.McLaughlin. J.McLaughlin Britt Linen Shirt – My closet is full of blue shirts but that never stops me from buying a new one each spring. […]

Time for White

03 . 31 . 16

The old rule of thumb is that you can’t wear white after Labor Day or before Easter. Obviously, people wear white all year round nowadays but sometimes it doesn’t work until spring and warmer weather arrives. Now that the temperature is headed into the 70’s, I feel like I can pull out a white blazer […]

Say Hello to Halsbrook

03 . 23 . 16

Once everyone is back from spring break, events start filling the calendar once again. That means planning what to wear to all of them has to start too. One great place to begin looking for outfits is Halsbrook. The online site was founded by Harvard Business School graduate Halsey Schroeder as a place for the modern […]

The calendar says it’s officially spring so now that means it’s time to start shopping for warmer weather. I can’t wait to finally pack away my coats and boots and pull out something lighter and more colorful. There’s nothing easier to throw on than a dress and no one has more options for spring and summer […]

In the Trenches

03 . 15 . 16

It rained quite a few mornings in Paris and it’s been rainy in New York since I returned which of course has me thinking of trench coats. I have yet to find one to replace my beloved Gryphon trench that finally had to be retired but I think a few of these options might be […]

Johanna Ortiz in Paris

03 . 11 . 16

There is nothing I love more than when fashion and interiors come together. No where was this done with more elegance than at the Johanna Ortiz fall presentation in Paris. Johanna is a very chic Colombian designer who creates feminine and sexy designs that still manage to remain ladylike. Because of her South American heritage, there […]

It’s cold and rainy in Paris this morning, so I’m dreaming of warmer weather and the new spring collection at J. McLaughlin is making me dream even harder. I love all the pretty colors and fun patterns that are perfect for work and weekend. I want to be wearing all of them while enjoying some sunshine. To help […]

Emerson Fry is Back

03 . 02 . 16

After a warehouse move and a brief hiatus, Emerson Fry is back with a new light and breezy collection for Spring/Summer 2016. The pieces are mostly white, black, and nude with a little pattern thrown into the mix. It’s making me want to plan another warm weather trip and it will probably make you want […]

For Restless Sleepers

02 . 26 . 16

I wrote about pajamas earlier this week and then kept seeing them everywhere. Dolce & Gabbana had a chic Slumber Party in Los Angeles earlier this week and later T magazine highlighted For Restless Sleepers. Founder Francesca Ruffini presented her fall collection in Milan but these photos are from the Lake Como home she shares with her […]

Pajama Party

02 . 23 . 16

It’s one of those rainy and cold days in New York that make you want to stay in bed in your pajamas.  Unfortunately, I spilled nail polish on my favorite blue silk pajamas, as seen in the photo above, while I was in Florence. Now I’m on the hunt for a new pair before I […]

LA Outfit Ideas

02 . 15 . 16

I feel like I packed better for my trip to California last week than I have for past trips but I still get nervous about what to wear in Los Angeles. It’s much more casual than New York and encompasses lots of layers. The temperature was in the 60’s when I arrived which prompted everyone […]

Wes Gordon Fall 2016

02 . 12 . 16

Now that New York Fashion Week left Lincoln Center, designers have been shaking up the way they show their new collections. Wes Gordon is presenting his Fall 2016 fashions in short films and Instagram images some of which were shot in the very chic apartment of Stephen Sills. Considering how cold it is in New York right […]

I usually don’t post a red carpet recap of the SAG Awards since they sometimes seem a bit of a hot mess but not this year. There were so many great looks starting with Saiorse Ronan looking pretty in pink Michael Kors. I think she looked effortlessly beautiful with perfect hair and makeup too. I’m wondering […]