I featured my friend Heidi Wynne’s luxurious cashmere wraps years ago in my post What Should I Pack for Paris. Her cashmere scarves are still the perfect travel companion, and she has since expanded her collection to include fisherman knit sweaters from Ireland and fair isle knits from one of the oldest mills in Scotland. […]
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La Rentrée September 2022
09 . 05 . 22I’ve always loved the French phrase la rentrée which means the reentry. It encompasses back to school and back to work as everyone returns from their August holidays and tries to get back on track. They’ve already come back but as Americans go back to school and work after this long Labor Day weekend, it’s time to […]
Labor Day Weekend Sales 2022
09 . 01 . 22Whether you’re still on vacation or are at home because the kids are already back in school, there are some great sales happening this Labor Day weekend that you will definitely want to check out. ANN TAYLOR – 25% off your full price purchase with the code FALL ANTHROPOLOGIE – Extra 50% off all sale items BANANA REPUBLIC […]
26 Chic Tote Bags for Fall and Back to Work
08 . 30 . 22My friend Ana Mari Ortega mentioned that she was looking for a new tote bag so I told her that I would put some options together in a post. An Instagram follower also asked for my opinion about buying a Goyard tote. If you have one, by all means, keep using it but I don’t […]
More Fall Transitional Outfits
08 . 19 . 22I asked my Instagram followers this week what things they needed for fall and I’ve tried to incorporate some of their answers into this second fall transitional outfit post. There are options for how to dress for going back to the office, how to dress for September when it’s still very warm, and how to […]
24 Pairs of Chic Sneakers for Fall
08 . 18 . 22I took all the photos above when I was in Paris for a month this spring. Residents and tourists of all ages wear sneakers for traversing the cobblestones and running around the city. By popular demand, I’ve put together 24 pairs of sneakers and have tried to choose options in many different price points so […]
Fall Transitional Outfits
08 . 12 . 22Even though we just got out of a heat wave, I’ve already been shopping for fall. I always joke that if you’re not sweating when you’re buying a coat, you’re doing it wrong because by the time you actually need one, they will be sold out. I’ve put together a few transitional outfits for fall […]
Outfits Inspired by Zanzibar
07 . 31 . 22My dear friend Andrew Brown, and interior designer based in Birmingham, Alabama, celebrated his birthday in Zanzibar this year. I was so inspired by his trip that I decided to create outfits based on the colors of his photos. I started with the burnt orange terracotta tiles as inspiration from the first photo take in […]
Ben and Jen Take Paris
07 . 27 . 22Just in case you haven’t been following my Instagram stories, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been in Paris with four of their children on a family holiday. It’s also a bit of a honeymoon since they just tied the knot in Las Vegas and a birthday trip to celebrate Jennifer’s 53rd birthday on Monday. […]
J.Lo’s Floral Honeymoon Dress
07 . 23 . 22In case you have been living under a rock, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are on their honeymoon in Paris along with their three daughters. I loved the floral linen dress that Jennifer wore to lunch today and some careful sleuthing discovered that it is by Reformation and only costs $248. I think it’s the […]
Humidity Proof Haircare for Summer 2022
07 . 22 . 22Since the current heatwave shows no signs of abating, it feels like the right time to post my tips for humidity proof hair. I have very thick and naturally wavy highlighted hair that also blows out smooth very easily. My hair has not looked that bad this summer so I feel like I have finally […]
Tennis Anyone? Chic Picks for On and Off the Court
07 . 18 . 22The most asked question when I was in London was whether I was attending Wimbledon. I really wanted to but I had other obligations that prevented me from seeing a match on the iconic grass courts. I have talked to my friends about going next year though. I love watching the tournament and started this […]
The only good thing about July is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and it’s finally here. I especially love the beauty and skincare offerings. You can try new products and stock up on your favorites at great prices. I’ve put together some of things I already ordered and a few things I think you might like. […]
The Best 4th of July Sales for 2022
07 . 02 . 22I’m getting ready to spend the 4th of July in Europe like everyone else on Instagram but there are a lot of the great sales happening here in the US if you are staying local. & OTHER STORIES – Up to 50% off select styles ANN TAYLOR – 50% off your online purchase (exclusions apply) with code CELEBRATE […]
Bon Weekend: 23 June 2022
06 . 23 . 22While most of the country has been experiencing a heat wave, things have been very up and down in New York and even in Sag Harbor, where I spent last week. I feel like I have to have three seasons of clothing on hand at any given time. But at least there are some good […]
Fourth of July Favorites for the Entire Family 2022
06 . 21 . 22I can’t believe Fourth of July is in less than two weeks. Time flies when you’re having fun! It feels like everyone is in Europe right now but in case you plan to celebrate Independence Day in the USA, I’ve put together almost 50 red, white, and blue options for the entire family. his 4th of […]
Heidi Wynne Special Summer Offer
06 . 17 . 22The summer travel season is here and it’s time to plan your wardrobe. Fortunately, my friend Heidi Wynne has a new collection of cotton & linen dresses, straw bags and hats, and lightweight cashmere wraps that are perfect for packing. To help you prepare for summer, she is offering HC readers a special summer reduction […]