I have first hand experience with many of my blog sponsors which makes it easier for me to recommend them to you. I dealt with Griffin and Wong when one of my design clients wanted chinoiserie wallpaper in her bedroom. The project ended up going in a completely different direction but I loved working with […]
One of the first things I did when I returned from my last book signing trip was clean out my closet. I actually had to since I could barely close the door and I really needed to get rid of some stuff. I read once that we wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the […]
I may not have gotten any gift guides up yet but I do have a holiday giveaway for you. Ex Voto Vintage is generously offering one lucky Habitually Chic reader their Minny Necklace with Laurel Locket. The necklace was named after their friend Octavia Spencer’s “Minny” character from the film The Help. Octavia wore this necklace […]
I had to go to multiple stores yesterday to find a copy of the Wall Street Journal with the December WSJ Magazine insert. If you missed it yesterday, you can luckily read all the stories online. You should definitely read All the Pretty Houses about designer Daniel Romualdez and his gorgeous homes seen here and […]
I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. ‘We are nearer to Spring Than we were in September,’ I heard a bird sing In the dark of December. – Oliver Herford, I Heard a Bird Sing
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I braved the crowded to check out the new Picasso Black and White exhibition at the Guggenheim museum. While it’s not as dynamic or inspiring as some of the colorful Picasso exhibitions at the Gagosian galleries recently, Picasso’s work is amazing in any color. The white spiral gallery at the Guggenheim […]
Every time I used to see anything black and gold, I would think of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But I think these pics prove it can work for more than football uniforms. It was seen all over the fall/winter runways and also works well for interiors. And you definitely can’t go wrong with anything black and […]
Make sure you pick up the December/January issue of Harper’s Bazaar. It’s chock full of fabulous fashion and a look inside Patricia Herrera Lansing’s New York apartment. You can also read the entire story here. I can’t decide what I want more now, a ball gown or a teepee! Photos by Christopher Sturman
The holidays don’t begin for me until Bergdorf Goodman unveils their amazing windows. They never disappoint and this year’s BG Follies is no exception. This post is for those of you who can’t travel see them in person. Happy Holidays! Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic
Black Friday is the phrase used to describe the shopping day after Thanksgiving when retailers go from “in the red” to “in the black” which refers to making a profit. For me, it’s the day that makes me glad I don’t live near a mall. This post is my chic homage to Black Friday with […]
After you’ve stuffed your face with turkey and pumpkin pie, you can cleanse your palette with this post. Happy Thanksgiving! via Coco + Kelley photo by Oberto Gili Hermes Michael Kors Hermes other photos via tumblr and pinterest
As my father reminded me the other day, I have a lot to be thankful this year. I’m grateful to everyone who bought my book Creativity at Work, stopped by all of my events, and sent me lovely messages. We’re almost ready for a second printing so if you want a first edition, I’d grab one […]
After noticing that every guy at Milk Studios had a beard last November, I was alerted to something called Movember. Each November, men grow mustaches to “raise vital awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.” Friends and family make donations in exchange for them not shaving for the month of Novembner. The […]
After four days of lovely weather in San Francisco, this grey Monday is a little depressing. I’m not ready to be back in boots and tights and coats. As I’ve mentioned before, my winter wardrobe consists of various shades of grey. It looks less harsh than all black but plays nicely with almost all other […]
After two weeks of whirlwind travel to book signings, I’m happy to be sleeping in my own bed. I will miss turn down service though and the amazing bathtub at the Four Seasons Toronto. The hotel has only been open since early October and couldn’t have been more conveniently located to chic shopping in Yorkville […]
As a busy person, I appreciate a good gift guide to help me navigate the holiday season. Taigan has tapped ten tastemakers to share their favorite holiday finds in a variety of categories in their Holiday Catalog. New mom and magazine editor Tori Mellott has chosen her favorites “For the Tots” and Emily Weiss of […]
I had planned to work on this post from the plane yesterday but the wifi had other ideas. That’s what I get for flying Delta instead of Virgin America. But I digress. I was catching up on my magazine reading when I noticed how much I loved Harper’s Bazaar UK editor Kim Hersov’s London home […]