Leave it to an Italian to create a collection inspired by hot rods and American in the 1950’s. Spring 2012 at Prada would make a Pink Lady proud. Not sure if  I will be wearing those sandals with flames on them but I might have to have one of those new handbags. Bon Weekend!

My love of Club Monaco is no secret. I always love their great dresses and jackets and shop them every season.  Of course, this meant it was an even bigger honor to be asked to be the the featured contributor to their Culture Club tumblr page for the month of February!  Only two posts are up […]

If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart, you might want to visit AM-Living.  They are generously offering HC readers 15% off any purchase for the month of February with the code HABCHIC. I especially love their Nautical inspired items and Campaign furniture.  I say throw a little something in the […]

I’m going to have to check and make sure I don’t have a fever that’s making delirious.  Normally, I hate anything cutesy and would definitely not be caught dead wearing anything with hearts on it.  That being said, I’m kind of loving the heart throb print at J.Crew.  I was in the Collection/Bridal store on […]

They say April is the cruelest month but for me, I think it’s February.  I loathe Valentine’s Day and any other holiday for which I am made to feel inferior for not having a date.  But in the spirit of if you can’t beat them, you might as well join them, I’m deciding to embrace […]

The March issues of magazines are starting to arrive and I swear I still have September issues I still haven’t gotten rid of yet.  One that I am most excited to receive though is Harper’s Bazaar.  They’ve revamped the design and placed the enviable Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover.  I’m pretty sure there are going […]

Instead of depressing you with more photos of the Viceroy Anguilla, I thought I’d revisit my trip to Los Angeles.  While there I was able to pop into Kelly Wearstler‘s new clothing boutique on Melrose Avenue.  For those of you who don’t know, she also designed the Viceroy Anguilla, so my jumping around actually makes […]

On the charter boat from St. Maarten to Anguilla, one of the crew members told me that a lot of people who visit Anguilla end up extending their trip.  After experiencing the island and the Viceroy Beach Resort, I can see why.  None of us wanted to leave. The words most often used to describe […]

You’re probably saying to yourself, “didn’t she just get back from LA?”  The answer is yes.  But when someone asks you if you want to attend a press trip to Viceroy Anguilla when it’s January in New York, the answer should always be, “abso-freaking-lutely!”  So with just three days downtime, I’m headed off for a […]

I’ve asked a few people to be featured in the book from whom I didn’t hear back.  Former model and stylist turned shoe designer Tabitha Simmons was one.  But it all makes sense now. The five story townhouse that she shares with her husband photographer Craig McDean and her family is featured in the February […]

My trip to Los Angeles was so scheduled that I barely had time to breathe but I did manage to find some time to shop.  On Saturday, I met a friend at Brentwood Country Mart which couldn’t be cuter. And thanks to the power of twitter, Julia Leach of Chance, alerted me that I had […]

Those of you who follow me on twitter already know but I thought I should mention to everyone that I am currently in Los Angeles. I’m busy shooting a few last subjects for my book and meeting up with friends old and new.  My schedule is pretty jam packed which is the reason for the […]

While I loved Ann Mashburn in Atlanta, I kind of wanted to move into Sid Mashburn and marry their handsome salesman Randall. It’s a mecca for menswear and impeccable custom suiting.  The tailors are on site to cater to your sartorial pleasure and couldn’t be sweeter.  If you’re a Southern gentleman or even a Yankee, […]

Also top on my list to visit in Atlanta were visiting the Ann Mashburn and Sid Mashburn stores.  I had heard so much about them that I couldn’t wait to check them out for myself.  I can definitely say that they don’t disappoint.  The men’s store Sid Mashburn opened first in 2007 and it took some […]

I am embarrassed to say that I had never been to Atlanta, Georgia before Americas Mart invited me down to speak.  I took the opportunity to stay the weekend and see some sights.  At the top was stopping by the store Pieces.  I shopped from them online for my bachelor pad project in 2008 and […]

I am off to Atlanta this weekend to attend the Atlanta Market and to speak on a great panel at AmericasMart.  Maxwell Gilingham-Ryan of Apartment Therapy, Christiane Lemieux of DwellStudio and I will be discussing Daily Design: How the Everyday Inspirations from Blogs Change the Industry on Saturday, January 14 from 3:00-4:00pm in Building 1, Floor […]

I started out on track this week but photo shoots for the book and preparations for trips to Atlanta and LA have left me falling behind.  Until I get myself squared away, I’m posting a repeat.  If television can do it, why can’t I?  The house belongs to Danish fashion designer Malene Birger, who has […]