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02 . 18 . 10

Falling for Fetherston

One of my favorite collections from fashion week was definitely Erin Fetherston. There have been more times than I can count that I have had to pass on buying a dress because a designer decided to save a few dollars on fabric with a thigh high hemline but Erin has dropped hers to ladylike levels […]

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02 . 18 . 10

Michael Kors at Home

A lot of creative types who work with color and pattern all day say that they like to come home to more neutral and clean environment so I wonder if that is the reason behind why both Donna Karan and Michael Kors live in black and white apartments. There is something kind of soothing about […]

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02 . 17 . 10

In the Mood: Part Deux

A lot of great designers shared their mood boards with Vogue this fashion week and two of them had the same photo tacked up for inspiration. Both Michael Kors, above, and Tommy Hilfiger, below, had the famous photo of model Lisa Taylor driving with the wind whipping through her hair that was taken by famed […]

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02 . 17 . 10

Vintage MJ in Paris

Another review of the Fall 2010 collection by Marc Jacobs called it nostalgic. Which immediately made me nostalgic for Marc’s first Paris apartment that was also designed by Paul Fortune. Since I have no idea where my tear sheets for it have been filed, I was happy to find that Moodboard had scanned and posted […]

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02 . 17 . 10

MJ in Paris

Marc Jacobs is getting rave reviews for his collection show Monday night. Some said it was serene while others accused it of being safe but sometimes you just want to look pretty and nice and not over the top, kind of like Marc’s Paris apartment. I’d be serene too if I lived in this fabulous […]

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02 . 17 . 10

Wu Hoo!

Jason Wu has been the darling of the fashion world since Michelle Obama wore one of his gowns to the inaugural balls last January and rightly so since it’s wonderfully talented. That also makes him on of the favorites of Vogue so it’s not surprising that he recently had his new showroom designed by Anna […]

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There are occasionally moments in my life in New York when I feel like I want to pinch myself to make sure they are real and attending Carolina Herrera‘s Fall 2010 fashion show yesterday morning was one of them. It was definitely a dream come true and also one that didn’t disappoint. It’s one thing […]

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Donna Karan‘s Fall/Winter 2010 collection that was shown on the runway yesterday reminded me a little of her apartment. It was mostly black with a little white and color thrown in for good measure. What’s that line about sticking with what you know? The fabulous textured coats make me wish they were in the stores […]

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02 . 15 . 10

Donna Karan at Home

In honor of fashion week, I’m going to be posting some of my favorite fashionable interiors this week. Donna Karan is celebrating her 25th anniversary of her company and putting on her fashion show so I couldn’t think of a better fashion designer to start things off. Her 7,000 SF space on Central Park West […]

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My first inclination that the “evening of finery, furniture and friends” at interior designer William Sofield’s Studio Sofield would be fabulous last Thursday evening was the special installation by the Matthew Marks Gallery. The second was the “7pm till…” open ended time frame of the party. You know that’s a sign you better clear your […]

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02 . 14 . 10

XOXO

My heart’s in the right place. I know, ‘cuz I hid it there. – Carrie Fisher

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02 . 13 . 10

L-O-V-E

Hope you all have a love-ly weekend! XOXO! Photo by Noe DeWitt

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02 . 12 . 10

Pretty in Pink

There was a time when I couldn’t look at pink without picturing Pepto-Bismol or my childhood bedroom but the color is starting to grow on me. I love it when it’s used in a more sophisticated way in an elegant setting such as the dining room by Suzanne Kasler above. It looks less bubble gum […]

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The mood board that I posted yesterday with the Rothko painting reminded me of Allison Sarofim’s amazing West Village townhouse. I just came across the article about it that I ripped out of the February 2004 issue of Vogue so it was perfect timing. I was under the impression that David Netto had designed the […]

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02 . 10 . 10

In the Mood

There is a palpable feeling of excitement in the city in anticipation of the start of Fashion Week tomorrow. I like to think of it as Style Olympics. Similar to the real Olympics but with chicer uniforms and better parties. Besides the shows, one of my favorite things is seeing the mood boards of the […]

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02 . 09 . 10

Once in a Blue Room

I’ve been busy working on a new project and I thought you might enjoy taking a look at the inspiration images for the blue media room. I don’t think it’s any surprise that most of them are from the master of lacquer, Miles Redd. Enjoy! Ashley Whittaker Amanda Nisbet Todd Romano Nate Berkus and Anne […]

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I’m sure a lot of people are thinking about their diets again after consuming chips, chili, buffalo wings, and beer while watching the Super Bowl this weekend. One nutritionist recently advised her clients to “close” the kitchen after dinner which entails shutting the door and turning off the lights. Kind of hard to do if […]

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