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Since the Interviewing Myself post from June 2023 was so well received, I thought I would follow it up with answering 60 of life’s most pressing questions borrowed from Airmail. AIRLINE: Air France (Delta is on my sh*t list.)AIRPORT: JFK to CDGALIBI: “I was at home working.” I probably accepted an invitation and didn’t go […]

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I’ve been working on this ultimate fall shoe edit for weeks because I kept adding and removing shoes so I could recommend the best options. I also ordered quite a few pairs which was also why I kept changing things around but I think it’s finally ready for you. The first pair of shoes you […]

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We’re in for another Saturday of rain in New York tomorrow so I’ve got lots of suggestions for things to do and watch in its soggy where you are too. If you are planning a trip to NYC this fall, you might want to check out the new Fifth Avenue Hotel that is about to […]

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It is a bit exciting that so many new hotels are opening in Paris and now you can add Le Grand Mazarin to that list. The 50 rooms and 11 suites that look like they take their color schemes directly from a box of Ladurée macarons. They were designed by London based interior designer Martin […]

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I’m often asked what someone should wear in NYC or Paris in a particular month of the year. This is virtually impossible to answer due to climate change. I need to have three seasons of clothing available in my closet at all times since the temperature vacillates so wildly from week to week. I was […]

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It’s finally cold enough to finally feel like October and thus post my October Inspiration post for 2023. Photo of a New York townhouse by me. Max Mara Coat Wool-blend bouclé turtleneck sweater By Malene Birger Brown Leather Boots Quote created by me. Photo of Girafe in Paris by me. You can buy my Paris […]

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I’m still using a lot of the makeup I bought last fall but I’ve made a few changes so I thought I’d walk you through my new routine for fall 2023. Of course, you need a good base for makeup and I take skincare very seriously. You can find the products I use and treatments […]

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, my favorite thing about ME+EM, is how many of their pieces you can mix and match to create multiple outfits and their October Collection is no different. It’s full of cozy knits and gorgeous coats to get you ready for colder weather, weather that feels just […]

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As soon as I heard Charlotte Gainsbourg was going to open her father, Serge Gainsbourg’s house at 5 bis rue de Verneuil for tours, I immediately put it on my Paris Guide because I knew it would be incredibly popular. It just opened this week and the combined house and museum tickets are already sold […]

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I’m all about sweater dresses and separates this fall since they feel like loungewear but make you look totally put together. They are perfect for those who have to go back to the office but with they were still working from home. They look especially great with knee high boots which you definitely need to […]

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The Saint James and Relais Christine hotels in Paris are beloved by guests and now the group behind them have just opened a new hotel, Hôtel Norman. Billed as “open, vibrant, lively”, the hotel which opened today has a younger and more contemporary look for its 37 rooms and suites located at 9 rue Balzac […]

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The weather is finally feeling like autumn with a slight chill in the air, and it is time to think about cashmere and cozy knits. Heidi Wynne’s fall collection of fisherman knit sweaters and cashmere wraps was inspired by the beauty of Ireland. Lush green rolling hills and farmland, brisk walks along the Irish sea, […]

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I’ve received so many messages from women who are kicking themselves for snoozing on the Cos sweater and skirt sets that I posted in August. I’m hoping that they will place some of these new sweater and skirt sets in their cart and checkout immediately because these are pretty spectacular. I’m all in on this […]

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September comes in with a bang in New York every year thanks to fashion week but it’s also the best time for new exhibitions, films, shows, books, and more. Here are some of the things that should be on your radar this month. The highlight of the Fashion Icons sale at Sotheby’s is the Warm […]

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This morning, I headed down to Soho in 90 degree humidity for a preview of Banana Republic‘s new home and fashion collections in their new temporary space at 515 Broadway. First, I want to clarify that this is not a sponsored post. I have already been loving the fall fashions from Banana Republic and I […]

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I’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 […]

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Whether you’re still on vacation or are at home because the kids are back in school, there are some great sales happening this Labor Day weekend that you definitely won’t want to miss. ANN TAYLOR – 30% off your full price purchase through 9/4 prices marked *exclusions apply ANTHROPOLOGIE – Extra 40% off all sale items  BANANA REPUBLIC – […]

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