I can’t believe that November magazines are already on newsstands. The latest issue of Architectural Digest features the West Village townhouse of actress Julianne Moore that’s surprisingly down to earth for a movie star. I appreciate that it looks like she decorated it herself and that is feels very personal. “I like things that have real […]
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Every morning, I’m afraid to turn on the news or look at Twitter. I feel depressed and helpless and unsure of the world. I don’t know what to do except give you a place to escape if you feel the same. Besides the Autumn poets sing A few prosaic days A little this side of […]
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As you might remember, I hosted a joint Habitually Chic 10 Year Anniversary and Williams-Sonoma Home new Chelsea store opening party last week. So many people came out that it made for a very fun evening. For the event, Williams-Sonoma Home asked me to choose my top 10 must have items in the store. They […]
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After a whirlwind week, I’m Bermuda bound this morning for a weekend of rest and relaxation at the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club. While many islands in the Caribbean are still recovering from recent hurricanes, Bermuda was left untouched due to its location which is just 655 miles off the coast of North Carolina. […]
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All of my fashion friends are in Paris this week and before they left, I suggested they stop by the new Buly 1803 in the Marais. This new location not only carries their cult beauty products but also has a cafe, Grand Café Tortoni. One of my friends who visited said she preferred the original […]
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry caused a stir in Toronto during his Invictus Games by breaking royal protocol and holding hands like any young couple. But it was Meghan’s down to earth outfit that also had people talking. She seems poised to become another fashion icon like the Duchess of Cambridge but because Meghan is […]
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I have been following Marina Rust on Instagram for a while and was wondering what she was doing in Virginia. My question was answered in the August 2017 issue of Vogue. She and her family had bought a red brick Georgian farm house on a rolling hill where they spend as many weekends and holidays […]
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It’s officially fall and although it’s still a bit warm here in New York, I know that means that cooler weather will come all at once and I want to be prepared. I’ve already picked up the Hatch Waffle Turtleneck that I can’t wait to wear with black leggings. Some of you only think of […]
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If a Picasso painting is out of your price range, you might want to think about buying the artist’s last home in France. Mas de Notre Dame de Vie in Mougins where Pablo Picasso lived and worked from 1961 till his death in 1973 will be sold at auction on October 12, 2017 by Residence365.com. […]
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Delphine and Reed Krakoff already owned one famous home, Lasata, in East Hampton, New York which was where Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis spent her summers growing up. Their new home, Clark House, in New Canaan, Connecticut also has a interesting past. It was purchased by heiress Huguette Clark in 1952 as a safe place to escape […]
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If there’s one thing you buy for your wardrobe this fall, make it a blazer. More specifically, a blazer that’s glen plaid, checked, flannel, houndstooth, or tweed. The are the perfect layering piece when the weather is starting to cool down but it’s yet cold enough for a coat. As you can see from some […]
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It’s grey and rainy in New York this morning so I feel like it’s the perfect time to post a pretty sun filled garden. The garden in question located in Montecito, California also happens to belong to Oprah and has been recently featured in Veranda. I know quite a few people who live in this […]
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I’m super excited to be hosting a joint Habitually Chic 10 year anniversary party and William Sonoma Home new store opening in Chelsea on Thursday, September 28th. I’ll be celebrating and sharing styling tips and my favorite fall finds from Williams Sonoma Home. There will also be chic craft cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and great […]
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Fashion week just ended in New York and the nice weather led to a lot of great street style looks. As you know, I only highlight the ensembles that are relatable and wearable. I’m absolutely loving all the longer midi-length dresses and cropped loose trousers that both show off great shoes. I actually saw three […]
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I never tire of seeing photos of the New York apartment of Vogue International Editor at Large Hamish Bowles. The very colorful and traditional home designed by Studio Peregalli will be featured in a new book New York: Behind Closed Doors by Polly Devlin and photos by Annie Schlecter. “I was so delighted to have […]
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The French cult brand Sézane opened last week in New York and they are already a huge hit. I stopped by on Friday when I was downtown on again on Saturday with a friend when Jessica Alba also happened to be shopping. The large store and floor to ceiling shelves are filled with clothing, shoes, […]
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It’s been feeling very much like fall in New York lately so I’ve started transitioning my wardrobe earlier than usual. Many of you have requested more outfit posts so I thought I’d show you what I’ll be wearing this weekend. Silk Wrap Blouse – There is nothing I love more than pairing an ivory silk blouse […]
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