The Ritz Paris finally reopened this Monday after a four year renovation project by the French architect and designer Thierry Despont. As he told The New York Times,“It needed a redo, but maintaining its essence and strong identity was essential, and my vision was to keep the Ritz exactly as it was but better.” The […]
I’ve been getting compliments on my eyebrows for months now. Friends, strangers, and even one straight man have commented on how great they look. I kept saying I was going to blog about my secret and now I’ve finally put a post together. Brows are really important for framing your face and I think the […]
Every time you think Chanel can’t possibly get any more creative with their fashion shows, they manage to surprise you. The Chanel Haute Couture show at the Grand Palais today featured a very zen Japanese looking house and garden. The structure was closed during the show but opened up at the end to reveal all the models […]
Just a quick note to let you all know that I’m having a wonderful time in Paris with Chanel to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sublimage. We’ve been scheduled from morning until night with amazing activities and meals. I look forward to sharing a more in depth look at my trip after I return but wanted to […]
I feel like I’ve just gotten over my jet lag from Italy and now I’m off to Paris with Chanel to help celebrate 10 years of Sublimage, a seminal moment in Chanel Skincare history. I’ve used Sublimage off and on over the years but religiously for the past six weeks. I can honestly say that my skin […]
After three days of 90 degree temperatures, I’m even more ready for fall. I can’t wait for cozy coats and sweaters and trips to European cities like Vienna. The Austrian city is where Bergdorf Goodman Pre-Fall 2015 Magazine photographed these very chic fashions including the Andrew Gn coat above. I’ve never been to Austria but I’m […]
The Oscars are the last of the award shows which means that everyone can take off their Spanx and eat a cheeseburger now. The red carpet started off slow but built up steam when Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Watts, and Sienna Miller showed up. But it was Julianne Moore above in custom Chanel (Karl made it for […]
Everyone tells you to bring an umbrella to Paris because you never know when it might rain but you should honestly pack a hat. Sometimes it’s a just a quick passing sprinkle and it’s not worth putting up your umbrella. The narrow sidewalks also make it a bit hard to navigate with one too. That’s […]
Long time readers will remember my aversion to pink. Well, this awful winter has left even me longing for the cheerful affect of a little color. I actually fell in love with a pink jacket from J.Crew when I saw it at their presentation last year. It turned out to be a very expensive Collection […]
New York woke up to six inches of snow blanketing the city today. Seems like a perfect day to stay in bed and watch movies and read. If you didn’t receive new pajamas for Christmas, I suggest some of these chic options. Some of them are even nice enough to wear on the street should […]
Someone recently told me they liked that all my Chanel bags were different and unique. Meaning, I wasn’t carrying the ubiquitous black quilted 2.55 flap bag. Not that there is anything wrong with the classic Chanel style but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. My not so secret source for all my vintage Chanel […]
I don’t know what I love more about Vaunte, the secondhand treasures from some of the city’s chicest women or the photos of them in their equally chic homes. Actually, the best is finding your sartorial soul mate who wears the same size in shoes. Happy shopping and bon weekend! Carolyne Roehm Carolyne Roehm Cricket […]
I wasn’t invited to Scotland for the Chanel Metiers d’Art show at Linlithgow Palace in December but I was invited to the New York showroom to see the pre-fall 2013 collection recently. We all know Chanel is known for its amazing textiles and embroidery but you can’t appreciate it until you see it up close. My favorite pieces […]
The Little Black Jacket exhibition by Chanel had me thinking about that other iconic item, the Chanel quilted purse. I’m lucky to own one vintage woven version but not the classic 2.55 model. It’s the bag you can use forever and pass down to the next generation. Maybe I’ll buy myself to celebrate the publication […]
I have a meeting in Soho today and while I’m down there, I can’t wait to stop by The Little Black Jacket exhibition. Karl Lagerfeld photographed over 100 iconic people in the iconic little black jacket for a new book The Little Black Jacket: Chanel’s Classic Revisited by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld that will be released this […]