Spring is finally but the weather didn’t get the memo. Since the temperatures are still a bit chilly, the timing is right for my friend Heidi Wynne’s new spring collection of luxurious cashmere wraps. They would make thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts and are perfect for this time of year when the temperature changes throughout the […]
Now that you’ve stuffed your face with turkey and pie, you can stuff your shopping cart with Black Friday deals. I used to post sales and photos on the day after Thanksgiving but haven’t in a while since I have been traveling over Thanksgiving the last three years. Many sales have started early so I’m […]
In case you missed the news, Belmond just unveiled their new Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, which will debut in July 2025. The pioneering train fuses a celebration of timeless rail heritage with contemporary British gastronomy, culture, and style. Fine dining experiences will be designed by […]
I promised my followers I’d write a post on the fashion of film The Thomas Crown Affair so I put these three outfits together with chic pieces from Saks to get you started. They have so many great brands at a wide range of price points so there is something for everyone. Rene Russo as […]
It’s finally cold in NYC but definitely not grey. We’ve had endless days of sunshine which I’m not complaining about since I have south-facing windows. But it is time to switch over to wearing more grey now. Grey is always my go to color for late fall and winter since it’s the perfect complement for […]
Fashion Week is happening now in Paris and many stylish attendees will be staying at the recently opened Hôtel de Balzac, a luxury hotel with a chic lounge, bar, and Japanese spa in the elegant 8th arrondissement designed by Festen Architecture. Definitely add it to your list of places to stay on your next trip […]
Sorry for the radio silence here on the blog. Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Substack already know that I had emergency gallbladder removal surgery two weeks ago but those who don’t can get caught up here and here. I also posted what I bought for fall on Substack if you’ve been […]
Sorry for the radio silence here. Hopefully, you are also now following me on Substack where I have been posted what I’ve been up to lately including a big closet organization project. Whether you’re still on vacation or are at home because the kids are back in school, there are some great sales happening this […]
I look forward to September in New York every year but I’m trying to savor the last days of August. I always love how the light gets warmer and lower this month. It makes me want to switch to neutrals to prepare for autumn’s arrival. Here’s an ode to these days. Pablo Picasso Pure cashmere […]
UPDATED FOR FALL 2024: I posted this in May because we were having a cooler than usual spring. Joke was on us because we’ve been dying in more 90 degree days than I’ve ever experienced in my life. I’m reposting with updates since everyone else is now posting about fields jackets and barn coats. I […]
Even thought it’s been 9,000 degrees in New York for the last month, I’m starting to think about fall and cooler weather. I’m trying to not to buy anything else this summer unless it can transition to fall in NYC and this navy oversized twill shirt and matching utility maxi skirt is a perfect transitional […]
The history of Ladurée begins in 1862, in the heart of the Paris during the Belle Époque. In the Madeleine district, Louis-Ernest Ladurée opens a bakery quickly recognized for the quality and flavor of its breads and pastries. After a fire in 1871, the place was reborn as a pastry shop, attracting gourmets to the […]
In addition to fashion and accessories, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to stock up on beauty products and hostess gifts, and update your menswear or that of the man in your life, as well as, refresh your home. You can find all my beauty recommendations here. You can find my menswear recommendations […]
Swedish brand Toteme wins the award for the most remote summer residency this summer with their new space on Filicudi, an Aeolian island in the Sicilian periphery through August 2024. Its an untamed and rugged yet quaint oasis where they say they go to find solace and belonging in a daily agenda of sunbathing, napping, […]
One of the bucket list items I experienced last year was attending Wimbledon with Ralph Lauren. This year, I’m watching on television but still feeling inspired by green and white of the tournament. I’ve put together some fun on and off the court tennis fashion and accessories whether you like to prefer to play or […]
Whether you are celebrating the 4th of July in the US or abroad, there are a lot of great sales happening this week so make a little time for some online shopping. 24S – Up to 50% off designer fashions for women and men. & OTHER STORIES – Up to 60% off sale ANN TAYLOR – 50% off your purchase thru […]
I already posted some of these in my Bon Weekend posts on Substack but wanted to post them all together here for those of you who haven’t signed up yet. Luckily, there are a lot of new things to watch when you are hiding out inside from the 90 degree temperatures that seem to be […]