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, […]
The main reason I look forward to fall each year is that there are so many wonderful events on the calendar. It’s prime time for fashion, design, and art events including auctions. One of the most anticipated is Collection Alberto Pinto at Christie’s in Paris this September. It will be feature, furniture, art, objects, and […]
After being mostly unplugged for a week, I’m trying to get caught up on news and current events. One thing that came to light last week was that Lee Radziwill‘s Paris apartment is for sale by Emilie Garcin. The three bedroom 6th floor apartment on Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement with a view of […]
I always enjoy seeing what fashion editors and influencers wear during the Haute Couture fashion shows every January and July. The attendees are usually dressed in more relatable and inspiring outfits instead of the over-the-top attention seeking ensembles usually seen during the ready to wear shows. Vogue Paris always seems to capture the best looks […]
One of the things I learned while living in Paris is that some of the most elegant homes in Paris can be found on rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement. It comes as no surprise that the 18th-century apartment of Pierre Sauvage of Casa Lopez is located on this very chic street. It’s featured […]
After a four year closure for renovations, the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris reopens today. The historic site on Place de la Concorde was built in 1758 for King Louis XV by French architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel. Apparently, Marie Antoinette took piano lessons in the mansion at one point. The Count of Crillon bought the building in 1788 […]
So many apartments in Paris have white walls but not this one. It is painted in seven shades of grey graduating from light to dark as you move back to the private spaces. I came across the home of David Chaplain and Alexandre Roussard on The Socialite Family, an interesting website that features “smart and […]
I love this outfit that Aerin Lauder worn in Paris this week. I had a feeling the blouse was Chloé and actually came across it while I was out shopping today. I will have to ask her where her jeans are from since they are the perfect shade of blue. While she accessorized her outfit with a […]
One of my favorite places to visit on every trip to Paris is Buly 1803 on rue Bonaparte. I always stock up on my favorite creams and soap, Miel d’Angleterre. now instead of hopping a flight, I can just walk over to Bergdorf Goodman to replenish my supply. Founders Ramdane Touhami and Victoire de Taillac have […]
Spring has definitely not spring in New York. It’s grey and rainy and nothing has bloomed yet. Until it does, I’m making due by living vicariously through those I follow on Instagram. Some reside in London and Paris which is busting with color and others are decorating their homes and tables with beautiful blooms. Enjoy! @kerrybazaar […]
Every designer’s dream project is one where the client gives them carte blanche. That’s probably easier to do when the space in question is a Parisian pied-a-terre and the designer is Joseph Dirand. Not only did he design the 6,500 square foot apartment on the Avenue Montaigne but also chose all the artwork. A lot […]
Someone asked me after my recent Paris post about renting in Paris. In addition to staying in exotic locals around the world, you can also stay in chic Paris apartments when you are a member of THIRDHOME. They have so many properties in great locations including this one near the Champs-Elysées. If you haven’t looked into THIRDHOME yet, […]
It was miserably cold and snowy in New York today. I just want to be somewhere else. Preferably in Paris and an apartment as pretty as Anne McNally’s that was featured in Architectural Digest. It’s on the Place de Vosges which is where I stayed on my last trip. It’s a chic respite in the middle […]
In our over-connected online world, I’m always surprised when I come across a person, or two people in this case, from the past of whom I’ve never heard before. Such was the case of Boni de Castellane & Anna Gould sale at Christies in Paris on Monday, 6 March 2017. “Boniface de Castellane, known as ‘Boni’ […]
I think we all know that fashion designers also have great interior design style and Pierre Hardy is no different. His duplex apartment in the Marais area of Paris just featured in the WSJ is mostly black and white but is definitely not boring. “Black is not a choice because I find it more beautiful than […]
Le Coucou is a French restaurant in New York designed by Roman and Williams that is très popular. Now the chic design duo have renovated an actual French restaurant in Paris called La Rotonde de la Muette. Located in the 16th arrondissement, La Rotonde has been around for years but has new elegant interiors and terrasse perfect for people watching. […]
I’m having an amazing time in Mexico but I still can’t help thinking about planning another trip to Paris this spring. I was especially inspired after seeing the Paris home of the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani. Architectural Digest photographed the home shortly before her passing and her son, Francesco Carrozzini, encouraged them to publish […]