When it comes to shopping for each new season, if you snooze you lose. I’ve learned this lesson the hard way by missing out on quite a few pieces so now I shop early…and often. The new Emerson Fry Spring 2013 Collection just went online today and the sunny California vibe is is welcome respite […]
I missed seeing interior designer Nathan Turner‘s new store when I was in Los Angeles last year so it was at the top of my list this trip. As I mentioned, it was even more special because I was able to chat with him for an hour before he was off to New York for […]
I’ve already started shopping for fall and J.Crew was one of the first places I hit. I not only love their clothes but there always chic advertising. The new “We Know You’re Out There” campaign for fall features some favorite street style subjects and a few fabulous unknown people. I especially love the always stylish […]
My sponsor Hillary Thomas not only has a cute store called Chic Shop but a wonderful interior design portfolio. I thought the photo above was perfect to post as we head into Mother’s Day this weekend. This neutral obsessed New Yorker is also in love with her wonderful California use of color. You can see […]
After our recent visit to the Brooklyn Museum, Tommy Smythe and I decided to do a little shopping. One of the first places we stopped was DARR on Atlantic Avenue. I love visiting places where you never know what you might find and DARR is filled with vintage treasures and new pieces that look old. […]
I was familiar with the brand Joe Fresh but it wasn’t until I attended the grand opening of their new flagship store last week that I really fell in love. My favorite Canadian interior designer Tommy Smythe knows the owner Joe Mimran and his wife Kim Newport, the designer of Pink Tartan, and was kind […]
I’m going to have to check and make sure I don’t have a fever that’s making delirious. Normally, I hate anything cutesy and would definitely not be caught dead wearing anything with hearts on it. That being said, I’m kind of loving the heart throb print at J.Crew. I was in the Collection/Bridal store on […]
Instead of depressing you with more photos of the Viceroy Anguilla, I thought I’d revisit my trip to Los Angeles. While there I was able to pop into Kelly Wearstler‘s new clothing boutique on Melrose Avenue. For those of you who don’t know, she also designed the Viceroy Anguilla, so my jumping around actually makes […]
While I loved Ann Mashburn in Atlanta, I kind of wanted to move into Sid Mashburn and marry their handsome salesman Randall. It’s a mecca for menswear and impeccable custom suiting. The tailors are on site to cater to your sartorial pleasure and couldn’t be sweeter. If you’re a Southern gentleman or even a Yankee, […]
I am embarrassed to say that I had never been to Atlanta, Georgia before Americas Mart invited me down to speak. I took the opportunity to stay the weekend and see some sights. At the top was stopping by the store Pieces. I shopped from them online for my bachelor pad project in 2008 and […]
Bergdorf Goodman is probably the most popular destination for holiday windows each season but there are also other very beautiful and creative displays around the city. The Ralph Lauren shop windows on Madison Avenue are always a treat, especially the children’s boutique. They look adorable and the props they include always amaze me. There are […]
When I was in Chicago last month, I was finally able to visit Jayson Home & Garden. I’ve shopped their website for myself and clients but nothing compares to seeing their mix of vintage and new furniture, accessories and curiosities in person. Makes me wish I lived in Chicago but since I don’t, I’m happy I […]
One of the best parts of blogging has been all the creative people I’ve been able to meet. Even more exciting is watching them achieve their dreams or reach new goals. I wrote about the chic store Maison 24 three years ago when I discovered them off season during an installation in the Hamptons. Co-owner […]
The heat abated slightly on Sunday so I ventured to the flea market. I was hoping others would stay away so I would have my pick of the good stuff and I did manage to find a few treasures. My rule of thumb for the flea market is to buy what I love and always have a […]
I’ve written about Etos before but they have recently renovated their space and it’s definitely worth another look. The store is owned by Mercedes Desios and Alberto Villalobos who met while they were students at the New York School of Interior Design. They share not only a store but an interior design business and the […]
Club Monaco is one of my favorite retailers in New York. I always know I can find great clothing and accessories that don’t scream where I bought them. I would always feel bad about posting my favorite pieces on Habitually Chic though because not many of my readers have access to their stores but all […]
The CFDA was very busy this week. First, they announced that they would be releasing American Fashion Designers at Home this fall and today, they have unveiled their collaboration with the Gap. The three CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winners, Monique Péan, Patrik Ervell and Sophie Théallet, have designed special pieces that will be sold exclusively at […]