Most of us New Yorkers were very lucky and survived the hurricane unscathed. The only real damage occurred to our waistlines from stress eating and sitting around watching constant news coverage. I have already declared that I have to detox from carbs and television this week. I may have to make an exception on Wednesday […]
It’s a good thing that Sofia Coppola decided to get married in Italy this weekend and not anywhere along the East Coast. She married Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars in the garden of her family’s villa in Bernalda, Italy, the town where her grandparents were born. Her lovely lavender dress was made by her fashion designer friend […]
Instead of preparing to hole up at home in New York to ride out hurricane Irene, I wish I had high tailed it out of town. I also wish America had the entire month of August off like all of France. If we did, my dream would be to enjoy the pastoral pleasures of a […]
I have a lot of pinch me moments in New York but being invited to a real life breakfast at Tiffany’s was definitely the best one. A select group of editors and bloggers were invited to preview the new Tiffany Fall 2011 Leather Collection and dine with design directors John Truex and Richard Lambertson this […]
You may not be able to buy anything from Chateau de Groussay but you will be able to buy some similar treasures from Palais Abbatial de Royaumont soon. The Italianate House near Chantilly, France is featured in World of Interiors and its contents will be up for auction at Christie’s in Paris 19-21 September. The public viewing […]
I thought the house in the Upstairs Downstairs feature in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar looked familiar. Turns out it’s Chateau de Groussay that I posted about here and here. As I’ve stated before, I love fashion shoots that are shot in beautiful homes and this one includes a few rooms that I’ve never […]
There is a great article in the September issue of Vogue about the return to color in women’s wardrobes. It also mentioned the trend of red pants that started during New York Fashion Week last February. Based on the amount of green I saw recently, I have a feeling that green may be the new […]
I knew that Lisa Immordino Vreeland who is married to Diana Vreeland’s grandson Alexander was working on a documentary about the legendary editor. What I didn’t know is that there is also a book, The Eye Has to Travel, out October 1, 2011. I read about it one of my ginormous September issue fashion magazines […]
The owl is the symbol of wisdom and judging by the number I saw at the New York International Gift Fair, vendors were smart to include them in their lines. The tray from Simrin above was especially beautiful. Maybe this owl pencil cup from Design Ideas will bring wisdom at work or school. Eleven Design […]
Charlotte Rampling is well known for not wearing clothes but her vintage fashion looks are actually perfect fall inspiration. Her camel coat, beautiful blouses and tailored jackets are spot on. Even her hair complements the lady-like ensembles and longer hemlines that I’m seeing in the September magazines. Bon Weekend!
I have been shopping up a storm for fall since we all know that by the time you need fall clothes, there will be nothing left. One store I haven’t hit yet is H&M. After seeing these photos from their Uptown Girl feature in their magazine, I might have to sneak over there today. Especially […]
I apologize for a lack of post yesterday. I had trouble uploading my photos but I’ll try to make up for it today. Due to torrential downpours in New York on Sunday, I ended up visiting the New York International Gift Fair on Monday instead. It was so nice seeing all my friends and finding […]
A sign of a good book is one that you finish in a day or two. Rules of Civility is one of those rare books. Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down. It tells the tale of friendship and love against the backdrop of both gritty and privileged New York in 1938 and […]
Fashion isn’t the only place that’s beginning to feel like fall. Ralph Lauren Home has two new collections including the glamorous One Fifth. I am a sucker for anything gold so this look is definitely up my alley. I love how they paired it with matte and shiny black pieces. Evening gown sold separately.
We all know that Tom Ford’s directorial debut was a smashing success. It remains to be seen if Madonna will be so lucky but it’s clear from the photos by Tom Munro that her upcoming film, W.E. will at least look beautiful. The story is the one we all know, The Duke of Windsor abdicating […]
The New York International Gift Fair starts this weekend. It’s always an exhausting event but all the great products and fun people make it worth the trip. I am most excited about seeing the new iomoi for Matouk collection. Since I’ve moved into my new apartment, I’ve been obsessed with real linen cocktail napkins and […]
It may not have been held in Westminster Abbey but the wedding of Kate Moss to Jamie Hince was no less royal. They had the same photographer, Mario Testino, but unlike the other Kate, this one made the cover of the coveted September issue of Vogue. It was a surprisingly elegant affair which was Kate’s […]