The March wind roars Like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver As he passes by. When winds are soft, And the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, Then spring is here. – Author Unknown Henri Matisse, Olive Trees at Collioure, 1905, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

I don’t want to start to sound like a commercial for Soho Beach House but I just had to post the rest of the interiors.  It really is one of the most well designed boutique hotels that I’ve ever seen.  I also think there are a lot of take away decorating ideas that anyone could […]

Even though red seems to be grabbing all the headlines lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of blue on and off the runway and in the home.  I absolutely love Todd Alexander Romano‘s new blue apartment that was featured in the February issue of Architectural Digest with its pops of citron, chartreuse and red.  I also noticed these […]

In 2009, Gucci moved their headquartes from Florence to Rome.  The offices are located in a historic building on Via del Banco di Santo Spirito.  The nine story palazzo was commissioned by Giulio Alberini, a wealthy merchant, and erected in 1515 and was designed by Raphael and his student Giulio Romano.  Gucci head designer Frida Gianinni […]

We didn’t see much color on the red carpet at the 2011 Academy Awards but what we did see looked great!  The hands down favorite for best dressed goes to Mila Kunis in lavender Elie Saab.  She looked ridiculously gorgeous and probably made Jessica Biel sorry she didn’t attend the ceremony with Justin Timberlake!  Pregnant Natalie Portman […]

Michael Smith must no longer be busy decorating the White House. He found time to design the official Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. The room was inspired by a 1940’s library and even included Mr. Smith’s own books. Since the Greenroom is the place where celebrities wait before going on stage, he thought […]

It’s raining in New York and I really wish I was still in sunny Miami.  My absolute favorite part of the Soho Beach House hotel was the beach and not just because it was 80 degrees.  It was adorable and will also be going in my furture beach house inspiration folder. Stripes seem to be […]

The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club announced today that the 39th Annual Decorator Show House will take place April 28 – May 26, 2011. It will take up residence in an striking, neo-Federalist style mansion at 163 East 63rd Street. The four story home was once owned by John Hay “Jock” Whitney and boasts unique historic […]

I’ve been quietly shopping at Talbots for about a year now.  Ever since my mother dragged me into the Shadyside store over Christmas and I realized that they had cute dresses, their petites fit me perfectly, and the prices couldn’t be beat!  I just received their Spring catalog yesterday and it looks like Julianne Moore […]

When Stefan and I were in Miami, we stayed at the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach.  It is the perfect place for those who want to stay in a quieter and less over the top hotel.  It felt like we were staying in a friend’s home. Before I show you the hotel itself, I […]

Someone called Cecconi’s the most beautiful restaurant in Miami and I have to agree.  Lucky for Stefan and me, the restaurant was located in our hotel, the Soho Beach House.  We’ll get to that later.  Designer Martin Brudnizki created a gorgeous oasis underneath Silver Buttonwood trees and bell jar hanging light fixtures.  The trees are also wrapped in white […]

Since we have a few inches of snow on the ground in New York, I thought this might be a good time to post about warm and sunny Miami!  After the cruise docked, Stefan and I headed to the Design District in Downtown Miami.  In addition to furniture showrooms, the Design District is home to some […]

I don’t attend any men’s fashion shows but if there was one I did decide to attend, it would be Michael Bastian.  I love his modern take on preppy male clothing.  His chic style also extends to his West Village apartment.  You might remember it from the September 2008 issue of Domino magazine.  It still looks just […]

Please welcome our newest chic sponsor Creations by Kage.  Designer Kristin Holstein creates vintage inspired bags and clutches that are modified for the modern woman. I especially love the Embroidered Tucker Clutch that would be perfect for spring and summer.  Kristin is also generously offering Habitually Chic readers 10% off any order.  Just use code […]

It’s a long holiday weekend and that means many people will be getting away.  Designer Stephen Shubel‘s chic fisherman’s cottage in Sausalito looks like a chic yet cozy place spend some time off.  He describes it as being “like Marie Antoinette in a t-shirt…the past recreated for today.”  He mixes French furniture with nautical touches that […]

I took this photo of the front row at Nanette Lepore from my seat and it is one of my favorite moments from fashion week. I don’t know the name of the first blonde but the second is Joanna Hillman, senior fashion market editor of Harper’s Bazaar.  She is sitting next to her colleague David […]

Only fashion could get me up and out of the house at 8:00am on a chilly Sunday morning.  Estee Lauder was kind enough to invite me backstage at the Derek Lam show and I’m excited to share my behind the scenes experience with you.  It’s amazing how much work goes into a ten minute runway […]