One of the events I couldn’t make it to this week was shoe designer Charlotte Dellal’s launch party at Bergdorf Goodman. Her line named Charlotte Olympia is filled with vertigo inducing heels in bright colors and patterns. After seeing images of her own home in London as well as that of her parents, I have […]
I was telling someone recently that I will never be photographed by one of the fashion week street photographers. I don’t wear “fierce” shoes as my friend Jessica calls them or crazy outfits but that doesn’t mean I can’t photograph some of them. I recognized French style blogger Garance Doré when I was leaving the […]
We interrupt our vacation slide show to bring you a look at some of the fashion shows I have been attending this week. One of my favorites is always Tory Burch. She always shows wearable yet interesting outfits with a hint of nostalgia that I can always imagine myself wearing. For Fall 2011, she told WWD that […]
Every designer whether they work with fashion or interiors will tell you that travel is the best source of inspiration. No where was that more true than in Nassau. The pink color of so many of the buildings looked beautiful against the bright blue sky but everywhere I looked I saw a fabulous color. I […]
After a brief reprieve yesterday, the weather is cold again. What could be better to post today than the pink Government House in Nassau, Bahamas. It makes me think back to that 80 degree day and all the lovely Bahamians who wished us good day as we passed them. Hope you have a good day too! […]
The most stunning space on the Marina was the Owner’s Suite on the back of Deck 9. It was decorated by Susan Bednar Long of S.B. Long Interiors in collaboration with Ralph Lauren Home. It looked like the interior of an elegant yacht but was also comfortable and cozy. The bedroom was one of the rooms […]
Since the Marina was fully booked, we were only able to see the designer rooms and suites while we were docked in Nassau. Dakota Jackson designed a few suites and we peeked into two of them. We weren’t given any specific details about the rooms but I assume much of the furniture came from Dakota […]
A few readers commented that they were impressed by the decor of our room on the Marina. They weren’t expecting it to look so nice. If you thought that was impressive, wait until you see the public areas and restaurants. Oceania Cruises bills themself as mid-luxury but after to speaking with the designers, it was clear […]
This cold weather is definitely making me wish I was still sailing on the Marina. I don’t think Stefan and I could have had a better first cruise experience and we owe it all to Oceania Cruises. This was an inaugural christening cruise and there was copious amounts of music, dancing, champagne, fireworks, sunshine, and […]
I’m back from vacation! I had an amazing time on the Oceania inaugural cruise of their new ship Marina, exploring Nassau and Miami, staying at the Soho Beach House, and touring Vizcaya among other things. Most of all, I enjoyed the warm and sunny weather! When I left Miami today it was 84 degrees. When I […]
Not exactly sure where Carter Smith took these photos of Mila Jovovich but it looks like Florida to me. Regardless, hey make me wish I had worked out more before my trip. My fun in the sun is coming to an end and I can’t wait to share my own adventures with you all when I get […]
I wanted to buy myself a new pair of sunglasses before my trip but ran out of time. I have a pair of Tom Ford gold aviator sunglasses that still look good but I feel like it’s time for a change. I have been debating on a pair of large Jackie O style shades or the new […]
Whether you like them or not, you have to admit that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor had style. During the Second World War, Winston Churchill installed the Duke of Windsor as the Governor of the Bahamas to keep him quiet so to speak. So in 1940, Wallis and Edward sailed to Nassau. Apparently Government House was in […]
Our cruise is docking in Nassau but only for a day. If we had more time, I would definitely would have tried to meet Harbour Island resident India Hicks in person. If there is anyone who epitomizes effortless elegance, it’s India. For those of you who don’t know, her father was renowned interior designer David […]
I packed a few striped tops for the cruise but now I’m kicking myself for not buying a dress too. It’s amazing how many different ways you can wear stripes. From casual to dressed up, they always look great. As you’ll see from these photos, they been a favorite of many chic people including Jackie above. Enjoy! Lauren Santo […]
By the time you read this, my friend Stefan and I will be hitting the high seas. After this awful winter, I don’t have to tell you how excited I am to get away to warmer weather. Thank you to everyone who sent me recommendations for Miami and Nassau. If you want to follow our […]
Big thanks to Véronique Hyland for including Habitually Chic in her Bloggers Share Their Fashion Week Prep Secrets story for Harpers Bazaar . I am beyond excited and honored to be included with Garance Doré, Bryanboy, Style Bubble, The Man Repeller, Keep It Chic, All the Pretty Birds, Geometric Sleep, and the Purse Blog. Fashion […]