These photos are not from a Halloween party. They are from Truman Capote’s infamous Black and White Ball at the Plaza Hotel in 1966. I’d much rather look at these masked revelers than people dressed up as Snooki and The Situation. Those were the days. Sigh.
When I found out that Plum TV would be interviewing Kate and Andy Spade for their Style Innovators video series, I had my fingers crossed it would include their apartment. Not only does host Adam Rapoport tour their New York apartment but also their Southampton home! Since I can’t see them in person myself, this is […]
I think they key to a successful career in a creative field is having a place to get away from it all on the weekends. Stella McCartney’s gardens at the home she shares with her family in the British countryside look like the perfect place to recharge your batteries. They created all the gardens from […]
Tom Ford could design a garbage bag and it would be the chicest garbage bag ever. I trust him to design the best of everything so I can already tell that his Black Orchid lipstick, nail polish, and solid perfume trio will be perfection. This is definitely going on my Christmas list! I hope he’s working […]
I’m a sucker for period movies, especially those with English accents and even more so, those staring Colin Firth. So what happens when an English accent of character played by Firth in a period film is accompanied by a stammer? That is the story of The King’s Speech which opens November 26th. Prince George, The Duke of York […]
I love when I’m looking for one thing and I find something even better in the process. In this case, it was photographs of Manolo Blahnik at his beautiful Georgian house in Bath, England by Ivan Terestchecnko. He shares this house with his collection of books and about 10,000 pairs of shoes that bear his name. […]
It is about 75 degrees and humid today in New York. Not exactly the best weather to wear fall fashions but a girl can dream. I’m loving these ensembles from The Gentlewoman magazine. They are tres chic! Photos by Terry Richardson for The Gentlewoman via Fashion Gone Rogue
The new Cire Trudon boutique is located in one of the most interesting buildings in New York at 54 Bond Street. The landmark was designed by architect Henry Engelbert in 1874 and housed the Bouwerie Lane Theatre as well as Lauren Hutton, Jane Russell, Brice Marden, Jake Lamotta, and Helen Hayes among others. It is […]
If any more French retailers open shops in New York, pretty soon we’ll have no reason to go to Paris. I jest of course. We’ll never need a reason to visit Paris but our suitcases might be lighter on the flight back. The legendary candle maker to kings and queens, Cire Trudon, is opening a […]
My friends and I immediately fell in love with this orange Swedish Grace period Greek key and gilt bed in the H.M. Luther booth at The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show last Friday. If we could have afforded it, I’m sure we would have all fought over it. It’s perfection. It was made […]
Former Domino editor Tori Mellott is a serial mover. Since I’ve known her, she’s lived in at least five or six different apartments. I’m not sure of the exact number since I can’t keep up with her peripatetic life. And it seems neither can her apartments. She has storage spaces filled with all the pieces […]
Dries Van Noten is a very busy designer. As I wrote about recently, he just opened a new men’s store in Paris and now he just celebrated his new in store boutique on the third floor at Bergdorf Goodman. I love that Dries puts as much thought into interior design as he does fashion design. […]
My love of abstract art is no secret. I love the colors and movement of the paintings like the one in Kelly Wearstler’s home above. I think a lot of people see abstract art as just paint slapped on a canvas but a lot of thought usually goes into the work. Abstract Expressionist artist Joan […]
If there is one person who loves trolling the world for interesting objects, it’s Federico de Vera. His carefully curated shop of curiosities on Crosby Street in Soho is one of my favorite stores in New York. Lucky for me, he has just opened an Upper East Side outpost. It is a little jewel box […]
Flea markets are a weekend ritual for many people. One of the biggest regrets that Stefan and I have about our trip to Paris is that we did not make it to the legendary les puces. When we do finally make the trip, we will have a wonderful guide in Antiquaires: Paris Flea Markets by […]
I had the pleasure of attending an interior designer breakfast this morning at The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show. The event was sponsored by Michael Bruno, President and Founder of 1stdibs, and Michael Boodro, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decor, and included a wonderful group. It was fun touring the fair with my fellow colleagues […]
If you are one of lucky few who look good in leather leggings, they are a chic option for fall and winter as illustrated by Olivia Palermo. Note to self: stop eating full stop. Le sigh. Photo from RDuJour