So I went to the Chris Benz spring 2011 presentation yesterday and a reality television show broke out. I’m teasing but only slightly. Presentations are different from fashion shows in that the models stand on raised platforms and the guests walk past them to admire the clothes. That is, if you can see them behind […]
The October 2010 issue of Elle Decor is one of their best ever and I’m not just saying that because I’m in it! I want to thank Elle Decor for including my quote about luxury at home in the issue. I am especially humbled to be included with Allegra Hicks, Schuyler Samperton, China Chow, Ralph Rucci, […]
While we’re discussing Derek Lam, I figured I might as well repost his fabulous downtown loft. As I’ve mentioned a million times before, I love to see where fashion designers live. Their creativity always carries over to their interiors and they are usually filled with interesting objects. It’s funny that Derek’s apartment doesn’t have any […]
We can’t all have a make up artist on call everyday (ahem, Rachel Zoe) but we can still learn from their expertise. Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux and his team of makeup artists created the stunning look above on 30 models at the Derek Lam fashion show and included a chart. “Working with Derek Lam […]
I’m happy to see that the 1970’s are still inspiring designers for Spring 2011 including Derek Lam. His show was clean and beautiful in the best possible sense. I loved the longer hemlines and classic American sportswear look. His fabulous white dresses would look amazing paired with a chunky necklace or big cuff bracelets. I […]
Ralph Lauren has a lot going on this autumn. He has a fashion show coming up this week. His Manhattan apartment is featured on the cover and inside the October issue of Elle Decor. The new four story women’s boutique will open across the street from the men’s store in the Rhinelander mansion on Madison […]
The weather in New York has just turned cool enough to start wearing fall clothes but the runway at fashion week is all about spring. One of my favorite shows from Day 2 was Jason Wu. He’s the darling of the fashion world and by the look of this collection, rightly so. I love the tailored […]
Yesterday was the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the new Lincoln Center location and it could not have been more exciting! The new venue is much larger than the tents at Bryant Park and much more elegant. One of the most fashionable rooms this year is the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge. It’s where the beautiful […]
I’ve been reading Canadian House & Home for over a year and can’t get enough. It’s filled the void left by Domino and always features unique and interesting interiors. So, I was beyond honored when they asked to interview for the October 2010 issue! My issue hasn’t arrived yet but it has already come out […]
At this time of year, not only do I think of changing out my closet for fall but also my home. I switch out my lighter summer pillows for heavier wool pillows from Judy Ross. I sometimes also change the color of the cashmere throw on my sofa. From the look of these autumnal inspired […]
I haven’t even gotten through all the September magazines and now the October issues are arriving in my mailbox. I am always excited for Vogue though and look forward to reading more about the newest “it girl” Carey Mulligan. She stars with Keira Knightly, Andrew Garfield, and Charlotte Rampling in the film version of Kazuo […]
The French have a lovely term for returning to normal life in September after their August vacation. It’s called la rentrée and I think it’s a perfect name for today. It was exactly a year ago today that I returned from Paris. These fabulous photos of Raquel Zimmermann by Terry Richardson shot in Paris reminded me […]
The dining room wallpaper in Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s home from my last post is Chinese Pewter from Roger Arlington. I was going to use it in one of my projects last year but it ended up not working out. It’s still one of my favorite papers though. I love the mix of gold […]
Television always reruns shows during a holiday weekend so I thought I would do the same with a post. It’s not exactly the same but I did post some of these photos of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s Long Island home more than two years ago. It was designed by Thom Filicia and is one […]
Since I know that not all of my readers are Americans on holiday for the long Labor Day weekend, I thought I would post a little fall fashion inspiration from Vogue. The fashion world in New York is not on holiday this weekend either. They are putting the “labor” in Labor Day but toiling away […]
When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away. – Sarah Helen Whitman Photos from Domino, Christopher Baker and unknown
The rumors that Lanvin and it’s designer Alber Elbaz would be collaborating with H&M were confirmed yesterday! Fashionistas everywhere are already in a tizzy and announced that they might actually stand in line for this new collection. “I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me […]