As someone who hates clothes shopping for myself, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the choices and experience here in London. Turns out, many of these British brands are in fact easily found in the U.S. too — so here’s a round up of some favorites and the everyday fashion sense I’m seeing here….
Read MoreIt’s been a cold dreary but SNOWLESS:( winter here in DC, so it got me thinking of things to share that would give everyone some cheer. From embracing the season a la the “Hygge” craze, to activating straight up denial — here are a few things on my radar to get us through til Spring!!
Read MoreShe’s baaaaack! Well, almost. Set your dials for Friday, Dec. 6th, when The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) returns for Season 3. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the costumes & a bit about why we’re all so obsessed with this show…..
Read MoreMy favorite season Fall has finally arrived in Washington DC & I’ve been having fun researching fashion finds under $400 (just tops!) to usher in cooler temps. I’m trying something a little different with this post -I know everyone is busy so I’m cutting back on descriptors to give you quicker hit of the selects here. Enjoy!
Read MoreIt’s been a lovely & cool Spring here in DC, so I’m juuussst finally getting around to thinking about warm weather clothes! There are so many choices out there for fun Spring fashion refresh but I find myself as always looking for updated staple pieces that last beyond this year and can be layered into other seasons…
Read MoreYes, you read that right — it’s not an oxymoron. Let’s just say that being told you look HOT has a whole different meaning to me now vs. 20 years ago….today it means, NO REALLY - open a window, now! If you’re in the same boat — or maybe you just work in an overheated office or your skin doesn’t like dry winter air — here are some solutions & lessons I’ve learned (as a mentor of mine says “mostly the hard way” — meaning, they are time-tested & WORK)…
Read MoreIt’s summer & the living is “supposed” to be easy, right?? If that were the case, my whole closet would be dresses because they are the most effortless way to look pulled together - especially when you’re sweltering! To wit, here are a few new pieces that have helped me keep cool these days + a few I have my eye on…..
Read MoreI have been slightly obsessed with Carolina Herrera for years - from investing my own meager funds in college to buy her eponymous perfume, to more recently ogling her at NY Fashion Week. So you can imagine my shock when I opened the New York Times 2 wks ago to find she is “stepping down” and handed the creative reigns over to a young designer, Wes Gordon. What??! I’m in a bit of withdrawl so I decided to create a post on her and sum up the things I admire about her so much...
Read MoreLeave it to the British to come up with the perfect word for that in-between layer everyone wants when it starts to turn chilly: the coatigan. Part coat, part cartigan, 100% comfortable & ideally not a mushy sweater fabric that loses its structure over time. I got a great one last year from MM LaFleur but couldn’t find any from them this season so I rounded up a few alternatives, below.
Read MoreToday I’m sharing with you one of my secret loves (now not so secret): design videos. You know I’m obsessed with art books, decorating magazines, auction catalogs, online sites (Chairish, Pinterest, 1st Dibs, on & on…)….but sometimes you just want those pictures to come alive — and thanks to a few sources, you’ll find they can!
Read MoreI was recently traveling with a friend who is always put together. When we stepped out for the evening, she had complete poise with a great soft gold pouch tucked under her arm, while I had huge bag that could have doubled as a suitcase. Not so cute. I realized that I had been missing an entire category of form & function in my wardrobe: the clutch!
Read More“To be original, one must be different” was the Coco Chanel motto I remember my grandmother quoting when I was very young. It stuck with me and as I get older it rings even more true! So it is a treat when I discover a whole new venue for home inspiration and today it is Bungalow Classic, a delightful store (with online shop) in Atlanta owned by stylish pair Courtney & Randy Tilinski.
Read MoreLoi & his partner Thomas Troeschel are the real deal when it comes to stylish living, as they renovate their own houses (in Maine and Washington DC), entertain friends & family & dogs beautifully, run an exquisite shop with an international network of clients, a massively popular blog & Instagram feed...and yet seem to truly take their time to appreciate nature, history, art & good design. To me, this is the recipe for a life well lived!!
Read MoreSo against this crazy backdrop, it is a welcome distraction and relief to talk to you about some great fashion items for Spring, brought to us by two amazing women entrepreneurs! I needed an escape & some inspiration today and these ladies do not disappoint.
Read MoreThis spring, India took on the challenge of re-imagining the alphabet from her own point of view, evolving beyond her father’s 4 H’s motif into a truly unique, modern interpretation of the entire alphabet! The beautiful result is "Legacy Letters” .
Read MoreOne of my goals in creating this blog was to put a spotlight on unique, original, NOT homogenized kind of finds that have the power to uplift in mysterious little ways. Of course, that would have to mean at some point a stop in Paris! Since I’m not there now & not planning to be this Spring, I thought why not bring Paris to my doorstep??
Read MoreThe April 5th Christie’s auction in NYC, Betsy Bloomingdale, A Life in Style, is one to keep your eyes on. I haven’t gotten my catalogue yet but...I’m sure 99% of the things at auction are beyond my yen, but I’m having a great time exploring and learning more about her style.
Read MoreI recently treated myself to some Spring shoes, hoping to will the good weather to come maybe a little faster?!
Read MoreHer optimistic, playful, retro/futuristic style was the best infusion of energy or medicine I could have!
Read MoreYou may have heard the rumble about “capsule wardrobes” – and now its cousin, the “Lean Closet” is getting even more traction.What is this and why should you care? Because embracing their principles can save you tons of time, stress – AND help you dress better season after season.
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