It’s hard to believe that while handbags from high-end designers warrant a concerted effort on my part to develop a five-year savings plan for a future major purchase, these entities have also constructed a tier of affordable keepsakes that enables one to keep your beloved (ahem…handbag) close to your heart until that day you and […]
The key to being a bohemian is that you rub out any evidence of provenance of an article of clothing. It lends an air of mystery, and this is the allure. People will wonder, “Wow, she’s got cool taste, it’s so unique and eclectic…” All of her stuff looks one-of-a-kind. Some batik or […]
She’s chic. She’s hot. Hell, she’s a vamp. She’ll make sure that the party won’t be devoid of some glamour. A little over the top for any other day, but hey, it’s Halloween. Splurge and test your fashion boundaries.
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Fendi, Hologram Suede Clutch in Silver, suede fold-over […]
Stripes, circles and tattersalls, oh my. It sounds more crazy than it really is. Subdued, banker colors tone down the possible clash of patterns. A cropped jacket with larger than normal buttons balances the nuclear sized butterfly buckle. A big yellow bag is there to give you pure sunshine through osmosis. […]
Have you noticed some trends shown in the magazines? The stylistic symbols are shrunken pants or capris, shrunken sweaters or three quarter sleeve sweaters over long sleeved shirts, whimsical accessories, big prints and plaids, and bold pops of color. What if you put ALL of them together? Weirdly, it kinda works like the skewed […]
Love the stand-up ruffed collar of the velvet jacket. It plays nicely against the dress’ retro linearity and the embroidered amoeba pattern on the skirt. Kate Spade’s latticed and bejeweled sandal adds an unexpected sexiness to the otherwise preppy ensemble. Finish with chandelier earrings to highlight your face and a killer cocktail […]
Sometimes, it’s good to leave well enough alone, as in not to dig into the past for inspiration. Sometimes, I want to push the envelope, tap into the future, move forward, get things done, be progressive, and so on. And why would I want to feel that way? Well, when things […]
It’s only October, but I’m mentally preparing for the year-end festivities. I need to figure out what to bake and put together the holiday gift list. With the inevitable arrival of the holidays, so ushers in the terse stress level. It is also now that I escape into my little cobwebbed memory banks […]
These accessories declare their presence. Garments only need to sit back while the impression is being made.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs, Textured Wool Cardigan in Aspen Brown, wool jersey, $428, @ Saks Fifth Avenue.
Opening Ceremony, Keyhole & Bow Sweater in Grey, wool, keyhole and bow at back, hidden pockets, $175, @ […]
It’s late on Sunday morning. Coffee made, shower taken and teeth squeaky clean. It’s windy outside. It was over 100 degrees Farenheit the week before and almost overnight, the temps dropped to below 70. I’ve got almost an hour before meeting up with some pals for brunch. Maybe we’ll hit the […]
Old meets new, but there’s nothing sweet about this wedded arrangement. Each piece is a statement maker. Together, they create a fierce vision to behold. Uber modern plasticized figments of Stella’s and Chloe’s imagination play against an unaffected rose print, inky black appliqués reminiscent of Whitby’s jet rarities, and a trinket of […]
All those delicately painted figurines and hand cut glassware, sentinels of the past in grandma’s house, sitting discretely and benignly collecting dust, have moved on. They are now playing house in your wardrobe closet and your jewelry box. Quietly, in recent times, some of the top purveyors of fine porcelain and crystal […]
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