History was made last night when Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency becoming the fist woman in the history of our country to do so. Continue reading “Hillary’s Night”
Month: July 2016
Remembering Jackie
Today would have been Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s 87th birthday. She was one of the most fascinating people of the twentieth century. Admired for her style and revered for her strength of character, intelligence and sharp wit. Continue reading “Remembering Jackie”
Three Dresses
It’s always a smart strategy to have a current go-to dress in your seasonal arsenal. Something that captures the spirit of the moment but is not so out there that you’ll have to retire it after one season. Continue reading “Three Dresses”
These Boots Are Made For Walking
I’ve always loved the iconic crocodile boots from Yves Saint Laurent circa 1963. The shape, decadent material and just right heel look timelessly cool. Continue reading “These Boots Are Made For Walking”
Chanel Spa at the Ritz
If you find yourself in Paris with some time to kill and a whole bunch of euros burning a hole in your pocket why don’t you take yourself on a date to the newly opened Chanel Spa at the Ritz? Continue reading “Chanel Spa at the Ritz”
Cheap Fun
Of the myriad of sunglasses I have I feel I’m missing a borderline kitsch pair of cat eyes preferably in a light color. It’s been in the back of my mind, nothing pressing, but on more than a few occasions this summer I felt that if I only had such a thing my look would be complete. Continue reading “Cheap Fun”
Cool In Jamaica
As we gear up for another string of ninety plus days I’m dreaming of the scene depicted in this photo. Taken in 1957 by Toni Frissell for Sports Illustrated at Round Hill, the Jamaican getaway of William and Babe Paley. Continue reading “Cool In Jamaica”
Still Feeling for the Skinny Scarf
I’m well aware that the skinny scarf was a big trend for Fall ’15, but as we approach Fall ’16 I find myself still feeling for the skinny scarf albeit an evolved version of last year’s straight forward strip of silk. Continue reading “Still Feeling for the Skinny Scarf”
Neighborhood Watch Tribeca
As a kid growing up in New Jersey, New York City was my shopping mecca. Luckily my mother indulged me and we clocked countless hours traipsing all over Manhattan in search of the unique. Continue reading “Neighborhood Watch Tribeca”
Now Let’s Talk About Hair
My hair has been the bane of my existence for as long as I can remember. As a child I started fighting my naturally curly (a nice word for frizzy) hair from the time self-awareness kicked in. I like to think I could have been president if not for the hours I’ve dedicated over the years to hair management. Continue reading “Now Let’s Talk About Hair”