These Boots Are Made For Walking

Yves Saint Laurent Boots 1963
Yves Saint Laurent Boots 1963

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”

Cool In Jamaica

Tony Frissell Sports Illustrated February 1957
Tony Frissell Sports Illustrated February 1957

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

Photo August Harper’s Bazaar, Balenciaga

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”

Now Let’s Talk About Hair

Gorgeous picture of Nicole Kidman but that hair!
A gorgeous picture of Nicole Kidman but that hair is beyond!

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”