A new exhibit just opened in the galleries at FIT aptly titled Black Fashion Designers. The show examines the contributions black designers have made beginning in the 1940’s to the present. Continue reading “Black Fashion Designers Opens at FIT”
A Moving Account
Two weeks ago marked the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy. I thought I read everything there was to read about the Kennedy Whitehouse and the aftermath of that fateful day until I came across this story on elle.com by way of Town and Country magazine. Continue reading “A Moving Account”
Michelle Obama; Going Out In Style
I don’t think we’ve had a more loved or more fashionable first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy. Michelle Obama’s style, wit and most of all her intelligence were apparent in everything she did as first lady. Continue reading “Michelle Obama; Going Out In Style”
Christmas Spirit Starts Here
I’ve never been one to Christmas shop early. Many a year I’ve pleaded with myself to have it all done before Thanksgiving, never happened. Continue reading “Christmas Spirit Starts Here”
Re Post: Party Like It’s 1999!
Once November hits the rest of the year fast forwards through the holidays. With Thanksgiving this week I know it’s a blink of the eye before holiday time is upon us. Continue reading “Re Post: Party Like It’s 1999!”
Fantasy on Fifth
Fantasy and opulence are the two words that best describe the tradition of the Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows. Continue reading “Fantasy on Fifth”
Christmas Inspiration
Happy December 1st! Time to get in full swing Christmas mode, which is only three weeks from Sunday. The Christmas playlist is playing nonstop, next step decorating. Continue reading “Christmas Inspiration”
Pre Fall Picks
Pre Fall 2017 presentations are beginning to trickle in. Last week we looked at the wonderful Bottega Veneta collection, which set the bar high. Continue reading “Pre Fall Picks”
Hat Season
When the temperature dips below freezing, as it soon will, I never go out without a hat pulled firmly down on my head. That blast of icy air on the scalp makes me feel cold all over. Continue reading “Hat Season”
Paul Klee; Mind Over Matter
After not one but two full on Thanksgiving dinners this long weekend I felt the need to get out and feed the mind rather than the body. Continue reading “Paul Klee; Mind Over Matter”