Mother’s Day
I recently asked a handful of the chicest moms I know to tell me about their dream Mother’s Day gifts. The common theme? Jewelry, homemade breakfast in bed, and some sleep. I can totally relate to that and the older my kids get, the more I just want the sleep portion... Read More
Lip Service
The eyes are the mirror to the soul. Feet are smelly after a long winter of being stuffed into socks and boots. But lips are one of the first things we notice on a face, so its important to keep them healthy and kissable. Honestly, today is National “Lips Appreciation... Read More
À la Française
A renewed sense of modesty is happening in fashion. Enter it into your vocabulary, as it will be required knowledge in the upcoming season. As I mentioned in a previous post, this new chapter is here to stay. Taking steps toward “glamorous gloom”, with an absence of bright colors, highlighted... Read More
Slouchy Beanies
Yesterday I tweeted that I once I find something on my hunt for fashionable finds, it no longer appeals to me as a purchase, but rather the thrill of the hunt itself that is so satisfying. Like a predator that feeds on its prey, an animal finally gets their plat... Read More
NYFW: Take A Trip Around the World
It is always right after Fashion week that I reflect on the amazement and all the hoopla and circumstance that takes place during the shows. The designers spend umpteen amounts of money on a full-fledged production, clothes are fitted (or not) on waif-like models, the venue is secured, playlist ready,... Read More
Weekend Warriors From NYFW
The fashion week deduction thus far, is that color is a thing of the past. For now, its black, and white, and 50 shades in between. Sometimes, it’s a colorful splash of orange or red, or even a neutral camel thrown in for good measure. See below looks from Rag... Read More
Pre-Fall Collections
Fashion is in constant perpetual motion and fashion-camp has recommenced by spinning its wheels for hints of what’s to come down the pipeline. I almost dismissed Pre-Fall as just a small-scale production, one that can be ignored, but I thought that would be downright disrespectful. My blog and my brand... Read More
The Year In Words
2012 proved that this year flew by as fast as lightning, with trends in and out of its wake with each passing month. However, as we look back on what was hot and what was not, I can rattle off topics one, two, and three. To name a few pop... Read More
Generation Who?
Photo: Jak & Jill Coined Generation X, I am living the “ironic” life of a Generation Y-er, while parenting children that are proud members of Generation Z, the iGeneration, or the Net Generation. I read a very provocative online article in last week’s New York Times Oped Section titled How to... Read More