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Love You, Mom

07 May 2014
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Mother’s Day is upon us, which means now is the time to find a present that says “I love you, thanks for everything, you deserve some alone time.” Our moms are the most important, loving, and inspiring people in our lives, and every year we look forward to showering them with cards, gifts and lots of love on Mother’s Day. However,  shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be a little bit daunting. What do you get for the woman who shaped who you are today? It’s not an easy task. I usually err on the side of caution, asking my mom what she wants, which is usually something exercise or tech-related. A win-win on all ends. There are moms who would want jewelry or sweet scents and more practical... Read More

Met Prep

05 May 2014
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Who else is excited for the Met Gala raise your hands?! Tonight, celebrities from the worlds of fashion, film, society, sports, art, and music will gather for the Museum’s Costume Institute Benefit. This year’s gala celebrates the opening of the Anna Wintour Costume Center and the exhibition Charles James: Beyond Fashion (on view from May 8 through August 10).  Before this conversation begins, I know that both men and women have been planning their dress of choice since the invitations were mailed out many months ago. I am excited to see what will come down the red carpet– fashion’s answer to Prom –in all its decked out glory. In case you are living on another planet, the Costume Institute Ball is quite unlike the Oscars or Golden Globes — this... Read More

Spring Trends to Jump into Right Now

02 May 2014
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Spring is the best time to start fresh, clean out your closet, and shed your proverbial layers. Is your closet clean? Call me if you need help. Now is the perfect time to invest in some of spring’s favorite trends. As I touted in an earlier post, culottes have streamed into my conscious brain by now, and I am quite happy about it, but there’s more. In the name of #normcore, I have taken a liking to Birkenstocks and all their so-called effects. I have purchased one pair, wore them multiple times, and already calculated my cost per wear as a win-win situation. Who can resist something that’s both comfortable AND fashionably accepted? That hasn’t happened in years. My feet will thank me this summer when... Read More

Pearls of Wisdom

30 Apr 2014
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In a desperate plea for April showers to bring May flowers, after today’s monsoon, tis’ the season to start playing dress up. May Day is tomorrow!, and along with blooming flowers comes itchy eyes and throats, and a host of springtime festivities. As the fashion kingdom prepares for the annual Met Gala, fashion’s answer to Prom, it’s promise is to attract a lineup of commanding evening dresses on May 5th, which got me thinking. You need to have serious stamina to pull off an oversize frock. Also consider that with May comes Mother’s Day, Graduation ceremonies, weddings, and other merrymaking activities followed soon after by the fast and furious preparations for June i.e: the annual shipping of your children, and their prospective trunks, off to camp. I’m... Read More

Because It Swings, That’s Why

26 Apr 2014
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Zara clutch, get a similar one here and here // opening ceremony top found here and here // gabriella artigas bracelet  Photography: Lydia Hudgens I’ll never forget my first fringe purchase back in the 1970’s. I bought a black suede fringe jacket in a flea market in Florence, and thought it was the coolest purchase ever. I wore it so much that the jacket literally fell apart at the seams. I was part of an era, but was happy to let it go. This season, fringe has emerged as an intriguing trend and I like the way it moves. I bought this clutch in black fringe, a contrast to spring’s garden party of florals, because it assumes a dramatic flair.  It also adds volume when I strut, and an... Read More

Crazy for Culottes

23 Apr 2014
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I noted a few months ago right after the Spring shows that I would never wear a pair of pants that fall somewhere short of ankle length. During fashion week, I was touting the virtues of the Proenza Schouler version of the wide-leg trouser, the culotte, but only assumed that as a woman who doesn’t soar to the highest heights, it just wouldn’t work. Too wide, not figure flattering. Well, I was wrong. Begone skinny jeans! Three-quarter length hems might be tough to wear, but it was just a matter of time before culottes, neither pants nor shorts, nor a midi skirt, would stream into our fashion consciousness. With all the elegance of a ball skirt and all the comfort of sweatpants, the culotte is going... Read More

Eco-Friendly Sandals

22 Apr 2014
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In honor of Earth Day, I am dedicating today to celebrating our planet. In the name of high fashion, there have been some inroads in making a difference by trying to save Mother Earth, rather than destroying it. I picked out my favorite eco-friendly faux leather sandals from Stella McCartney, and there are plenty of others out there that make sustainable clothing, see Antik Batik, Daniel Silverstein, Soludos, etc. Here are some more eco-friendly options for you…how will you celebrate Earth Day?

The Virtues of a White Shirt

21 Apr 2014
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isabel marant shirt // theory shorts // converse high tops // reed krakoff bag Over the long holiday weekend, while away in a different city and totally out of my comfort zone, I felt lost without my jar of almond butter. AB is readily available, a reliable source of nourishment, and tastes good on everything from an apple, to matzoh, to eaten plain with a spoon right inside the jar. In a similar fashion, I like to compare my love for almond butter to classic white shirts. As a creature of comfort, wherever I am, I like to have my white shirts, as they can be worn as a cover up over a bathing suit, belted over skinny jeans, or when you feel like you... Read More
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