Love Letters
The emblematic monograms that have been spotted on sweaters, shirts, necks, ears, and other body parts are Fall’s playful nod to collegiate culture. When the initial in question, is splattered all over oneself, it invites the viewer to get to know you on a first-name basis. At first, when I... Read More
The Gold Medal
On Day 12, we are more than halfway through the Olympic Games, but the excitement is not waning. With Thunder Thighs, (Those thighs, btw are trending right now) Gymnastics, Beach Volleyball, and Track and Field fever reaching an all-time high, the Wow Factor for me, and maybe for you too,... Read More
Fashion Secret
Smack dab in the middle of summer, I am feeling jejune about the fabulousness of my closet including clothing and accessories. Mon Dieu! Since the sales on fine designer digs are clearly over (did you get anything at the Net-A-Porter sale?) and the fall clothing is starting to trickle in stores and... Read More
How Fashion and Art Collide
For the first time ever, London’s Frieze Art Fair landed in New York’s backyard, Randall’s Island. And for the first time ever, Refinery 29 featured me in their Street Style section. A couple of firsts for me in one day is definitely worth celebrating. Thanks Refinery for the shout out!... Read More
French women get it right
If I could only wear one thing for Spring, I think it would have to be a bandeau stripes. I am pretty obsessed with the Parisienne way of dressing, with their chic everyday style and the je ne sais quoi way about them. Now, not every French woman is the epitome of chic, but many... Read More
Milan FW 2012 shows
Milan has come and gone but after many scrupulous hours hunting down the latest, I have come up with some of my favorites. Today’s focus is all names ending in the letter “i” — tomorrow I move onto other vowels. Starting off with Gucci, the romance quotient has returned in... Read More
A teenage dream cheat sheet
When asked to do a style spread for teens on the upcoming spring months, I thought how great it would be to borrow from the cool it girl’s closet. Teenagers have the advantage of borrowing from the boys, from the runways, from super high-end designs and mixing it up to... Read More
My booty from the Barneys Warehouse sale
Yesterday I hauled it over to 17th between 7th and 8th Avenues for the bi-annual Barneys Warehouse sale. Lucky for me there were no lines and incredible bargains to be had. It was more civilized than in year’s past and there was no grabbing, pushing and fighting for that Alåia... Read More
What I wore
Maje bright red top, Whistles trousers, Calypso vest, oldie but goodie belt, Marni, boots, Céline luggage tote, Zeffira necklace from Tru Grace, bracelets, Miriam Haskell, Cartier, Year of the Boar. All photo credits by Michael Crook. Click here: http://www.michaelcrook.com/ My look for Day Two of Fashion Week is on trend... Read More