I went to a great exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday called blog.mode: addressing fashion. Assembled by the MET’s Costume Institute, it featured some incredible dresses, coats, shoes and accessories from the 18th century to the present. The […]
I think its safe to say that Kate Moss has been responsible for starting a few trends in her day. You can thank her (or curse her) for skinny jeans, for example. But, she wore this woolly coat/vest ice age thing in Amsterdam recently and well, let’s just hope that what happens in […]
One of my favorite discoveries has been JALDA. I LOVE their clutches. They are chic and unique and will not blow your budget. The black anaconda amalfi clutch above left is made of snake-embossed leather and has a carved wood handle. I like everything about […]
It’s rainy season and I’ve been looking for a raincoat, but I don’t want anything boring and typical. I want something with a little oomph, a little edge. I have a very Edwardian looking trench by Junya Watanabe, but it doesn’t close at the front and even though […]
I’ve shown you the bad and the ugly (see below) and now, it’s time for the good. I will just come out and admit for the record that I have a secret guilty pleasure and that is to see what Victoria Beckham is wearing. Until now, I have only told my husband about […]
If this recent photo of a homeless person Diana Ross in her UGGs is not enough to dissuade everyone and anyone from ever donning UGGs, then I don’t know what will. I hope she’s on her way to the trash bin to throw those right out. I would just like to note that […]
The exotic look of this crocodile embossed cuff by Roberto Cavalli is very appealing to me. I like the textural feel and the oxidization in between the scales. It is not something tinny, but quite substantial because it is made of gold-plated brass. Not only is it something luxurious at the un-luxurious […]
Sometimes I wonder if designers enter contests to see who can design the ugliest shoes possible. If these contests do exist, then surely this Y-3 Phasma 90 stretch wedge must have won top prize somewhere. I say this reluctantly because Y-3 is a collaboration between Yohji […]
I find this $695 silk dress by Phillip Lim to be striking and unique. First, the black, cream and coral colors are bold and go beautifully together. Second, the coral beaded lace flowers cascading over the empire waist form an unexpected, pleasing detail. The effect is jewel-like. […]
This purple Tara Matthews jumpsuit has a cool 1970s loucheness to it. I like that it looks like effortless glamour and in fact, it is. You just slip it on and pretty much no matter where you’re headed, you’ll look fabulous. You can even roll up the […]
I love the whimsy of this sequined tee by Tracy Reese. I like that at a first, far away glance, you perceive one thing, but upon closer look, it’s something totally different. At first glance, the shirt appears feminine and sweet with its prim white collar, but the […]
I noticed today that the tulips were planted on Park Avenue, a yearly reminder that balmy evenings are around the corner and this Bottega Veneta tote instantly made me think of spring as well. It is so pretty with its whisper-pink color and soft leather. It’s practical too […]
I saw this pair of boots above at Miu Miu in New York and they really caught my eye for their scultpural quality and the pair of striking dragonflies affixed to each boot which made me think of the nature-inspired Art Nouveau movement at the turn of […]
While in LA, I spent an afternoon at the Getty Villa which is one of my favorite places on earth. Perched on a hill overlooking the Pacific, it was commissioned by oil tycoon J. Paul Getty to house his vast collection of ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan art and artifacts. There are two […]
I stopped in Pat Areias, one of my favorite Manhattan haunts, and saw this cool corset-like belt. I’ve seen a lot of wide belts this past year, but this one is unique. First, it is made entirely of sterling silver. Second, the 3 1/4 inch-wide chain-link mesh looks so light and pretty […]
Earlier this week, I was having lunch in Malibu at Geoffrey’s which has become one of my favorite restaurants due to its stunning views of the sparkling Pacific, when a friend began describing a fabulous safari another friend was planning. Of course, this set my mind to wandering about […]
I just got back from LA and its beautiful 75-degree weather to the land of boots and coats. Still, I would take boots and coats and 40-degree weather anytime over continuous exposure to one of my pet peeves - Crocs. That is only a slight exaggeration. (By the way, I saw a […]
This wrinkled leather jacket by Gryphon is hip and flattering. The mandarin-type collar, fitted cut and back vent make it feminine and sexy. The rich texture and color lend it sophistication. Being a little bit city and a litle bit country, it would look great with […]
I found these anti-”it” bags at Fred Segal in LA. (Much of the rest of Fred Segal, with the exception of the small shoe selection and a few things by Ann Demeulemeester and Martin Margiela was disappointing, qualifying as overpriced junk in my book.) So imagine my delight […]
I’ve been talking about the Marc Jacobs things I like for spring and summer because I’m still trying to stamp out the images in my mind of his fall 2008 RTW collection which was GOD AWFUL. I’ve always been a big fan of the […]
