I rarely (if ever) show luxe & less but this one just popped out and I had to share! Perhaps because I had been waiting patiently for this J.Crew fluted surf skirt to go on sale ~ it’s the perfect mix of casual and informal business. The cotton/poly bonded jersey reads casual with an oversize button down and sneakers but does an immediate change-up with a fitted blazer and heels. I saw and fell in love. The dark charcoal would
Well most men don’t call it a “tote” but the phrase was cute….right? A splurge-worthy item for any man that says he’s ready for work and business is a great briefcase. Recently, I’ve been working with several male clients ~ all of which have been in need of a stellar briefcase to compliment their position. As I’ve shared with them, your briefcase shouldn’t say “I’ve arrived” but rather “I was always meant to be here.” The goal isn’t to be
It’s a constant pursuit and, frankly, I’m not giving up! I’m going to be more fit tomorrow than I am today…. I have enlisted the support of Soybu. I love their stuff…and you’re asking, “what makes their stuff so special?”. Well, first off, everything has a cool name. Then the items are quality ~ you can wear, they take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. They use eco-friendly fibers and then I love how it integrates into my everyday life.
I am lusting after these sunglasses by Chloe, the Carlina. I have a few pairs of Chloe sunnies and they are all characteristically round and slightly oversized but not so much that they eat up all of your face! They will remain on my Wish List until I can not break into a cold sweat when purchasing them (here). In the meantime, the round, slightly oversized, feminine, rose gold and brown, eclipse-looking sunnies will have to get some shade!
Tom Ford did it. Again. Luxurious and sensual. Spicy. Elegant. Iconic. Black Orchid. On Friday, I headed to one of my favorite Thai restaurants, Beau Thai, to grab dinner and enjoy an evening at home. As I’m coming out of the restaurant, I see my PR guru and give her a hug. I lingered longer than I should have….because she smelled so good. I asked and she said it Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. Needless to say, I was at Nordstrom
I’m not a bargain hunter and everyone knows this….but there’s a new website that you need to check out because it tracks the real price drops across 54 online retailers! It’s devoted to fashion and, yes, you have to login using Facebook. Check out Biggest Price Drop! You now have an easy way to make sure those shoes you want are truly a bargain…! Caution: the prices change constantly so you’ve got to be vigilant. This ish just got real…
It’s casual. It’s relaxed. It’s designer-worthy. It’s authentic to the designer. It’s less Gap. It’s an overwhelming YES! Find your curated weekend casual pieces and just wear the hell outta them!! Literally run and “fall into the Gap” Take a peek at the video and see how amazed John Elliott of John Elliott + Co, Daniel Lewis of Brooklyn Tailors, Rob Garcia of EN/Noir, and John Moore of M.Nii were to see this collaboration come to life!
I’m in the camp that says your jewelry should make an impact on your outfit. If you’re wearing it and it’s “so-so…not much to write home about“, why wear it? About seven months ago, I started the search for a fabulous bracelet that would stand on it’s own but be equally as comfortable with my other arm candy, and I wanted it to have some element of navy blue since it’s my signature color. Clearly, the search yielded a few
Not sure there’s a theme to today’s travel destinations. Having been to Mexico City several times, I’ve fallen in love with it a bit. There’s culture but also a wonderful sophisticated grittiness that makes it appeal to any urban dweller. And then South Carolina is one of those states that requires you eat your way through it…. Mexico City ~ the city has over 170 official museums and the Zocalo is where you’d find me; and they have all of the
Last week was New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) so everything I read was focused on what’s on the runway and how to move from the catwalk to the walkway. And of course, I got to share my thoughts on some of the latest NYFW trends on Let’s Talk Live on Friday…along with two other fashion folks, Julia Farr and Grant Harris. It was such an honor and such a blast!! Fashion as an Inescapable Institution (The Society Pages) In fashion,
A friend once told me the best way to make something viral or “sticky” is to join a conversation already in progress. Tradition says there are two ways to get your designer junkie on, cash or credit, but where there’s a need, there’s a startup. [Enter stage left] A service that provides fast, reasonable installment loans…CommunityLend. Here’s what I know so far: it’s payment at the point of sale not like an in-store credit card (interest rates as high as 29%)
Not sure why but my travel destinations this go round all center around food. I love food ~ I don’t think I eat a lot (ask any of my family or friends….) but I enjoy something tasty – and sweet doesn’t hurt too! That said, I’m not a foodie but food is one of the visceral connections that crosses time. Basilicata, Italy ~ an old world beauty but a rich culinary heritage too; plus Francis Ford Coppola just opened a nine-room
This last in our “Seasonless Wardrobe” series is focused on what you should be adding to your closet. The list could be long but we’re not talking about building an entire wardrobe but rather supplementing and getting you ready for fall. On your short list for fall should be: Scarves ~ideal for drafts and travel Cashmere ~ this should be year-round so grab two great tops Cognac/luggage colored handbag ~ it goes from summer into fall effortlessly Prints ~ they
I want to be the perfect travelista every time I’m on-the-road ~ that includes arriving at the airport with just enough time to get through security and to my gate but not so much time that I’m looking for something to do; with my one bag and carry-on that contains everything I need to look awesome but not so much that I’m annoyed when I find something and can’t fit it in my luggage; and, of course, looking and feeling
I’m a huge fan of lists – I use them for my everyday to-do’s, for my desired travel destinations, for my will-have-at-some-point-in-the-future items, my bucket list, etc. Plus I have a strange but real love for paper…. I thought I was just a little anal retentive and then I found out a lot of my friends do it too! Well Business Insider created a list of the 22 lists everyone should make and I wanted to share it so you
I was shopping for a client and after having walked by the Yves Saint Laurent counter, I decided to stop and find “my color”. I knew the objective was an everyday color that could give me some color but not overwhelm a natural look. As a full-fledged adult, I was also set on a “red lip”. I tried several colors quickly (if you try it on, you have to wipe it off fairly quickly because it truly stains) and settled
Last week we talked about what had to be stored or put away because it was just too summery. But there are some summer clothes that should ‘make the cut’ into your fall closet. These items pair well or layer nicely. Summer clothes to keep: White blazer White jeans ~ work them with off-white and cream well into fall Work dresses ~ these are likely some type of wool/poly blend which transcends seasons Cashmere tees ~ pair them with long sleeve shirts
It’s my new running list of where I wanna go….it may be a restaurant in a different city, or an actual city, or a place/area/store in a country, or whatever. We should all be keeping a list….I wanted to share mine! Instanbul {I want to go back now that I understand a little more about the people} Bar Harbor in Maine Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago ~ there’s a “David Bowie Is” installation, Sept. 23 – Jan. 4 Post
I’m in love with this picture ~ and just know that you’ll see it again because it’s the epitome of relaxed style that isn’t overly stuffy or too young. Just awesome! A few key takeaways from the photo: Note where the blazer shoulder ends… In all three examples, we’re talking two-button suits In all three examples, the top button is buttoned and the bottom is not Note where the blazer sleeve ends… The two gentlemen with no tie have created
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