If you are committed to starting the new year with style, consider investing in a showstopper of a Big Girl Bag. Believe it or not, there are classifications among even the best, most stylish handbags: those in brown and black sit on the safe side of the spectrum, while highly stylized, boldly colored statement bags occupy a… [Cont.]
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Truthfully, it’s probably not healthy to covet a bag the way I covet this Celine Luggage Tote. The combination of the serious style and silhouette with the whimsy of the color is too perfect. And while this bag belongs to the Resort Collection, the color pink (as an accessory) is actually much better suited to… [Cont.]
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If I had a dollar for every time someone confessed that ‘I’ve been meaning to call you but…’, I’d be well on my financial way to a Birkin bag.** I have a growing list of almost clients, women who I know want the help but aren’t quite ready to pick up the phone. And I completely… [Cont.]
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I love boxes. Both decorative and functional, they work alone (on a dresser in a guest bedroom) and in collaboration (with books and other objects) as part of a modern tablescape. But my personal favorite? To hold candy, and in the case of the lucite box pictured, to display it as well. Add Jelly Bellys… [Cont.]
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This time of year, after you’ve pushed the limits of your purse strings and have most likely committed to taking a spending hiatus, it’s a challenge to consider spending more… But if there are a few remaining piggies in the bank, now is exactly the time to spend them because of the incredible sales happening… [Cont.]
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If you’re looking for a quick update to your winter wardrobe, Chelsea has the jeans of the moment in these Genetic button fly skinnys. Perfectly paired with navy, gray, white and (believe it or not) pink, they offer a much-needed break to Winter’s routine of blue jeans/black pants. They are running true, selling fast, and… [Cont.]
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Readers of this blog know how I champion the cocktail ring. As one of the 15 items every woman needs in her closet, they are especially important in colder months as long sleeves and high necks conceal bracelets and necklaces. Two Sole Sisters hit it out of the park by bringing in this collection of… [Cont.]
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If you still need gift ideas for your neighbors, coworkers, friends, significant other or yourself, here are my picks for Holiday ’11. Your grandmother’s fruitcake, this is not. Perfectly packaged sweets from epicurean dynamo Dean and Deluca are a modern girl’s gift. Treat yourself to a forever piece of jewelry that… [Cont.]
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Working as a style consultant for the last two years, I am sometimes surprised by challenges to my firmly held opinions. For example, I’ve changed my mind on Diane Von Furstenberg’s designs by witnessing the amazing things her dresses have done for my clients. Additionally, I’ve seen cardigan sweaters from catalogue behemoth Boden (typically a… [Cont.]
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It’s officially the month to eat, drink, and be merry, and I’ve already received numerous requests for information and recommendations on appropriate and inspired Holiday dressing. Between the brunches and bashes and parties of cocktail and costume, knowing what to wear where alleviates some of the pressure of this season. SPARKLE- More than any other… [Cont.]
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