(The Cut) Friends, steak lovers, and casually inclined fashion crazies, pack your bags and get yourself to Argentina. Currently enjoying hot summertime weather, Argentina is our kickoff destination for Resort Week — our celebration of the season’s wares and the… Read More ›
Below is my latest article for All Things Fashion DC, which is inspired by ma mere who has been looking extremely stylish lately with some serious color-blocking: Now that the holidays have come to a close and the District has… Read More ›
Oxblood: It’s is a deep, red wine (somewhere between bordeaux and burgundy). And whether in a coat, bag, sweater, or shoe, it’s everywhere right now. Click through the slideshow to see new items from Chanel, Lanvin, Derek Lam, and more…. Read More ›
(The Independent) Flanked by the top model Coco Rocha, and watched by fashion’s glitterati and a crowd of paparazzi, Jean Cassegrain cut the ribbon to unveil his family’s new emporium. Longchamp, the French handbag maker, is in good company. Gold… Read More ›
We’re hooked on Miansai’s covetable new jewelry. Self-taught accessories designer Michael Saiger of Miansai draws inspiration from his mom’s antique shop and family vacations spent at New England’s beaches. But the results are hardly nostalgic. One of his sleekest creations… Read More ›
I am exceedingly lucky that mon bel homme is very well dressed. In fact when we first met it was one of my favorite things about him. Unfortunately I can’t say that great style is shared by all Washingtonians, and… Read More ›
One of the most anticipated collaborations of the year, the Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection, was unveiled earlier this week. The two mega-retailers are evoking holiday cheer with this affordable collection, featuring over 50 limited-edition designer products from $7.99 to $499.99,… Read More ›
(Wall Street Journal) As the co-founder of Oliver Peoples, Larry Leight’s vision has shaped the image of some of Hollywood’s most stylish individuals and personas. Johnny Depp is a fan, as are Jack Nicholson, Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, Jay-Z, Madonna… Read More ›
Being a defense contractor, I love when military-inspired pieces appear on runways and shelves across the country. Classic military is a trend that never really dies. With its crisp tailoring, brass buttons, and the perfect complementary combination of navy and… Read More ›
My parents came to visit mon bel homme and I this weekend for some great food, some lively debate, and of course, shopping. For the most part, I prefer shopping on my own because I am more focused and tend… Read More ›
I absolutely love autumn in the District; it’s easily my favorite season. The summers are so painfully hot and humid, with endless days of sweating and trying fruitlessly to find ways to wear your hair without it turning into a… Read More ›
The latest issue of Texas Monthly features a fascinating profile of Kermit Oliver, a reclusive resident of Waco, Texas, who works the night shift at the local post office and paints during the day. In other words, he’s the last person… Read More ›
Recently mon bel homme and I had dinner with his family to send off a dear friend before he started an exciting new job in Texas. It was a great time and fantastic to see everyone, and it was on… Read More ›
(Vogue) Fall may still be around the corner, but there’s no time for fall shopping like the present. In honor of the magazine’s big 120th anniversary (1892-2012), we’ve highlighted 120+ items under $120 that are Voguevetted for the new season. And, to… Read More ›
(Harpers Bazaar) This season, there’s a new It accessory in the extras game — the neck scarf. For fall, designers from Hermes to Mary Katrantzou showed colorful, printed versions, but we’re partial to the graphically striped iterations seen on the… Read More ›
This week’s Fashion Intelligence focuses on Fall accessories and my latest finds for your fall wardrobe. Find it on the All Things Fashion DC site here!
(Capitol File) What started as a common love for vintage clothing and accessories has become a successful business venture for friends Holly Thomas and Krista Haywood, cofounders of online style emporium Butler + Claypool. “We had been going ‘thrifting’ together… Read More ›
I absolutely love To Kill a Mockingbird (the book and the film) and so I was thrilled to hear that one of my favorite labels, Oliver Peoples, was doing a line of tribute eyewear! Below, Vogue Paris gives the details:… Read More ›
(Fashionista) You won’t see any big-name models in J.Crew’s fall 2012 ad campaign–but that doesn’t mean you won’t recognize any of the faces. The mega-retailer has tapped a handful of successful fashion industry types (who just, you know, happen to… Read More ›
With mon bel homme and I cozied up in the new townhouse, I’m not looking for items for my ‘bachelorette pad’ anymore. People have been extremely generous in helping us to make ourselves feel at home, including his aunt bringing… Read More ›
(Elle) Sometimes, it’s the little things that really matter. Case in point: statement bags, vintage finds, and notice-me baubles. See the full slideshow here.
(GQ) Fill out your fall wardrobe with these sub-Benjamin buys from the August issue of GQ.
Hello all, the new installment of my weekly column Fashion Intelligence is out today! This week explores the best sunglasses and the best places in D.C. to find a great pair. Find it on the All Things Fashion DC site… Read More ›
There were some that doubted Ms. Zoe could pull off a full-blown fashion line. I’ve been a big fan of Rachel Zoe (her styling, her book, her show, and now her new line) for years. I was THRILLED when I… Read More ›
(GQ) You can judge a man by his shoes. They reveal whether he takes pride in the little things. If he throws on a nice suit and pairs it with cheap, clunky lace-ups, he’s not what you’d call a detail… Read More ›
(Vogue) Certain things just never go out of style. Art deco, sailor jeans, a navy skirt, or a lavender sweater tossed over a perfectly fitted tee is a good start to any list. But how to make them truly special?… Read More ›
With Oprah’s list, there will be no more purses squashed in your closet, no more impulse bag buys, no more hoarding of freebie totes. See all the details here. #4 The Keep-Your-Hands-Free Cross-Body You’ll feel less like a pack… Read More ›
(Forbes) For all the stories of waiting lists and the $10,000 price tag, is the Hermes Birkin still the mother lode of handbags when every other woman at lunch is armed with one? This is true in Asia, especially in… Read More ›
(Wall Street Journal) Imagine for a moment, walking through a garden of honeysuckle and wild roses, down a sandy path of beach plums and tall wavy grasses. Then, at the exact moment you come upon a wide stretch of beach,… Read More ›
LOUIS VUITTON is launching a new service on July 30, enabling customers to create their own bespoke handbags – with 80,000 variations available. The customisation sessions will take place at The Haute Maroquinerie – a dedicated private salon housed in… Read More ›
(NPR) Participants in this year’s Fashion Week, now under way in New York, have to share a bit of the spotlight with a smaller group of trendsetters being closely judged for their own sense of style: women in the political… Read More ›
(Style.com) Any way you wind it, turbans have been making fashion statements since Paul Poiret began topping off his creations with them way back in the early twentieth century (though Sikhs, of course, had been wearing them for centuries before… Read More ›
(Capitol File) Kate Spade All experienced travelers know that good reading material and a few fun games are essential for passing time in transit, and the iPad offers plenty of options for both. Protect it with one of Kate Spade’s… Read More ›
During my formative years my grandmother and mother took great strides to instill in me the art of ‘being a lady’. This included the odd lesson on just what hem lengths were acceptable, the proper cutlery to use, the endless… Read More ›
Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive time-teller or a solid-gold investment, start off by strapping on GQ’s essential guide. See the slideshow at GQ.com.
(Capitol File) A ride in a manually operated elevator to the top of a building in New York’s Garment District will deliver you to the atelier of Kara Ross, a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of jewelry. It is the heart of… Read More ›
(Vogue) This year for the first time, Wimbledon (much like the Royal Ascot Races last week) has issued a strict dress code for all members keen to come out to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London to… Read More ›
Hermes is not messing around when it comes to counterfeits. Last month, the legendary luxury label shut down 34 counterfeit sites–and won $100 million in damages–and now they’ve helped the French police bust an international crime ring that produced and… Read More ›
I always find that I’m disappointed when a woman is carrying a great handbag, only to pull out an over-stuffed, thread-bare wallet. It’s possible that this accessory is a bit neglected because it is rarely seen and more effort is… Read More ›
(Vogue) Why is it so hard to disconnect—even when you are trying to get away from it all? Such is life in these modern times, but with the season of weekends away and summer vacations upon us, here are some… Read More ›
(Refinery 29) 2012 has already been deemed the year of The Great Gatsby and all things F.Scott-and-Zelda, so Refinery 29 has stepped up and combed the market for worthy pieces that give a nod to the era without going over… Read More ›
(The Coveteur) You can thank Marina Larroudé—the market director for Style.com—for all the insane accessories and ready-to-wear products featured on the biblical fashion site. Larroudé grew up in the Brazilian cities of Araçatuba and São Paulo, where she started her… Read More ›
Their styles have been parsed, critiqued, and, in some cases, mimicked by millions. Fashion historian Valerie Steele examines the appeal of some of the most fashionable first ladies, and offers a few baubles to give you that winning balance of… Read More ›
London — When the Duke of Windsor went shopping in Paris for a gift for Wallis Simpson, the vendeuse suggested a pair of leather gloves. “My wife already has a wheelbarrow of gloves!” replied the former King of England. So… Read More ›
How the Fendi Baguette created a fashion frenzy Since Silvia Venturini Fendi designed the first Baguette bag in 1997 there have been around 1,000 versions. Here the brand’s creative director in charge of accessories tells Carola Long how it… Read More ›
I remember the day my good friend Samantha Barnwell received an Anya Hindmarch bag for her 21st birthday while we were at St Andrews. My flatmates and I swooned with jealousy over the gorgeous bag for days (although all Dover… Read More ›
At the head of the Ben-Amun house since the beginning of the ’80s, Isaac Manevitz already won us over long ago with his turn of the century malachite, silver and crystal jewels. For the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, opening its… Read More ›
While you were sleeping, H&M announced that its next collaboration is not with a designer or fashion house but with fashion editor and street style superstar Anna Dello Russo. She of the hot-off-the-runway frocks accessorized with lashings of jewelry and… Read More ›
Georgetown is often considered the fashion district of Washington D.C., offering a diverse mix of luxury boutiques, quaint storefronts, and tried-and-true brands. Students from the local universities shop just feet away from diplomats, ambassadors, and politicians and browse through everything… Read More ›
If there were two things close friends taught me during my time at St Andrews, it was that a good gin and tonic cures all woes and, when worn correctly, a stylish hat can make you the belle of the ball. It’s… Read More ›
