Archive for August, 2009
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Aug
objects of desire…

Nothing says chic like a  few statement strands.

These  seemingly heirloom pieces manage to strike the right balance of distinctive, yet understated:

The best part about these vintage-esque baubles? One need not be an heiress to afford!

All pieces from Banana Republic, price $32-$125… +more

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Aug
september screenings…

Next month presents the fashionable set with two wonderful reasons to step out and take in a film.

On September 11th (August 28th in New York) R.J. Cutler’s documentary, The September Issue, takes us behind the glossy pages of American Vogue magazine and into fashion shows, shoots, and the closed door meetings that no filmmaker before him has ever been privy too.  More importantly, he reveals the day-in-the-life of editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, arguably the most influential person in the … +more

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Aug
yes, please…

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22

Aug
glad to have you back, ms. philo!

Fashion Phenom, Phoebe Philo, made her debut at Celine this June with her Resort 2010 collection for the design house.  Credited with bringing the “cool” back to Chloe, she shocked the fashion community in 2006 when she left the scene to spend more time with her young family.  After more than 2 years of staying under the radar, she’s back to remind us why we fell in love with her in the first place…

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13

Aug
sign, sealed, delivered…

Oh sweet summer days! As they come to end I find myself with a seemingly endless list of people to write.  There are notes to be written to gracious hosts, generous friends, and new acquaintances alike…

These fine papers make chic corresponding a breeze:

These festive cards by Kate Spade are perfect post-fête!

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13

Aug
fall things effortless… part 2

When time is of the essence this season, nothing pulls a look together like the ever chic bib necklace…

(The Lanvin is especially divine!)+more

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13

Aug
camel crush

KORS Michael Kors Hayley Lace-Up Bootie

What’s not too love?

Few things are as chic as camel in the fall!… +more

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12

Aug
fall things effortless…

Rarely does it happen that the stars in the fashion universe align in such a way to bring us an “It” accessory of the season that requires such little effort!

Be honest, who hasn’t looked in a mirror with a scarf in hand and faced the dilemma of how it would best be tied?  Models on the Missoni and Burberry runways encountered no such predicament as they moved along in the season’s stand-out accessory, the snood: a scarf with no +more

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