Thursday, September 29, 2011

Spring into Fall or Fall into Spring

Typically I do not like to write about Fashion that is not in the present season - mainly because we can't run out and buy nor wear the clothes.  Having worked in the industry for several years as a model, designer and publicist - I get why we see Spring collections in the Fall and vice versa, The stores need to place their orders, the clothing needs to be manufactured and the magazines need lead time to publish their coverage. Besides, I am just beginning to get excited about pulling out my favorite Fall wardrobe and adding a few new items to it (this is how we shop yes?), so why look at Spring fashions?  It's like celebrating Christmas in July, it just should not happen.    
But, there is an exception to every rule yes? Mary Katrantzou, a designer who frankly has flown under my radar and when I went back to review her earlier collections, I understand why:), has created one of the most beautiful collections that I've seen in quite some time.  Her painterly combination of colors, prints and materials is blooming with freshness!  
Then there's Bottega Veneta who again bravely embraced color and a daring mix of different fabrics and texture while maintaining a very feminine form - stunning!
 The bad news is that you'll have months to wait to get your hands on these treasures,( unless you know the designers or Anna Wintour/Glenda Bailey:)).  The good news is that like Christmas, some things are worth waiting for and isn't it nice to have something great to look forward to? Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

I Know Why...

Chrisette Michele is supremely brilliant!  Simply put, because she is.  
The rich warmth of her voice, the honest exposed beauty of her lyrics and her natural love of good music.  Chrisette showed up at a time when some of my favorite female singers, Jill Scott, India Arie, Erykah Badu, Lauren Hill, Res all seemed to be a tad confused about where to go with their deliciously unique sounds.  They had for a moment left a void in that genre of music - and then enters Chrisette.  When I first heard her on Jay Z's track "Lost One" ( one of my favorites of Jay's) -  like many others, I asked, who was that?  She soon answered with an album of her own with music that was more than assuring.  There are many songs of Chrisette's that I can endlessly listen to - lately it's this one.  
She might not know why, but we do!  




Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Happy people live in houses with...

Red Doors!      
 We were recently discussing painting our front door & I happen to  these - get happy!


Friday, September 23, 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011

Stringing you along...

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String lights always offer a warm glow and romantic ambience to any environment - both indoor and outdoor.   Excitingly enough, they are not just being used for Christmas anymore.  Although I look forward to decorating our home for Christmas each year and I would hate to see Christmas lights up on homes prematurely before the season,  I found it hard to resist adding lights to a sign in my bedroom - and I love it!  There are so many creative ways to do it without cheating Christmas:) - enjoy!  
 Image: Trae Bien
Image: via sigistardust
 Image via Design Sponge

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A Fun Autumn List...

The Fall season is here and there's so much to do...
Get tickets for the new season of Jazz at Lincoln Center
and French film Elza's Happines - oops, that's this weekend!  
Brunch with friends at Blue Ribbon Bakery - seriously, do I have to now buy the sausage bread? 
or dinner at The Dutch 
Start my Fall/Winter reading list ..
Why Common? - because he's hot! Erik Larson wrote one of my faves - Devil in a White City
Love Pearl Jam & I need to dream about my next big trip!  
Get my art on at my fave museums & galleries:
Volunteer at Barc Animal Shelter
Change my Summer wardrobe to Fall
Alice & Olivia, Rachel Zoe, Rachel Roy,Vince & Zara
This outfit would be great at Franklin Park - especially at their Crabtoberfest in October.
and a nice little Fall weekend excursion to Hob Knob's in Martha's Vineyard 
 ...with him:) Hey, it's my list after all!  
Get yours started!