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It’s been said that everyone’s wardrobe should be built on a strong foundation of basics. Some of us (myself included) have taken it beyond that and ended up with a closet made up primarily of basics. In an effort to guide you through the millions...

I have successfully completed my 5 Piece French Wardrobe challenge for the first half of this year. From January until now (actually, until the end of June) I’ve only bought 5 new pieces for my wardrobe. A little refresher: ...

Earlier today, I stopped by one of my favorite boutiques in Brooklyn, Bird, and I discovered an old brand, which was new to me, CP Shades. Apparently they have been around for thirty years, but I just fell in love with their fabrics, easy...

A view of my workspace this morning. I am spending the first part of today organizing my schedule for the next few weeks, busy busy! Trying to catch up on the Resort 2015 shows, the Wes Gordon show has some amazing core pieces that...

June is here and it is a month to refresh. I am in the mood for some new inspiration, a refresh of the apartment, my wardrobe and my beauty routine. Review my June list while I hit the refresh button…...

My obsession with classic dressing and investing in quality pieces receives constant fuel through inspiring editorials such as this one. Sasha Pivovarova proves that relaxed tailoring, comfortable footwear and no-fuss hair and makeup are indeed beautiful. In the July issue of Vogue UK, Kate Phelan...

Minimal Margiela sounds like an oxymoron because the clothes from Maison Martin Margiela are never simple, always complex in their details, but I promise you, for Resort 2015 the house chose to pare things down slightly with a neutral color palette and minimal embellishment. Tailored...

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