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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...

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...

It’s no secret that I am a fan of The Row, I mean, the luxe fabrics, minimalist styling, classic pieces and edited vision are all inspiring. When they announced the opening of their flagship store in Los Angeles, I couldn’t wait to see how their...

Since our April was so rainy, I realized the need for a proper trench coat. This is a must-have topper when living in a city like New York. An easy throw-over-anything coat that is light-weight, protects from the elements and has the versatility to change...

It's not long before road trips to the beach become a weekly ritual here in New York, and there's nothing like a minimally chic beach editorial to inspire such a trip. In the June issue of Vogue UK Clare Richardson works her styling magic with no-fuss layering, simple swimsuit silhouettes...

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