If you follow me on Instagram, then you already know that another thing I started to notice during my two weeks in Paris were brightly colored winter accessories. It was interesting to see since we always think of the French as wearing mostly neutrals but these bright pops of color add an uplifting mood booster […]
There is nothing I love more than seeing what Parisians are wearing every day. During my two weeks in Paris, one thing started to stand out from day one, shearling coats. They seemed to be even more popular with men than women but by the end of my trip, they seemed to be neck and […]
I heard the phrase “Polar Vortex” and mentions of snow on the news so that means it’s time to pull out the boots. If your old pairs are looking less than chic, I have plenty of pairs in varying heights and price points to help you keep warm. These sherpa lined leather Chelsea boots will […]
Sweater weather quickly transitioned into coat weather today when the temperature suddenly dropped. I have so many coats that they really are bursting out of my coat closet but that doesn’t stopped me from buying more every year. In fact, I just bought two in the last week. My inspiration last year and again this […]
Each January has a date designated as Blue Monday. It signifies a day when holiday celebrations are over, the weather is cold and dreary, and credit card bills for presents are due. The weather in New York has a windchill below zero but it’s also a bank holiday so at least most people don’t have […]
Did you watch The Last Days of John F. Kennedy, Jr. last week? The best part was seeing videos of him with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. We normally see photos of her running away from the paparazzi so it was nice to see her smiling and actually hear her voice. It’s also amazing that her fashion […]
Every fall, I try to put off wearing boots as long as possible since I know I’ll be wearing them until March. There are much colder temperatures forecast for this weekend and even possible snow flurries coming soon so I don’t think I can put them off much longer. I’ve been adding a few new […]
Fall transitional weather lasted about a day in New York before the temperatures dropped and the heat came on last week. We are all now wearing coats now and complaining about the cold. If you’re looking for coat inspiration, I highly recommend watching the film Ocean’s 8 if you haven’t already. It was filmed in […]
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus Photo by @nicolefritton
Sleigh bells ring Are you listening In the lane Snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away, is the bluebird Here to stay, is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build […]
I really thought I would be feeling better by now but I’m still sick. I’m starting to have cabin fever from staying home more than usual but I’m also having real cabin fever. Pinterest was full of snowy winter cabins this morning that had me wishing I was visiting one this holiday season. It also […]
I usually prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving to start thinking about Christmas but retailers won’t let me. So in the spirit of “if you can’t beat them, join them” I give you some looks from the J.Crew December Style Guide. The cute family photos shot in Norway actually make me excited for winter and […]
New York is a wet and slushy mess today. I thank my lucky stars that my morning commute is from my bed to my desk. I still can’t completely escape the grey skies and black and white landscape though. Here’s how it’s inspiring me today. Place de la Madeleine – Rue de la Paix Paris […]
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. – Edith Sitwell Photo of my apt via instagram
The love of learning,the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As much as I love reading on the beach in the summer, there is really nothing better than snuggling up with a good book in the winter. Yesterday, I stopped by the Strand Bookstore in the newly renovated […]
Christmas came early to Habitually Chic. Yesterday, I received a copy of the book Jacques Henri Lartigue: A Sporting Life. In French, the title is Chic, le sport ! which obviously, I find amusing. I was first introduced to the book at a press preview at Hermès whose 2013 theme for the year was “a sporting life” which […]
