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Thank you for all the lovely messages about my first holiday gift guide this season. I’m back with even more chic and fun presents for the entire family. Happy Shopping! I think these Blue Moiré Mary Jane Flats would be a perfect early present for a tween to wear to holiday parties. Mario Buatta was the Prince […]

If you’ve walked down Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris in the past few years, you might have noticed a renovation project happening by Chopard. It was actually for their newly polished gem, 1 Place Vendôme, a five-star hotel located in an 18th-century six-story mansion that was originally designed for Louis XIV’s secretary Pierre Perrin. Paris-based architecture […]

The temperature has finally turned cold this week in New York which means I’m swathed from head to toe in grey cashmere and wool. Grey is always my go to color for late fall and winter since it’s the perfect complement for my hair color and doesn’t show lint like black. It also pairs well […]

I’m answering more of your questions on what to wear in NYC, Paris, and a weekend away with Net-a-Porter today. I love ordering from Net-a-Porter because they have so many options and their fast delivery. This is especially important when you book a last minute getaway. I’ve been wearing a lot of black and navy […]

Sometimes I forget that interior designer Remy Renzullo is so young since his style is so evolved. His apartments look as they belong to collector who’s lived in them for decades which is no doubt why is was tapped to refresh and redesign rooms at Castle Howard. It’s the perfect project for his sensibilities and […]

The weather has been so up and down lately that it makes it hard to figure out what to wear. I love the idea of mix and match pieces that can work for different temperatures and MATCHES has so many great options. I put together three outfits that can work anywhere but that I would […]

Yes, I am posting my first holiday gift guide for 2023 when it’s unseasonably warm and before Halloween has even arrived but the early bird gets the worm as they say. I slacked off my on gift guides last year because of my two week trip to Paris so I wanted to get a head […]

I can’t believe it’s almost November which means almost times for special events, holiday parties, and get togethers. It also means you will need something to wear and ME+EM has you covered with many chic options whether you like to be a little dressed up or a lot. As I’ve mentioned a few times, red […]

Laurent

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Laurent restaurant has been a storied place in Paris since 1842 but it has recently undergone a refresh from the Paris Society group. I first made aware of the project when Cordélia de Castellane posted from inside the renovation. She’s been in charge of decor for many Paris Society restaurants including Laurent which has “pastel-colored […]

I bought two coats in July but if you have procrastinated and don’t have the right winter coat yet, Saks has you covered with hundreds of styles. I put together 15 of the chicest options inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s on and off screen coat wardrobe. You can also save 30% of select pieces during the […]

I was happy to see statement earrings on the Spring 2024 fashion week runways so I could feel confident that my purchases would still be in style next year. That also means you can feel assured if you want to add a pair or two or four to your wardrobe to update your look. They […]

Since the Interviewing Myself post from June 2023 was so well received, I thought I would follow it up with answering 60 of life’s most pressing questions borrowed from Airmail. AIRLINE: Air France (Delta is on my sh*t list.)AIRPORT: JFK to CDGALIBI: “I was at home working.” I probably accepted an invitation and didn’t go […]

I’ve been working on this ultimate fall shoe edit for weeks because I kept adding and removing shoes so I could recommend the best options. I also ordered quite a few pairs which was also why I kept changing things around but I think it’s finally ready for you. The first pair of shoes you […]

We’re in for another Saturday of rain in New York tomorrow so I’ve got lots of suggestions for things to do and watch in its soggy where you are too. If you are planning a trip to NYC this fall, you might want to check out the new Fifth Avenue Hotel that is about to […]

It is a bit exciting that so many new hotels are opening in Paris and now you can add Le Grand Mazarin to that list. The 50 rooms and 11 suites that look like they take their color schemes directly from a box of Ladurée macarons. They were designed by London based interior designer Martin […]

I’m often asked what someone should wear in NYC or Paris in a particular month of the year. This is virtually impossible to answer due to climate change. I need to have three seasons of clothing available in my closet at all times since the temperature vacillates so wildly from week to week. I was […]

It’s finally cold enough to finally feel like October and thus post my October Inspiration post for 2023. Photo of a New York townhouse by me. Max Mara Coat Wool-blend bouclé turtleneck sweater By Malene Birger Brown Leather Boots Quote created by me. Photo of Girafe in Paris by me. You can buy my Paris […]

I’m still using a lot of the makeup I bought last fall but I’ve made a few changes so I thought I’d walk you through my new routine for fall 2023. Of course, you need a good base for makeup and I take skincare very seriously. You can find the products I use and treatments […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, my favorite thing about ME+EM, is how many of their pieces you can mix and match to create multiple outfits and their October Collection is no different. It’s full of cozy knits and gorgeous coats to get you ready for colder weather, weather that feels just […]

As soon as I heard Charlotte Gainsbourg was going to open her father, Serge Gainsbourg’s house at 5 bis rue de Verneuil for tours, I immediately put it on my Paris Guide because I knew it would be incredibly popular. It just opened this week and the combined house and museum tickets are already sold […]