Fashion

Destination Copenhagen

07 May 2012

Copenhagen's mega-star NOMA has just been ranked #1 on San Pellegrino's World Best 50 Restaurants for the third consecutive year. Denmark's capital is now established as an exploding gastronomic destination - and there's more than Michelin dining experiences. Check out Copenhagen's great budget-conscience restaurants and Nordic Food Festival Copenhagen Cooking (August 24- September 2) that features a host of Danish and Nordic culinary adventures and flavors. And when you're not … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Food & Drink, Travel Tagged With: Best Restaurants, Biking, Copenhagen, Fashion

Destination: Stockholm

30 January 2012

Stockholm is firmly on the global radar - thanks in part to Steig Larsson's trilogy, Daniel Ek's Spotify, and mega-retailer H&M. With an edgy yet cool energy set among a city with one of the world's oldest and best preserved medieval city centers (Gamla Stan) Sweden's largest city is a vibrant, multi-faceted destination - trend conscious, historical, modern metropolis and wild nature preserve all-in-one. Unlike most other global cities, you can experience big-city life, fantastic … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Food & Drink, Travel Tagged With: Europe, Stockholm, Sweden

AIGLE BOOTS

18 January 2012

I've had my Aigle boots for 14 years - hand-crafted in France of durable, high quality natural rubber in beautiful, classic designs means these boots will be a favorite for years. Stylish footwear for Fishing, Farming, Sailing, Hunting, Gardening, Children, Riding or just a rainy day. A trip to Europe to pick-up a pair of Aigle boots is no longer necessary - just buy on-line! Visit Aigle … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Boots, French Fashion, Outdoor Wear, Rain Boots

Stylesetter Brittany Correy’s Favorite Things

25 October 2011

When Brittany Correy, the brilliant designer and owner of the lady & the sailor, isn't home in Los Angeles she's exploring and seeking inspiration for her fashion collection and boutique. Wherever she travels Brittany's incredible eye spots compelling beauty and artistry in a variety of forms: gardens, exotic locals, architecture, interior design, textiles, music, food and fashion. And her store is filled with treasures she sources from a variety of destinations - Greece and Spain … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Skin, Travel Tagged With: Brittany Correy, Capri, Fashion, France, Frangrance, French Fashion, Greece, Italy, the lady & the sailor

Beach Patrol: The Round-Up

05 September 2011

With the arrival of Labor Day it's time to say a fond farewell to the lazy, sun-filled days of summer. In celebration of summer's (end!) here are a few of my favorite recent finds of beach-inspired lifestyle items. … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Travel Tagged With: Bags, Beach Fashion, California, Jewelry, Scarfs, Swimwear, T-shirt

Destination: Malibu

25 July 2011

Warm, dry air infused with the essence of salt water. Striking mountains decorated with coastal sage scrub, chapparal and California oak. Land that transitions from grasslands, to woodlands, to sweeping dramatic clay slopes and the sparkling Pacific ocean beyond. A relaxed style marked with western flare. And a sophiscated lifestyle, the result of the area's close promiximity to metropolis Los Angeles, that's branded with a sense of rugged free-spirit. Malibu encapsulates breath-taking … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Food & Drink, Home, Skin, Travel Tagged With: Fashion, Gourmet Food, Los Angeles, Shopping

Brilliant Cut: Today’s Jewelry Designers

20 June 2011

Jewelry is most inspiring when it becomes a statement piece. That single beautiful, bold necklace or playful, dangling earrings that spark conversation. Truly stunning pieces of art, brilliant in their simplicity and lines or juxaposition and texture, that transcend fashion trends. I've pulled together my list of exciting jewelry designers that produce gorgeous, well-crafted jewelry that represent a range of styles and prices. Many of these jewelry craftspeople have shops in New York … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Earrings, Jewelry, Necklaces

Hot Swimwear 2011

23 May 2011

With summer only a few weeks away now is the time to get your beach attire together if you haven't already. There's no longer any excuse not to have the most fantastic bikini or suit in your drawers ready for a pool-side gathering or spontaneous trip to Porto Montenegro! Thanks to a few choice retailers swimwear can be purchased all-year-round. And today's swimwear has some really spectacular designers whose sole focus on beachwear provides us with meaningful pieces. So off you go - to … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Travel Tagged With: Beachwear, Porto Montenegro, Swimwear

Fashion Designer Malene Birger

11 April 2011

Malene Birger is the celebrated Danish designer behind the gorgeous collection By Malene Birger - one of my favorites. Malene has a unique sense of aesthetics that are comfortable and classic yet edgy and exciting - a truly inspiring approach to elegance and luxurious ease. While her fashions look great, equally importantly they are functional and timeless, qualities that hallmark her clothes as "must-have." Also fantastic is By Malene Birger’s jewelry line of bold necklaces featuring … [Click here to read full post...]

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Hot Fashion Designers for Now and Later

04 March 2011

I believe lifestyle items - including fashion - must be relevant for everyday use and universally usable within your domain. The best fashion is functional, meaningful and designed with emotion, resulting in clothing that is interesting but also relevant for years to come. Naturally items deteriorate or colors in your closet’s ensemble might change but your fashion choices should be made to be combined so that any new purchases will fit with existing and future items. This allows you to … [Click here to read full post...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Darly K, Fashion, Isabel Marant, La Garconne, Mytheresa, Vanessa Bruno