Wear This, Not That: A Perfect Summer-to-Fall Asymmetrical Dress
I’m such a fan of what Adriana Herrera is doing over at her unique spin on an eco boutique, Fashioning Change (check out my interview with this incredibly thoughtful ecopreneur here). Not only does she and her team pull together some fun, fantastic, and of course, fashionable looks, but they…
Costello Tagliapietra Spring/Summer 2013: Masters of the Slinky Dress
The lights went out and sounds from NYC-based DJ The Misshapes filled the air. All that could be seen were scores of iPhones illuminating Milk Studios before the Costello Tagliapietra Spring/Summer 2013 presentation at New York Fashion Week. Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra sent models down the runway draped, tied and wrapped in their…
Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors for the Conscious Couple
It’s our belief that wedding favors should be sustainable, personal, and practical. If you can send guests home with a lovely gift that’s both environmentally responsible and useful to them, why wouldn’t you?
Organic by John Patrick's Urban Commune: S/S 2013 at New York Fashion Week
John Patrick’s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation at New York Fashion Week this morning was more than just a runway show; it was a statement. He called it “unplugged and authentic” and those weren’t just buzzwords. Just moments before the show began, the large airy midtown space was lightened up via a…
Kamik's Classic Vegan Rain Boots
It’s been a rainy September thus far in New York, which hasn’t been so great for the U.S. Open this week. There’s been no shortage of rain delays, one of which included the much-anticipated Roddick/Del Potro match last night. (Roddick, I’m pulling for you!) Whether you’re looking to be fashionable…
My Love Affair with Chamomile: Growing and Making my Own Tea
Harvesting my chamomile flowers. I’ve always been a bit, as they used to say back in the day, “high strung.” This was the old fashioned way of acknowledging that some of us are more prone to anxiety than others. While I have a bunch of tools at my disposal, including…
The Vegetable Whisperer Comes to Main Street
Chef Rachel Carr In the past when I’d visit Los Angeles the first thing I’d do after alighting was to head straight to Cru, Silver Lake’s premiere raw food restaurant for a hardcore theobroma fix. I’d order their rich, creamy chocolate shake and cashew raviolis with pesto, or any number…
Isobel and Cleo: Next Level Knits Born in Nantucket, Made by Hand
The Charleston tuck striped fringe poncho, knit with merino, silk, bamboo, recycled jersey, paper, and lambswool yarns. Focusing on creative shapes and an unexpected use of crochet, the designer behind isobel and cleo proves that knitwear can be totally badass. Perusing the pieces above and below, you’ll not be surprised…
Shop Online with Exclusive Deals
The only thing I love more than some online shopping is a great discount on my purchase! But it can be pretty tough to find good deals online that you can trust. I was introduced to CouponCodes4u and bookmarked it immediately. You should too. It’s a really incredible (free!) service specializing in…
Bazsarozsa's Strappy, Modernist Dream Lingerie
With New York Fashion Week coming right up (next week, excitement!), I’m definitely thinking about my fall wardrobe, but before I do, I’ve been seriously contemplating a complete underwear overhaul. I feel like most of what I have in the ‘lingerie’ department is old, boring, silly, or ill-fitting. Much of…
