September 1, 2010
Hi loves! I’m still in New York having far too much fun. Yesterday I had the opportunity to view the latest fall Coach collection at the company’s Bleecker Street boutiques. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow bloggers and some of the oh-so-sweet girls (and boy!) on team Coach. Above is a silly iPhone photo of me (thanks Jenna!) trying to decide which bag to bring home. I knew I wanted a classic camel hue, but there were too many options! I ended up going with the Kristin Pleated Satchel (on my far right) and am more than a bit smitten with its 1930′s inspired design. The leather will develop a lovely patina over time and I just know it will be a closet staple for years to come. Above are also some of my personal snaps of the boutique’s back wall which is covered with a fantastic grouping of photos, sketches, and memorbilia. I think I may need to borrow the idea for my own apartment!
P.S. Twitter fan? You can now follow the darling boutique managers here and here!
August 26, 2010
Thought I’d kick off the morning with this stunning shot by Norman Wilkinson. The famed British portrait and fashion photographer worked for both Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue during his long, accomplished career behind the lens. Though he was known for bringing his beautiful subjects out of the studio and onto London’s bustling streets, this particular indoor shot caught my eye. We can’t tell if she’s laughing or crying, just that she’s positively lovely.
August 25, 2010
Each time I see this spring/summer 2010 Ferragamo campaign starring Claudia Schiffer my knees go weak. Doesn’t the soft Mediterranean light and timeless glamour just scream Grace Kelly in Monaco? It’s no surprise the mastermind behind the shoot was fashion favorite Mario Testino. Stunning!
August 24, 2010
I stumbled across the opulent jewels of Dannijo this morning and can’t get them off my mind. The mix of rock and old world glamour makes for quite the statement, don’t you think? I am particularly smitten with their “Grace” collection of contemporary classics with names like Cecile, Blanche and Norma. Their grannies must be proud : )
August 20, 2010
I can’t help but admire the decadence of these images taken at the Milan apartment of Vogue’s Anna Dello Russo. The monogrammed bag at top may well be the chicest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on and the VOGUE spelled out in jewels—be still my heart! The woman’s passion for art and fashion simply oozes from every shot. Bravo Tommy, bravo.
(via Julia.)