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L'ICONA COOL
salvatore ferragamo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the vara shoe with a tour called l'icona. you all know the vara shoe with a small stacked heel, little bow and gold logo. the varina, a ballerina version of the shoe,… read more
ALL IS GOOD- Francoise Hardy
i have to admit i had no idea who francoise hardy was until recently. of course i had seen pictures that i admired, but i had no idea they were mostly from the 60's- i guess that's what we call… read more
SPECIAL EDITION- A BLACK AND WHITE STORY- CANNES 2013
oh how i love a red carpet, and i really love the endless red carpet at cannes. the 2013 cannes film festival is celebrating sixty five years and so far this year when it comes to fashion it's been a black… read more
PAST, PRESENT & PRETTY- LEGENDS 2013
the la ceinega designer quarter here in los angeles, better known as legends of la ceinega, celebrated it's 5th annual design event a few weeks ago. read all about the amazing event here. the theme this year was time capsule-… read more
GO GINGHAM
i love gingham- always have! i love gingham shirts, gingham drapes, gingham miu miu slingbacks, gingham pillows, gingham pocket squares, gingham slipcovers, gingham blazers (just got a new one from jcrew)- i love pretty much gingham anything! looks like… read more
ANOTHER VIEW OF VERANDA
last week it was announced that dara capaoniagro, the editor-in -chief of veranda, would be leaving her post so she could to spend more quality time with her family. i got to meet dara a few weeks ago, and trust… read more
HOW IT'S DONE
all you fashion lovers and followers are going to be very happy the next few weeks because the 2013 cannes film festival has begun- the parties have started, the endless red carpet is laid, and the fashion is on! i'll have… read more
there really isn't much i love more than instagram. it's become my therapy, inspiration, connector and friend! i tell everybody about it, currently, i am harassing my dear friend lisa fine to join! if you haven't joined- you must! i… read more
TIMELESS STYLE- James Dean
so i've struggled a bit on what to call this post on one of my favorite men and style icons- james dean. so much so, i can't believe it's taken me so long to do a post on him, especially… read more
THE SINGAPORE EXPRESS- Resort 2014
maybe it's because of all the hype about the great gatsby, whatever the reason, i'm loving the essence of the 20's and art deco right now ( to be honest i saw the movie last week, and the only thing i… read more
RIGHT AWAY- Miles Redd
it's really unbelievable how the weather can change so quickly. one moment it's chilly and rainy, i'm talking about trenches and the next it's hot, ninety here yesterday, and i'm ready to go to the beach! the first place i… read more
SPRING TRENCHES
i was in paris a few weeks ago and it was so beautiful, however, it was also very rainy and chilly. all i could think about was trench coats. thank goodness i had mine! i'm thinking paris or not, everyone… read more
SPECIAL EDITION- A MOTHER'S LOVE
today is a special day- it's mothers day! i thought i'd pay a tribute with images of some of favorite mothers and their children. most important, i'd like to dedicate this post to my very special mother- Donna Sikes. i… read more
A BIG WEEK
what a week it has been- the met gala, the lcdq here in la for me, and the great gatsby has finally arrived- i'm seeing it today! and every once in a while there is a new girl that emerges… read more
ME FOR SPRING
a few weeks ago i got the new l'officiel hommes spring issue. i almost didn't even look at, or buy it for that matter, because of the cover, kayne west and kim kardashian- respectfully, i'm not a fan! however, i'm… read more
MORE MILES
right before i left for paris last week i came across this magnificent room. my first thought was, "this is the prettiest room i've seen in a while," then my next thought was, "this must be a miles redd room."… read more
SPECIAL EDITION- PUNK ALWAYS RULES- THE BEST OF THE 2013 MET
last night was the biggest night in fashion- the 2013 met gala! the theme was punk, here is my countdown of the best dressed. notice lots of pants, lots of black, lots of middriffs, lots of lace and lots of dolce … read more
MY KIND OF PUNK- 2013 Met Gala Preview
the 2013 met gala is taking place tonight, the kick off to the costume institute of the metropolitan museum of art's exhibition punk: Chaos to couture. the gala is co-chaired by rooney mara, lauren santo domingo, givenchy's riccardo tisci and vogue's… read more
GIVENCHY STYLE- Part Deux
I can't think of a better way to end my trip in paris than with the book givenchy style for sunday book club. the book follows the glorious interiors and majestic gardens of Hubert de givenchy's three homes in france-… read more
BEST DRESSED FROM PARIS
i have been having the best time in paris- it's usually all about the best dressed in paris, this week it's the best dressed from paris! this weeks list has lots of black, lots of bows, lots of tuxedos, lots… read more
BIRKIN'S BASKET
i've been waiting to do this friday favorite post for quite some time. it seems that now is the right time- springtime in paris! we hear so much about the hermès birkin bag- what about the birkin basket? jane… read more
Céline Queen- Phoebe Philo
if you have been following the blog this week you now i'm in paris and if you know anything about me you know i'm a complete freak about céline! the only thing i love more is phoebe philo- the… read more
PARIS AT ITS BEST- Paris 2013
when i was planning out all my posts for this week i knew i had to do a favorite home in paris- when in paris it has to be all about paris! of course coco chanel's apartment at 31 rue cambon… read more
FRENCH STRIPES- Part 4- Paris 2013
i can't think of anything i love more than stripes, and i can't think of anything i love more than armor-lux stripes! about 3 years ago i found the book éloge de la mariniére at fred segal in LA, however,… read more
THE LAST GARDEN AT VERSAILLES- Paris 2013
we are leaving in a few hours for paris- yeah! every time i've gone to paris i've packed it in with museums and all the sites. my personal agenda for this trip is less running around and more relaxation. i… read more
SPECIAL EDITION- Packing for Paris
i know, i know, saturdays are usually my best dressed list day, however, we are leaving for paris tomorrow and all i can do is think about packing. i have been so crazy busy this week that i haven't had… read more
SLEEPY TIME
i'm leaving for paris in a few days and the only thing new i've bought for the trip are pajamas. thank goodness i just discovered sleepy jones- just in time! sleepy jones, a new company started by andy spade, grew… read more
THE COUNTDOWN- Fall 2013
i have not been good, i should have posted my fall 2013 collections recap weeks ago. as you know things come up, other stories and ideas, however, i guess better late than never- right?! since i'm a little late to the… read more
FLO AT HOME
every time i get my new vogue i can't wait to find out what interiors will be featured. this month's issue is a good one all around, even better there are two homes featured. one being the home of the… read more
GREEN HOUSE
spring brings sunshine, dresses, flowers, and shorts, it also brings beautiful green vines! i love vines growing on a house, instantly they give a house character, patina and age. i'm not really into things looking new, and somehow a beautiful… read more
PALLADIAN VILLA- Michael S. Smith- Part 3
I'm not going to go on and on about how much i love this perfect malibu home michael s. smith designed, after all i have done two posts on it- a master creating a masterpiece! need i add this particular… read more
CATCH THE SPIRIT- PALM BEACH
while every one in LA is heading or in Palm Springs this weekend and last for the 2013 Coachella musical festival, i'm thinking it would be nice to be in palm beach, one of the only places i like in florida-… read more
ALWAYS RIGHT
this was a tough week to edit this 'week of chic' best dressed list. quite the line up of ladies and outfits, not much wrong here, i love it when they all get it right! where do i start? we… read more
SPECIAL EDITION- SPRING BOOK LIST
there really isn't anything i love more than books! i can't get enough and i'm certain i can't live without them! every spring and fall brings a whole new batch of books. i was just browsing on line yesterday and… read more
SUZANNE KASLER CONTINUED
did you enjoy part 1 of the mds interview with suzanne kasler? how about a little more? a lot more about suzanne and some insight into her favorite things! speaking of more, suzanne is giving us more! she is coming out… read more
