Happy New Year!!! I thought I’d kick off the blog this first, fine, bright day of 2015, by wearing shades of the Color of the Year: Marsala. If you haven’t yet met Marsala, allow me to introduce you via Pantone… All images above are via www.pantone.com She’s pretty, right? And yet so down to earth,
I Really Can't Stay..Oh But You Can!
At this point, we’ve been grinding through the Holiday Season with fervor. But how long can that last? Last week, I sneak-shopped gifts for my husband, hosted a Christmas Party on the Upper West Side, ran around to pick up 2 last minute secret santa gifts, traveled to New Jersey for a work Christmas Party
Give Back: Elegantees
#thankful This is the hashtag that’s been plastered across all of our social feeds for the past 10 days. Because November has now deemed it cool to count your blessings and not whine about missing Pilates or someone at kinkos giving you the stink eye. #firstworldproblems Some times our #thankfulness is code for #firstworldthankfulness. My best
Print on Print + Chambray
So, I wore this matching-print top and skirt at New York Fashion Week, back in early September when the weather was warrrm, and decided I wanted to fall-ify it. I added a some chambray, some thigh boots, and was feelin’ a little retro that day, so I went for a 60s vibe, too! Why not?
SMP Travel Diaries
I’ve learned over the past few weeks that October = vacation time in the city. It’s the sweet spot when the busy launching pad of August and September flurry of activity has subsided and the hectic holiday season has not yet begun. Business is hopefully moving along smoothly and we can all step back for
A New Kind of Sweater Dress
Before we commence with the tone and pace of regular, normal, style blogging, I just wanted to take a moment to address how saddened we are to learn of the passing of legendary designer, Oscar de la Renta. He was a true gentleman, a brilliant talent – a legend that defined glamour for us all,
Mint + Mixed Metallics
It’s funny sometimes where you find inspiration. This outfit was inspired by a Facebook convo about gold accessories, and I suddenly wanted needed to pair a mint sweater with grey accordion pleats. ASAP. It couldn’t happen fast enough – like a preggie-mama craving. And I’m telling youuu…. this mint-mixed-metallic craving was satisfiiiiied. I am in love
Bad Hair Day
I’m really straddling the line with my lob (long-bob) lately. I think I’m growing it out but this is still up for debate, just trying to go where the spirit leads me with my hair right now. Mostly I love my short-ish hair, but this particular day I had two things going against me: