Monthly Archives: May 2011

THE COVETED

Over the holiday weekend I ran into an old friend, Tait, and his fiance, Katie, and she was wearing the most beautiful and classicly feminine sunglasses I have seen in a while- think Olivia Palermo meets South Carolina.

I might have stared…

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THANK YOU

Thank you to every one of our past, present and future servicemen. What an incredible sacrifice and selfless decision to make.

Last week I went out to the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor; my great uncle Eugene Brickley is entombed there and the experience made me grateful to all of those who serve.

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FRUGAL FRIDAY: FOR A REASON

With designers like Proenza Schouler showing rope bracelets, this look is strong for the summer. These sets have been some of my favorite and now they are on SALE for just $22!

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SOUVENEERS

I spent some time in Santa Monica, CA earlier this week and I found these pieces at the Zara on the Promenade.

Yes, it is true that matching is old lady; however, I have a slight propensity to dress a bit mature for my age and this set looks insane with my khaki trench.

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REAL OR STEAL?

Every year there is a wedge of the summer; this year, the Givenchy woven wedge is the luxury front-runner.

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MEETING WITH MAGS

This week I caught up with Mags between her shoots- girl is booked solid! With a tight schedule like hers I would generally expect a high-stress, frantic individual but her demeanor is as calm and confident as her personal style.

Her Magda Berliner lace top (you may recognize the designer from the Ashley Olsen dress), is on trend this season. Eyelet and lace are all over every look book that crosses my desk and when done correctly, the look is fresh and feminine. Think beachy glow.

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DIY: LADY HARNESS

 

rag and bone dress

Last week one of my friends cleaned out her closet and passed this Rag & Bone tunic (with tags still attached!) on to me and this look is my new favorite. The details are subtle but rich. (Thanks, Kristin!) Since that one is long gone, here is one that is super similar and on SALE!

I have decided to embrace the Hermes leather lady harness, as seen in this post, and I did it on the cheap. My black harness is actually two thin belts that I strapped across my upper body like an “X.”

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CURRENTLY OBSESSING

There are moments when I am shopping online that I see a piece and just know. This was one of those moments.

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MAKING A SPECTACLE

Best known for the spectator glasses are Ralph Lauren, Proenza Shouler (new addition) and the Olsen twins.

The trick to this can be so wrong trend? Get them big. Small frames make your nose look large and your face look fat. Think Jackey O meets Ozzy Osbourne- middle ground.

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MEET MAGDALENE

If you spend any time on the magazine isle you will probably recognize the new GOTM, 18-year-old Maggy Groves. Texans will recognize her recent covers for F|D LUXE and The Texas WEDDING Guide. If those publications do not land on your front door, just look for her in Seventeen or the Shopbop.com product catalog.

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