I initially read about Françoise Hardy in Amanda Brooks' book, I Love Your Style. Françoise is so quintessentially Parisian chic; it is a look that I have frequently seen mimicked by many an American woman, but never achieved. If there is any hair look I could co-op, it would be the thick bang and medium [...]
The Brooks Brothers November product selection is fantastic. Per usual, I lost my figurative shit over the new arrivals. I do not know why or how I managed to sleep on this brand for so long, although it was likely because it used to be challenging to find items there that fit the tall female [...]
Recently it came to my attention that certain Karl Lagerfeld Paris shoes have the same distinguishing feature as Roger Vivier shoes. The metal ornaments at the toe box most definitely bear resemblance to each other, as well as the Manolo Blahnik Hangisi style made popular by Carrie Bradshaw. I am a fan of the flats [...]
"This is a recipe that is close to my heart. I have been perfecting it since my first thanksgiving in culinary school. I returned home during the holiday and decided to cook a large feast for my family and I came up with this recipe for the occasion. I really love the sweet, sour, and [...]
last read... I just finished reading Born To Be Brad by Brad Goreski. Like Fashion Victim, the reading material alone was enough of a carrot to get me on the elliptical. I loved that Brad (and I am sure, to an extent, Mickey Rapkin) wrote in the voice that we all know from The Rachel [...]
Amanda Brooks wrote not only one, but two of my favorite books. I read I Love Your Style a solid eight years ago and gleaned so much from her insights. The reference photos she included are absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend her book. Even more so, I recommend Always Pack a Party Dress; a title taken [...]
I just scored another NWT Foley + Corinna satchel from eBay. I should really stop watching season one of Gossip Girl and drinking a solo bottle of wine in the same night. Bids happen. Best Offers happen. At least I am buying second hand and really committing to the ethical style pyramid. Glass half full? This is [...]
