Monthly Archives: August 2010

Nobody Loves a Genius Child

Jean Michel Basquiat’s Riding With Death, 1988 Tamra Davis’ documentary on Jean Michel Basquiat is absolutely extraordinary, beautiful and heartbreaking. There is so much real genius in Basquiat’s paintings and the energy of both his life and work resonate powerfully … Continue reading

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NOONI

I saw these super cute clutches from a new line called Nooni last week. I love the shape and detailing. The line launched a couple of seasons ago with the Spring 2009 collection by Vicki Vlachakis who used to design … Continue reading

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Alex Katz is 82 ?

Alex Katz, Amanda, 1973 and Blue Umbrella 2, 1972, Above and Red Tie, 1979, Below I had dinner a couple of nights ago with an artist I knew for a split second in NYC almost ten years ago. We reconnected … Continue reading

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Frey Wille In Vancouver and NYC

Frey Wille was originally started in Vienna, Austria in 1951 by Michaela Frey and has for years chosen a select group of fine artists to feature on their collections of enamel jewelry. People often ask if my bangles are Hermes … Continue reading

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Depeche Mode

Valentino Fall Couture 2010, Above Let me be the first to admit that I cannot, no matter how hard I try, keep up with every show, every season, every designer. There was a point when the cycle of seasons sped … Continue reading

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Obsessed

I know I have obsessed over Charles David before but after wearing this particular style all week I have to say for the record they are one of the most comfortable 4″ heels I have ever worn. It’s like walking … Continue reading

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Ann Taylor’s LOFT …Re Born

When I was growing up in Baltimore The Loft store at the mall was where my mom would drag me if I had a family function to attend and she wanted to rest her weary eyes from torn fishnets and … Continue reading

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Royksopp

Royksopp. One of my all time favorite bands. They don’t put out albums often but when they do they are absolutely mind blowing. Beautiful haunting video of Royksopp’s “What Else Is There?”, below. Senior, the much anticipated follow up album … Continue reading

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And Then They Let Us VOTE !

Any excuse to find some cool old photos. Ninety years ago today, women got the right to vote. The 19th amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920. And then look what happened.. No wonder they call them the “Roaring Twenties”. … Continue reading

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Intimates

Elle Macphearson designs some of the best lingerie and intimates around. One can never have enough pretty, girly things especially when they are well made and well priced. I go back every season to restock my supply. The Sheer Ribbons … Continue reading

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