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The Hemingway Bar

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Hellin Kay

I can’t remember what year I discovered The Hemingway Bar at the back of The Ritz but I’m guessing by 2000, on my 2nd trip? It’s still the best, most extravagant place for a drink, even in Paris. Aside from … Continue reading →

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Gasoline Glamour

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Hellin Kay

Love these Gasoline Glamour boots! I also love that they have the same quote as the leader of the Mau Mau movement in Kenya, “I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees,” on their website. I … Continue reading →

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Paris…

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Hellin Kay

The first time I came to Paris was in the Fall of 1999, a day before my birthday, just after getting hired as Fashion Editor for Russian Vogue. My father had just died three weeks prior, Polly retired and I … Continue reading →

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Alexander Mcqueen Shoe Art

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Hellin Kay

A work of art… Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2011 shoes. Insane.

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Cecily Brown For Christmas….

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Hellin Kay

If I could I would ask for a Cecily Brown painting for the holidays. Now that’s a gift wish list… ‘Skulldiver’ from 2006 is above. Not sure if it’s available anymore but I imagine Gagosian has some other gems if … Continue reading →

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Jen Kao Spring Summer 2011

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Hellin Kay

Don’t feel bad… I couldn’t figure out what it was when I first saw it either. But then I realized it was a very crafty gorgeous clutch and my heart fluttered. LA-born and now NYC-based, Jen Kao launched her womenswear … Continue reading →

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Brian Atwood

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Hellin Kay

Brian Atwood makes shoes for women who appreciate a sky-high heel. You have to love and know how to walk in a 4″ or 5″ stiletto. Thankfully I have been training for these shoes for fifteen years. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Oscar Niemeyer

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Hellin Kay

Trust me, you don’t have to be an expert or even a fan in order to appreciate 101 year-old Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer’s phenomenal designs. I got introduced to his work years ago while still assisting Polly. She did a … Continue reading →