A Softening Force

“Dear Natalie, I send this with a sincere apology on missing your deadline. Between conferences and packing up my house for a six-month European tour I just haven’t had a moment. So please forgive me. On the 24-hour flight, guess… READ MORE

August 6, 2013 / 6 Comments

Keg Party

“Are you into black guys?” she leans in. I’m not surprised by the question, but still. Just how did my love life become a topic of conversation this early on? I met Lisa three sentences ago! “Because Marlon could introduce… READ MORE

July 29, 2013 / 18 Comments

I Don’t Have to Wear Vintage

We aren’t quite aware of how big the estate is until our van gets stuck at the front gate. It’s one of those intimidating high, metal gates with a faceless, electronic box perched at the height of the driver’s window… READ MORE

July 15, 2013 / 18 Comments

The Mod Squad

Lisa Perry is running behind schedule. “We should finish that muslin first, girls!” she says impatiently and ushers three pretty, eager 20-somethings into her office. “And what should I wear for that hospital benefit tonight?” she asks the PR girl… READ MORE

June 26, 2013 / 1 Comment

I Drive a Convertible!

It was quite by accident that I bumped into Magda Berliner in Los Angeles. I had met her at a Target party in New York back in February and even if I tried, I could never forget that tiny vision… READ MORE

June 17, 2013 / 1 Comment

Cognac & Confucius

The day has everything to be auspicious. The blazing azure sky and burgeoning pink cherry blossoms forecast spring, albeit apprehensively. It’s the season at its chilliest yet prettiest and Laure has the windows open for the first time this year…. READ MORE

June 6, 2013

Brimful Fields

On what would turn out to be the coldest day in May, Liu Wen, China’s proudest Supermodel export, is waiting patiently on the corner of Houston and Lafayette for her ride up to Brimfield in Massachusetts. She’s about to embark… READ MORE

May 23, 2013 / 1 Comment

Fly Fisher

Marmite is staring me down from across the room. She’s on the bed, her eyes dead set on mine, as if she wants to make sure I am aware and in awe of her ever-so-mighty presence. She seems just like… READ MORE

May 13, 2013 / 1 Comment