During Paris Fashion Week in September, at the book launch on Rue Saint Honoré, I met 92-year-old Gaby Aghion, the founder of Chloé. She sat in a wheel chair in the middle of the store, entertaining fans and loyal customers… READ MORE
There’s a new park in Williamsburg. And with ‘new’ I mean ‘it’s been open since July but I only just noticed it last week’. Probably because I don’t have any little boys who would enjoy the bike course, or green… READ MORE
Even the woman on the phone wasn’t so sure we should come up. “Just so you know,” she said, “the apples are scarce! Columbus Day weekend was really busy.” Everyone and their mother must have been at the Outhouse Orchard… READ MORE
It really didn’t matter where we stopped because every spot along the Hutchinson River Parkway was pure delight. The leaves were red and yellow and even purple on some trees. A wide river – or was it all lakes? –… READ MORE
I splurged. I couldn’t help myself. I saw the buttons, the hood and the word ‘vintage’ on the ticket and I was mush. Rick Owens does not design for girls like me. His tones of grey, brown and black don’t… READ MORE
I wasn’t friends with the Maramottis when they had their 60th anniversary two years ago. If I had been I would have traveled to Reggio, where they store the archival Max Mara and Sportmax collections, and turned the place upside… READ MORE
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first trading relationship between Japan and Spain and also the 40th anniversary of Loewe in Japan. Two milestone birthdays that needed to be celebrated with a fashionable collaboration. Creative Directors Junya Watanabe… READ MORE
Susie Holmes and Jessica Jesse came up with the concept for BuDhaGirl “in the kitchen, over coffee”. They launched their first pieces of buddhism-inspired jewelry at the beginning of this year, but the philosophy behind the brand, the intricate packaging… READ MORE
The best thing about Le Sereno is the wind. As soon as you walk out onto the back patio where the pool and restaurant are, there’s this soft, cooling breeze, just light enough not to mess up your salt-and-sun-bleached coiffure,… READ MORE
It seems hardly appropriate that I am posting photos of Brooklyn while I am frolicking on the island of Saint Barthélemy in my Adam’s costume. But then it wouldn’t be right not to show some of the cool stuff Sass &… READ MORE
Here are just a few reasons for you to check out the Playland Motel: 1. It’s on Rockaway Beach! The area was devastated after Sandy but it’s all slowly being rebuilt and businesses need a little help boosting the local… READ MORE
I met my friend for a drink last week, wearing short, baggy, denim overalls, a 90s-inspired bikini top and my new Adidas slides. I thought I looked cute enough, and considerably sexy with all that skin showing. But as soon… READ MORE