When Christene Barberich told me last year that Refinery29 was making a book, I thought to myself: makes sense, and about time. I was imagining a mind boggling ‘making of’ opus, or ‘the cat’s pajamas history of’ or “the staggering Refinery29… READ MORE
By now my affection for Kipling must be quite apparent, maybe even offensive. But when there is a connection, it’s a lasting one, especially with the Belgians. We stick together. For the Fall collections, Kipling USA invited me to style… READ MORE
The first package arrived about a year ago in September. It came unannounced, hand delivered to my room at the Hotel Principe di Savoia by an eager concierge in uniform. A card and a coffee mug, if I’m not mistaken…. READ MORE
It was terribly un-French to wear American varsity in Paris, but it had to be done. I’ve developed an insatiable obsession with 70s flared pants and crop Ts and the only thing I could find that worked with my Milanese purchase… READ MORE
Even if you met Gabriela Perezutti Hearst just once, you’d immediately peg her as a spirited woman. Slightly hyper-active maybe, or just really focused and animated, depending on the time of day. Her gaze is intense, especially because she doesn’t wear any… READ MORE
On September 5th, the first day of New York Fashion Week, a small crew from The Cut followed me around. We started at 7.30 AM at my house in Williamsburg, sprinted to shows, fittings and showrooms and called it quits… READ MORE
I didn’t have much time to visit Sintra – like I said, there is way too much to see in Portugal to do it all in one go – but I crammed it in anyways, at the end of my… READ MORE
“Maybe I am not the right person…” she implies with hesitation. For the past half hour Filipa Gomes has taxed my reactions and observations with visible uncertainty and the occasional flick of her pony tail. She undeniably looks the part. From where… READ MORE
Portugal is one of those countries that’s always been there, but never tickled my curiosity, not as a European, nor as a woman of the world. You could ask me about famous landmarks, the tourist attractions or even just the… READ MORE
When you walk through the maze of rooms at the Pestana Palace, you feel a little bit like royalty, or at least you could pretend to be. Though not as shiny as it should be, it’s easy to imagine the riches and… READ MORE
Joana Barrios came recommended. Twice. That was a good sign. (Because I know absolutely no one in Portugal, let alone vintage girls Lisbon.) At my friends’ request, I googled her and stalked her instagram account. She seemed like a goofy girl,… READ MORE
If Super Stylist Natalie Joos Could Plan Your Fall Wardrobe, This Is What It Would Look Like It’s OK, we’re taking notes too. by Amanda Keiser Tales of Endearment blogger slash mega-stylist slash casting director slash street-style star slash just all-around cool… READ MORE