Marianna Rothen must have started modeling around the same time I moved to New York. She was always that mousy, quirky girl with the pixie haircut and exemplary posture. She reminded me of a ballerina-gone-rockabilly, fragile and aloof. She had… READ MORE
Every now and then one comes across a piece of clothing that justifies the very existence, persistence and indispensability of vintage and doesn’t need any explanation…. 60’s Lanvin dress (for sale at pinkclouds.com), vintage necklace (recent purchase from Olga’s Retro… READ MORE
When you say you’re going to Punta, you really mean the 50 km stretch of beachfront in the South of Uruguay, which includes the town of Punta del Este, La Barra, Manantiales and Jose Ignacio. It’s the kind of place… READ MORE
The road from Jose Ignacio to Garzón takes us inland. We drive through a landscape of endless green pastures interrupted by nothing but herds of fetching cows and lonesome groups of trees. Sofia tells me about the historic estancias that… READ MORE
I didn’t expect to find any vintage stores in Punta del Este. I mean, it’s Uruguay. And it’s a beach resort. This and the other small towns along the coast really only flourish four months out of the year, when… READ MORE
When you walk out of the domestic airport in Buenos Aires all you see is water, palm trees and sky. It only takes three steps onto the hot pavement to know you will have a great time here. The air… READ MORE
Lolo Gasparini was the only interesting Argentinian left in Buenos Aires after Christmas. The rest of the It-pack had migrated across the Rio de la Plata to the South of Uruguay, where every single family, be it somewhat affluent, vacations… READ MORE
I’m not going to lie… I enjoyed my week off. There’s nothing worse than looking for wifi networks when you should be digging your feet in the sand on the beach or twirling on the dance floor at the local… READ MORE
Heavens, where do I begin? There are not enough words to define the essence of Taylor Warren. Just when you think you got her pegged she piles on another hidden talent, incurable obsession or historical fun-fact, each time accompanied by… READ MORE
Velvet should be declared the official Christmas uniform. Wear anything you like, as long as you add some velvet in a deep, rich color, like this purple, pleated, vintage Yves Saint Laurent skirt (from Marlene Wetherell‘s) or emerald green Charlotte… READ MORE
I received an unusual request a few months ago. Annemarie Lawless, the wife of photographer Michael Sanders (who shot my Look of the Week this Monday), wrote me with a wildly enthusiastic introduction to her blog, A Little Muse, which primarily… READ MORE
There comes a time, once a year that I get a little bit homesick. I imagine Ghent at dusk, the glowing christmas lights, the smell of Belgian waffles and the sound of christmas carols entertaining the airwaves and for a… READ MORE