Sirens and Ice Cream Trucks

If Alia Penner were President, the first thing she’d do is “paint the White House every color in the world.” She is an artist after all – she paints, draws, collages and designs – and describes her work as “filled… READ MORE

October 26, 2011

A Willing Nomad

Set among a row of semi-identical, 18th-century houses, on a tree-lined, quietly sunlit street in Camberwell, the facade does not particularly stand out. The exposed brick reaches up five floors. Two trodden down, concrete steps lead up to a dark… READ MORE

October 19, 2011

Look of the Week: Miu Miu gives

For the next week (until October 23rd) the Miu Miu store in the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey will be donating a percentage of its sales to the Valerie Fund, a non-profit organization that helps children with cancer get… READ MORE

October 17, 2011

For sale: Jacques Cassia

For the avid collector and lover of all things beautiful, I am selling my Jacques Cassia gown. It served its glorious purpose for 1 night and needs a new home. Please contact me via e-mail to discuss price and shipping…. READ MORE

October 14, 2011 / 2 Comments

Misty Rabbit

At 2 PM on Wednesday afternoon I receive a frantic text message: “Nat! I’ve had a massive night!! Can we shoot later please?” I was prepared for a disruptive turn of events. Mimi Xu is a professional DJ and her… READ MORE

October 12, 2011

A decent proposal

“The first time I visited Paris and went to the flea market at Porte de Clignancourt I found this beautiful, old bust. It was a rainy day and the bust was soaking wet. I bought it for pretty much no money…. READ MORE

October 7, 2011

Paris, je t’ aime

I know you are expecting a muse today… But the good people at style.com asked me to wait until Friday with my special new Tale. So instead I’m posting my Paris fashion travel diary early. Today is the final day… READ MORE

October 5, 2011

Look of the Week: A la Seine

Paris Fashion Week in September might very well be my favorite time of the year. And this season has been all the more enjoyable because of the glorious weather we get to run around in. I am sharing a beautiful… READ MORE

October 3, 2011 / 2 Comments

Ciao!

Like everyone traveling from New York to Europe for fashion week, I packed my suitcase full of wool dresses and sweaters. Last year was gruelingly cold and wet. But this year it’s summer in Milan and Paris…. Which leaves us… READ MORE

September 30, 2011

Tea Parties and Soirees

The 15-minute hike from Kilburn Park tube station to Emma Summerton‘s new apartment was a walk down memory lane. Only my memory didn’t serve me as well as I thought it would or should. During my post-graduate year in London,… READ MORE

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