This & That is a new post series covering a round up of things I find interesting, moments of inspiration, links to articles I’m reading, and whatever’s on my mind....
STYLE INSPIRATION ABROAD
...uniform mode and fashion took a back seat. If you follow me on Instagram, you saw the look…jeans, sweaters, sneakers and boots spruced up with patterned scarves and a rotation...
I’m Back!
...be back and moving forward doing what I love – finding inspiration from endless sources and sharing them with you. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me during...
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A NOTE TO READERS
I posted the below message on Instagram the other day and realized I should share it here as well. Not all blog subscribers are Instagram followers and vice versa. After...
ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL – SOPHIE’S WARDROBE
...a swipe of red lipstick, the whole look was stunning. I’m saving this as inspiration for my next what to wear evening outing. Other equally fabulous outfits rotate throughout the...
A Few Current Favorites
...white? Inspiration comes in many forms, and a photo I took of a bowl filled with High Camp gardenias is one I return to often – usually for the home....
The New Spring Essentials
...my picks above from a single site, Mytheresa. It’s one of my top online, go-to destinations for shopping and inspiration. Aside from their beautiful, well-edited selections, I relate to their...
Packing A Carry-On For Spring Travel
...a lightweight trench inspired jacket in pale khaki. I’m gathering my inspiration from Mytheresa on what looks I’ll be able to create with the above pieces acting as the anchor....
BUILDING A FRESH FALL UNIFORM
...edits give me loads of inspiration. I don’t have to browse a million pieces to find the ones I love. Orders come 2 days later beautifully wrapped in their signature...
PLANNING AHEAD
...community support, educational articles and videos, plus tons of motivational inspiration. The next one is January 6-10th so I’m ordering a kit today (they recommend ordering by the 27th) to...
KEEPING CALM
...hand with #2. I’d much rather enjoy inspiration from accounts that are comforting, positive, beautifully photographed and thoughtfully scripted. I can’t think of a better example than that of my...
NOTED THIS WEEK – 5.3.20
...hopefully return this summer. I’ve gone through Stephanie Booth Shafran’s recently published book You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining several times for inspiration and tips. Her taste is impeccable in creating...
Goodbye 2020
...beauty are calling my name. Although I don’t have anything in the books yet, I’m looking forward to renewed energy and inspiration from the adventures I hope 2021 brings. If...
THE SEASONAL SHIFT
...Khaite jeans (wearing), Erdem shirt, Khaite cardigan, Khaite cardigan, Bottega Veneta bag, Gucci loafers Several photos I used for inspiration confirmed black jeans and trousers will be the anchor of my...
MORNING SHOW INSPIRED
Confession. I’m watching The Morning Show more for a dose of style inspiration than the actual story. Jennifer Aniston’s character, Alex Levy, wears an impeccable wardrobe of luxury classics. Think...
PRETTY WHITE KNITS
...a pale neutral followed closely by the sharp contrast of black. Both images snapped by Sandra Semburg from Paris Fashion Week offer loads of inspiration. photos courtesy of Sandra Semburg...
SHARING MY RUNWAY FAVES
During fashion week, I share highlights from the runway shows on my Instagram stories. A lot of the looks don’t necessarily translate to anything I’d wear, but they’ve caught my...
SHOPPING THE SALES
...I’m online browsing, saving, and adding to my cart or wishlist. Hopefully, the list below will save you time from doing the same and spark inspiration for gift ideas. Above...
NEW YEAR, FRESH PERSPECTIVE
...which fosters my creativity and provides endless amounts of inspiration. I’m reevaluating the direction and content of A Note on Style and have a new design in the works. Change...
PACKING TIP: BRING A NAVY BLAZER
This is a follow up to a previous post on Style Inspiration Abroad. The classic trio I described – jeans, loafers and a navy blazer – resonated with many of...
END OF AUGUST
...come in cream. I’m not quite ready for fall fashion yet but had my first moment of inspiration from a story on Catherine Deneuve in Harper’s Bazaar France. As the...
OCTOBER MOOD
...Fashion Week has provided inspiration too. Even though the collections are for Spring 2024, it’s interesting to see what’s ahead. The Row’s Look 56 above set my mind on a...
THE HUMBLE HERO PIECE
...home as well. Using my favorite look above as inspiration, I’m imagining fresh ways to wear the humble grey pullover. Since I won’t be jumping on the sheer trend, I’ll...
SPARKLE AND SHINE
...at TWP for inspiration). Another option is to use shine on the upper portion of an outfit. This works especially well for dinners or seated events. I’d love the ivory...
THE BEAUTY OF SKIRTS
...beauty of print. And few do it better than Erdem in my opinion. The above skirt is available for pre-order on Moda Operandi, but I’m using it as inspiration for...
TEST DRIVE A TREND
...flat and tote bag, and they both look pretty good. The styling of the entire collection is very well done and provides plenty of inspiration for chic spring looks. mesh...
THE BOOK LIST
...Drawings by Ellsworth Kelly. Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy (October 2022) I’m most excited about Deeda Blair’s book where she shares her inspirations for entertaining. Accompanied by menus, recipes,...
Three New Design Books I’m Adding to My Collection
...book over and over for inspiration and never grow tire of studying the details. Sharing twenty residences, Bobby McAlpine’s Poetry of Place follows his first book, The Home Within Us,...