Tuesday night from 6-8pm join Henri Bendel as they unveil their holiday windows for the 2015 season next. Expect a stunning retrospective of renowned fashion illustrator Izak Zenou from floor to ceiling! 
Read the fine print on this invite! The first 20 people get their portrait done by Izak Zenou! I would literally die — I’ll be there extra early.
Henri Bendel – 712 Fifth Avenue, NYC. See you there!
It’s finally out! Right before leaving for Europe I shot a really cute spread with All You magazine on Affordable Holiday Party Style for Every Occasion. The issue is on newsstands now, and you can preview the article on AllYou.com.
Outfit details:
Jumpsuit, Worthington, $80, sizes 4–18; jcp.com.
Skinny belt, $15, sizes S–XL; chadwicks.com.
Star cuff, $30; avmaxnyc.com.
Classic crystal stud cuff, $24, and spiked open-ended cuff, $45; sterlingforever.com.
Cherie heels, $89, sizes 6–11; ninashoes.com.
Hi loves! On Sunday I’m guest speaking at the Refinery Rooftop networking event for all the badass babes in food, fashion and lifestyle. Join us for brunch and drinks from 11am-2pm, I’ll be chatting all things blogging, partnerships and there for any questions any of you have on breaking into the industry.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at: https://sorefined.splashthat.com/
Maybe it’s because I’m traveling through Europe but I’m having a real moment for Spanish brands and their craftsmanship. Last week I spotlighted Pikolonis shoes and today I’m all about Uno de 50. If you’ve ever seen the handcrafted jewels from Uno de 50, you know they have some seriously special pieces. Spanning rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and accessories, (they have a men’s section to!) everything is designed and made in Spain. The costume jewelry and accessories brand has a true artistry feel with strong craftsmanship. They are one of the few brands that can do chunky for me without it feeling heavy. They also have several great layering and statement pieces and I love the way they style their campaigns. Their pieces can take an outfit from day to night and everything is very wearable everyday and from the beach to a rock concert that you can really style them creatively.
Their renegade spirit and flair for coloring outside the line is evident in their latest campaign video (seen above). I always seem to gravitate towards buying necklaces and rings although with Uno de 50 they have women earrings with a unique style that I’m especially attracted to.
Whenever you see creativity on the runway you can’t help but stare or drool over every last detail. I’ve been a fan of Laurel DeWitt for some time, I mean come on she does metal apparel, how cool is that?. We cover her show every season and for Spring/Summer 2016 her collection did not disappoint. Her ever evolving-craft and attention to detail makes every piece a work of art. A romantic fantasy with regal jewel tones takes you to a modern day take on medieval fashion. As if the knights amour mixed with the Queens jewels and was reinvented for the 21st century. 
Striking a distinct 1930s note taking colorful cue from Elsa Schiaparelli, Ms. DeWitt’s current collection débuts not only a deeply hued array of elegant separates — introducing shagreen, leather, and fabric lacing to her already complex repertoire — but also doses the collection with metal flowers, entirely hand-cut, hand-rolled, and hand-painted to create a stunning display of incredible appliqué work rivaled by few in its detail and labor. I’m completely obsessed with the gold flower pieces, especially this outfit above. It’s beyond amazing!
James and I are in the process of redoing our apartment which as you can imagine with how much we travel has been a long time coming! While we’ve tackled most of our storage issues we’re still deciding how we want to organize our shoes. I don’t think we realized how many we had until we cleared out all of the hiding places (under the bed, in the hallway, shoe racks, storage closet…) and as you can imagine have quite the collection! What I want is a way to properly store them so I see everything. We have so many amazing pairs that it also inspired me to start doing a regular feature on cool brands starting with Pikolinos!
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London has been absolute magic this week. Besides nearly perfect weather (we only had rain for 2 out of the 10 days!), there were a number of incredible cultural, fashion and art exhibits and shows happening. Many of which were free! VisitLondon.com was an amazing resource for helping plan our trip and discovering many of the below. If you’re headed to London anytime soon or there now, here’s what’s not to be missed!
Louis Vuitton Series 3 Exhibition (FREE) – Discover Nicolas Ghesquiere’s inspiration for his fourth ready-to-wear show as Artistic Director of women’s collections at Louis Vuitton. Enjoy two floors of Louis Vuitton amazingness, taking you through the craftsmanship and history of the brand. There are actual LV craftsmen on the floor making bags on the spot which you can interact with. One of my favorite parts was the room that shows iconic pieces throughout the century. Not only is the exhibit free, but you also walk out with a complementary poster and stickers! The exhibit is on display through October 18th.
Heart Beat installation at the Covent Gardens (FREE) – See the work of French artist, Charles Petillon for his first public art installation. Enjoy 100,000 giant white balloons spanning 54 meters of the 19th century Market Building, Covent Gardens. It’s spectacular and something out a fairytale.
Audrey Hepburn Portraits of an Icon Exhibit – Currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery through October 18th, enjoy the rare opportunity to see this fascinating photography exhibit of actress, humanitarian and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn (1920-1993). A beautiful display of seventy images capturing her humanitarian work, film stills, magazine covers and more from the lens of photographers Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Cecil Beaton, Terry O’Neill and Norman Parkinson. The exhibition is sold out online, but you can still obtain tickets at the door. Learn more at npg.org.uk/hepburn
McQueen at the Theatre Royal Haymarket – I didn’t know what to expect out of Alexander McQueen in play form. The complexity and brilliance of this designer was evident in every design he produced on the runway and his untimely death was so tragic and such a loss that it was interesting to see what this play would be about. Brilliantly performed by Stephen Wight as McQueen, the actor takes you into the mind of the designer and the struggle to walk the line between life and death, and his perfectionist, genius and eccentric tendencies. The scenes themselves are visually engaging and thought provoking with great costume and set design.
To celebrate the power of women, Reebok hosted a women’s focused party to fuse the worlds of fitness and fashion together to mark the end of New York fashion week. Constantly challenging women to showcase their fierce, tough beauty, Reebok is passionate about connecting females from all walks of life. The evening celebrates Reebok’s heritage as a lifestyle fitness brand by bringing music, fashion, and fitness to life under one roof.
Get those credit cards ready! The legendary Gilt City Warehouse Sale is back in NYC on Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th at The Altman Building. You’ll find luxe clothing, accessories and home décor from top designer brands, all at up to 80% off retail.
