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Getting Dat Glow
For years, my make-up routine has been fairly heavy-handed. A typical workday look includes two layers of BB cream (by YSL and Dr. Jart), a slick of bronzer (by Kevyn Aucoin)/highlighter (by Burberry)/blusher, a full-blown smokey eye (using Bobbi Brown cream eye shadow in Stone and Charlotte Tilbury eye quad in The Sophisticate). The whole ritual takes about 20 minutes, which is about 15 minutes…
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Best Shopping in LA, Part 2
Best Shopping in LA, Part 2
Last year, I visited Los Angeles and wrote about some of my favorite consignment stores. I vowed to check out even more during my next trip. Last month, I got my chance after traveling back for a wedding, which I stretched into a 5-day sojourn in the sunshine. I’ve been on a bit of a shopping diet lately, but I still scoped out the scene — from perfume to new clothes to thrift and consignment.…
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My Visit to the Isaac Mizrahi Exhibit
My Visit to the Isaac Mizrahi Exhibit
One of my all-time, top-5 favorite movies is Unzipped, the 1995 documentary about Isaac Mizrahi’s Fall 1994 collection. The film, shot almost entirely in grainy black and white, is a must-see for anyone curious about the inner-workings of a creative genius. The movie opens with Mizrahi reading the abysmal reviews of his previous collection: “His color and fabric sense failed him,” he read in…
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The Passport Dress
This past weekend was the first one I’d describe as “super-hot.” Normally, I’d be tempted to wear Spandex and a tank, but because it was a holiday weekend, the schedule was jam-packed with activities that required something more fashion-forward. (Like a visit to the Isaac Mizrahi exhibit at the Jewish Museum.) Here’s how I beat the heat, while still looking presentable: Dress: Mary Katrantzou For…
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A Fur Jacket -- in Spring?!
A Fur Jacket — in Spring?!
It’s been weeks since my last post. Normally, I’d be panicking about the lack of productivity, but I’ve been traveling so much, it’s been hard to find the time for my usual panic attack. Since I last wrote, I’ve basically been stuck in an endless TSA line. First came a quick trip to Cincinnati (work), then to Los Angeles (wedding), then to Chicago (work), then to Jacksonville (baby shower) then…
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Robots Take Over The 2016 Met Ball
Robots Take Over The 2016 Met Ball
Before we talk about the fashion at last night’s Met Gala, let’s first consider the theme: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. I’ll admit, I emitted a rather large groan when I heard “technology.” I envisioned a parade of cliche gowns threaded with LED lights or harnessed with body cameras. I wondered if someone would have a live Snapchat feed beamed onto their skirt, or if Apple…
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When the Buyer Becomes the Seller
When the Buyer Becomes the Seller
It’s no surprise that I’m a consignment lover. It’s a tactile shopper’s dream — every excursion is a voyage into the unknown, and no two stores or items are ever alike. Not only are you practicing greener, more sustainable shopping, but you are cobbling together a new sartorial biography built on the history of others.’ Hunting the racks at Tokio 7, Ina and Beacon’s Closet can often be fruitless,…
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You Won't Believe the Price for These Alaïa Boots
You Won’t Believe the Price for These Alaïa Boots
Every so often, I’ll start digging on a designer and go on a tear looking for vintage and consignment pieces. Lately, I’ve been on the hunt for pieces from Tuleh (I wrote about the now-defunct label last week) and Celine from the Michael Kors era. But I’m always stalking the holy grail — affordable Alaïa. It’s hard to find. Azzedine Alaïa’s dresses can cost more than $3,000 retail. Belts are…
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When a Brand Fails, You Still Win
When a Brand Fails, You Still Win
Fashion is a tough business, especially for designers who skew closer to the creative side of the “artist vs. entrepreneur” spectrum. The overhead for well-made, ethically created clothing is insanely high. Getting media attention in a crowded and decentralized media marketplace is tough. Nabbing a celebrity following takes deep pockets, a PR team and/or a lot of luck. And unlike fintech, there…
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A Meditation on Style Icons Who Blog
A Meditation on Style Icons Who Blog
I hate to be the latest voice in a chorus saying that “print is dead,” but here I go. By the time my copies of Vogue and Bazaar show up in my mailbox, I feel like it will take a minor miracle to actually crack the things open. I just don’t consume fashion the way I once did — I don’t just want to see a fantasy dreamed up by a small editorial team (no matter how sophisticated). I want to know the…
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DKNY Minus DK = A Totally New Label
DKNY Minus DK = A Totally New Label
When Donna Karan announced she would be departing her eponymous label, the news sent shockwaves through the nostalgic fashion set. Donna had been an industry standard-bearer for decades. She heroically took over design duties for Anne Klein label after the founder’s death. And when Donna was later unceremoniously dumped by the brass at Klein, she sprang from the ashes to create an uber-luxurious…
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A Wedding Where East Meets West in the Southwest
A Wedding Where East Meets West in the Southwest
A few days ago, I shared some images from my friends’ Tanya and Brian’s wedding weekend — specifically the mehndi, which serves as a traditional pre-party in South Asia. (You can revisit that post here.) Now, we move into the main part of the show — the ceremony and reception, which were both awash in touches that were specifically tailored to the unique couple. I like to wear my saris whenever I…
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Pakistan Meets Buffalo... in Texas
Pakistan Meets Buffalo… in Texas
I recently traveled to Houston for the wedding of Tanya, a dear friend I met in one of those unique, circuitous ways. In this case, Tanya grew up in Houston, where she was friends with Deepa — who happens to be my husband’s cousin. Thanks to NYC’s gravitational pull, we all wound up on this bizarre island at the same time, and the rest is history. But that’s nothing compared to how Tanya met her…
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Baa Baa, Black Jacket
Baa Baa, Black Jacket
Before I dive into today’s outfit post, just a quick note to address my sudden disappearance. I’ve been laying low on the blog after a crippling flu that lingered for weeks. (After a coughing fit during a yoga class, I went to the doctor and wound up getting a prescription for an asthma inhaler.) Couple that with a busy travel schedule for work, and you get a lull in the blogging. Slowly but…
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Unsolicited Opinions on the Oscar Red Carpet
Unsolicited Opinions on the Oscar Red Carpet
Once the red carpet parade has concluded, I normally don’t bother watching the entire Oscars telecast. Not so this year. I stay tuned in for the whole broadcast, which included much-needed commentary on diversity, politics and Girl Scout cookies. I think we learned a lot last night. About the implications of the Oscar boycott. That the Academy had taken concrete steps to ensure diversity going…
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The Grammys: More Thighs Than a Bucket of KFC
The Grammys: More Thighs Than a Bucket of KFC
Ahhh, the Grammys. Otherwise known as my annual marathon of yelling, “I don’t know who half these people are!” That sentiment certainly rang true last night — I only recognized about 60% of the statue recipients. Even so, I had plenty of opinions on the contents of the red carpet. Let’s take a look at those who stood out — for better or for worse. And I’ll make this short and snappy, like so many…
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10 Things You Must See in India
10 Things You Must See in India
As I wrap up my recaps of my trip to India, I’m struck by how much beauty I witnessed in one place. India is so colorful, so multifaceted and so special, one could spend the rest of her life exploring its cities and natural wonders and never run out of things to marvel at. After only 3 weeks, I only scratched the surface of what India has to offer. I’ve talked about some of the most well-known…
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