Last night, famous style photographer and blogger Scott Schuman of the Sartorialist visited the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago to give a talk and sign copies of his new book, Closer. The MCA was clearly unaware of his enormous popularity. The barely publicized event drew throngs of fashion and photography lovers all dressed to … Continue reading The Sartorialist in Chicago
Month: November 2012
For the Men
Today's inspiration comes from the masculine shades found in winter's austere landscape. Silvery grey, snow white, midnight and weathered teak meld with the warmth of deep mahogany, rich amber, camel, and espresso to create a sophisticated neutral palette in menswear and interiors. Images via The Gifts of Life, Patterson Maker, and Pinterest.
Happy Thanksgiving
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." - Thornton Wilder Clockwise from top left: (1) maple glazed apple crostata, recipe here (2) firewood (3) wild turkeys at Menemsha Inn, Martha's Vineyard (4) acorns collected from our treasured oaks (5) a favorite wine (6) … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Girl Crush #2
If I could steal anyone's entire wardrobe it would be Olivia Palermo's. But it's not just what she has, it's her insane ability to put it all together. Palermo has mastered a two-thirds-uptown/one-third-downtown aesthetic that makes every look from casual to cocktail impossibly, enviably chic.
Weekend Casual
J Crew Collection handknit cable sweater $398 - jcrew.com J Crew thermal striped henley $45 - jcrew.com Navy wool military coat $87 - newlook.com Rag & Bone corduroy pants $176 - lagarconne.com Madewell biker boots $248 - madewell.com Leather belt $23 - target.com Ray Ban sunglasses $140 - piperlime.gap.com NARS Cosmetics lipgloss $24 - beauty.com
Breaking the Breakfast Rut
I have a confession. Most mornings my breakfast consists of a peanut butter Think Thin bar and three cups of black coffee. Awful, right? Like everyone else, I'm usually rushing to get to a meeting or a workout and have zero time or inclination to get creative. Last week I ran across a recipe for … Continue reading Breaking the Breakfast Rut
A Rustic Thanksgiving
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Weekend Casual
Enza Costa colorblock top intermixonline.com Sweater vest barneys.com Arlotta short robe journelle.com Citizens of humanity jeans net-a-porter.com Brooks Brothers knee high socks brooksbrothers.com La perla journelle.com La perla journelle.com Belle by Sigerson Morrison leather boots couture.zappos.com Madewell suede bag madewell.com Ileana Makri gold jewelry matchesfashion.com Moncler bergdorfgoodman.com Checked Wool Throw williams-sonoma.com Bodum Bistro Nouveau Coffee … Continue reading Weekend Casual
Foul Weather Gear
The cold November winds are blowing through Chicago, taking down leaves and leaving a serious chill in the air. Dressing for the elements and feeling stylish are not always synonymous, so I thought I would pass along some of my favorite outwear pieces and foul weather gear lines that look great and keep you warm … Continue reading Foul Weather Gear
the aesthete and the dilettante 