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MALIBU BAY BREEZE
When toiling in LaLa Land, there is always time for a quick escape to Malibu. After a day of meetings, my lovely friend Alice and I donned swimsuits and drove our rented Ford Mustang convertible westward. Upon arrival, we strolled the private beaches, occasionally dipping our feet into the sparkling water. The handmade, crocheted americana [...]
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TAKE A FANCIFUL FLIGHT WITH ZUHAIR MURAD
Zuhair Murad’s haute couture collection recently visited the Parisian runway with romantic silhouettes and regal detailing. The combinations of ornate beading, sheer fabrics, lace appliqués, and feathers were fit for a couture fairytale. The final look was a shimmering wedding gown promising a happy ever after.
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TIME TO MAN UP
I once read an interesting historical study hypothesizing that similarities between men and women’s fashion trends are directly linked to gender equality. Perhaps, this could account for the recent surge in female tuxedos, smoking slippers and suiting. In any event, this trend is slick, forward and, ironically, sexy. If you are daunted by adopting these [...]
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LIGHT UP WITH SMOKING SLIPPERS
The dirty haute dog’s smoking slipper picks photographed above clockwise from top center: J.Crew darby velvet loafers Charlotte Olympia cat-face velvet skimmer Barneys New York CO-OP Bernice pony hair slipper Miu Miu embroidered velvet slipper with jeweled heel MARC BY MARC JACOBS velvet shorty loafers Lauren by Ralph Lauren Shoes Nala smoking flat Alexander McQueen flower embroidered velour smoking slipper Valentino studded suede [...]
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PARIS DAY TWO
I am wearing a French Connection coat, Diane von Furstenberg fur wrap, Romeo and Juliet Couture lace detail dress, Diane von Furstenberg signature lips sweater, Burberry ruched bow belt and vintage Italian tapestry purse.
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MOULIN ROUGE
If you are looking for a mysterious, sexy burlesque show, then the notorious Moulin Rouge is NOT for you. However, if what you seek is 80s uncoordinated gyrating, outdated music, mediocre drinks and a night of laughter, then you’ve come to the right spot! John and I had one of our best nights dressing up [...]
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PARIS DAY ONE
Paris Opera Oh Angelina! This Parisian treasure was established in 1903 and once frequented by icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Coco Chanel. If you visit, don’t skip on the authentic hot chocolate. Amazing food and French culture..so what’s next? Parfum, of course! If Paris is the center of haute couture, then Editions de Parfums [...]
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BONJOUR PARIS
John and I escaped to Paris for a long weekend to attend a historical exhibition and reception in honor of the Borbone royal family. We checked into the mod W Hotel Opera, which was in stark contrast to our view – the magnificent Paris Opera. Our night found us at Colette, a boutique housing novelty items [...]
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HIGH TOP LIVING
Photographed above clockwise from center top: 1. Nike Dunk Ski High 2. Marc By Marc Jacobs wedge sneaker 3. Isabel Marant leather and suede wedge sneaker 4. Ash® Brooklyn wedge sneaker 5. Giuseppe Zanotti high top sneaker Blisters, bruises, swollen toes, cuts and sprained ankles – the price of looking fabulous in your 6″ stilettos is starting to take a toll on your tootsies. Fortunately, the fashion [...]
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HAPPY MOVEMBER!
Celebrate Movember and help make a difference in the future of men’s health. November has unofficially become the month of mustaches or “mo’s” in which men are encouraged to sport a stache in order to raise awareness for men’s health issues with emphasis on prostate and testicular cancer. Best practices require participatory men to be clean [...]
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