Being in the studio today feels a little like being trapped inside a snow globe. Though it would have been nice to spend the day at home sipping hot cocoa and watching bad TV, we’ve got too many exciting projects coming up to let a bit of snow get in our way!
As I’m sure you’ve read in Isaac’s How to Have Style, and as you may recall from my personal style quest, the key to style is inspiration. This morning, I was so inspired by my new watch, that I was nearly late for work! Here’s what happened…
Restaurant Week: is it really worth the effort? To my mind, there are just as many pros as cons. Let’s discuss…
I’ve had just about as much as I can take of this bitter winter weather, so this weekend I stopped by the Great Jones Spa for a little taste of summer. I highly recommend you treat yourself to something similar.
Since it’s bitingly cold in the city today, everyone in the studio is dressed down and bundled up, and the water cooler talk is about how it’s nearly impossible to dress cutely when it’s this frigid. For me, it’s all about warm accessories. What are your secrets?
Is it just me, or is it beyond coincidental that just like the models in Isaac’s Spring 2010 “Astaire Case or Obstacle Course,” every actress on the red carpet at last night’s Golden Globes had an umbrella-toting escort? Seriously, Isaac, I don’t know how you managed to predict that red carpet trend!
The Public Theater‘s revival of Hair, which is now playing on Broadway, is utterly exhilarating. If you haven’t seen it yet, go! I can’t wait to put the recently released cast recording on my iPod. It’s sensational. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
It’s true. I <3 New York. And I adore the Museum of the City of New York. A membership would be such a meaningful, useful gift. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
After a long day of traipsing around icy cold NYC, it would be heavenly to treat my feet to a pair of sheepskin slippers. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
I love pizza, and, having sampled just about every pie in NYC, I’m ready to try my hand at it. Luckily, All-Clad offers this fantastic pizza grilling set. It could be just like having my very own brick oven. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
It is a total cliché, but I have always wanted a giant map of the world in my apartment. This one, made of easy-to-apply-and-remove vinyl, is a refreshing variation on the idea. It comes in a dozen different colors, and the dark green would be perfect above my couch. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
Thanks to the geniuses at Nintendo, you can HULA HOOP your way to fitness. Did you know that?! Santa, I hope you’re reading…
I would love an ample supply of HEATTECH layering pieces from Uniqlo. Somehow they manage to keep me warm on a freezing day without causing me to overheat once I get to the studio. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
I have been wanting a bike for years, but my tiny, walk-up apartment is holding me back. That’s where this STRiDA folding bike comes in. Santa, I REALLY hope you’re reading…
There was a fantastic exhibition called Avedon Fashion at the International Center of Photography this year. It was a comprehensive look at Richard Avedon’s work in the industry, and it included so many inspiring, iconic images.
We have the book in our library at the studio, and I would love a copy of my very own. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
Aren’t these Philip Crangi rings exquisite?! They are so refined and subtle. I love the tiny silver twisted one. The combination of metals and textures is simply irresistible. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
These charming, handmade,
“Outside-In” bowls are perfect for mixed nuts, Kors D’Oeuvres, Irish oatmeal, and basically anything else you like to put in bowls. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
I am absolutely in love with this mixed media drawing by Joseph Hart. It caught my eye on the wall at Klaus von Nichtssagend gallery, and I couldn’t look away. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
These Baggu reusable bags come in vibrant colors and great styles. I want one for everybody in our office, so we can finally kick our nasty plastic bag habit. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
I adore these handblown, ridiculously affordable, beaker glass candlesticks from CB2. Actually, from flatware to furniture, I pretty much love everything at CB2! Santa, I hope you’re reading…
The best gifts are those you wouldn’t necessarily splurge on for yourself. Though, once you try Down to Earth‘s Dota Estate Natural Harvest, you may just have to rework your budget. It is that good. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
The hand-quilted map blankets from Haptic Lab are INCREDIBLE! I am in love with the Central Park one in beige fabric and lime thread. Santa, I hope you’re reading…
In 1994 the coolest shoes in the world (in my world, anyway) were Doc Martins, and I desperately wanted a pair of black lace-up boots.
This is by far the strangest holiday greeting to come through the office this year.
It’s been a month, so I’m taking a step back to reflect upon what I’ve learned thus far.
This morning I was inspired to created an outfit around my new “double diamond” tights.
How is it that in swearing off jeans I inadvertently abandoned my favorite t-shirts, too?
I was wearing this black sweater jumper in my dream last night, and I woke up thinking about how I could wear it today!
I love the neckline, the sleeve shape and the color of this top, but I never know what to do with the body of it.
