Want to know what I love even more than scoring a fabulous item while thrifting? Rediscovering a sensational piece in my closet. This Valentino coat, which I bought in March 2004 and only wore a few times, will be front and center this fall. #Don’tOverpurge
Phoebe Philo’s soon-to-be-launched collection is on my mind. While poring over images from her early Céline shows, I would pause on looks that “got away.” There were many incredible pieces that I’d happily wear today. On Saturday, my daughter and I went thrifting at Beacon’s Closet in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The thing I love about thrifting is you never know what you’ll find, it’s the discovery that makes it fun. I look for skirts because they are easy to alter. Lo and behold, this circa 2014, barely worn Céline wool skirt in my size was on the rack. Here’s hoping Ms. Philo continues to design clothes that elicit such joy.
I’ve started to swap beach coverups for coats on one of my rails, and realized while doing so that all of my wool coats are double-breasted. The only exception is belted. Weirdly, my trenches are single-breasted, but that’s for another post. I don’t need a cloth coat, but if I did, one of these Toteme car coats would be winging its way to me.
It’s that time of year again, time to break in new fall boots. The Ganni cowboy boots came with me to Wyoming in June, so they are ready to go. And, the Celine calfskin buckle boots were a snap — I’ve worn them around the house for a few days and they are almost comfortable enough for a full day of city walking. The cowboy boots come with either white or yellow stitching.
I haven’t taken a ballet class since I was probably 10, but I do love the sweaters ballerinas wear. Ann Mashburn’s cache-cœur sweater above wraps around your waist. The Jardin des Orangers sweaters below tie at the side — black & brown. The style is a nice change of pace and perfect as we head into fall.
So far, my vote for best September cover and story goes to Catherine Deneuve on Harper’s Bazaar France. Stunning.
Brilliant stylist Suzanne Koller has a new collaboration with Matches’ in-house brand, Raey. These appear to be some of the upcoming pieces. Fingers crossed that the navy duffel coat is part of the collaboration, it’s quite something.
I’m inspired by The Row’s SS24 look on the left and Prada’s FW23 on the right. Beige boots and a white skirt with sweater, to be precise. Since I’ve held on to the Saint Laurent beige boots with too-high-for-me heels, I don’t buy new ones believing ‘I already have a pair.’ But in reality, I don’t. So, off they’re going to someone who will hopefully love them. I wear white jeans year-round, why not a white skirt? Thank you Mrs. Prada for the inspiration.
Fortunately, our LA-based family and friends are unscathed after the hurricane and earthquake. We had an insane amount of rain this summer, too — my trench and macs got a lot of wear, which is weird in July and August. I’m keeping them at the ready because they’ll be essential in the early fall months. I love this trench by Studio Nicholson, it would look great with the Polo Ralph Lauren sweater and loafers with Falke ankle socks.
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After 20 years casting models for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and fashion shows, I wanted to spend more time with my daughters. KiC is my way to share my thoughts on fashion and style. I believe style should permeate every aspect of our lives — from home, to family, to where we go, and naturally, what we wear — especially when we're just running around.
— Preston Davis
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