Bits & Bobs
We are back in New York (actually, I am in Boston for 2 days) waiting for a monster snowstorm. Snowed in Paris first week of January and it was a VERY BIG DEAL. Half an inch of snow — and they cancelled my flight to Vienna. So, I will see the Helmut Lang exhibition early March right before it closes. Until then, here are a few random bits on my radar.
The February issue of Vogue France has a lot to love, starting with Doutzen Kroes on the cover. She was a favorite way back when — I cast her in many editorials and shows. The styling in the ‘Paris’ story is terrific. Speaking of February issues, the pictures of Kaia Gerber in Harper’s Bazaar are beautiful. Editor-in-chief Samira Nasr has done a great job. I worked with Samira at HB in the early 2000s. The magazine was mediocre from 2001 – 2020 — nice to see it chic again.
I am obsessed with Alison Loehnis‘s swing-out bathroom mirror, which allows her to apply makeup in natural light. I will DM her for details
Helen Macdonald’s memoir, H Is for Hawk had been on my bookshelf unread since it was published in 2014. Early last year, I grabbed it for a long flight. It’s a wonderful story, and I’m eager to see the film version starring Claire Foy. Friends who recommend great books are the best friends in the world. November 2024 I went to the Charleston Literary Festival with two amazing women — both writers — who share excellent reads. Carlene Bauer’s Girls They Write Songs About was one of those recommendations. Thank you, Dorothy and Kate!
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I always eagerly await “Bits & Bobs” and wish it would appear more often! Girls They Write Songs About is packed for vacation. The bathroom swing mirror sounds like something I desperately need! How often I apply makeup only to step outside and look garish.
I also have been enjoying “Bits & Bobs”. Thank you so much for sharing your insight. We are in Boston now as well but for a 9 month stay! Today I actually popped into the cute Beacon Hill Books and Cafe and purchased the book The Correspondent, which I plan to start reading this weekend, especially if I am inside during a snowstorm! I also stopped in the nearby consignment shop Covet, that had been mentioned in a previous post to drop off some consignment items.
Downloaded Girls They Write Songs About and am absolutely loving it. Thank you so much for bits and bobs and fantastic reading suggestions.
For your respective files, my favorite Boston consignment shop is Castanet at 175 Newbury Street. Love your posts. Thanks for sharing with us readers.
Hi Preston,
Love to hear your thoughts on Valentino. Of course only if you’re inclined. I actually came here today to see if you had written about him. I love your take on fashion as an art form. You have the perspective and I respect your ideas about other designers.
I would’ve loved to cast a show for Mr. Valentino and cherish many Valentino pieces that were my mother’s.
Like Lisa, I , too, have been thinking of Mr. Valentino. What stands out to me was his dedication to beauty in all facets of his life. Beauty uplifts the human spirit and is a necessity for a civilization to thrive. His contribution was enormous.
The Paris spread is super chic! Are you able to share the designer of that very lovely cream tweed jacket? Thank you!
The cream knit cardigan/jacket is Armani, the blazer is Soeur xPreston