Last week I ran into Andrea Quinn Robinson, Beauty Director at Vogue when I first got there. Andrea left soon after to join Revlon where she created and launched The Nakeds Ultima II line in 1989 — The Nakeds palette of beiges, nudes, browns, etc. was ground-breaking. The new Chanel Vernis colors reminded me of how chic a beige polish can be.
While scrolling through Net-a-Porter’s “What’s New” email, I spied this Valentino dress and I swear my heart stopped. My mother wore the first iteration on the left when I was a little girl, then in the ’90s I borrowed it to baptize my daughters. It took a village to zip me in this morning, but I’m glad I held on to her Valentino dresses. Mother’s shift is navy with cream piping and ’60s-style buttons — the Rockstuds and both pockets on the waist make the updated version modern. #Don’tOverPurge
It’s a loafer! It’s a slide! No hardware or fur, these Manolo Blahnik slippers are just right.
Yesterday I went to see Attersee, a line founded in 2021 by former T magazine Digital director Isabel Wilkinson Schor. Attersee is “a brand that offers considered essentials designed to elevate the daily ritual of getting dressed.” This Duchess Satin Evening Shirt over a trim pant is as elegant as it is chic.
As my inbox gets bombarded with markdown emails, I keep this collage on my desktop to remind myself of the clothes that I’ve been wearing a lot this fall — I don’t want to fall prey to a ‘really good deal’ that will sit in my closet. Brown, pleated skirts, and classic wool coats have been my focus. However, if I spy a fun item on sale that I’ve had my eye on (zebra, pale yellow, Commission sequined skirt, etc.), I will have won the fashion lottery.
For the next month I allow myself to get a bit twee, it is the holidays after all. I have a thing for plates decorated with deer and have coined it deerware. I brought the red pieces out this morning and have my eye on a few in green, too.
Gmundner Keramik single stag, Vietri Mistletoe serving bowl, Mrs. Alice Woodland dinner plate.
At an event last evening, my friend wore a cuff on her upper arm and it was so chic. Every few years I’m reminded of how much I like this look. And this smocked leather skirt is fabulous and on sale.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. cuff, Lafayette 148 smocked leather skirt
It’s only taken me my whole life to realize that camel doesn’t suit me, it’s too orange. Beige (khaki, brown, etc.) paired with grey is my best bet. Love the @scholl_iconic Pescura clogs on @jeannedamas. Birkin image courtesy @pernilleteisbaek
Yesterday, Celine released Hedi Slimane’s SS23 collection film shot in Saint-Tropez. Skinny jeans and an oversized cable-knit cardigan? Oh, yes please! Also yesterday, NET-A-PORTER’s SS23 Trends Presentation was held at Hotel Chelsea and hosted by NAP’s brilliant Market Director, Libby Page. Ms. Page mentioned that a black blazer will be a spring must-have, so I’m happy to see two versions in this collection.
The brilliant styling of a down vest/parka under a cable knit cardigan was too good to pass up. From the low ponytail to her suede loafers, this woman has terrific personal style.
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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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