Miu Miu Moiré Pumps

So far, 2024 has been the year of the shoe. I’ve bought a number of pairs (returned a few, too) and The Row’s satin pumps are a favorite. So, when I spied these Miu Miu moiré pumps in Harper’s Bazaar, I popped into the store on 57th Street to give them a try. I have not worn them off the rug, yet — still deciding if I will keep them. On another note, I did not keep the Valentino Mary Janes. They run large and the strap was so tight and uncomfortable on my instep, sadly.

Super Stripes

This is my favorite Bottega Veneta PF24 look. The top and skirt are available for preorder, looking for the tank underneath.

Books In The Queue

I’ve been doing a deep dive into short stories and novellas, but I’m taking a break and these three novels are in the queue. The brilliant Colm Toibin’s ‘Long Island’ — sequel to ‘Brooklyn’ — is first up. Then, ‘My Favorite Terrible Thing’ by my dear friend’s daughter, Madeleine Henry. And lastly, ‘Wives Like Us’ by an ex-Vogue colleague, Plum Sykes, is available May 14.

Cover-Up Inspiration

Moments after the above Sidney Garber Mother’s Day email popped into my inbox, I asked Brooke about the linen cover-ups she and her daughter are wearing. Picked up on her travels, naturally.

Since Saint-Tropez and Saint Barts are not on my calendar, I stopped by my local James Perse store to peruse the new arrivals. I did not leave empty handed — the linen Pintuck dress in black and in white, and the High Low skirts are what I was hunting for. I’m going to try the open tunic next.

Pretty In Pale

Celadon is my favorite color, along with pale yellow. When I spied this Mrs. Alice Eiderdown in Colefax and Fowler silk, I bought two. The sizing is odd, yet perfect for my needs. I’m waiting  for these beige Valentino Mary Jane Flats that, to my eye, skew pink. And, Sidney Garber’s Honeycomb Earrings in rose gold are delectable.

The Carven Organza Skirt

I bought this Carven organza skirt in off-white, but I’m posting this color to illustrate how I’ve been wearing it — over another slightly longer skirt or slip dress with the cream double wrap belt.

Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola

Today, Augustinus Bader launched a Tinted Lip Balm in partnership with Sofia Coppola. A discontinued lipstick inspired Ms. Coppola to collaborate with the beloved skin care brand. There are three shades of The Tinted Balm — I bought #1 a sheer deep pink and #2 a red coral. Will let you know. However, I can vouch for the untinted Augustinus Bader lip balm — it’s heavenly.

The Carven Belt

I bought the Carven double wrap belt in cream and in black and love both. Hardware is gold, which I also love.

Dior’s ‘Lily of the Valley’ Afternoon Tea at The Lowell

Tomorrow, May 1 — Fête du Muguet in France — Dior and The Lowell will begin serving afternoon tea service at the hotel’s restaurant, Majorelle. The house of Dior created everything from the tableware to the menu. Cookies in the shape of the brand’s signature Bar Jacket are a très chic treat.

Dior Maison’s afternoon tea will be served from 12:30 to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Boho Chic Is Back

Just as I’ve stored all of my Isabel Marant items from 2010 – 2012, boho chic has come roaring back. The resurgence is mostly due to Chemena Kamali’s debut collection for Chloé where she resurrected the fun, feminine, cool-girl style that made the Chloé label so beloved.

I spent this past weekend with a very chic friend at the GCA Annual Meeting. She mentioned her love of boho chic, which got me thinking about how I will reintroduce this easy trend back into my wardrobe. Firstly, I will unbox the Isabel Marant dresses, then I will look for a skirt. This WAIMARI tiered skirt is perfect, yet extremely long. For my tall readers, this one is for you. Paired with classic accessories like DKF‘s drool-worthy estate jewelry and these Prada sandals is my more mature and pared back approach to 2024 boho chic.

Master & Dynamic x Celine headphones