This Is So Me…

Ann Mashburn’s navy, knee-length, light-weight wool skirt with a matching top is so me, and it’s named the Preston…

French Fall Finds

36 hours in Paris was all I needed to pick up a few fall items and figure out where we would like to have an apartment. More on the latter later. I went to collect the Celine Romy and to try the Carven tunic. My friend Kate sent me to Majestic Filatures where I found the perfect turtleneck to wear under the tunic. If Kate had a blog, we would all be grateful and broke… The Chloé T-strap flats are as comfortable as I had hoped, and I bought the Celine sunglasses at the airport on my way home — a new shape for me.

Bagged

While doing a quick pass through Bergdorf Goodman in October of 2021, I spied the then recently launched Celine Romy in tan above and bought it on the spot. Even though it was a bag style I needed, over the last three years I’ve worn it only a handful of times. That is until this summer — since May, I’ve carried it non-stop. By early August I realized that a black Romy — one of my all-time shopping rules – would be a good idea. After Celine NYC told me that they had not stocked a medium black Romy in a long time, I did a search. Paris, Sydney, and Singapore had the bag and none would ship to me. So, here I am at the Relais-Christine for two days. I am going to check out Carven’s fall line and look for an Hermès desk blotter. Paris is quiet and the weather is perfect — nice time to be here.

Caped

Gail C. asked for my thoughts on the Carolina Herrera cape — I love it! It’s perfect for fall and spring, and a chunky sweater will easily fit underneath on cooler days. Honestly, I did not think I would revisit a cape, but when I spied this one on the runway, it just looked so good. I will post on the black one I am having made, soon. And the Chloe clog/mules are incredibly comfortable.

Fall Finds

I am on a number of committees and have been working on them throughout the summer. Come September, I will need to hit the ground running and be ready to get dressed. The Proenza Schouler leather skirt is a keeper and the Carolina Herrera cape is on its way. Celine did not produce the black cape I’d wanted, so I had one made — more on that later. The Carven tunic is now in the shop, but it looks like it runs small so I will try it in Paris. No idea if the Dries van Noten dress will fit or suit me, but I like that it’s a bit louche and unlike anything I own. Lord knows I don’t need new shoes, but I keep eyeing these Liisa Pumps by The Row and may try them when they are in stores. After admiring my friend’s lip color, YSL 44 Nude Lavalliére, for the 100th time, she gave me one and it is now my favorite. And, a new piece of Sidney Garber jewelry is always a good idea.

Dynamic Duo

Thank you for all of the kind comments yesterday. Now that I am on antibiotics, I have to be more diligent about sunscreen. eltaMD is my go-to and I just bought the lip balm and stick to leave in the car and another set to carry in my bag. Wish the stick existed when the girls were younger — applying sunscreen at the beach was always a challenge.

August!

Photo courtesy of Carol Bouyoucos @bouyoucos

Stasis? I have Lyme! 36 hours on antibiotics and I am revived and raring to have a memorable August. Wishing everyone a fantastic final month of summer full of “lightness, laughter, energy, vitality, invention, entrepreneurialism, (and) optimism.”  Thank you for the timely reminder, Paula. xp

Bits & Bobs

As we near the end of July, I am finally able to shake my state of stasis. From September to late May we were traveling a lot and, consequently, being in one place for the past two months lulled me into an unusual state of inactivity. I’m sure the heatwaves compounded this. Thankfully, I’ve snapped out of it. Credit goes to Foster The People’s “lost in Space” from their upcoming album, “Paradise State of Mind” — it’s the most upbeat and irresistible song of summer 2024.

On my radar: Daisy Edgar Jones’ outfits on the “Twisters” press tour are stunning, and the single bangle with the white Gucci dress is crazy chic. The Geranium Rose Body Oil by Augustinus Bader and Valentino’s white loafer slingbacks are en route. And, the Josef Albers screenprints at David Zwirner are calling my name.

Chloé T-Strap

In a comment on Gnothi Seauton, Sundae referred to her “multiple leather skirts” as staples. This led me down a rabbit hole of black leather skirts where I found the perfect one by Proenza Schouler. On sale, no less. I will try it with flats, like these Chloé T-Straps that I’ve been eyeing. The Valentino’s in brown went back, sadly.

First Fall Finds

A short sleeve knit at a kind price point? Yes, please! I am going to try the Valentino Mary Janes again, this time in brown and here. And a new Chanel mascara is always a good idea.