An Evening Belt Bag

I have a number of Victoria Beckham items on my list and this belt bag, from the Resort 2025 collection, is now at the top. I never found the one I loved from Chanel, sadly.

Soeur x Lido

Soeur just dropped a swimwear collaboration with Italian beachwear line, Lido. Classic styles in fast-drying fabrics is a win-win in my book.

Hermès Base Coat

I’m not a big nail polish person, but I do like my nails to look polished. After much trial and error, I tried two coats of the Hermès Base Coat finished with just the Hermès Top Coat. It’s a tad milky, yet not too white — I love how it looks.

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.