Celine Kitten Heels

If you loved them in the SS22 collection film, you can now order and try the Celine kitten heel pumps and sandals — while they are in stock…

Spring Ahead

Last week, I attended a lecture on Bunny Mellon’s botanical legacies with landscape designer Leslie Needham. Leslie’s sensibility is exactly what I hope to achieve with our gardens, meadow, and orchard. She inspired me to, finally, put in the crabapples this spring and update the outdoor furniture. Now that we’ve moved the clocks ahead, it’s nice to bring a bit of spring indoors — the D. Porthault semi-annual sale starts March 21 and watercress is almost in season. I bought Sisley Paris’ classic green scent, eau de campagne, which works well with my beloved Carthusia Mediterraneo.

Leslie Needham will be speaking at Hollister House in Washington, CT on May 21 

Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen

This September, Rizzoli New York will be publishing a debut cookbook, BUDMO!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen, by Anna Voloshyna. “Since emigrating to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2011 from Kyiv, Anna has focused on introducing Eastern European foods to an omnivorous audience through her blog, acclaimed pop-up dinners, and virtual cook-alongs. This cookbook celebrates the culinary delights of Ukraine, Anna’s homeland, including many gems from her grandmother’s recipe box, but with a fresh and modern twist that will appeal to those who seek to recreate the flavors of the world at home.”

Between now and June 1^st, Rizzoli Bookstore will run an exclusive pre-sale for BUDMO! and 10% of all book proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, who is on the front lines feeding countless refugees, and is Anna’s preferred charity.

Scottish Countryside Inspired at Chanel

Lots of tweed, thick over-the-knee socks, and nubby this-and-that in the Chanel FW22 collection shown today. With Scotland as the inspiration and the runway designed to represent the River Tweed, the colors are sublime.

Miu Miu: Belts!

Single or double (with 2 rows of loops), belts were the star of the FW22 Miu Miu show.

Louis Vuitton: Boots, Bags, & Sneakers

I texted my friend attending the Louis Vuitton FW22 show and asked her to steal the red boots for me. Actually, when I cast the LV show there were security guards backstage because folks would walk off with all sorts of stuff. But, I digress — the boots, bags, and sneakers are beyond fantastic and top my FW22 wish list.

Beige Days Ahead

Images courtesy Vogue, @valerieleberichel, @vivianavolpicella, @sandrarossi03, and @leoniehanne

I need to shelve my black parka asap and get back into beige, tan, khaki, and cream. I’m currently figuring out how to style the Khaite Sukey harness bottom left — Leonie Hanne nailed it with the leather pants and trench. I, also, have it in black, which I’ll most likely layer over a black dress.

Hermès

Lots of beautiful clothes in the Hermès FW22 collection. The olive and brown looks are my favorite passage in this subdued show. Hermès has temporarily closed all of its Russian stores — bravo!

Saint Laurent: Breathtaking

The sensational Saint Laurent FW22 show took my breath away. The first time in a long time that I wish I’d been in the audience.  The venue alone makes the film a must-watch. I’m currently atop a beautiful mountain and cannot wait to read the reviews tonight.

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Jil Sander

Nicole Phelps’ review of the Jil Sander FW22 collection for Vogue is spot-on —  “(i)n a season when designers are targeting Gen-Z, Jil Sander’s Lucie and Luke Meier made clothes for grown-ups.”  Many of the looks have a decidedly ’60s vibe, which in the Meiers’ hands is not overdone. The three floor-length guipure lace dresses are standouts. This elegant collection is worth a look.