The New York Times
After I posted on Aerin Lauder’s talk about her book Entertaining Beautifully last September, I started using my fine china daily. It’s a Fine Time for Fine China, an article in this week’s NYTs, reminded me of that post as it’s based on the same premise. To make things easier, I selected a few pieces from my favorite patterns and moved them from the pantry to a drawer in the kitchen. The easy access made all the difference. Now I have breakfast on my mother’s, grandmother’s, and great-grandmother’s china almost every day.
On My Mind
I’ve been passively looking for a traditional trench and this one by Chloé caught my eye. I love the leather trim but, which shade is the coat in real life? Same issue I had with a SL duffle coat last fall. In a comment on the True Colors post, Lisa F. suggested that items be listed with the corresponding Pantone color number, which is a brilliant idea. Oh, the perils of loving beige and online shopping…
Left, center, right
On My Mind
To mark the 60th anniversary of Yves Saint Laurent’s debut collection, there are currently six simultaneous YSL exhibitions in major Paris museums. The exhibitions display the designer’s creations alongside the art works that inspired them. They’re up until May 15 and I’m determined to go see them. I have a YSL black chiffon peasant blouse from the ’70s that I pair with black pants and heeled sandals, and a lot of more recent Saint Laurent pieces, as well. I just picked up this chain belt, not as heavy as the one I bought last spring, and a pair of navy velvet pants for my daughter. The fab Spring 22 denim looks are available for pre-order, too. And the book above, published in 2020, is packed with great images.
Street Style & Collections
I love all shades of brown and there was a lot of it on Copenhagen Fashion Week show-goers and in The Row FW22 Collection — 🤎🤎🤎.
Images courtesy of Vogue
Collections
Liya Kabede photographed by Krisztian Eder for The Row 2022 — doesn’t get more beautiful than this. Bottom image from The Row FW22 collection images.
FW22 Collections
The Copenhagen FW22 shows started today and I’m looking forward to seeing Saks Potts, By Malene Birger, and Stine Goya.
Beauty
A number of reviewers raved about the Augustinus Bader hair products so I’m going to give the shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment a test drive. I’ll share the results.
Couture Street Style
I spied lots of chic bits on the couture show-goers. Carine’s balaclava, a black headscarf on Julia Fox, Eugénie Trochu’s gold bangles, socks with sandals, patterned and fishnet tights, and the two-tone Chanel bag are all on my radar.
Collections
From Charlotte Casiraghi riding her horse (and cantering no less) on the catwalk opening the Chanel Haute Couture SS22 presentation, to the lovely wedding dress finale, this is a show to watch. Gorgeous clothes, set design, and music — perfection.
Collections
Prior to the Christian Dior SS22 haute Couture show, Maria Grazia Chiuri spoke with Vogue about her passion for construction and craftsmanship. The collection — all black, white, and greys — is a quiet testament to to this passion. My favorite PF22 shirtdress is repeated here, and the floor-sweeping pale coat and delicate rings are sublime.
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