Charlotte Tilbury’s New Foundation

I saw that Charlotte Tilbury launched Beautiful Skin Foundation earlier this month, but I’ve been preoccupied with skincare so I’m late to the game on this news. I’ve used her products for years and only once strayed to try the Westman Atelier line. Gucci’s products are great, but way too heavy for my dry skin. CT’s Beautiful Skin is touted to be hydrating — I’m in.

Circling Back

Circling back to two posts:  The Biologique Recherche products are worth the commitment and I’m dutifully doing all the steps twice daily — so far, so good. Socks are my current obsession. I wear them in lieu of booties and alternate them with tights (or wear them with tights).

Vanessa Seward: The Gentlewoman’s Guide

As a long-time fan of Argentine-born designer Vanessa Seward, alum of Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel, I’m excited for her new book “The Gentlewoman’s Guide“. A decidedly non-Parisienne style guide (thankfully), but rather her personal take on style in general. A proponent of grown-up, polished, and feminine dressing, I’m sure Ms. Seward’s book is right up my alley. Both Vogue and WWD have good Q&As with the designer.

Saint Laurent

This sharp denim suit is the first look in the Saint Laurent Resort 2022 collection and it’s très chic. I’m thrilled that the chain belt and mini leather pouch on a chain popped up again — two of my most treasured Saint Laurent accessories.

Chain belt, mini pouch

Style Shift

During my pandemic challenge — to wear the clothes and accessories I love yet rarely reach for — I’ve discovered that my style is shifting. Kitten heels, tights, and navy were never sartorially front and center, however, the challenge impelled me to embrace the aforementioned items and color. It’s great to be able to shake things up with items I already own.

The Oscar de la Renta skirt center is from 2000. I wore it last evening for the first time in, maybe, 15 years. #Don’tOverPurge And the skirt and top on the right are navy.

The Horsebit

I have a soft spot for the Gucci horsebit, always have. In the late ’90s/early ’00s, the low-heeled horsebit pump was my signature shoe. When I posted on the new iteration last March, a friend emailed that she’d tracked down every color and attested to the shoe’s comfort. The hybrid T-bar horsebit loafers are an interesting twist, and I’m sure they are uber comfortable, as well.

Horsebit T-bar loafer white, black, Baby hosrebit pump salmon pink, black, white.

Bits & Bobs

Hiking boots are my winter go-to and seriously stompy boots, like the ones on GP from a GOOP guide to winter layers, are growing on me. Well-loved totes never get old. I’m back on the hunt for leather pants and this picture of Géraldine Saglio from Vogue France is (still) my inspiration. And, Chanel launched a clean and sustainably sourced beauty line, No. 1 de Chanel — I’m all in.

Looking Forward

Just a few hours ago I was boarding a teeny tiny plane atop a mountain in New Hampshire. The windchill was below zero and I was thankful for a head-hugging bonnet and down sweater. With my back to the wind I was fine. But, my mind did wander to thoughts of warmer weather. This SS22 Hermès look is the light at the end of the winter tunnel.

Easing Into 2022

If there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that 2021 was far better than 2020. This gives me hope that 2022 will be even better yet. However, last year I adopted a few good habits that I resolve to continue into the new year — I wrote more letters, took a real interest in skincare, and added a bit of glam to my everyday accessories. To reinforce this resolution, I plan to visit my beloved Pineider stationers’ recently opened shop in NYC, scheduled a facial where they use the highly recommended Biologique Recherche products, and will continue to wear oversized sunglasses and a crystal-pavé ring, which have added a bit of pizzazz to my runaround uniform.

Wishing everyone a very happy new year!

Welcome Winter

Winter isn’t coming, it’s here. Today is the winter solstice and the days will, thankfully, start to get longer. Yesterday, I posted this picture of myself and it was really nice to hear from designer Tracy Watts, who I bought the kerchief from 30 some-odd years ago, Penelope Chilvers, designer of my beloved and well-worn Incredible Boots, and Ellie Hawke, Head of Chanel PR and sender of the beyond fabulous Large Shopping Bag. Right now, the tote is stuffed with an extra sweater (Heidi Wynne’s fisherman knits are gorgeous), Joos Tricot cashmere caps, which are very soft and warm, and Hestra mittens — my hands get too cold for gloves and I can tuck a hand warmer in a mitten. Welcome winter!