‘It’s a Fine Time for Fine China’

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.

The Many Shades of Beige

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

YSL At 60

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.

In WSJ. Magazine: Kitten Heels & Socks

I pulled out a pair of kitten heels recently, and they felt just right. And, I’m all in with the sock trend. So, it’s no surprise that I love this story in today’s WSJ. Magazine — really good. Top Celine, bottom Miu Miu.

Benjamin Bouchet for WSJ. Magazine | Styling By Lizzy Wholley

Shades of Brown at CFW22 & The Row FW22

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

The Row FW22

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.

Copenhagen Fashion Week

The Copenhagen FW22 shows started today and I’m looking forward to seeing Saks Potts, By Malene Birger, and Stine Goya.

Augustinus Bader For Hair

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.

Snippets of 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.

‘California Dreaming’

It’s -7° this morning and my dachshund gave me the side-eye as I opened the door. When my daughter was at UCLA I had an excuse to go to Los Angeles often; I miss that. This beautiful February Harper’s Bazaar story on Anna Ewers is a vivid example of what I am missing.

Photography by Bryan Liston  Styling by Alexander Picon

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