Back on Bermuda
Those of you who follow me on Instagram already know Iām in Bermuda but just wanted to let everyone know Iāll be here all weekend. Yesterday was ...
20-04-2018 22:05
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Motherās Day is less than four weeks away on May 13th so Iām giving you ample heads up. You have no excuse not to find something special for the ...
17-04-2018 22:01
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Frogmore House and Gardens
Frogmore House has been royal residence since it was bought for Queen Charlotte by her husband George III. The 33-acres of private gardens are part o...
16-04-2018 22:01
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April 2018
April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. ā William Shakespeare
Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic...
15-04-2018 22:02
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Sézane Garden Party
Sézane is one of my favorite brands. I wore one of their blouses yesterday and canāt wait to wear the white embroidered dress I bought this summer....
15-04-2018 22:02
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Under the Tuscan Sun
This week has been crazy and next week is poised to be even crazier. Iām hoping to be able to take a long walk in Central Park now that itās fina...
13-04-2018 22:02
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Peggy and David Rockefeller Collection: Hudson Pines
While Hudson Pines, the 75-acre estate of Peggy and David Rockefeller, sold for $33 million the treasures it held will be up for auction at Christieā...
11-04-2018 22:08
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The Fold for Spring 2018
Iāve professed my love for The Fold before but I havenāt needed them more than I do this spring. I have parties and events every night this week ...
10-04-2018 22:03
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Peggy and David Rockefeller Collection: Part I
The Peggy and David Rockefeller Collection coming up for auction at ...
09-04-2018 22:06
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Howards End on Starz
I cancelled my subscription to Starz last year but I might have to resubscribe to watch their new four part adaption of Howards End from the BBC that...
07-04-2018 22:02
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Westman Atelier
Iām anxiously awaiting the launch of Westman Atelier, the clean beauty collection from make up artist Gucci Westman and her husband David Neville. ...
05-04-2018 22:09
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Faringdon House Interiors Sale at Christie’s
Faringdon House in Oxfordshire, England was the house on which Nancy Mitford based the fictional house Merlinford in her book The Pursuit of Love. In...
03-04-2018 22:05
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New John Derian Store on Christopher Street
I love the John Derian stores on East 2nd Street but they are a destination and not a place I walk by regularly. Thatās why I am so excited about h...
02-04-2018 22:12
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Aerin Lauder’s New Collection for Williams Sonoma Home
Aerin Lauderās latest collection for Williams Sonoma Home has just launched and I think it might actually be better than her first. I love the addi...
30-03-2018 22:05
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Revisiting Kate Rheinstein Brodsky’s Apartment
Spring is taking itās sweet time getting here and now itās grey and rainy in New York. I am so ready for color and flowers and sunshine. Since th...
29-03-2018 22:10
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Martha Stewart’s New Walk In Closet
I am very lucky to have two closets in my New York apartment, a hall coat closet and a wide clothes closet. My main closet is not working efficiently...
29-03-2018 22:10
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Net-a-Porter Special Spring Discount
Weāre in the homestretch to spring and if you still havenāt got your warmer weather wardrobe together, Net-a-Porter is here to help. The chic ret...
27-03-2018 22:06
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By Terry Lifestyle
By Terry Lifestyle store at 21 Galerie Vero Dodat in Paris. Itās filled with a mix of antiques, tabletop pieces, accessories, and rare objects to ...
26-03-2018 22:10
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Schloss Hollenegg in T Magazine
I think my fascination with European chateaux and castles is due to the fact that we just donāt have that type of history here in the United States...
23-03-2018 22:10
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Aquazzura for de Gournay Collection: Part Deux
This first Aquazzura for de Gournay Collection that debuted last year was a huge hit so itās no surprise that they are back together again this spr...
22-03-2018 22:08
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Veere Grenney in Tangier
The most memorable trip Iāve ever taken was to Morocco. We spent a week driving down the coast from Casablanca to Essaouira, then to the low Atlas ...
21-03-2018 22:10
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Spring into Warmer Weather with Halsbrook
One of these days, the weather is actually going to warm up and itās best to be prepared ahead of time. Spring also brings with it lots of events a...
20-03-2018 22:12
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Public Parks, Private Gardens: Paris to Provence
Not all museum exhibitions have to be ground breaking. Some can just be beautiful and Public Parks, Private Gardens: Paris to Provence at The Metropo...
19-03-2018 22:10
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A March Glee
Oh, Spring is surely coming,
Her couriers fill the air;
Each morn are new arrivals,
Each night her ways prepare;
I scent her fragrant garments,
...
17-03-2018 22:05
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Green is Good: 2108 Edition
Silk Crepe de Chin Shirt
Horsebit Loafers
Bias Cut Dress
Hortesia Mini Shoulder Bag
Satin Slingback Pumps
Green Leather Shoulder...
16-03-2018 22:07
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Pretty Easter Finds
Easter heralds new beginnings and the arrival of spring. The symbols of bunnies, eggs, and flowers make for sweet and beautiful decorations. Easter f...
14-03-2018 22:08
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In Memoriam: Hubert de Givenchy
I was saddened to hear of the death of legendary French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy this past weekend at the age of 91. The world has not onl...
13-03-2018 22:07
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Legacy Records
Legacy Records is not very conveniently located unless you are visiting or exhibiting at the Javitz Center. But the chic new restaurant might be wort...
12-03-2018 22:07
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Martha’s Flowers
Martha Stewart has just published her 90th book. Yes, 90th book! Marthaās Flowers: A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying is filled ...
10-03-2018 22:08
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2018
The most anticipated event each spring in New York is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House. Iāve been covering the house since I started my blog in 20...
09-03-2018 22:18
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Small Space, Big Style
As soon as I saw this Gramercy Park apartment on Clever, I knew I wanted to share it with you. It belongs to Michael DePerna and Andrew Fry, the foun...
08-03-2018 22:06
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High Meadow Farm
I can attest that everyone in New York is ready for spring to arrive. Unfortunately, snow is falling right now and weāre expecting an accumulation ...
07-03-2018 22:06
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Chateau de Luxeube
Iāve started reading a lot of magazines online to cut down on them piling up but one that I always pick up at the newsstand is Town & Country. I lo...
05-03-2018 22:05
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Wardrobe Planning for Spring 2018
I was talking with a friend recently about how you have to buy what you want right away because if you donāt, it will sell out. Retailers seem to b...
01-03-2018 22:06
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Proper Hotel in San Francisco
I usually stay at the Hotel Drisco when I visit San Francisco and last year I stayed at the Four Seasons. Iām hoping to return to San Francisco thi...
28-02-2018 22:12
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Street Style Chic: Monica Ainley
Fashion No Filter. I love Monicaās classic fashion style that only adds a tiny touch of trendy or fashion forward items. I save a lot of her photos...
28-02-2018 22:12
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Refreshed Retreat
I always liked clients who had some antiques and family heirlooms. They gave me a good jumping off point and always added a lovely personal touch to ...
26-02-2018 22:08
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Habitually Chic Guide to Skincare: 2018 Edition
Itās been a year since my last big skincare post so thought this would be a good time for an update. Iāve started using a few new products that I...
22-02-2018 22:01
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Personal Paradise
Master art restorer Toto Bergamo Rossi is renowned for his restoration work in Italy but itās his house in Croatia that is getting attention in the...
21-02-2018 22:04
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We’ve Got a Runner
People have strong opinions about vintage rugs in kitchens. Some think itās a dumb idea because of crumbs and spills but the rest of us think they ...
21-02-2018 22:04
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Hotel des Grands Boulevards in Paris
The best place to learn about new hotels is on Instagram and thatās exactly how I learned about the Hotel des Grands Boulevards in Paris. It was de...
19-02-2018 22:04
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Street Style NYFW Fall/Winter 2018
Fashion week recently ended in New York for the Fall/Winter 2018 collections. I saw a lot of beautiful color on the runways and some inspiring outfit...
16-02-2018 22:06
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Bastian of Beauty
The best Valentineās Day gift was finding Michael Bastianās apartment featured on One Kings Lane. Itās been a favorite since I first saw it in ...
14-02-2018 22:02
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More Montecito Magic
Things are starting to get back to normal in Montecito, California after the recent fires and mudslides. My friendās family was finally allowed to ...
12-02-2018 22:08
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Bottega Veneta Maison New York
One of my biggest regrets while visiting Milan was forgetting to visit the Bottega Veneta store filled with frescoes. While the new Bottega Veneta Ma...
09-02-2018 22:02
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09-02-2018 22:02
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Who What Wear Collection for Spring 2018
I think everyone is over winter at this point. Itās snowing again in New York so Iām really ready for spring to arrive. While we canāt get actu...
07-02-2018 22:05
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Party at Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira
I normally wouldnāt write about historic homes back to back but this one was too good not to post. Today is Valentinoās best friend and business ...
05-02-2018 22:06
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Cliveden House
Editors from London have been enjoying a press trip to Cliveden House for Sarah Chapman skincare. Iāve known about Cliveden House but I thought it ...
02-02-2018 22:03
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Bamboo Beach House
Itās snowing again in New York which means itās the perfect time to think about planning a warm weather trip. Itās also a great time to post a ...
30-01-2018 22:03
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Valentineās Day is coming up in two and a half weeks. I know a lot of people hate this commercial holiday but it can be fun if you embrace it. You ...
26-01-2018 22:06
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Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2018
Chanel always has beautiful fashion shows but the Spring/Summer 2018 Haute Couture show at the Grand Palais in Paris was especially lovely. Karl Lage...
24-01-2018 22:09
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Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam
The design world has been attending Maison & Objet for the last week. Iāve enjoyed following along on Instagram especially since it looks so much c...
23-01-2018 22:06
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Winter Antiques Show 2018
The Winter Antiques Show opened in New York last week and I took a tour on Thursday. I fell in love with many paintings and objects and itās been f...
22-01-2018 22:10
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Italian Getaway
As soon as I saw Jacaranda Caracciolo di Melito Falckās Italian getaway in Architectural Digest magazine, I knew I wanted to share them with you. I...
21-01-2018 22:15
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Mandy Moore’s Mid-Century Modern Manse
I was telling my friend last weekend about how much I love following Mandy Mooreās mid-century modern house renovation on Instagram. She told me th...
20-01-2018 22:12
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From Napa with Love
Alexis Swanson Trainaās book From Napa with Love arrived after my trip to Napa which was a shame since itās the best insider guide to wine countr...
19-01-2018 22:06
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Resort Ready 2018
If the recent arctic temperatures didnāt compel you to book a resort vacation perhaps todayās latest snowstorm will do the trick. I have definite...
17-01-2018 22:07
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Michael Smith’s Los Angeles Home
I was talking to someone the other day about the film Phantom Thread. She loved it and I did not. I said that I didnāt think the costumes or sets w...
16-01-2018 22:08
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Blue Monday: 15 January 2018
The most depressing day of the year has been declared as Monday, 15 January 2018. Blue Monday supposedly signifies the day when the holidays are over...
15-01-2018 22:09
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Jayson Home Sale
January may be cold and snowy but there are some great sales to make it better. Jayson Home has up to 75% off their chic selection of new and vintage...
12-01-2018 22:06
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Gucci Garden
Iām sure no one needs another excuse to visit Florence but the new Gucci Garden that just opened is a very compelling reason. The Gucci Garden is l...
11-01-2018 22:04
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Sensational in San Francisco
I love walking through the Pacific and Presidio Heights neighborhoods every time I visit San Francisco. I donāt remember seeing this Tudor house de...
10-01-2018 22:12
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Breath of Fresh Air
I was trying to figure out the exact reason I love Cameron Kimberās weekend home that I posted yesterday. I think itās because it feels like spri...
09-01-2018 22:09
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Floral Prints and Chintz
Someone in the Wall Street Journal declared that floral prints are out this year but donāt tell that to Australian interior designer Cameron Kimber...
08-01-2018 22:11
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Golden Globes 2018
I think a lot of people were unsure how this yearās Golden Globes award ceremony would play out. Actresses had banded together for a movement calle...
08-01-2018 22:11
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Winter 2018
āIn the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.ā
ā Albert Camus
Photo by ...
07-01-2018 22:10
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Closet Clean Out Inspiration 2018
After the snow comes the Dr. Zhivago level cold this weekend. Perfect time to putter around your home and clean out your closet. You probably picked ...
06-01-2018 22:04
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Winter Weather Survival Guide
Weāre having a snow day here in New York, as is most of the entire Eastern seaboard. I specifically didnāt make my bed today because I definitely...
04-01-2018 22:07
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Creating Space Within
Interior designer Alyssa Kapito created this room for the 2017 Holiday House. While you may have already seen it all over the internet, I specificall...
02-01-2018 22:05
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Your Year
Every January 1st, I post an inspiring quote or mantra on Instagram. This one seemed to really resonate with my followers. People may scoff at inspir...
02-01-2018 22:05
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New Year’s Eve on Sale
Iām not a big fan of New Yearās Eve. Thatās not to say I havenāt had a quite a few fun times celebrating and luckily the advent of Uber has m...
27-12-2017 22:12
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Richardson Repeat
I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday! I had grand plans to post all weekend including a recap of my Christmas doors of New York. But then I decided...
26-12-2017 22:09
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Southern Christmas
Last December, my friend Dina and I visited Charleston, South Carolina. It was fun to see how the South decorates for Christmas. I love how they turn...
22-12-2017 22:01
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At Home with Alexandra O’Neill of Makarian
I canāt wait to clean up all Christmas clutter currently overtaking my living room, especially after seeing this minimal chic apartment in Greenwic...
21-12-2017 22:02
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New Year’s Eve Shoes at Nordstrom
Now that youāve hopefully finished your Christmas shopping, itās time to start thinking about New Yearās Eve. There is no better place to go fo...
20-12-2017 22:03
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Red and White Christmas
It snowed a few times in New York last week and now itās really feeling like Christmas. I love how red pops against the snow so it was the perfect ...
18-12-2017 22:29
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What I Bought Myself for Christmas
I was going to post one last gift guide today but honestly, Iām all gift guided out. I thought it might be fun to post what Iāve bought myself fo...
15-12-2017 22:03
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Terrific Traditional Design
Traditional design often gets a bad rap but in the right hands, it can look fresh instead of fuddy duddy. The clients who hired interior designer Mil...
14-12-2017 21:58
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New Stores and Pop Up Shops in NYC
I know many of you will be visiting New York this holiday season so I wanted to share a few great pop up shops and one permanent store open now. When...
14-12-2017 21:58
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Roman & Williams Guild NY
If you follow me on Instagram, then you will have seen these photos already but I wanted to make sure I share Roman & Williams Guild NY with everyone...
13-12-2017 22:02
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Holidays with Halsbrook
Not only do we have to think about what presents to buy for the holidays but what to wear to all the parties, events, and travel. And then thereās ...
12-12-2017 22:02
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Thinking of California
Iāve been thinking about California a lot lately and my friends in Los Angeles dealing with the fires. One friend posted a video on Instagram of al...
11-12-2017 22:01
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Savannah Bound
Iām headed to Savannah for the first time this weekend. Iām looking forward to antiquing and eating and just enjoying the city. Hundreds of peopl...
08-12-2017 21:59
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Jayson Home for the Holidays
Shopping online is easy but if you want to find ...
07-12-2017 21:57
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Habitually Chic Favorite Things Gift Guide 2017: No. 3
I canāt believe there are only 20 days left until Christmas. If youāre behind on your shopping, Iām back with another gift guide to help you ch...
05-12-2017 21:57
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Reading
?To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.? ? W. Somerset Maugham
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Photo via Timo...
04-12-2017 02:45
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Chic in NYC: Hill House Home
I think we can all agree that itās been a stressful year. If you want to go to bed and pull the covers over your head, you can now buy some very ch...
04-12-2017 22:04
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Heidi Wynne Special Holiday Offer
As I mentioned in my second favorite things gift guide, Heidi Wynne cashmere scarves make the perfect gift. I wear them all year round since they are...
02-12-2017 21:59
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Jenna Lyons’s New Soho Loft
I saw Jenna Lyons at the goop pop up shop party Monday night. She was surrounded by admirers so I didnāt get a chance to talk to her to find out wh...
01-12-2017 21:59
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Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2017
The holidays in New York are always magical and this year is no exception. I took a tour of some of the decorations this past weekend and the Bergdor...
30-11-2017 22:00
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Christmas Gifting with The White Company
I love a place that allows for one-stop shopping for the holidays and beloved-British brand, Mall at Short Hills in New Jersey, but just in case you ...
30-11-2017 22:00
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Habitually Chic Favorite Things Gift Guide 2017: Part Deux
There is nothing I find more overwhelming that creating gender and age specific holiday gift guides. Instead of doing it the way everyone else is doi...
28-11-2017 20:04
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Call Me By Your Name
The continuous negative news cycle has me seeking out beauty in movies, books, and museum exhibitions. Itās one of the reasons I made it a point to...
27-11-2017 21:35
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Black Friday 2017
Black Friday refers to the time when stores would go from the red to the black as shoppers took advantage after Thanksgiving sales. Itās also an ex...
24-11-2017 21:33
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Mytheresa Black Friday Sale
After youāve stuffed yourself with turkey and pumpkin pie, itās time to think about holiday bargains. Mytheresa has started their Black Friday Sa...
23-11-2017 21:34
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Habitually Chic Favorite Things Gift Guide 2017
I wanted to begin my gift guides this year with some of my favorite things. (Yes, like Oprah but not as extensive.) These gift ideas could be for hos...
21-11-2017 21:34
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Net-a-Porter 50% Off Sale Has Started
The Net-a-Porter sale has just begun and there are so many great pieces available for 50% off right now. Iāve put together a few of my favorites to...
20-11-2017 21:33
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The Maryn Holiday Pop Up Shop
There are exciting holiday pop up shops popping up all over right now. If you happen to be in Ann Arbor, Michigan before Christmas, definitely stop b...
19-11-2017 21:36
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Wandler
A bout of insomnia often leads to scrolling through Instagram. Last night, it lead to the discovery of the new bag line Wandler in a post from ...
18-11-2017 21:33
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