Archives for November 2011

November 2011 - Page 2 of 2

Not so Crazy Eights: black for parties/holidays

Black velvet jacket – Alberta Ferretti, Sequined tee shirt – Oasis, Black silk chiffon top – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black embellished dress – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black washed silk pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Embroidered skirt – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Silk tank top – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black velvet skirt – John Lewis

1. Pumps – Christian Louboutin, earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, clutch bag – Marc Jacobs

2. Brogues – Miss Selfridge, bracelet and earrings – Monica Vinaeder

3. Pumps – Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, necklace and earrings – Alexis Bittar

4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Alexis Bittar

5. Mules – Sonia Rykiel, earrings – Alexis ... View the Post

Prepare to Party: Beaded cardigans

One of the most irksome aspects of this time of year, fashion-wise, is being inundated with glitter, beads, sequins and other shiny baubles that we are supposed to desperately need for our fabulously busy holiday party season. I'm always either intimidated, or feel inferior, because (a) I don't get invited to that many parties, and (b) the ones I go to aren't all that splashy!

But it's easy to get sucked into the idea that one should invest in a half-dozen party outfits...

My antidote: I bought a (used) beaded cardigan. These are readily available, at all price points, and are quite versatile. See some ideas below.

Cardigan – Steffen Schraut, earrings – Miriam Salat, tee shirt – Donna Karan, jeans – ... View the Post

Chic sighting: on the El last night

Elegant, vibrant, with an immaculate gray bob. Very striking!

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The shopping fast: Month 2

Truly, I think I'm happier without shopping! The mental space that I have available, now that I'm not always keeping, in the back of my mind, that "well, I'm going to need new gray cords, maybe they're on sale at Levi's" dialog, is wonderfully freeing.

And I still have STACKS of unworn winter clothes...

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An affectionate reminder…

Did you take that photograph of all of your jewelry yet? And email it to yourself?

Someone I know was recently the victim of a very thorough burglary, and of course, her jewelry is gone. Insurance insists on seeing photographs or receipts before replacing.

It won't take you 10 minutes. You won't regret it.

love, Vivienne ... View the Post

Ten trivial travel thoughts

in no particular order....

Leggings are not pants. I don't care WHO told you that you looked fine in them. You don't. Pearls do not set off metal detectors - yet another reason to wear them! I have never come back from a trip and wished that I had packed more. That said, it's never a bad idea to be prepared for the whims of weather. Snow on October 29th is a rude shock. Blister bandages. Yes, they're expensive. Buy them anyway, put them in your bag, and at the first sign of a "hot spot" on your feet, apply said bandages to the clean and dry foot. Make a mental note that you should send me flowers. Mom jeans. Just get rid of them. Yes, they're comfortable, but they look atrocious. Safety ... View the Post