Barneys, what fashion dreams are made of… I think, actually I know, that all fashion people remember their first Barneys purchase. As well as their second, and maybe even their third. My first purchase was a magenta, mohair skirt from Mark Eisen. It was 1995 so give me a break, ok? My second was a more sensible khaki eye shadow from Nars, when Barneys was the only place you could get it. Both of these purchases were made at the original temple of style, the Barneys store in Chelsea. The Madison Avenue location had already opened when I arrived in …
Another Dream Backpack
Are my readers sick of talking about my backpack lust yet? Not sure why I’m so obsessed with backpacks lately (see previous blog here). Oh wait, it is probably because they are in style and as a #momoftwoboys, I am always happy to have an extra hand. I saw this one in a magazine and couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Burgundy leather (one of my love colors but we will talk about that in a later blog!) + sleek zippers + padded laptop pocket = perfection. In case you were wondering, I did buy the Everlane backpack, which was one …
A Fab New Store and Beauty Galore
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend the re-opening of Saks Off Fifth Outlet at Potomac Mills in a brand new space with other area fashion bloggers. Full disclosure: I’ve styled some great events at Potomac Mills. As much of a fan as I have always been of the mall, especially the Last Call by Neiman Marcus (they get direct shipments from Bergdorf Goodman!), I was never that enthused about the mall’s Saks Off Fifth store. After receiving a tour of the new store and being treated to an incredible beauty box of goodies (see below!), I …
Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame with the NARS Andy Warhol Collection
You know how I promote trends in fashion because they are a great tool to get one excited to get dressed every day? Well, an eyeshadow palette is what is getting me excited to put on makeup these days! Beauty is literally art with the Andy Warhol-inspired collection from NARS Cosmetics. This collaboration was a natural match for Francois Nars, who said that he has been very influenced by Warhol’s sense of rebellion and playfulness with color even before this collaboration. The collection includes eye shadow palettes, lip gloss, nail polish, and beauty sets–and they sell for no more than regular NARS …