Diana Vreeland has been on my mind particularly of late. Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s two new projects: the large-format book as well as the feature-length documentary, both entitled Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel, certainly has had something to do with it—that, and if you are into fashion like I am, then by default you [...]
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Great Style Is Always In Fashion
Legendary designers like Albert Hadley, David Hicks, Billy Baldwin and fashion/lifestyle icons like the Duke of Windsor, Gianni Agnelli and Lapo Elkann, all continue to have a huge influence on my thinking. If one were compelled to draw a defining lesson from these ultimate taste makers, I think it would be “great style is always [...]
On Top of The World
Over the years, teachers, guides, and gurus have all espoused the idea that we form our reality through the thoughts we have, and that we can become what we most want in this very moment. Of course, maintaining an elevated attitude and vision is not always an easy thing to do—I, for instance, do have [...]
Opulent Rejuvenesence Facial – The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, NY
I’ve been accused of having my own Dorian Gray portrait hidden away somewhere to absorb my many indulgences, but the truth is, I keep my years at bay with healthy foods, a youthful attitude, and, of course, a top notch skin-care regimen. Which brings me to facials. When only the absolute best treatment will do, [...]
High and Low
When decorating a client’s home, I try to insist on the best possible quality materials and workmanship. However, even the wealthiest of my clients has a budget! With that in mind, I’ve found one can still achieve superior results with modest materials by applying a high level of craftsmanship and design. For example, I might [...]
Be a Bit Over the Top!
The 1970′s, along with all of its glamor and decadence, are a huge wellspring of creative inspiration for me. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life developing an appreciation for slightly over-the-top living, and so it shouldn’t surprise you that I dashed right out to see the limited engagement of Whitney Smith’s “Ultrasuede: In [...]
