Don't forget to have dinner at Convivio when you are in NYC. A fabulous, unforgettable italian restaurant, not to be missed.
45 Tudor City, pl vid 42:nd St.
+1 212-599-5045
http://www.convivionyc.com
Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Boom Boom Room - NYC
The Boom Boom Room, at the penthouse bar on Standard hotel in New York's Meatpacking District is the new IT place in NYC. The space has 360-degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River from floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Boom Boom Room
in the Standard Hotel
848 Washington St
(at W. 13th St)
Meatpacking District
New York, NY 10014
212-645-4646
The Boom Boom Room
in the Standard Hotel
848 Washington St
(at W. 13th St)
Meatpacking District
New York, NY 10014
212-645-4646
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Kings & Queens Collection By Dior - Absolutly Royal
The Kings and Queens Collection designed by Victoire de Castellane is not just jewellery it is jewellry art. Such a magnificent MUST HAVE for this autumn.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Vintage Fashion - To Die for
Vintage fashion is seen more and more at the auction houses. There will be a fabulous fashion vintage sale at the Stockholm Auktionsverk on 22 September.
New Episodes of the Hills
Look forward to a new season of the Hills, starting the 29th September. Kristin Cavalleri is a new castmate in the show, so there is definelty going to be more drama...
Deepa Gurnani's beaded couture pieces - it's chi chi chic
Deepa Gurnani makes stunning headband. She has been trained under the headdesigners at Tiffany's and Bvlgari. These gorgeous hair accessories are perfect night-out accessories.
Gorgeous clothes from Luella Bartley - check this link for more
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/video/runway#video=luella-bartley--rs36
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Four Season Hotels and Resorts
Four Season - the story of a business philosophy by Isadore Sharp is a book I will have on my bedside table, the founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts shares his secrets behind the legendary brand and their quality services. It's a must read!
Paloma Beach - On the Glamour Coast
Gorgeous little beach in Cap Ferrat in France called Paloma Beach. If you are at the French Riviera you should definetly pay this beach a visit if you want to display your whole bikini collection.
Le Minimale Chic
Resarching the fashion looks at the moment I think there is a new trend among celebrities. You can see it at Giselle Bundchen at the moment, let's call it Le minimale chic. It's simple, sexy, cool and perfect for walking around in the city. Effortlessly chic.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Richard Avedon - the chapturer of fashion
The International Center of Photography has a wonderful exhibition on fashion photographer Richard Avedon. The works on display are spanning his entire career from 1944-2000. The exhibition includes photographies from a lot of fashion magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, The New Yorker.
Paul and Joe - Eyewear
Paul & Joe designer, Sophie Albou has started to design an eyewear line. I have loved the Paul & Joe brand for years because everything in the collections is always wearable and mixable.
This season’s collection captivated me with its modern take on the Parisienne, balancing a sexy and sophisticated look.
This season’s collection captivated me with its modern take on the Parisienne, balancing a sexy and sophisticated look.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Mad About Marchesa
From model to designer to red-carpet darling, Georgina Chapman embodies the spirit of the New York It Girl.
Hermes in the Hamptons
The iconic brand Hermès sets up a shop just in time for beach season in the Hamptons.
The Pleasure and Joy of Fashion
As part of a bold global initiative, the international editions of VOGUE are partnering with designers, department stores, high-street chains and boutiques to create Fashion’s Night Out, an evening extravaganza to be held around the world on Thursday, September 10, 2009.
The September Issue
Here is one fashion films that you cant afford to miss this autumn, The September Issue. The film goes behind-the-scenes with US Vogue Editor Anna Wintour. The film will be released in the UK on September 11 2009.
I'm in love...with a boutique...
The popular Argentinian brand Etiqueta Negra has opened on Lafayette Street in Soho in NYC.
Founder Federico Alvarez Castillo and his wife, Paula Cahen D'Anvers brand reminds me a lot of the lifestyle brand that Ralph Lauren has created. Federico also has en eye for architecture and interior design. He has designed a part of the polo and country club in Uruguay.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
L'Eclaireur
L'eclaireur, one of the most interesting shops in the marais has temporarily moved to the gorgeous place des vosges.
Merci - Paris
Merci, The Charity Store, has opened up in Paris- created by Marie-France et Bernard Cohen, the founders of Bonpoint. Fabulous and fashionable finds in this concept store that include a kids’ corner, a garden of gorgeous flowers, a vintage library and a tea room are just waiting to be discovered. French and international designers who have given up their profits to charity sell their goods in this store on the Blvd Beaumarchais.
111, boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris 3e
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Ballerina Film Debuts on Chanel website
Karl Lagerfeld has filmed a video with Elena Glurdjidze, a senior principal dancer with the English National Ballet. He designed a costume for her, in which she is dancing “The Dying Swan.” The video is shot in grainy black and white.
The custom tutu, is made of tulle and overlaid with more than 2,500 feathers.
Bregue & Louvre = True
From June 25 to September 7, Breguet watches will be having an exhibition at the Louvre museum in Paris, "Apogee of Watch Making". The exhibit will showcase historical pocket watches and clocks, watch making tools, art, and historical documents and watch-related patents.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Polo - Manhattan
On Saturday, May 30th I suggest heading over to Governors Island for some champagne and divot stomping at the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic. Prince Harry and Nachos Figueras will be playing.
A Gorgeous New Design book
Cathy Whitlock New Directions For Your Interior Design Career (Fairchild Books, June, 2009) is the perfect book if you want to have a look into what the business of for interior design is all about.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
One of New York's best kept secrets - Giorgione
Dean and DeLuca founder, Giorgio DeLuca's new italian restaurant is bringing a modelesque crowd and a photographer clientele.
307 Spring St. nr. Hudson St.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
La Societe - Paris
The chicest and newest destination del Mode, La Societe, nestled in the ample artistic bosom of Saint Germain de Pres, is an epansive restaurant-cum-jazz bar.
The simplicity of the design however, along with the rich, chocolate pallet and the abundance of decadent materials sets La Societe high above archetypal design boundaries.
Art plays a dominant part in La Societe’s opulent façade. With photographic work from Peter Lindbergh, a marbled champagne bar from Sophie Lafont and sculptural work from Mathieu Lévy and Sara Favriau.
4 Place Saint-Germain-des-Près
75006 Paris
France
Sunday, March 29, 2009
XIV
I have discovered a fabulous dining experience designed by Phillipe Starck in Los Angeles, XIV.
http://www.sbe.com/xiv/
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Le Stresa - Great Italian Restaurant in Paris
Le Stresa is a well-known celebrity haunt in Paris. So if you are in the mood to dine with the stars this is definetly the place to come to. The prices are a little higher than you'd expect, thanks to all the media publicity.
7 Rue Chambiges
Paris
75008
Alma-Marceau
+33 1 4723 5162
7 Rue Chambiges
Paris
75008
Alma-Marceau
+33 1 4723 5162
Saturday, March 7, 2009
It's Calling to Me
Alexander Wang has the grunge rock look down pat, but it's emilio pucci's latest collection that has satisfied the inner rock girl.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Cecconi - Los Angeles - Spectacular Food Spectacular Service
Cecconi is a new Italian restaurant in LA, corner Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard. Cecconi’s is a classic Italian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. There is a large terrace, private dining room. I am sure it is going to be the Mecca for the rich and and the royal.
8764 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles 90069
YSL
Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent sumptuous art collection at Grand Palais in Paris handled by Christie's included several pieces by 20th-century greats—Picasso, Mondrian, Matisse, Brancusi, and Cézanne.
The Bergé-YSL collection from the Château Gabriel in Normandy will go on the block in November.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Valentina: American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity at the Museum of the City of New York
Valentina Sanina Schlee was a fashion pioneer,such as Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn. She arrived in the city as a young immigrant and reinvented herself as the epitome of style and glamour.
This is the first exhibition to trace the career of this legendary designer and features never-before-exhibited gowns, accessories, photographs.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Southside NYC
The downtown chic set is flocking to Southside, the newly revamped subterranean lounge below preppy hangout Bar Martignetti.
Ovando
On February 13 the super-chic florist Ovando will be providing flowers in the Tents at Bryant Park. Not to be missed!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Class Trade Show in LA
Class Trade Show unites premium designers and retailers from around the globe in Santa Monica, California. For more information visit http://www.classtradeshow.com.
Haute Couture Bottle
If you're passing by Bergdorf Goodman’s Fifth Avenue windows don't miss this bubbly glass water bottle, a collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier, Baccarat, and Evian.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Bardot - Hollywoods Hot Spot
The VIP hideaway Bardot debuted in October 2008. The club includes an intimate bar/lounge, an open-air courtyard, and a gorgeous tent room. It's a glam Art Deco '20s-inspired club for Hollywoods in crowd.
1737 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323-462-1307
1737 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323-462-1307
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
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On your "To Visit List" while in NYC
La Esquina, a “secret” SoHo restaurant is hidden behind an anonymous grey door marked employees only.
From the street it appears to be nothing more than a small, no-frills Mexican diner, but appearances can be misleading.
Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler, the founder of kwid and the author of Domicilium Decoratus and Modern Glamour. She is the creative eye and lifestyle muse for the boutique Viceroy resorts in Southern California, Miami, South Beach, Anguilla and Mexico’s Riviera Maya, as well as the imaginative talent behind the transformation of the BG restaurant and lounge at Manhattan’s Bergdorf Goodman.
Gorgeous Campagin for Estee Lauder
Look at the new Estee Lauder Sensuous perfume campaign with Elizabeth Hurley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carolyn Murphy and Hilary Rhoda. Few things are truly sexier than a woman wearing her man’s button-down shirt.
Cocosa
The most fabulous members-only club is Cocosa. Cocosa is an invitation-only fashion destination, offering its members exclusive access to carefully curated private sales at very special prices.
Downtown Chic
Something that I am going to add to my designlibrary soon is the new book Downtown Chic, which includes the completion of their latest project—a 6 six-story glass residence facing the Hudson River.
Mr & Mrs Smith
I love researching hotels, villas and holiday destinations at the super chic and well-respected luxury travel specialist Mr & Mrs Smith.
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