Monthly Archives: February 2012

Week Nine: Salt Espresso Lunch & Tea Bar

One of the many things I love about London is its array of charming, independent coffee shops. And recently opened Salt Espresso Lunch & Tea Bar is no exception. Owner Aleem Hussein’s philosophy is to sell what he believes in, using the best ingredients possible (suppliers include Square Mile Coffee, Waterloo Tea, and The Ladies […]

Milan Fall 2012: Jil Sander

It’s quite bittersweet, posting about the Jil Sander fall collection, as it’s Raf Simons’ last for the label. As exciting as it will be to see Jil Sander back at the helm, Simons has been nothing short of brilliant during his tenure. Even sweet rosy pinks look sophisticated under his direction. See the complete show, […]

London Fall 2012: Richard Nicoll

Simple, wearable looks at Richard Nicoll in saturated colors and gray. See the full collection at Style.com. image credits: photos courtesy of richard nicoll for style.com

Week Eight: On Souvenirs and Collections

I’ve dedicated myself of late to decluttering: getting rid of old magazines, books, clothing, and trying my best to keep new stuff from undoing my efforts. Nonetheless, I’ve accumulated a small collection of glass jars. Yogurt jars (from London), pôts de crème containers from Miette and Floriole, and a French school glass from Labour & […]

London Fall 2012: Margaret Howell

I love everything about this Margaret Howell fall look. From the flowy skirt (with pockets!) to the vneck cardigan, to the french blue shirt, to the loafers, it’s very very me, both as an ensemble and for the components. A trip to London is in order: until then, see the complete show at nymag.com. image credit: […]