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In my mind, as long as you are not charged with lots of returns/exchanges and do not obsess over football, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day can be long. Long in a good way because the days are full of possibility and the to-do list is (mostly) clear; long in a not-so-good way because the world is also taking a break and thus you must create your own diversions. May I suggest an afternoon reading The Gentlewoman Magazine? I bought the Fall/Winter 2011 issue at a NYC newsstand in early December and devoured it. From the cover profile of actress Olivia Williams (loved her character in An Education) to an interview with Apollonia Poilâne to gorgeous, minimalist fashion, the magazine is a treasure: the photography is stunning; the writing is smart. I actually felt more intelligent after finishing it, which is rare for a fashion mag. Admittedly, unless you’re in a big city or are lucky enough to have a comprehensive newsstand, it may be tricky to track this down, but trust me, it’s more than worth the effort*.

jewelry designer gaia repossi

riding the tube w/magazine editors

utterly sublime corset by céline

* online stores la garçonne, buy olympia, and stuart & wright are options as they have copies available to ship.