Love..hate..love. That's fashion for you. Sums up my relationship with my vintage Cameo pendant that I’ve had for as long as I can remember and currently in love with, all over again. Queen Victoria made it popular back in the day. She had a thing for them, as did Napoleon who … [Read more...] about Vintage Cameo Pendant
Getting Personal with Victoria Christian
The Scent of Royalty Just as the kitchen is the heart of a home, the beauty department is at the heart of a department store. And that's where the two worlds of Clive Christian collide. Known for creating bespoke interiors and furniture, the British designer was one of the … [Read more...] about Getting Personal with Victoria Christian
Getting Personal with Michael Aram
After a rush to get Cameron out the door and off to preschool and getting the gardener to stop using the loud leaf blower (at least for a while), I sat with a cup of coffee in hand and waited for the designer Michael Aram to call moi. I didn’t have to wait very long. At exactly … [Read more...] about Getting Personal with Michael Aram
Getting Personal with Nancy Gonzalez
If you’ve ever seen one of Lucio Fontana’s white slash canvases up close, you’ll know that it has this ability to draw you in. With clinical like precision the delicate incisions are simple yet complete. Luxury handbag designer, Nancy Gonzalez has something in common with her … [Read more...] about Getting Personal with Nancy Gonzalez
Getting Personal with Karen Hsiang, Owner of The Shangri-La Boutique
Getting Personal With Fetneh Blake
I’ll give you a visual of what happens to me, when I’m driving from my home in Irvine to Laguna Beach. I'll take, what I call the scenic route on PCH, past my dream house, which I’ve named Rebecca (after the novel) that’s perched high up on a cliff, overlooking Crystal Cove, past … [Read more...] about Getting Personal With Fetneh Blake
It's Hot at Style Week OC
Orange with Pink is the new black. You know how Fashion Island is 10 degrees cooler than everywhere else in OC? I've now learned that's not always the case. The Art of Fashion which was recently hosted by Neiman Marcus in conjunction with Style Week OC would have been a great … [Read more...] about It's Hot at Style Week OC
It’s Over, COS is Here
I know it’s the primary job of a fashion writer to share, but this time I’m sorry to say, I am doing it unwillingly. My best-kept fashion secret, my “yet to be undiscovered by all” source of style and my sole reason for traveling to Europe, is now opening here, right in my … [Read more...] about It’s Over, COS is Here