Frederic E. Church Award Gala

The Olana Partnership’s 2014 Frederic E. Church Award Gala will be held on Thursday, June 19 at the New York Public Library in New York City. This year’s Gala, Inside and Out: Celebrating Design and Decorative Arts, honors three individuals for their transformative...

4th of July

Ralph Lauren’s The Spirit of Summer. A collection of styles inspired by Americana and the spirit of July 4th, caught our eye in honor of our country’s greatest holiday. A little on the history from PBS. “On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of...

Summer Tunics

Just as we are packing for a seaside holiday, we discovered our tunics were looking a little too well worn. We quickly did a spin through out favorite retail sites for find some super looking tunic, most of them are  ON SALE.  The chicest way to wear them is with a...

Johnny Mac Tennis Benefit Night

We cannot wait for Thursday, August 21, to watch World #2, Novak Djokovic face off against top ATP pros days before the 2014 US Open at  SPORTIME Stadium to benefit, The Johnny Mac Tennis Project will hold its annual benefit.  Johnny Mac will join Djokovic, New York...

Fall Travel Hats

We recently received a submission from a reader who asked us, ” I am traveling to Italy for two weeks in October and want to take a hat for sun protection.  Should I take a dark, straw hat or will the season allow for a wool fedora or bucket hat?”  Dear...

FF5 9.29.14

These are the articles that caught our eye this week. VOGUE: Amal Alamuddin’s Last Fitting  ELLE.COM: The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ELLE Decor, and Warburg Realty Kick Off the 26th Annual Preview Party for the International Fine Art...

Fairchild Baldwin

This is THE best necklace ever!  You will see women up and down Madison sporting it with everything from T Shirts and lululemon wear to under jackets and over the chicest sheaths.  The brilliant designing team of Karen Baldwin and Jill Fairchild of Fairchild Baldwin...

Rita Hayworth Gala

The 31st Annual Rita Hayworth Gala will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Waldorf Astoria.  Princess Yasmin Aga Khan began this event in honor of her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of Alzheimer’s. Under the Princess’...

What To Take On Board

Best foot forward – no sneakers, please! This is the first part of the trip so dress for it. Layering is a good idea because even in summer, the plane can be chilly.  Wear slacks with some lycra, a knit shirt and a jacket or sweater. Shoes should be comfortable...

Marella Agnelli The Last Swan

Looking for a great gift for the holidays?   Don’t miss this opportunity for a pesonalized copy of The Last Swan. “The exclusive world of one of the twentieth century’s most glamorous and alluring women, as seen through her private homes and gardens....