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Fall 2012 fashion

Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 with Lalique Jewelry
Fashion, Jewelry

Lalique’s New Fashionable Edge

In my enthusiasm, I posted yesterday instead of my usual middle of the week installment and rather than leave you… Read More

J. Mendel Fall 2012
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NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: J Mendel

J Mendel cited two seemingly disparate inspirations for his luxe fall collection: a Helmut Newton editorial shot at a Gaudi building… Read More

Peter Gray curling hair at Badgley Mischka fall 2012 show
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New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Badgley Mischka

Using Fritz Lang’s hallmark German Expressionist masterpiece Metropolis as inspiration, Mark Badgley and James Mischka presented an amazing homage full… Read More

Tory Burch Fall 2012
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NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: Tory Burch

They say you should write what you know – and perhaps it’s the same with fashion design.  Tory Burch describes… Read More

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A few highlights from the VERY well attended @nant A few highlights from the VERY well attended @nantucketgardenclub 66th Annual House & Garden Tour a couple weeks ago. It was a beautiful if somewhat steamy day and we were all thankful for the occasional summer breeze 😉!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketisland #nantucketgardens #summergarden #garden #gardentour #nantucketgardenclub #coastalgarden #flowers #islandgardens #capeandislands
Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag al Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag along to @watsonkennedy & husband @tedsive idyllic island retreat where he has perfected the art of imperfection and effortless entertaining with comfort and style! LINK IN PROFILE! . . . #housetour #hometour #interiordesign #homedecor #redwhiteandblue #vashonisland #entertaining #tablesetting #settingthetable #seattlehomes #watsonkennedy #seattlestyle #waterfronthome
A few highlights from an amazing week of design! T A few highlights from an amazing week of design! Thank you to everyone who helped make @nantucketbydesign such a memorable and successful event!! My co-chair @oliviacharney and I can’t wait to bring you more exciting inspiration next year!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketbydesign #nantucketstyle #nantucketisland #designinspiration #designevent #antiques #interiordesign #entertaining #athome #decor #collecting #fashionshow #tabledecor
Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nant Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nantucketbydesign chez my co-chair @oliviacharney beautiful island home!! Thanks to everyone who joined us this week at our many events, our wonderful speakers and to the many sponsors who helped support @ackhistory ! And finally a special shout out to @staceywhittierstuart our fearless leader at the Nantucket Historical Association without whom none of this would be possible!
We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak p We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak peek during @nantucketbydesign of the @veronicabeard x @juliskaofficial collaboration collection! See it at their 11 South Water St. shop where panel speaker @taraguerard has created an island inspired tablescape! A percentage of all sales at the VB Nantucket shop from Aug 3-7 will benefit @ackhistory ! AND we can’t wait for our exciting NBD Veronica Beard fashion show at a beautiful waterfront home tomorrow!! Tickets at NHA.org !!
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