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Gift Guide: Hunting for a Unicorn

By admin|December 16th, 2015|Gift Guide|

You may not have an actual unicorn, but you probably have a friend or loved one who is a two legged version of one. This poses the question: What would a unicorn want for Christmas? A vat of glitter? A lifetime supply of sprinkles? A rainbow catcher?

Since glitter is messy, sprinkles make you fat, and I just made up that rainbow catcher thing, maybe your unicorn would prefer a few more useful items to add to their arsenal of magic. I’m not talking about something childish or requiring superpowers, you’re gonna have to channel your own inner unicorn for this one. Now is also the perfect time to buy them some classes at their favorite Pilates or yoga studios because these are people who value experiences. Whatever you decide, just make sure your gift is as unique as its recipient.

1. Make Your Own Rules Cookbook, 2. IAM by Ileana Makri Little Dawn Rose Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Ring, 3. Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Bath Jewels Set, 4. L’Objet Amphora Incense Holder and The Russe Incense, 5. La Vie Boheme Yoga Lavanya Yoga Mat, 6. KORAL ACTIVEWEAR Core Moto Leggings, 7. Brooke Gregson Aquarius 14kt Gold Diamond Necklace, 8. S’well Metallic Rose Gold 17oz Water Bottle, 9. Jennifer Meyer Empower 18kt Gold Bracelet, 10. D. S. & Durga Spirit Lamp Candle, 11. Smythson Bright Ideas Wafter Notebook, 12. Kalisa Augustine Crystal Bed Therapy

Gift Guide: Jet, Set, Go

By admin|December 15th, 2015|Gift Guide|

Having just flown five hours from Hawaii to California and planning to fly another five hours back to New York later this week, the importance of having all the right tools to stay comfortable while looking cool became leg cramping painfully clear. Other than having their own airport lounge available on call or a guarantee that they will get the entire row to themselves, there are several items that any frequent flyer on your holiday shopping list would appreciate receiving for their in flight entertainment.

Rather than doling out cash for a synthetic blanket that can only cover either your upper arms or your ankles (take your pick) or those janky headphones that make you feel as though you may be going deaf in your left ear (time to schedule an appointment with the local audiologist), prepare your loved ones with all they need to fly the friendly skies. A cashmere blanket set, functional headphones, heavy duty lip balm, pens are always a great choice and travel guides for their final destination are both thoughtful and useful. You may not be able to protect them from a crying baby or the guy who brought his salami sandwich on board, but you certainly can ease their airport anxiety with the gifts below.

1. Original & Mineral Hair Travel Essentials Kit, 2. Rodin Lip Balm, 3. Chinti and Parker Cashmere Travel Set, 4. Graphic Image Personalized Leather Luggage Tag, 5. Eddie Harrop The Voyager Fringed Textured Leather Weekend Bag, 6. FRENDS x Mira Mikati Taylor Eyes Headphones, 7. Books with Style The New York Times 36 Hours: Europe, 8. Flight 001 SpacePak Travel Bag Set, 9. MCM Rabbit Passport Holder, 10. Anya Hindmarch Vanity Kit Patent Leather Trimmed Cosmetics Case, 11. LUXE City Guides Fashion Gift Box, 12. Globe Trotter Safari Leather Trimmed Fiberboard Vanity Case

Setting the Mood: Tis the Season

By admin|December 15th, 2015|Gift Guide, Setting the Mood, Why Did You Wear That?|

While some establishments wheeled out the holiday decorations well before the shelves had been stripped bare of sexy nurse costumes, I prefer to wait til a bit after the Thanksgiving bloat to start making my list and checking it twice. I don’t love Christmas music and I couldn’t tell you the last time I decorated a Douglas fir, but don’t get me wrong, I love nothing more than coming up with creative gifts for the people I love. Some people would be happy with a ball of yarn so long as you remembered them, but others are a bit more tricky to shop for. This week, I’ll do my best to help you navigate the holiday madness that is online shopping in order to procure the perfect present for all of your nearest and dearest.

Why Did You Wear That: Blurring Lines in Gempicket

By admin|November 30th, 2015|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Upon entering my apartment, one of the first things people notice, besides the fact that it took them twenty minutes to navigate the maze like hallway to get there, is the collection of nightgowns hanging on the handles of my closet doors on the left side of the hallway. Some of them are vintage, some of them I’ve never worn, others I wear all the time. You could say that my obsession with nightwear began while watching Golden Girls as a little girl. That’s right, instead of Big Bird and Mister Rogers it was Murphy Brown, Sam Malone, and Blanche Devereaux. I still fall asleep to the sounds of Nick at Nite and all of this ties back nicely to the potential narcolepsy I suffer from. Another hypothesis as to my penchant for boudoir attire is the time I spent buying lingerie for Henri Bendel. One never knew she was missing a waspie or the imperative need for an embroidered kimono until she spent time in a showroom full of silk, chiffon, and lace. I only have one dresser in my apartment and its sole purpose is to house my bras, panties, and bathing suits. You may be wondering why I ever even bother getting dressed. Spoiler alert, I rarely do.

Working from home most days doesn’t require putting on much more than a whisper of clothing. Other than slipping into something spandex to catch a yoga or pilates class, I’ve become quite comfortable in the very basics– as have all of my deliverymen. My freedom in dresscode and days of solidarity have taken some of the stress out of my normal work day, but it has also left me somewhat socially awkward and also in a panic when it comes time to piece together an outfit fit for public consumption. And this is when the beauty of blurring the lines between “your eyes only” and “all eyes on me “comes into play. When you can pair a Gempicket silk cotton batiste cami with your favorite skinny jeans or throw a vintage t-shirt on with your delicately demure tap pants, you’ve perfectly bridged the gap between wallflower and woman of interest. Or you could just call the whole thing off and stay home in your skivvies.