Pucci Please!

Peter Dundas with Eugenie Niarchos in Pucci on Dundas's rooftop deck

Legendary label Pucci gets a sexy makeover courtesy of designer Peter Dundas.  Read all about it -- and check it his amazing Florentine palazzo (shot by Bazaar) -- on my post on the Well Appointed House blog.

Capri Chic

A look from the Akris resort 2011 collection inspired by Capri

Read more about the night of fashion and fun celebrating Akris and In the Spirit of Capri, Pamela Fiori's new book, on my post at the Well Appointed House blog.

Pamela Fiori signing copies of her book

My personalized book

White Time

Calvin Klein Collection / Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

It's finally warming up... and that means it's time to start thinking white. My (usually season long) quest begins to find the perfect whites -- jeans, shorts, tees and tanks -- for sunny days. 


A little inspiration from the spring 2011 runways...

Thakoon / Photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com

Alexander Wang / photo: Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW

Michael Kors / Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Akris / Photo: Simone Leonardi / GoRunway.com

And check out my post on the stark shade on the Well Appointed House blog.


Has anyone found any good basic spring/summer whites yet? 

Marni Magic

Love the geometric patterns at Marni.  


Learn how to incorporate this chic global look to your home at the Well Appointed House Blog.

Profile in Style: Mary McDonald

Decor guru Mary McDonald has wowed the interior design world with her ability to take a classic look and turn it into something stunning. She does the same with her personal style. I interviewed her for the Well Appointed House blog, where she revealed the secrets to her eclectic look, the luxe way to organize a closet, and tips to staying chic on the go.  Check it out at www.wellappointedhouse.blogspot.com

Pretty Prints

Leifsdottir

An evening of shopping and champagne? It doesn't get much better than that! The glamourous Melissa Hawks, of the Well Appointed House, opened up her very well appointed house to host a trunk show for the newish, contemporary brand Leifsdottir.  (Read all about the stylish soiree on the Well Appointed House blog.)

Melissa Hawks in a Leifsdottir print top and skirt

The summer collection was on display for purchase and it was all about exotic prints. Now, there is nary a print or pattern to be found in my closet, but I think it's time to change that. Sifting through the racks, I envisioned myself at a summer cocktail party in a long, flowing patterned frock (shod in flip-flops or gladiators),  or maybe a short, bright print flirty frock for a sultry night out. Think Hamptons or Saint Barths.  

Leifsdottir

Leifsdottir

I've also been eyeing this purple paisley-print summer gown from Tory Burch ever since I saw the below picture of Kirna Zabete owner Sarah Easley on the Tory Burch blog.

Tory Burch

How cool can she make a floor-length frock look?!

While summer is certainly not yet in the air around here in New England, it is definitely on my mind! And a pretty print could be the perfect way to help usher in the new season.

Wearable Art?

Wear it or frame it? That was the question at London Fashion Week when it came to up-and-coming designer Mary Katrantzou's supercreative collection.  Get the scoop from my post on the Well Appointed House blog. 

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Feather Frenzy

Chanel Spring 2011

Chanel Spring 2011

Fanciful feathers were flouncing down the spring runways (and showing up in the fall collections) in a wide range of eye-catching iterations. Thinking of adding a bit of fluff to your wardrobe (or home)?

Get the scoop on the pretty plumes -- read my post on the Well Appointed House Blog.

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Kelly Wearstler Style

A look from Kelly Wearstler's Fall 2011 collection

The interior design guru has forayed into fashion...  Get the scoop on Wearstler's debut collection on the Well Appointed House blog.

Wearstler, right, and a model in a look from her new line

Uptown Girl

Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

 Aaah... wouldn't it be nice to be a fancy Uptown lady. That was what I was thinking as I sat and watched the Carolina Herrera Fall 2011 show live. It was all about refined elegance and uberluxe details -- think fox-trimmed sleeves, sable scarves, velvet belts, Manolos with pretty bows, and sparkles in surprising places. The way she mixed textures -- flannel with velvet and sequins and fur -- made each look even more sumptuous. There were more than a few outfits I would love to have -- and the life that goes with them! 


Read my post on the show on the Well Appointed House blog.

Oscar de la Renta in Bloom @ The Well Appointed House

Want to add some spring flowers to your closet and home?  
Check out my post on Oscar de la Renta spring collection at the Well Appointed House.

Oscar de la Renta

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Botanical Chic @ The Well Appointed House

Carolina Herrera

Ice storm? Think colorful spring blooms. 


Read my post on Carolina Herrera's botanical-inspired collection and get in the mood for sunnier days.  


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The Well Appointed House...

...Appointed me contributing editor!

The Well Appointed House (wellappointedhouse.com) is a fabulous home decor online shopping site with an equally fabulous blog (wellappointedhouse.blogspot.com) to boot.

Founded by the everchic Melissa Hawks, the site is brimming with interior design goodies, linens, tabletop, gifts and children's items -- basically anything you need for a stylish and luxurious home.

I love these monogrammed trays. Perfect for entertaining or a hostess gift.

And these garden stools remind me of my days in Hong Kong -- and are right in tune with spring's color moment.

Go to the wellappointedhouse.blogspot.com and check out my story on spring fashion trends and how to refresh your wardrobe (and your house)... and do some shopping while you're there!