Confessions of a (young) old fashioned girl / life *style* reality

Ace is the place

Good things happen to those who wait…Waiting for the New York branch of Ace hotel to open was a bitch but it has a very sophisticated and stylish bar scene going on in their…..lobby? (making due with what you got!) . Despite the fact that the Breslin restaurant and bar (by the people who brought [...]

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La Pomme was Ultra

Another day another club rehab. I have to say that the peeps over at La Pomme on West 26th street which used to be Ultra did a chic job. I was invited with to go to an event planners open house with my event planner friend extraordinaire Nikki. I liked the subtle 60′s vibe and [...]

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Great new press!

I can’t believe I almost forgot to toot my own horn. I’ve been featured in an article geared towards those who want to join the styling world.Here’s the link and happy reading!http://mamasarollingstone.com/fashion-tips/fashion-stylist-pt-1/

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Style Wars-it’s your big chance

Budding stylists…now is your chance! Enter in the StyleWars Contest. New York one will be at Don Hill’s on November 7th. I will be there for sure! Might even compete as a team. We’ll see.

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Casual Glamour

This fall upon my return to NYC I looked to find a new fashion inspiration. I found my new direction in a post of my good friend Marni’s blog. The article talks about how sometimes it’s better as a woman to not look like you’re trying to hard in the dressing department. So I took [...]

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Most Stylish Blogger?

Ok,So I’m not into contests but this one I can dig. I have entered into the stylish blogger contest sponsored by Bluefly. I have to show them pics of my in my stylish wares. Which one do you think is best?

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Lights Camera Champagne

Back in the big apple. Back to my posh life right? I missed fashion week but was invited to the very glamorous Porsche/Vanity Fair Party at Skylight studios in downtown Manhattan. Luckily for me and my wing-girlfriend we were treated to pre-recession opulence in a swinging 60′s glamour scene. We avoid the red carpet because [...]

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Afloat at Astir Beach

Years ago when I visited Athens for my cousin’s first marriage I was lucky to stay at the 5 star but dated Astir Palace. It looked like a blast from the past with 60′s decor but what I remember so vividly was one of the best swims in my life at Astir Beach. I feel [...]

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Last Hamptons Weekend

My last weekend in the hamptons this summer was cheapie chic. Stayed in Cass’s house of Cassworld.com and it was it’s usual ihop experience (international house of partyers). French, sweedish, british, pakistani, italian, you name it we had the language spoken. It was a refreshing change from the other house that I was staying in [...]

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Spanikopita, Style, and Politics

Wish I could say I have a picture from last night but it’s un-pc to be a shutterbug around a person with 2 permanent personal body guards. At last nights’s dinner hosted by my new extended greek family the guests of honor were FW de Klerk (former president of south africa) and his wife (who [...]

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