OCCUPATION: Founder of Style Sovereign MY STYLE: My father describes me as “glamorous eclectic,” both in home and dress. He tells me I bring discordant elements into harmony. I say I work with what I have and that includes a mix of gorgeous heirlooms, functional pieces, and a substantial accessory collection. I LOVE NEW YORK BECAUSE: …
OCCUPATION: Founder/Designer at Jules Reid women’s clothing line MY STYLE: Glamorous, bold, colorful and feminine. I like to wear classic pieces and add a twist of vintage mod. My interior style is very parallel to my fashion sense. Picking a main color and sticking to that scheme has been one of my favorite ways to design. …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 401 East 76th Street , New York , US Website: joneswoodfoundry.com Phone: 212 249 2700 This pub and restaurant has deep roots in the United Kingdom, which is immediately made apparent by the Unionjack-upholstered couch at the back of the bar. “From the moment you open the doors, you feel as though you have …
The First Lady writes on her efforts to grow a healthier nation FLOTUS Michelle Obama, master of flora and florals, is making the publicity tour rounds for her new book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. On Tuesday, she appeared on The Daily Show, artfully fielding Jon Stewart’s questions about wielding her …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Manzoni, 42, Milan, IT Website: www.lacarrozzinamartinelli.it Phone: +39 02 7602 0035 You can often spot a Martinelli while meandering around one of Milan’s famous giardini. The most classic model is naby blue, complete with handcrafted details and an obvious elegance, has been a popular choice amongst parents since the 1930s. We also love …
In “Can a Mom Get a Break?” a Times article from earlier this month, Janice Min laments the current cultural obsession with critiquing post-partum bodies. We couldn’t agree more that getting beach-ready should hardly be a priority when you’re first experiencing the joys—and exhaustion—of motherhood. Eventually, though, you may want to indulge in some time for yourself, …
OCCUPATION: Designer, stylist, author MY STYLE: Whether it’s a luxury brand or a vintage find, I enjoy mixing it up. I’m a tad bohemian. I like bold prints, big decadent jewels, vintage tones with splashes of color, comfy fabrics, and pulling it all together in a simple way. My home is the same—eclectic bold prints, …
John Updike wrote that the movies of Old-Hollywood hoofer Gene Kelly were “cheerfully industrial,” but Kelly’s stuff is wilder and more unsettling than that. Think of the muted end of the Singin’ in the Rain routine—his films contain the recurrent threat that his dancing characters might be arrested for public disturbance. If Kelly’s feverish grin worried movie …
Dr. Gayle Peterson on sex and motherhood This month, we’re talking about the taboo subject of sex and motherhood. Not many moms will admit to the their friends what exactly is going on in the bedroom. It’s easy to joke about how sore our nipples are from nursing or that we’re still four sizes above our …
Looking enviably good in a green dress (as if to flaunt it) after just five short months of giving birth to her little boy Samuel, Jennifer Garner is showing no signs of sleeplessness as she powers through promoting her latest film, The Odd Life of Timothy Green. This friendly, gracious, down-to-earth mom instantly makes you want her in …
