There is nothing better, and harder to find, than a perfect summer straw bag. Which is exactly what Yi-Mei Truxes was thinking while working at Vogue. She did a lot of research and came to realize that because a straw weaving is an ancient art, a good straw bag is only as good as the ... View Post
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Favorite Summer Bags from Three Women Designers
I believe a good summer bag should be light in weight and color, made of an organic material, and not cost a fortune. (Straw totes that cost $1000--I just don't get it, they have no inherent value.) My favorite summer bags happen to also be the designs of three talented women I've profiled here whom ... View Post
Bahama Bound: Packing List
I am soon heading out on a long overdue vacation with my husband to Harbour Island in the Bahamas and I've been pulling out my spring and summer clothes to see what I have that works, and what needs an update. I am not a big fan of pastels and still stick to a neutral palette of white, navy, black, ... View Post
Somewhere Warm Edit
Winter hasn't been that cold yet here in NYC, but it's coming and I am dreaming about getting away somewhere warm. What to take? I love every shade of white and the occasional pastel for warmer climes, but also find dark colors alluring and sexy with a tan. Some goodies I'd pack up in my carry on. ... View Post
#repost: Women of Summer
In honor of summer, here are six women I've profiled before whose businesses are built around sunshine and sexiness. They are also some of my favorite reads. Enjoy! Malia Mills--who created a thriving business doing the impossible–making women feel good about buying a bathing suit. Carla ... View Post
On My Radar
A few of my new favorite things..... 1 To follow: Patti Smith's IG. I don't listen to her music, but her book Just Kids, about life growing up in NYC and her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe is poignant and captivating. So I was excited (even if I'm late to the game) to discover her personal ... View Post
Flair Women of 2018: A Look Back
I love listening to women's stories. I love being inspired by women. I love championing women. And what I love most about doing this site is interviewing visionary women who through their careers help us enjoy life, get healthy, look beautiful and change our perspective. These are ... View Post
A Warm Weather Bag
Yesterday I wrote about creating a zero waste wardrobe and beyond a good natural-leather colored tote, the best Spring/Summer bags are lightweight and made of natural materials. Mid-April might seem a little early to run this, but it is warm somewhere, and these bags will more than likely be gone ... View Post
