Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Flair Index Life needs Flair ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.theflairindex.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [My Italy Packing List on Yolo Journal](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-italy-packing-list-on-yolo-journal/) - Less than a week countdown to my trip to Italy, and I am excited to share my packing list, which is now live on Yolo Journal (a big thank you to Yolo!!) If you don't know Yolo, it is a travel-based site/mag/newsletter founded by Yolanda Edwards that is like have the best little black book - [Italians Who Do it Better](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/italians-who-do-it-better/) - I've had the images of these two women in Milan on my desktop for over a year and instead of writing some long missive, I just thought I would share their photos for a little Friday inspiration. I LOVE silk pajamas for day. I think the woman's are from For Restless Sleepers. And doubling up - [TFI Moves to Substack!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/tfi-moves-to-substack/) - You might notice something if you subscribe to my new Substack letter, because it says "Since January 3rd". That is when I first seriously thought of changing venues and signed up. At that point I might have been a bit ahead of the curve, now I am behind. Doesn't matter. I would like to explain - [Yes JA!](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/yes-ja/) - I don't like to write negative things on TFI, who needs it, but I will admit I was never that much into Jennifer Anniston. At least not when I was young (and she was too, at 54 she is a year younger than I). But we are definitely products of the 90s and I appreciate - [Last Days of Summer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/last-days-of-summer-2/) - Who, besides me, doesn't want to think seriously about fall clothes yet? Maybe you can pull out a cashmere sweater at night when it's cool, but we have another month of hot weather, so I'm going to ease into fall and not rush it. This has been a hard month for me, my stepfather was - [My Pearl Obsession](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-pearl-obsession/) - I am certainly not alone, but lately, I have been obsessed with pearls. Scratch that. I have always been obsessed with pearls. I have classic Tiffany pearl studs, a very long strand I was given for coming out in high school. (Yes, I was a debutante, I will dig up my picture, very old school.) - [Italy: Notes from My Excellent Vacation](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/italy-notes-from-my-very-excellent-vacation/) - I never got around to posting my Ireland trip (though I still can and might), so the least I can do is share my Italy vacation details which I typed up while I was sitting on the never-ending flight back from Rome. I have so many places on my travel wish list--some are regions or - [Father's Day Gifts (to share and steal)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fathers-day-gifts-to-share-and-steal/) - The idea of buying your significant other (father, step-father, grandfather) something you could also use can be looked at two ways: First, is to think it as very selfish (boring), the second, is to consider what a better investment presents that can be used by more than one person are (if you really twist it, - [Six Travel Accessories](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/six-travel-accessories/) - All I can think about is my trip to Italy and what I will be taking--I am almost done with my packing list, waiting on a few things, but in the meantime, here are 6 items that I won't be leaving home without wherever I go this summer. Plus, these really do work as grab-and-go's - [Summer Essentials from Forsyth's Anne Genovese + Maggie Kidd](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/summer-essentials-from-forsyth-arts-anne-genovese-maggie-kidd/) - My dream home is filled with the reworked mid-century modern furniture, art and objets from the sisters behind Forsyth, based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have impeccable taste and a viewpoint that is minimalist at its core, but updated in a way that is joyous, elegant, and slightly quirky. You can imagine my excitement when - [Your Basic Summer Duo](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/your-basic-summer-duo/) - Summer unofficially starts this weekend, so I thought it was an appropriate time to post something so All-American and so summer-easy, the white shirt and jeans combo. You can go super basic with a button-down and vintage Levi's, you can opt for a tank, a voluminous white blouse, baggy jeans, classic jeans, really whatever you - [Summer Travel Capsules](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-travel-capsules/) - I've noticed a couple of new Summer capsule drops and vacation edits from some brands I shop from so thought I would share a few favorites. If you are like me and prefer clean, minimalist designs, summer dressing using to be so hard; it's gotten so much better. Now there are more choices than I - [JA Silver in WSJ + Celebration 10% Off Extended](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ja-silver-in-wsj-celebration-10-off-extended/) - It feels like an embarrassment of riches to have the silver Mariner Link Bracelet featured in this article in WSJ today (which is also an enjoyable read). Thank you again to the editors, readers and clients who continue to support me! To celebrate, I've extended 10% off all orders until 12 a.m. EST May 8th - [Shirts, Belts + Other Spring Thoughts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/shirts-belts-other-spring-thoughts/) - It has been hard to get excited about Spring dressing when it's in the 50s and raining all the time, but it finally feels like we're turning a corner and here are some things I've been looking at and some things that didn't work out. Last style post I talked about wanting a white suit, - [JA in WSJ Off Duty](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ja-in-wsj-off-duty/) - So thrilled to have the new JJ Seven Diamond Memento Pendant featured in this weekend's WSJ Off Duty for Mother's Day gifts. Thank you editors Lizzy Wholley and Katharine Zarrella for the love! Being a one-woman show isn't easy and I truly appreciate everyone's support--especially yours dear reader! x Jennifer - [White Suits, Mother's Day Gifts + Random Things](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/white-suits-mothers-day-gifts-random-things/) - I haven't talked much about Spring dressing, which is most likely due to the fact that I am not buying much these days, but suddenly I feel like I need something. Two places I am looking for Spring pieces this week are Resee, which is having a pop-up at The Carlyle Hotel tomorrow through Thursday. - [Trunk Show Tuesday in NYC](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/trunk-show-tuesday-in-nyc/) - I hope you will join me for my trunk show this Tuesday, April 18th at The Mark Hotel. Come shop new jewelry (besides the new memento pendants I also have colorful things coming--see IG for a couple, more at the show), have Michelle Boor of Micky Paris measure you for a chic custom have-forever shirt, - [Introducing My New J + JJ Memento Pendants](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/introducing-my-new-j-jj-memento-pendants/) - Finally! To celebrate the first year of my newest jewelry collection, I am thrilled to introduce my large J and petite JJ Cases, memento pendants crafted in 18k solid gold designed to hold personal stories. A love letter, a poem, a lyric, a date, a name….Have meaningful moments engraved (in your own handwriting if you - [It's That Time: Spring Nells Nelson Virtual Trunk](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/its-that-time-spring-nells-nelson-virtual-trunk/) - Time for my bi-annual pilgrimage to the art-filled Manhattan apartment of Nells Nelson designer Sisi Li, to try on the pieces I pre-ordered for the season and more. If you've been following me, you know why I love her work. Her designs are the kind of impeccably tailored, luxurious feeling, forever pieces I wear often; - [You're Invited: Spring Flair Trunk Show in NYC](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/youre-invited-spring-flair-trunk-show-in-nyc/) - Please come meet the founders behind some of my favorite brands at my upcoming trunk show in Manhattan on April 18th at The Mark Hotel. It's your chance to order a made-to-measure tailored shirt from Michelle Boor, founder of Micky Paris. Michelle lives in Paris and is visiting (we've had this in the works since - [A Simple Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-simple-dress/) - I made an impromptu detour into the James Perse store on Bleecker Street today and came out with two pieces I will wear on repeat once the weather warms up (plus they fold up tiny, so perfect travel companions). The first is this simple black linen knit dress above. I don't usually do clingy, but - [A Skirt, Some Shoes + Other Shopping Thoughts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-skirt-some-shoes-other-shopping-thoughts/) - Early Spring came and went here in New York (tonight we are expecting our first snow of the season), but it hasn't stopped me from starting to think about (and purchase) some Spring clothes. I spent a short 36-hour period showing my friend Kelley Estes around NYC and while we spent a considerable amount of - [So Many Random Thoughts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/so-many-random-thoughts/) - I'm back from my trip in Ireland and it seems I've had the same experience as many others I talked to who have been, in that my expectations were low and the experience rated very high. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the countryside is gorgeous, the food is just as good--sometimes better than my fave NYC - [Thank You WSJ Off Duty](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/thank-you-wsj-off-duty/) - A heartfelt thank you to fellow Bazaar alum Christine Lennon for including me in her story in last weekend's WSJ Off Duty section about the elusive search for well-made black clothing, an idea that seems to be returning with a 90s bent. (I'm into it.) Sorry it took me a bit to get this up - [Dose of Sunshine](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dose-of-sunshine/) - First off, thank you for all the incredible feedback on my packing post the other day--I have ordered things, have new ideas and changed half my list, so stay tuned for an update once I receive things, try them out etc. Second, I don't gravitate to many colors, but orange and red (and especially an - [Packing for Ireland + Transition Dressing](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/packing-for-ireland-transition-dressing/) - Our family is headed to Ireland the first week of March, because we have never been and it turns out not only is my husband's side of the family very Irish (his mother is truly 100%), apparently my side has a lot too since my daughter's 23 + Me revealed she is just under 75% - [What Designers Actually Wear + This Kind of Trench](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-designers-actually-wear-this-kind-of-trench/) - The other day I was reading the Ask Vanessa column in the NYTimes by the fashion critic Vanessa Friedman and a reader asked "How can I dress like a designer? It’s not that I want to fool the world into thinking I run a fashion brand, but I am always struck by the fact that they - [My Current Obsession: Elevating Everyday Rituals + a Chat with Poetica Botanical's Tess Albrecht](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-current-obsession-elevating-everyday-rituals-a-chat-with-poetica-botanicals-tess-albrecht/) - This seems like a good January topic, because most of us are snuggled up at home with a bit more time on our hands..... One thing I know that I am not good at, and I think it's actually somewhat American if I can speak so broadly, is that I don't take the time to - [A No Frills Resort Wardrobe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-no-frills-resort-wardrobe/) - Last summer, when my daughter and I were walking to dinner in Sag Harbor, we thought we were seeing the end of the floral-printed summer dress as we know it, because we might have been literally the only two NOT wearing one. Judging from the recent resort offerings, we're still deep into the florals and - [Welcome to The Wardrobe Project Guide!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/welcome-to-the-wardrobe-project-guide/) - After my last post, my mind finally kicked into new year, high gear mode and this is the result. If you've been reading TFI for a while, you know I am about fewer, better things and have spent the last four years talking about ways to edit what you have so you can learn to - [Welcome 2023!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/welcome-2023/) - Happy New Year to you all! Honestly, I wish this week had also been a holiday, because I'm really not ready mentally to dive in to another year with fresh perspective like I usually am at this point. I am getting there, but I guess I haven't had enough down time to reflect in a - [HAPPY HOLIDAYS!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-holidays-2/) - Wishing you peace, love and joy this holiday season. xo Jennifer - [Here's to Elegance + Glamour](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/heres-to-elegance-glamour/) - I love dressing up and frankly wish I had more occasions to do so. Not ballgowns, but heels, a dress, lipstick and jewelry. Last year before the holidays, I was opining about the desire to find joy in dressing. (I think that a lot to do with the fact that a COVID wave really put - [On My Radar: 12.16](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/on-my-radar-12-16/) - If you follow me, you might notice I haven't been posting as often. It's for various reasons including, but not exclusively, that my new jewelry line takes a up a lot of time, that life gets in the way (and takes priority), and also that I am trying to figure out what seems valuable to - [Holiday Gift Ideas: Part Two](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-ideas-part-two/) - How is your holiday shopping going? I'm actually fairly on top of things for a change, but have found some new goodies, most from women-founded brands and friends of Flair. I would take them all. The scented candle above is available on handbag and jewelry designer Kendall Conrad's site, as well as a scented lava - [My Five Holiday Evening Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-five-holiday-evening-essentials/) - I like to have a reliable formula that I can play with when it comes to evening dressing, not necessarily because it makes life easier, but because it's what I feel my best in. It always begins with a tuxedo blazer. I have a Pallas design from a couple of seasons ago which is no - [Save the Date + Meet Me Upstate!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/save-the-date-meet-me-upstate/) - This is going to be fun. On December 10th, designer Heidi Wynne and I are co-hosting a book signing with former editor and author Susan Kaufman for her book, Walk With Me New York at Heidi's new atelier in Stone Ridge NY. I know Susan back from our editor days and profiled her about her - [From Tiffany's to Table Top: Nicole Ehrbar Turns Her Eye on Home (+ Her Host Gift Guide)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/from-tiffanys-to-table-top-nicole-ehrbar-turns-her-eye-on-home-her-host-gift-guide/) - I know Nicole somewhat (mostly via email correspondence) from our days when I was Bazaar and she was at Cartier in P.R. I left, then she left for Tiffany's and fast forward to last year when I learned that she was opening a home store in NYC. Good home stores, at least in NYC, are - [The Sales Have Started: A Real Time Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-sales-have-started-a-real-time-edit/) - Usually the beginning of sale season is a lot of dregs from the previous that are still sitting around. This time around, I went looking and actually found something I wanted from before. So, this a real time edit, as the size I want went before I could check out. So refresh, check back, bear - [Holiday Gift Guide: If I Filled My Own Stocking](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-if-i-filled-my-own-stocking/) - I'm going to selfishly start my holiday gift guides this year with what I would want to see in my stocking on Christmas morning, along with a few other items I would gift to those near and dear. Because, why not? First, I did gift myself a pair of my new South Sea Pearl Drops - [The Perfect 6 Piece Wardrobe from Nells Nelson](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-perfect-6-piece-wardrobe-from-nells-nelson/) - If you have followed me for a while, you know I am a big fan of designer Sisi Li's line, Nells Nelson. Her designs are the kind of impeccably tailored, luxurious feeling, forever pieces that I wear often. I am always drawn to the idea of a uniform that you can rely on, and Sisi - [On My Radar In November](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-in-november/) - Nothing beats Fall in New York City, it is hands down my favorite time of year, plus everyone is out, and dressed, and there is so much to do. Some things I'm looking forward to doing this month include.... A lot of art. Starting with Anna Weyant at Gagosian uptown (holding image and below). I - [More on Women Who Led Edited Lives](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/more-on-women-who-led-edited-lives/) - Most of the women I admire, such as designer Phoebe Philo who was the focus of my last post, lead or have led thoughtful, edited lives. They rarely waver from a very succinct viewpoint--one that encompasses everything in their life from their work to their dress, because they understand that it is all intertwined. Joan - [An Edited Life](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/an-edited-life/) - I ran this post last year. For me, as I continue to work towards a life of fewer, better things--which isn't always easy and a continual work in progress--I need reminders. So.... Recently when I went down a Pinterest rabbit hole, I found this 2015 article from Another Magazine called, "The 10 Celine-isms: Live Life - [Artist Kelley Estes + Our Art/Jewelry Collaboration](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/artist-kelley-estes-our-art-jewelry-collaboration/) - One of the greatest joys of my work on TFI and with my line of jewelry is the opportunity to collaborate with and get to know like-minded creative women who are passionate about what they do. Nashville-based artist and interior designer Kelley Estes is one of those women. We found each other through Instagram, and - [Current Obsession: Anything Camel](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/current-obsession-anything-camel/) - I love every shade of Autumn, in particular anything and everything camel and gray. There are two things I still want for fall, a camel blazer or jacket and a gray blazer. Here, some fave camel moments and pieces I have my eye on. Gray for another post. - [Julie's Quiet Elegance](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/julies-quiet-elegance/) - I cannot figure out if Julie Pelipas is still an editor at Vogue Ukraine, or if she is just running her upcycled fashion brand Better.us, but she was in attendance at the recent Paris shows, and looked as elegant as ever. It must be hard to be immersed in what can seem like a frivolous - [Fall at Jennifer Alfano](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-at-jennifer-alfano/) - I am thrilled to share a few of the new fall campaign images of my recently launched jewelry line. I know some of you look to TFI mainly for fashion ideas, but even if my jewelry isn't your thing, the images I create--this time with the amazing team of photographer Emma Silke and model Abi - [Weekend Like Jane](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/weekend-like-jane/) - In the cooler months, I like to find a weekend "look" and pretty much stick to it. I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard (honestly ever), but especially on the weekends. I want a classic but still "cool" uniform. One that is just like Jane. She really did, and still does, get - [7 Style Hacks from PFW](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/7-style-hacks-from-pfw/) - This might sound unlikely, but lately I feel that I am in a bit of a style rut--I want to look at what I have in my closet in news ways, and rethink combinations, because frankly it takes thought and I haven't had the time or energy to deal. Sometimes it's the smallest tweak that - [These Versatile Pants + A Favorite Style Setter](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/these-versatile-pants-a-favorite-style-setter/) - I have been eyeing the Astrid pant from Frances de Lourdes for months, but in summer I hardly ever wear pants so it seemed pointless to invest. Now, it's time. And after seeing my new favorite woman on IG, Neelam Ahooja, who has a thing for The Row and FDL, and has been wearing them - [Finding Flair](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/finding-flair/) - Yesterday, the unexpected excitement of having Gwyneth Paltrow mention that TFI is one of her new favorite Instagram feeds to follow in her newsletter (see mention on my IG), paired with the anticipatory feeling of a new season (fall and back to school feel more like a new year to me than January), made me - [ALL of This](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/all-of-this/) - I loosely pay attention to the fashion shows, mostly because there is far more that doesn't grab my attention than does. But this Bottega Veneta show by the new designer Matthieu Blazy (his second collection) did. Especially these two looks. I have been waiting for someone to get us back into skirts and dresses that - [J'adore My Bespoke Shirt from Micky Paris](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/jadore-my-bespoke-shirt-from-micky-paris/) - I am always on the hunt for pieces--whether it's clothing, jewelry or other accessories, that feel truly special. If it's custom, even better. When I discovered Michelle Boor's line, Micky Paris, of custom-tailored shirts made in Paris in collaboration with Daniel Levy, the cutest classic men's tailor, I was immediately intrigued. Then Michelle came to - [Fall Style Hack for Warm Weather](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-style-hack-for-warm-weather/) - September often means see-saw temperatures--tomorrow the high is supposed to be a warm 87, Friday, a cool 64. But if you're like me, you'll do anything to avoid wearing summer clothes anymore. Take an old-school style tip and wear your sweater, which it is too hot to actually put on (unless you're stuck in frigid - [Fall Tailoring](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-tailoring/) - What do I love most about fall? The rich colors--camel, deep browns, russets, pale grays, charcoal grays, black, winter white, army green, the luxe materials--cashmere, wool and leather, and trading in dresses and shorts for tailoring. Here, some inspiration shots I've been accumulating and some items that might be worth investing in. The top image - [These A.P.C X Jane Birkin Pants](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/these-a-p-c-x-jane-birkin-pants/) - I know I haven't posted about Fall much at all yet (was on Nantucket last week), more to come really soon, but first because they are selling out--Jane Birkin's collaboration with A.P.C.. As Jean Touitou, founder of A.P.C., says, "Jane Birkin knows how to dress. This becomes obvious when you talk to her. She also - [Still My Fall Favorite](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/still-my-fall-favorite/) - September is one of my favorite months of the year, and usually by this time I roaring to get back to business and leave summer behind. Not so much this year, and I don't know why. Maybe it's because I'm going to Nantucket for a final summer hurrah next week. Whatever the reason, I haven't - [This is My Tank Top Bra. What's Yours?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-is-my-tank-top-bra-whats-yours/) - As I mentioned in my last post about my WSJ jewelry credit in a tank top story, tank tops are a "trend" for fall (that is Prada Fall runway in image). I always love a good tank top, but honestly come fall the only place I will be wearing them will be under sweaters and - [Thank You WSJ Mag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/thank-you-wsj-mag/) - Wouldn’t you know the minute I go on vacation and forget my computer (first time ever), I would have timely things happening that I want to share. First up, I am thrilled that one of my mariner link necklaces is included in a white tank top story in the Wall Street Journal Fall Fashion issue. - [An Elusive Basic Found](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/an-elusive-basic-found/) - Sometimes it's the easy pieces that are hardest to find. For me, that has been a pair of pull-on, lightweight linen pants--something that would be a good go-to during this current heat wave. Yesterday, it was an unplanned walk-through a James Perse boutique that I discovered them. They are under $200, come in several colors - [Where I'm Splurging for Fall: The Row](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/where-im-splurging-for-fall-the-row/) - I know that most of you aren't thinking at all about Fall clothes, or maybe it's in the back of your mind a bit. I am starting to pull together ideas for my short list--I really don't need much and am thinking more about jewelry these days. That being said, I am ready to add - [Toteme Tour in Soho](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/toteme-tour-in-soho/) - After WSJ Mag's Kristina O'Neill posted the mag's article about Toteme's new Soho boutique, it was on my to-do list this week. While ordering online from Toteme is about as seamless as it gets (especially because I live in NY and shipping from their US warehouse is almost immediate), nothing beats seeing everything in person. - [Packing for a Weekend Upstate](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/packing-for-a-weekend-upstate/) - This weekend I am going to visit my friend Heidi Wynne upstate, something we have been trying to plan for ages. There are so many great places I can't wait to visit with her, plus we are having dinner at Inness (pictured at bottom) and brunch at Hausbrouck House. It's a short trip so I'm - [It's On Sale](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/its-on-sale/) - Someone asked if I would post a sale edit et voila! One note about buying on sale now, we're at the end of sale season but there are still good buys and also plenty of fall-ready items--cashmere sweaters, merino knit dresses, boots, etc. that you might want to consider as most of them are at - [In the Mood for Stripes](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/in-the-mood-for-stripes/) - Who doesn't love a good stripe in the summer? Whether it's an oversized Breton shirt worn over a bathing suit, or paired with a lightweight trouser, or a more sophisticated silk shirt version--I love them all and have had a couple of pieces on my mind of late. First is Kule's new silk stripes, which - [Heat Wave Proof](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/heat-wave-proof/) - It is so hot in NYC this week I want to hibernate, but sometimes you have to venture outside. For a melt-proof look, I'd start with this white poplin COS dress, which I saw at the store yesterday. I have the blouse version; it's voluminous--hence it's name, I have a size 2. I might need - [Meet Leslie and Alissa: The Duo Behind Elegant LIIS Perfumes](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/meet-leslie-and-alissa-the-duo-behind-elegant-liis-perfumes/) - Just as the beauty industry has radically changed and the products I use now are cleaner, made out of natural ingredients, and feel and look better on the skin, so has fragrance. So many "classics" now smell unnatural and overwhelming to me. Enter Liis, a quartet of fragrances free of preservatives, dyes and phthalates, that - [Jennifer Alfano Trunk Show in Sag Harbor](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/jennifer-alfano-trunk-show-in-sag-harbor/) - If you are in the Hamptons this Thursday through Saturday, I hope you will stop by the Matriark boutique on Main Street to say "Hi" and see my new jewelry collection. Fingers crossed, I am going to have some new designs to share (as is usual, these pieces are still in the works and I - [Currently Obsessed](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/currently-obsessed/) - Most of the clothing I am wearing now is in shades of white, beige and a bit of black, but I always like to think ahead to late summer and how I like to add a deeper, moodier color palette to what I'm wearing. his What do I want to wear once I'm tired of - [Someone Should Buy This Jacket](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/someone-should-buy-this-jacket/) - Spanish editor Barbara Martelo is one of the chicest women in fashion, her style is singular and classic but still sexy and modern. She was at the couture shows last week in Paris wearing this vintage Chanel jacket and I found one, at a good price (480 euros which is $488), that someone should immediately - [Matriark's Patricia Assui Reed + Her Women-Centric Fashion Vision](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/matriarks-patricia-assui-reed-her-women-centric-fashion-vision/) - A woman-owned boutique that focuses on women-founded brands would seem like such a no-brainer, but in reality there are few and far between. Enter Matriark, a joyous concept store/ boutique on Sag Harbor's Main Street, which was founded by a veteran of the fashion industry Patricia Assui Reed who has worked for Tiffany's, Polo Ralph - [My Trip to Mexico + My Carry-On Packing List](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-trip-to-mexico-my-carry-on-packing-list/) - Last week, my husband and I went on our first do-nothing-but-sit-by-the-beach vacation we have had in over two years. It was heaven. First, we spent four nights at Hotel Esencia, north of Tulum. Some of the best hotel experiences I've had have been in Mexico (the other at La Maroma, now a Belmond hotel which - [Father's Day Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fathers-day-gift-guide-4/) - Father's Day is just over a week away. For the first time in eons, my husband actually shared something he wanted (the tool kit, which is for bikes but also works for many home repairs), not only because it's practical, the design is...dare I say, chic. Besides a plethora of wrenches, I always find Patagonia - [Current Obsessions](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/current-obsessions/) - Yesterday's ninety plus degree temperature and my upcoming trip to Mexico have me thinking of a few things I want to update for summer (plus a new bag I'm somewhat obsessed with). These Caddis Sunglass readers. I just bought these Jockamo style because I get tired of switching between my sunglasses and reading glasses at - [Summer Essentials: The Interviews](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/summer-essentials-the-interviews/) - While I am gathering up and editing a new lineup of interviews with women that includes their summer essentials I thought I would include a roundup of the ones I ran last year. These are women who have consistent, top-notch style, so nothing here should seem outdated in the least. It's good lazy Sunday reading - [Westchester Trunk Show](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/westchester-trunk-show/) - Next up on my trunk show circuit, a collection of summery basics--dresses, straw bags and cashmere scarves from Heidi Wynne, upcycled summer shirts from A Shirt Story, table top from The Grey Pearl and my jewelry and DEL'EP accessories. This event is at a private home in Bronxville. If you can make it, I'd love - [Repost: Summer Retreat Inspiration from WSJ](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/summer-retreat-inspiration-from-wsj/) - I posted this last May, but find it an evergreen inspiration for summer living. Have a great holiday weekend! xx J In my mind, I am in full-on summer mode and find myself obsessing over vacation homes and interiors. This 19th-century farmhouse home in Menorca, Spain featured in the latest WSJ Magazine, which had been - [My Summer Wardrobe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-summer-wardrobe/) - Since next weekend is the unofficial kick-off for summer and it's going to be in the sweltering 90s tomorrow in NYC, I thought it was time to get into summer dressing. What will I be wearing this summer? Every shade of beige and white with a hint of black. I find that if you're a - [Come Meet the Designers](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/come-meet-the-designers/) - I hope that if you're in New York, you'll have a chance to stop by my trunk show this Wednesday at The Mark Hotel and not only shop, but also meet the designers Sisi Li of Nells Nelson (center, left photo) and Alejandra Echeverria of Frances de Lourdes (left, right photo). They both have exquisite - [My New Favorite Off-White Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-new-favorite-off-white-jeans/) - A while back, when I ran a post on my Spring Wardrobe Essentials, I briefly discussed white jeans, which to me, are a year-round staple, but especially necessary in the warmer months. I have an old pair of white Levi 501's that are slightly cropped but wanted a longer pair, in subtler shade, and these - [Happy Mother's Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/happy-mothers-day-2/) - If you have or have had a mother that loves you, it is the best feeling in the world. If you are a mother, it is the most precious gift. To all the grandmothers, mothers, aunts, sisters, daughters and women who enjoy another woman's unconditional love--Happy Mother's Day. xx Jennifer photo (years ago) by Patrick - [TFI Trunk Show in NYC May 18th](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/tfi-trunk-show-in-nyc-may-18th/) - Excited to invite you to my next trunk show in just under two weeks in NYC, which features a couple of my favorite brands, plus designers Sisi Li of Nells Nelson and Alejandra Echeverria of Frances de Lourdes will be on hand, so please come meet them. It's also a chance to try on my - [These Chic Accessories from a Parisian PR Powerhouse](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/these-chic-accessories-from-a-parisian-pr-powerhouse/) - I discovered Sigrid de L'Epine's leather cases on Instagram after I saw them on a few very chic women that I follow. Then, I went on Sigrid's personal account and thought, I understand where the chicness comes from and wait...I knew Sigrid (very informally) from my previous life at Harper's Bazaar, because she was Nicolas - [JA Jewelry in WSJ. Magazine](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/ja-jewelry-in-wsj-magazine/) - Thank you WSJ. Magazine for including the Mixed Mariner Link One necklace in today's online Mother's Day Gift Guide! It's thrilling when others "get" what you're trying to create, as the title says, something chic but practical (I understand very expensive practical....but I'll take it). I'd take everything else on their list too! - [Repost: Favorite White Shirt Moments](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/favorite-white-shirt-moments/) - I have had white shirts on my mind of late, so thought I would repost this page of women who inspire, plus a couple of links to current favorites. A good white shirt is a warm weather must. I always have a few different styles to rotate depending upon my mood--ruffles, straight-forward button downs, boho - [Mother's Day Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mothers-day-gifts-2/) - Mother's Day is in two weeks and I look at it as an opportunity to celebrate the women in your life (including oneself), whether they are mothers or not. If you missed my recent email, I just launched my new Jennifer Alfano fine jewelry collection (or more like getting back into it as I had - [Welcome to Jennifer Alfano Jewelry](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/welcome-to-jennifer-alfano-jewelry/) - Finally, my project revealed! Welcome to Jennifer Alfano jewelry. After a five-year hiatus, I am returning to my love of fine jewelry with a new focus (and a couple of familiar designs). At the core of my launch are necklaces and bracelets crafted from solid gold Mariner Links. It was my search for a link - [Nells Nelson + TFI Virtual "Trunk Show"](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/nells-nelson-tfi-virtual-trunk-show/) - Spring has arrived! And this is what I am building my Spring wardrobe around, some exquisitely tailored Nells Nelson designs. I fell in love with them months ago when designer Sisi Li showed them, and convinced her to cut a small group of pieces that we could make available to you. My favorites start with - [Ready for April Showers](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ready-for-april-showers/) - The rainy season has started in the Northeast, which means you need reliable pieces that keep you dry and still somewhat cozy as the weather isn't as warm as you'd like it to be. This is my ideal weekend rain outfit. I have everything a version of everything except the Barbour Wellies (my friend Heidi - [Ode To a Mother's Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ode-to-a-mothers-style/) - The article photographer Pamela Hanson did for Financial Time's How to Spend It issue over the weekend really struck a chord with me. Her mother passed away last winter and Pamela returned to her parents' home in Geneva where she and her siblings were raised and her mother lived for nearly 70s years to photograph - [A Spring Transition Jacket](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-spring-transition-jacket/) - Besides a trench and a blazer, my other favorite Spring outer layer is a classic, tailored patch pocket jacket a la Saint Laurent in the 60s/70s like Yves' muse Betty Catroux is wearing here (I don't think you can call them safari jackets anymore). I have a suede version from Saint Laurent I bought about - [Happy Spring!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-spring/) - If you live the Northeast you might feel like I do, that Winter has been interminable. Thankfully, it is the first day of Spring! I hope you celebrate, even in a small way. I'm going to buy bunches of flowers, perhaps have a glass (or two) of rose. I tend to be somewhat color-phobic, but - [My 10 Spring Wardrobe Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-10-spring-wardrobe-essentials/) - I am so excited that the weather is finally turning and cannot wait to get into more Spring dressing. Some of you have been asking for my Spring outfit inspo and I have been holding off for one reason--the cornerstones of my wardrobe revolve around pieces from one of my favorite brands, Nells Nelson. And....the - [Seeking Beauty + Escape](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/seeking-beauty-escape/) - I hope this doesn't come off sounding trivial, but I do find that hard times also highlight, and call for, truly appreciating the luck of having a well-lived life--sharing a good meal with a friend or partner, pondering the beauty of things, being inspired, having time to yourself. These are luxuries I do not take - [Makes Me Happy](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/makes-me-happy/) - This new fashion story in the upcoming WSJ. Magazine of models and partners Andreea Diaconu and Simon Nessman shot by Cass Bird really lifted my mood when I saw it. Love makes the world go round and these images feel so genuine. Hope these make you smile too! - [Just a Hello](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/just-a-hello/) - It's been a week since I posted a story and what a week of hell it has been. It's hard to post about fashion and beauty when you know people who have friends and relatives in bomb shelters in Ukraine. In fact, my planned post for this week was going to be about this Saturday, - [Flair Woman: Shoe Designer Emme Parsons](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-shoe-designer-emme-parsons/) - There is nothing I like more than championing women designers who envision ways to help us look and feel better and, at the same time, introduce us to their enticing world of creativity and inspiration. Emme Parsons is that kind of woman. Her line of shoes and accessories that are crafted in Italy tick all - [My Riff on These White Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-riff-on-these-white-jeans/) - Last week, these two photos of Marie Von Behrens-Felipe (left) and stylist Karla Welch (right--who was featured in FT's How to Spend It) caught my eye because they were both wearing white jeans, a clothing item that has been on my mind of late. They are both wearing the new(ish) The Row super baggy white - [This Easy Affordable Shirt Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-easy-affordable-shirt-dress/) - It feels super early to post a summery poplin shirt dress, but it could be gone long before any of us on the East Coast (at least) can wear it. That said, a shirtdress with a belt and sandals is just right when it's warm, but if you can't wait for that much of a - [Miu Miu Vibes: The Wearable Version (+ a key piece from the men's department)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/miu-miu-vibes-the-wearable-version-a-key-piece-from-the-mens-department/) - I will always have a soft spot for classic preppy style, which is in part why I loved the Miu Miu Spring show so much, because it was full-on cable knits and khakis with a twist. It was also completely unwearable unless your Hailey Bieber. That doesn't mean you can't create a more grown-up version - [Why Waiting is Worth It](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/why-waiting-is-worth-it/) - What I'm going to say isn't necessarily a best business practice for me, but it is something I feel wholeheartedly and it is one of the reasons I have not been posting a lot lately. I want to encourage you (and myself) to buy fewer better things. Those of you who just want a quick - [Back to Sexy Shoes](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/back-to-sexy-shoes/) - I might be clomping around in NY's icy mess in my lug soles now, but once the weather warms up, I am ready to get back into some feminine sexy shoes. Sure, I will be in Stan Smiths and my moc crock Birkenstocks (which are now on sale) most of the time, but I am - [These Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/these-jeans-2/) - I haven't bought a pair of jeans in a while, but these slightly flared Khaite ones are in my shopping cart and the minute I can shelve my winter boots, I want to wear them with a small heel like this Manolo Blahnik BB pump (and yes sneakers) and hit the pavement. The jeans in - [The Chic, Upcycled Shirt: A Shirt Story](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-chic-upcycled-shirt-a-shirt-story/) - Going forward, integrity is going to be a required trait of anything featured on The Flair Index. It's something I've always believed in and more and more it's a trait that must be integral to how we move forward and live (and I will try to explain more later today in Instagram). So with that - [A Shirt Story's Sasha Iglehart's 10 Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-shirt-storys-sasha-igleharts-summer-essentials/) - Sasha Iglehart, like me, is a fashion magazine veteran. In fact, we go back two decades (yep or yelp?!) when we were both working at Harper's Bazaar under Liz Tilberis. Recently, Sasha pivoted and started A Shirt Story, a line of upcycled men's shirts that she customizes and blings out (just the right amount) with - [Be Your Own Valentine](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/be-your-own-valentine/) - Valentine's Day is soon and I love it for two reasons: 1) I love love; it makes the world go round and you don't have to have a significant other or a lover, you can share the day with other people who matter in your life. 2) At this point in dead winter, which is - [Charlotte + Chanel](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/charlotte-chanel/) - Lately I have been inspired by images of Charlotte Casiraghi and somewhat obsessed with the idea of a classic black Chanel jacket, so her appearance today on the Chanel Couture Runway on a horse made me think, why not post? For those who don't know, she is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco (one - [My New Go-To Thin Knit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-new-go-to-thin-knit/) - There is nothing better than a thin luxurious knit layer to wear under sweaters, with blazers, even on its own. This silk cotton blend mock neck from Nells Nelson is my new favorite. I have a few Nells Nelson pieces, but this is my first NN knit. I have now worn it three days in - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #9](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-rabbit-hole-9/) - What I'm reading, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with lately. January is never my favorite month, as much as I like the New Year and idea of new beginnings, it's cold, it gets dark early, there isn't a lot to do....add living yet once again in the epicenter of our whatever number wave - [22 for You from Nells Nelson](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/22-for-you-from-nells-nelson/) - To celebrate the New Year, why not make a commitment to getting dressed with intention, no matter what your day might hold. To help you, one of my favorite designers, Sisi Li of Nells Nelson is offering TFI readers 22% off all purchases through January 22 with the code FLAIR2022. If you're new to my - [Clean Slate for 2022](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/clean-slate-for-2022/) - "The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change." --Maya Angelou May your year exceed all expectations. Happy 2022! xx Jennifer - [Your Closet: A Year in Review](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/your-closet-a-year-in-review/) - Whether I'm traveling or not (which I am not this year), the week between Christmas and New Years is a time when I start to slowly take stock of the year that is coming to a close. This covers topics both big--the general direction of my life, and small but still integral to who I - [Happy Holidays!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-holidays-3/) - Wishing you peace, love and joy. From my family to you and yours! xx Jennifer - [This Affordable, Cozy Chic Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-affordable-cozy-chic-dress/) - I recently suggested a couple of COS dresses for someone, which turned out to be be not at all what they looked like online, and instead, the woman bought this dress, in camel. It looks so good on her, I went out and bought one in black. (It is an affordable $125.) If you look - [The Sales Are Getting Good](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-sales-are-getting-good/) - I am now done adding items to this post (it was ongoing for a bit so you didn't miss out). These are my edits for now. If there are more pieces, I will add them. - [Start with These Pants](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/start-with-these-pants/) - Last year, I really wanted a pair of brown corduroys, in fact, it might have been this exact style from Victoria Beckham, but they sold out before I could get my hands on my size. Now, I'm seriously contemplating them. Lately, I cannot get enough of CBK references (if you didn't notice); I recently read - [Women (and men) On Their Style Uniforms](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/women-and-men-on-their-style-uniforms/) - Ever want to know what women, some at the top of their fashion game, think about personal style and uniform dressing? This article in W Magazine is a fun peek into the thoughts behind what makes women such as Vogue's Tonne Goodman (she was also the fashion director at Bazaar when I was there), Carlyne - [Dressing with Joy](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dressing-with-joy/) - Has fashion and our relationship to it, gotten too serious? I have been thinking a lot about this lately, and after some of the comments I have received, decided I would delve a bit into this topic, especially as we enter a holiday season of celebration. Many of us, myself included, and even some of - [Current Obsession: Celine 2022](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/current-obsession-celine-2022/) - I was talking with one of my clients today who really weeded out her closet and has transformed it with a super chic, succinct wardrobe (a mix of high and affordable pieces) and we were talking about what she needed next, which is basically nothing except I told her to save for a few of - [Errand + Just About Anything Outfit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/errand-just-about-anything-outfit/) - 'Tis the season for being on-the-go and these are elements of a comfy, warm and still cool-looking runaround outfit. Perhaps you already have a favorite turtleneck and easy-to-wear leather pants (these are on sale). If not, you can't go wrong adding items like these to your wardrobe. Don't forget a packable bag for everything from - [Evening Updates](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/evening-updates/) - Because I am so excited to dress up again, it's another post on creating an evening uniform. My current new evening obsessions are lace-trimmed camisoles and a sparkling pair of hoops. My constant go-tos are a tuxedo jacket, classic black pants and pumps. For more casual get-togethers I envision the camisole peeping out of a - [The Sale Edit Begins](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-sale-edit-begins/) - You are probably wondering why on earth I haven't posted yet about the sales happening, because who doesn't like to save money?! My answer is two-fold: 1) I had such horrible internet service at the apartment in Paris I rented it wasn't possible, but then, and more importantly, 2) the really good stuff isn't on - [A Quick Parisian's Guide to Paris](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-quick-parisians-guide-to-paris/) - To say that I am excited to leave for a trip to Paris in a couple of days is an understatement. While I used to go four times a year when I worked at Bazaar, I haven't recently been in a few years. I cannot wait to dress up, walk the city all day, go - [A (moc) Croc Accent](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-moc-croc-accent/) - Lately, I've become obsessed with the idea of adding a touch of ladylike (moc) croc to my wardrobe, perhaps because everyone seems to be offering it in some form. I can't decide between shoes or a bag. (I could really use a belt as well, but those are always a low priority on my list.) - [Brooke Garber Neidich on Her Fave Jewelry for Gifts (+ how to drop hints to clueless partners)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/brooke-garber-neidich-on-her-fave-jewelry-for-gifts-how-to-drop-hints-to-clueless-partners/) - Some of the funnest women I know are jewelry designers and Brooke Garber Neidich of Sidney Garber--a fine jewelry line her father founded in Chicago 75 years ago, is one of my favorite. I have known Brooke now for years and am a fan of her beautiful jewelry, which is covetable and timeless, (I interviewed - [If I Filled Up My Own Stocking](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/if-i-filled-up-my-own-stocking/) - Sometimes I do fill up some of my own stocking (since I do the majority of everyone's), but it's fun to dream. If a little elf wanted to add any these to mine, I'd be so happy. And if you're wondering where my other gift guides are, hold tight, because I have some special TFI - [Three Elements to Wear Everywhere](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/three-elements-to-wear-everywhere/) - I was helping someone with their closet and updating their wardrobe last week and she mentioned this Nells Nelson look/image (left) and how she wanted a pair of similar boots. I love a good fashion challenge and started searching for options, but also was reminded just how good three simple elements--a longer blazer, leggings and - [My Fall Essentials @HeidiWynne](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-fall-essentials-heidiwynne/) - A heartfelt thank you to my friend, designer Heidi Wynne, for featuring me on her site today with some of my fall essentials. Click here to read about my fall uniform, cold-weather beauty musts, what I'm watching and reading, my favorite fall recipe (courtesy the late Bill Blass) and more. It's like having the tables - [Talking Holiday Gifts with Interior Monologue's Tanya Zaben](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/talking-holiday-gifts-with-interior-monologues-tanya-zaben/) - More and more I find giving good gifts is hard. The solution to the myriad of uninspiring and hardly unique gift guides that fill up your inbox? An edit of indulgent, elegant, and thoroughly modern items at every price point, culled by Tanya Zaben, a friend and the talented founder of the lifestyle site Interior - [Holiday Gift Guide with Interior Monologue](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/holiday-gift-guide-with-interior-monologue/) - As promised, my picks from Tanya Zaben's lifestyle site, Interior Monologue. So many items are under $100, even $20 (the chicest maple syrup ever) that I like the idea of pairing things together--candle + chic walnut matchbox, olive oil + olive wood kitchen tools, ritual candle + robe. Don't forget to use the code FLAIRSHIP - [Start with This Silk Pant and Then](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-silk-pant-and-then/) - Now that going out is finally a thing again, I've been focusing on a short list of items that I can rely on for dinners and cocktails, that can be mixed and matched (and some even worn during the day). It all starts with either a pair of simple jeans, or these new silk flat - [Before They're Gone](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/before-theyre-gone/) - If you're a Birkenstock nut like me, alert! I found these croc effect Arizona's--a collaboration with the uber chic French stylist/editor Suzanne Koller x Birkenstock 1774, on Matches. Weirdly, they are also over $120 less than they are on the Birk site (where they are also pretty much sold out). Yes I know they are - [I Keep Thinking About This Look](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/i-keep-thinking-about-this-look/) - Lately, I've been more-than-usual obsessed with certain looks of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy--partly because they have a simple 90s vibe which a lot of designers are referencing on some level lately (I never thought you should revisit an era whose style you lived through, but when it's this classic...) and because of what I mentioned, the looks - [A Camel Coat](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-camel-coat/) - What's not to love about a camel coat? It's so simple, yet so luxurious and impactful, it immediately upgrades anything you're wearing. Through it over jeans and a turtleneck, a printed dress, sweats, your nightgown for carpool, it adds an instant, glamour factor. My favorite style is a bathrobe like the Toteme above and below; - [Old + New Classics That Are Worth the Wait (and $)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/old-new-classics-that-are-worth-the-wait-and/) - I am getting to a point in my life, where I want a core group of classics that I'm not going to get bored with, which can serve as the backbone of my wardrobe. It doesn't mean I don't want some unexpected "wow" when it comes to clothes--I definitely do, but I also want reliable - [This Classic Heel](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-classic-heel/) - I cannot remember the last time I bought a pair of heels. Actually, I take that back. It was pre-pandemic, they were square toe Bottega black puffy quilted slides that were too trendy and which I thankfully sold on The Real Real. Now I am ready for a pair of heels, but since it's going - [A Touch of Gray](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-touch-of-gray/) - Like a perfect pair of vintage Levi 501s, a gray (cashmere) sweater is something I get excited to put on when the weather is the slightest bit cool. It's so basic, but with my jeans, sneakers and some gold jewelry, maybe a trench, it is hands down, my favorite weekend look and has been since - [This Turtleneck + Ways to Layer It](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-turtleneck-ways-to-layer-it/) - In my recent post on gray, a reader asked how I liked to wear my favorite Frances de Lourdes slightly sheer cashmere and silk turtleneck, so.... Like Julie Pelipas: Under one of my HommeGirls' button-down shirts and my oversized Another Tomorrow blazer (currently 15% off for TFI readers with code TFI15 at checkout on their - [A Chic + Simple Combo](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-chic-simple-combo/) - I love the top image of actress Maud Adams, photographed by Arthur Elgort, from the Seventies, because it's an example of the allure of simplicity--a ponytail, a button-down shirt and a crewneck sweater. Somehow, I find it's these easy combinations that often end up taking a back seat because I am looking for new ways - [This Year's Boots (Are Last Year's Boots)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-years-boots-are-last-years-boots/) - Buying less and buying better means there are often times when you don't need to buy anything at all. This fall, I am not buying shoes (ok sneakers, and the Saint Laurent heels I posted on though they are pre-order and it might be months), because I've invested in timeless boots that not only still - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #8](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-rabbit-hole-8/) - Been a while...what I'm reading, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with lately. Two books I'm going to read for inspiration and escape. First, interior designer Rose Uniacke's first book, Rose Uniacke at Home, with a forward by Alice Rawsthorn and Vincent Van Duysen (both who have #worthit IG accounts you should follow, Alice's - [This Day to Night Suit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-day-to-night-suit/) - There are two things I look for in the clothes I buy now, uncompromising craftsmanship and versatility; these are the foundations for creating a wardrobe of fewer, better things. This light-as-a-feather wool and cashmere suit from Nells Nelson is a perfect example. It's casual enough to wear with sneakers and a tee for day, and - [Fall Notes with Another Tomorrow's Vanessa Barboni Hallik + A Special TFI Offer](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-with-another-tomorrows-vanessa-barboni-hallik-a-special-tfi-offer/) - First up: If you are in NYC today, Wednesday October 13th, please stop by our trunk show at Vanessa's new Bleecker Street store, 384 Bleecker St. We are both there from 11 am to 7 pm. Plus, Vanessa is graciously offering TFI readers 15% off the AT collection in-store today and online for 30 days - [You're Invited: Details for Another Tomorrow x TFI](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/youre-invited-details-for-another-tomorrow-x-tfi/) - Next Wednesday, if you live in NYC, I hope you can find time in your day to pop by Another Tomorrow's beautiful Bleecker Street store and meet myself and AT's founder, Vanessa Barboni Hallik, to shop Fall and receive a 15% off all purchases. (There will also be a code, launched the same day, for - [Today! Come shop Nells Nelson and say hello](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/today-come-shop-nells-nelson-and-say-hello/) - I hope you have a chance to come by Space Gallery St. Barth in Soho and shop Fall with Sisi Li of Nells Nelson and myself and receive a special offer of 15% off your purchase. There are many exclusive designs not available at other boutiques or online, plus to appreciate the craftsmanship of her - [The Women Behind Space Gallery St. Barth](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-women-behind-space-gallery-st-barth/) - Space Gallery St. Barth launched a decade ago when Maria Angela Ventura (right), an Italian art collector and veteran of the industry who is a disciple of legendary art dealer Holly Solomon, met Natalie Clifford (left), then the director of Eden Rock Gallery in St. Barth who had been responsible for many collaborations between Eden - [Fall Notes + Special TFI Offer with Sisi Li of Nells Nelson](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-special-tfi-offer-with-sisi-li-of-nells-nelson/) - If you have a penchant for tailored clothes like I do and have the means to make the investment, I highly suggest you add a little Nells Nelson to your wardrobe. Sisi Li's attention to detail is exquisite (better than more expensive brands) and it's nice to wear something that everyone else isn't. To kick - [Focus on Fall Shadows](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/focus-on-fall-shadows/) - Cooler temperatures means a bit more makeup and companies like Westman Atelier and Glossier have both launched new eye shadows, so I've decide to dive in a bit. I have the Westman Atelier set of Eye Pods in Les Jours and I like them (though I do find that as they sit in my makeup - [Street Style Takeaways](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/street-style-takeaways/) - Today, the way people dress in the majority of street style photos taken at fashion shows is beyond my scope of understanding or appreciation, many look ridiculous--I never see people walking down the street like that, even in NYC. There are breakthroughs and women who put things together in novel ways that is inspiring, or - [Santa Fe Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/santa-fe-guide/) - I don't typically put up guides to my trips, but since I have been going to Santa Fe on and off for much of my life and have a special connection there (I had a great aunt I would stay with in high school and college and my husband and I were married there 29 - [What Rick Said](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-rick-said/) - I am always talking about buying less and buying better and really editing down what you have in your life (I usually center the conversation about style-related items, but it applies to all aspects). The other day, while I was getting my roots done, I read a story on Rick Owens on Vogue.com (about his - [Fall Beauty Boost](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-beauty-boost/) - A couple of notes before I dive into this post on the fact that Fall is here and you might be wondering why I haven't posted very much. First, I have two events/exclusives coming up early in October with two women's brands I love, which will offer you a chance to shop for some stellar - [Three Transition Pieces Like Anouk](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/three-transition-pieces-like-anouk/) - As it finally, sort of, starts to cool off, I am ready to rework what I wear to run errands and on the weekend and am taking a cue from Dutch ceramist/fashion influencer Anouk Yve (she repeats her clothes often and I appreciate that). The three items I want to add to update what's in - [Starting to Feel Like Fall](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/weekend-casual/) - I hope everyone survived a tumultuous week and is enjoying the long weekend. I am off for vacation for this first unofficial week of fall, so am leaving you with a little inspiration from a while back that still resonates with me. This shoot of Claudia Schiffer from Vogue Paris (September 2018) reminds me how - [Where to Find More for Less](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/where-to-find-more-for-less/) - If you follow me, you know that I believe in buying better and buying less. I also understand everyone's definition of better is different. Several readers have pointed out lately that what I've posted is more than they want to spend and where are the more affordable options? Point taken. Where can you find clean, - [Easy Travel Outfit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/easy-travel-outfit/) - As much as I love the now old-fashioned idea of dressing up to travel, it hardly makes sense anymore unless you're flying private and don't have to deal with all the dramas airports come with lately. In lieu, I look to the casual chic of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, who get it right. Next - [Last Call: My Daryl K. Dress Collab](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/last-call-my-daryl-k-dress-collab/) - If you missed the chance to snag one of the limited number of navy linen dresses I collaborated on with Daryl K., now might be your chance. I have two XS (fits size 2), one S (fits size 4/6) and one M (fits size 6/8) left. They are $395. Comes with braided self-belt and the - [My 10 Fall Transition Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-ten-fall-transition-essentials/) - Fall and Back to School (or La Rentree as the French chicly call it) are around the corner, so it's time to make your hit list of what you need to transition into cooler weather. I love lists, and they are an important step I use to help women edit their wardrobes. Because fall/winter clothes - [My Fall Edit Begins](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-fall-edit-begins/) - It might seem counterintuitive to start posting about Fall on the hottest day of the year (so far) here in NY, but I am because people are apparently shopping, things are selling out, and I owe it to you to keep you up-to-date. So, I have started to add a fall edit of favorites in - [My Cali Packing List](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-cali-packing-list/) - When I pack for a vacation, I try to be somewhat methodical and stick to pieces in a specific color palette so I can optimize mixing and matching everything. This weekend I am heading out to California for a short trip to visit my family, and I've decided on a neutral palette based around my - [Upgrading My "Natural" Makeup Game (and keeping that summer glow)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/upgrading-my-natural-makeup-game-and-keeping-that-summer-glow/) - I watched a couple of quick makeup tutorials, this one from Gucci Westman and another from Cayli Cavaco Reck from Knockout Beauty (which is not up right now, but be on the lookout for hers, they're good), and realized that if I upgrade my makeup game just a little bit (which usually comprises of tinted - [Alicia Adams' Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/alicia-adams-summer-essentials/) - Alicia Adams is an out-of-the-box thinker. When she and her family relocated from Germany to New York, they chose the sleepy upstate town of Millbrook instead of the city, and Alicia gave up her career in P.R., bought an alpaca farm, and in 2009, launched her eponymous collection of alpaca-based home and clothing designs (for - [Your Fave Basic Bra?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/your-fave-basic-bra/) - Most of you come to my site for style inspiration or my thoughts on what to wear now and how to #buylessbuybetter, but today I'm turning the tables and asking for your help in a specific area. That is, what is your favorite basic everyday bra? There are very few things in the clothing arena - [The Glass House Visit](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/the-glass-house-visit/) - Yesterday was about a perfect a day as one could ask for a visit to The Glass House built by Philip Johnson in New Canaan, CT. I would say it's a must-see for anyone who loves modern architecture. It was my third visit, but if you're curious enough, you can discover something new every time, - [New French Girl Crush](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/new-french-girl-crush/) - I love it when I discover some cool woman I've never heard of to obsess over a bit, and that person for me, right now, is Camille Cottin. She's French, 42, and stars along with Matt Damon in the new movie, Stillwater. I am not sure I'm ready to go sit in a movie theater - [Your Basic (Sexy) Tank Top](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/your-basic-sexy-tank-top/) - I love a simple white tank top in the summer, worn solo (if you dare), as a base layer under a light sweater or with a men's button-down shirt (mostly unbuttoned). I also realize I need a refresh. I want one that is thick enough I can wear on its own, so I'm ordering this - [Mid Summer Purge + Refresh](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/mid-summer-purge-refresh/) - Since I am not taking vacation until mid-August and early September, I've spent the last week doing a limited, but very satisfying clean out of various parts of my life that tend to get cluttered. Maybe some of this makes sense for you as well if the kids are away, you've got a little time - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #7](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-rabbit-hole-7/) - Things I'm doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend. 1. I made a reservation for next weekend to take a self-guided tour of Philip Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan. I've been a couple of times before, but am taking my mother-in-law and possibly my older daughter (if she's back in - [Sometimes It's the Simplest Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/sometimes-its-the-simplest-shirt/) - Never underestimate the power of simplicity. I admit there are times when I try too hard to get dressed, whether it's my desire to shake things up a bit, or try something new, but it ultimately leads to outfits that are more complicated than necessary and outfits I often question after wearing them. Trying too - [Frances de Lourdes founder Alejandra Echeverria's Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/frances-de-lourdes-founder-alejandra-echeverrias-summer-essentials/) - If you've ever bought a sumptuous Frances de Lourdes T-shirt, you are spoiled for life. Nothing compares to the fabrications (organic cottons, silks and cashmere blends), the fit, the slightly sheer sexiness; they are an investment, but one that is worth it. My latest FDL purchase? The effortless Mia dress, which may seem like a - [Swimwear designer Sara Villasmil's Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/swimwear-designer-sara-villasmils-summer-essentials/) - Nothing is better, or harder to find, than a well-cut bathing suit, but since getting introduced to the line Sara Cristina by Venezuelan designer Sara Villasmil, and then getting to know Sara a bit as well, I now actually enjoy buying a bathing suit. Her designs are clean, grown-up sexy and elegant, and there is - [Just In (and almost gone!): Flair Index X Daryl K. Shirtdress](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/just-in-and-almost-gone-flair-index-x-daryl-k-shirtdress/) - If you're anything like me, and love a tailored summer dress, this dress designed by Daryl K. and tweaked by me--a few inches longer and in my favorite summer shade, navy, might be for you. I was bemoaning to Daryl months back about how overtly feminine most summer dresses are, something I do not love, - [A Welcome Dose of Serious Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-welcome-dose-of-serious-style/) - The groaning and moaning many of us did at the over-the-top spectacle of street style at fashion weeks pre-pandemic was well-warranted. It was out of control. Then it all abruptly ended. This week, seeing women dressed at couture in Paris, however, was a welcome return. As much as couture might seem frivolous (and on some - [A Break from Summer Dresses](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-break-from-summer-dresses/) - Don't get me wrong, I love a good summer dress, but since I favor tailoring, sometimes I need to reach for something different to put on. This image of Jackie O. on Capri still looks as modern today as it did 40 odd years ago. Is her short-sleeve tee and white jeans a bit basic? - [My Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-summer-essentials/) - To me, summer is a time to really slow down and spend as much time outdoors as possible, whether it's hiking or going to the beach, or sitting in my backyard reading or daydreaming. I excel at doing nothing for long periods of time, really zen-ing (or zoning) out. Here, my summer essentials.... 1) A - [Happy 4th of July](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-4th-of-july-2/) - Wishing you a day of fun, food and family and a chance to celebrate the liberty and freedom we enjoy in America. xx Jennifer - [Ready for a Reset: Part Kindness, Part Tough Love](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/ready-for-a-reset-part-kindness-part-tough-love/) - As we go into our first holiday weekend that promises to be the most festive anything has felt in quite a while, it might seem like an odd time to embark on a reset, but July 1st does mark six months into the year, so why not? This one involves both the physical and the - [My Summer Beauty Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/my-summer-beauty-musts/) - If you know me, then you have an idea of just how minimalist my beauty and makeup routine can be. Once I find something I like that works, I tend to stick to it. I posted this last year, and guess what? Nothing's changed, I buy all the products featured here on a seasonal as-needed - [Always Makes Me Happy](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/always-makes-me-happy/) - There are a handful of summer-centric fashion editorials that I keep in my tear sheet box and reference on Instagram repeatedly, because they are idyllic depictions of summer--the mood, the clothes I want to wear (where I want to be such as St. Bart's pictured here....dreaming), the things I want to do (a lot of - [A Tailored Combo for Any Age](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-tailored-combo-for-any-age/) - I never thought I would put Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in one of my posts...and wait for it...there is Kendall Jenner too, alongside my favorite icons such as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Kate Hepburn, but it is absolute proof that the combo of a white button-down shirt and khakis (and vice versa--khaki shirt, white pants) works on - [15 Summer Essentials from Dezso's Sara Beltran](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/15-summer-essentials-from-dezsos-sara-beltran/) - Jewelry designer and friend Sara Beltran lives for summer. Her ocean-inspired designs are the kind of "beach treasures" I like to collect, and her highly attuned aesthetic permeates everything she touches--from the designs she creates, to the clothes she wears, to how she sets her table, even the beach chair she chooses. Naturally, she had - [Father's Day Gift Ideas](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/fathers-day-gift-ideas/) - I hope this year you have a chance to spend Father's Day with an important man in your life, perhaps one you haven't had a chance to see in a while. Here, some ideas both big and small for fathers, brothers, uncles, grandfathers and more. - [FLAIR SUMMER in Millbrook This Weekend](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-summer-in-millbrook-this-weekend/) - Next stop on the Flair Summer trunk show tour: Millbrook, NY at the lovely store Alicia Adams Alpaca. This weekend, I am there three days, have another amazing fine vintage jewelry vendor (Elsa Peretti anyone?) and some new pieces from the same amazing designers I featured in NYC. Also, no appointment necessary. Easy, breezy. And - [Building A Core Summer Wardrobe: The Essentials List](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/building-a-core-summer-wardrobe-the-essentials-list/) - Last summer I posted the list below of my summer essentials. I wanted to see if my ideas have changed since then; if there was something that I put down that didn't get a lot of use (definitely it was the white blazer since there was no where to go last summer), and what I - [Sunday at Home](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sunday-at-home/) - Perhaps I'm being influenced by watching the Halston series, but lately the idea of wearing a loose caftan style dress when I'm at home, sounds easy and a bit more glamorous than my typical shorts and tee. This Aarons tunic from Frances de Lourdes is worth it if you are good at taking care of - [FLAIR SUMMER PLAYLIST](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/flair-summer-playlist/) - Some summer songs to enjoy, now on Spotify. xx Jennifer - [Elegant Evening Whites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/elegant-evening-whites/) - I have always loved this image of Lee Radziwill headed out for an evening night dressed in a simple outfit that is pretty much the epitome of easy chic (I am not alone, I have listened to Michael Kors and others gush about this image). And, as I pivot my site to highlight women-founded brands - [Heidi Wynne's 10 Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/heidi-wynnes-10-summer-essentials/) - Heidi Wynne makes the kind of classic essential elements many of us need (and rely on) every season, in summer, that means a simple cashmere wrap, an easy linen summer dress and a go-with-everything straw hat and bag. I was excited when she agreed to collaborate with me this summer, the result being the sisal - [FLAIR SUMMER BEGINS](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/flair-summer-begins/) - Starting Now: An Edit of Summer Essentials from women-founded brands I love and stories of the founders who inspire me everyday. Stay tuned for exclusive designer collaborations, pop up shopping event news and of course, everything will be available online (with daily additions), just click into the FLAIR SUMMER tab at the top right of - [Kendall Conrad's 10 Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/kendall-conrads-10-summer-essentials/) - When I think of California style, Kendall Conrad, the woman and her brand of accessories, immediately come to mind. Her minimalist, slightly earthy, elegant yet relaxed aesthetic imbues everything she touches. I was so thrilled when she agreed to create a TFI summer exclusive with me, the Bolsa del Sol pouch, which is a perfect beach - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #6](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-rabbit-hole-6/) - Things I'm doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend (although not really because I am in major scramble mode getting together Monday's trunk show, but I had to post something this week and these things are on my mind.) I cannot wait to see the Halston series on Netflix. I would - [Coming Soon: FLAIR SUMMER SHOP](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/coming-soon-flair-summer-shop/) - I am thrilled to announce the launch of a new TFI concept, The FLAIR SUMMER Shop: An Edit of Summer Essentials from women-founded brands I love, which will launch in person and online in just over a week. I have been wanting to do this for some time, and as we all get back to - [Style Tweak: A Lightweight Layer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/style-tweak-a-lightweight-layer/) - We are getting into that in-between weather where a sweater over a shirt can be too hot, but a shirt alone isn't enough. So why not a shirt over a shirt? More specifically a classic striped Mariniere over a button-down? The image of the model is from Sezane, but their striped tops are currently sold - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #5](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-rabbit-hole-5/) - Happy Mother's Day! Plus, things I’m doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend. I have been searching for a new perfume since the pandemic began, which has been impossible. Also, I'm interested in Michelle Pfeiffer's (yes, that Michelle) line of organic scents called Henry Rose. I bought my sister and I - [A Lace-Up Summer Sandal](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-lace-up-summer-sandal/) - Each year, I invest in one nice pair of flat summer sandals that I keep and wear again and again, year after year. I have a gorgeous pair from Alaia in nude suede with silver grommets that zip up the back of the foot, a pair of luggage brown Celine with extra wide straps that - [Talking Fashion & Food with Peter Som](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/talking-fashion-food-with-peter-som/) - Lately, one of my favorite Instagram accounts is that of Peter Som, a fashion designer who has been in the business about as long as I have, and who recently pivoted to share his other talent, cooking. I like to cook, sort of, meaning if it's easy-ish, but upgrades my mundane go-tos, I'm all about - [Summery Monochrome Whites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summery-monochrome-whites/) - For some of us who don't wear a lot of color, one of the easiest, freshest ways to lighten up as it gets warm is to mix up shades of white, ivory and parchment (like @mvb, Marie von Behrens, above). I have vintage white Levi's (white jeans with no stretch are they way to go), - [Easing into Heels with These](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/easing-into-heels-with-these/) - I think I am ready for heels again, which means I kind of, sort of am, but still not 100% convinced. After my massive closet clean out, I don't have many left, and in summer, I'm usually in flat sandals. So, with all of this in mind, I decided a pair of wedge espadrilles would - [Mother's Day Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mothers-day-gifts/) - If there was ever a year to step it up a bit on a Mother's Day gift, it would be this one. Every mother I know has had A LOT on her plate: new mothers with no help (my sister), mothers who suddenly added full-time teacher to their resume, even the empty nesters (many of - [Calling Glamour: Are You Coming Back?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/calling-glamour-are-you-coming-back/) - I don't know about you, but now that things are opening back up and going out and seeing more people is becoming a reality, I am so beyond ready for a little glamour and sexiness. Both have been missing for so long, in so many ways, I can hardly even find the right photo to - [Currently OOO](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/currently-ooo/) - The first thing I did when I knew the date I would be fully vaccinated, was to make a plane reservation to visit California and see my parents, sister and husband and my 15-month old nephew (they are all vaccinated as well, except the baby). I am so ready for a break, and going to - [Spring Notes from Home: Tina Lutz of Lutz Morris](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/spring-notes-from-home-tina-lutz-of-lutz-morris/) - Tina Lutz designs handbags that make me happy. Her Lutz Morris bags are minimalist with just-so details like 24k-gold-dipped chains and hardware that is beautifully crafted and actually works, and come in colors beyond neutrals that are equally enticing, like an Yves Klein blue and the palest lemon. Plus, Tina is one of the loveliest, - [Spring-to-Summer Pant: The Cargo](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-to-summer-pant-the-cargo/) - Beyond a paler wash and black jeans, one other pant I rely on during the warmer months is a cargo pant. (Above, women who wear them well, from left: Samira Nasr, Rashida Jones and Sofia Coppola in matching pants--I love it, and Lucy Chadwick.) I bought the Nili Lotan Luna pant shown below a few - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #4](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/weekend-rabbit-hole-4/) - Happy Easter! Plus, things I’m doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend. I am all about watching movies that are set somewhere I wish I could travel to and have good clothes to match, so I'm going to watch A Bigger Splash starring Tilda Swinton, that is set on the island - [Spring Notes from Home (+ a TFI discount): Sisi Li of Nells Nelson](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/spring-notes-from-home-a-tfi-discount-sisi-lee-of-nells-nelson/) - Nells Nelson, a line designed by Sisi Li (shown here with her right hand, Eun Byul or EB as everyone calls her) is one of my favorite under-the-radar collections of beautifully tailored have-forever pieces. (Read my first interview with her here.) Sisi loves tailoring, as I do, but hates stiffness, as I learned to often - [Jeans I Can Zip Up: Rebuilding a Post-Everything Pant Wardrobe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/jeans-i-can-zip-up-rebuilding-a-post-everything-pant-wardrobe/) - Between a very long winter spent mostly indoors (sitting at my computer) and the whacky hormonal imbalance of menopause, I cannot get into many of my jeans. Even if I meet my steps challenge every day and run extra miles, nothing is budging, so I have made (some) peace with that fact, moved on and - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #3](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-rabbit-hole-3/) - Things I’m doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend. I think head scarves might be coming back in a big(ish) way, and while I love how they look, I am not comfortable wearing one, however I am going to give it a serious try. I think I need a subtle one - [Sisters of Scent: 12.29's Dawn + Samantha Goldworm](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/sisters-of-scent-12-29s-dawn-samantha-goldworm/) - Sometimes it's the behind-the-scenes people who seem to have the coolest jobs. When a friend asked if I wanted an introduction to Dawn and Samantha Goldworm, twin sisters behind the scent company 12.29, I said "why not?" Then I listened to Dawn's TED Talk (link below) on scent and memory and became super intrigued. Why - [Ladies in Trench Coats](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ladies-in-trench-coats/) - If you haven't heard me say it before, I will reiterate, I LOVE trench coats. Always have, always will. In fact, you could probably put me a in relatively rainy climate (say London, or Portland, OR) and I would be quite happy, because I would have a wardrobe of trenches I would rotate through to - [Jil Sander x UNIQLO: Spring Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/jil-sander-x-uniqlo-spring-edit/) - One of my favorite revived collaborations is the J+ line Jil Sander designs for Uniqlo. My daughter still wears the gray pea coat I got years back from one of her collaborations, which they began doing again last fall. These clothes are well-priced, timeless and last--what more could you want? I wrote about last fall's - [Getting Dressed for Dinner Out Again](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/getting-dressed-for-dinner-out-again/) - Who is (beyond) ready to get dressed up a bit and go out for dinner? As the weather in NYC warms up so dining outside no longer requires a wool blanket, down parka and snow boots and more and more people are getting vaccinated (I get my second dose this coming weekend), I am plan - [Are Luxury Boutiques a Thing of the Future? Fivestory's Karen Murray Thinks So](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/are-luxury-boutiques-a-thing-of-the-future-fivestorys-karen-murray-thinks-so/) - One thing that I began to lament pre-COVID, was the lack of small luxury fashion boutiques, especially in New York. And, while shopping online has been convenient during the last year, I'm seriously ready for some real personal service, a store with a point of view, and one that surprises me with new finds (hard - [Always the Allure of Navy + Black](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/always-the-allure-of-navy-black/) - One of the best ways to build a capsule wardrobe is to be consistent in a color palette and one of my favorite combinations happens to be navy with black. When Spring comes, I tend to replace a lot of my grays with navy. In fact, I wear mostly black, navy, white and khaki--with a - [Spring Notes from Home: AERA's Tina Bhojwani (and an exclusive TFI perk)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/spring-notes-from-home-aeras-tina-bhojwani-and-an-exclusive-tfi-perk/) - I met Tina last year when she first launched, AERA, a high-end made-in-Italy vegan shoe line that is built around the tenant of being 110% sustainable. (If you want to read our first interview to understand why, go here.) In keeping with everyone's more casual lifestyle, Tina and AERA's designer, Jean-Michel Cazabat, launched a capsule collection - [A Longer Skirt for Spring](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-longer-skirt-for-spring/) - One of the key pieces I will wear once the weather warms up is a longer skirt in a dark shade of black and/or navy. It's going to be a base to wear with t-shirts and tanks, lightweight sweaters, the occasional blouse, and topped with a billowy trench and grounded with everything from slides to - [Weekend Rabbit Hole #2](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/weekend-rabbit-hole-2/) - Things I’m doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend. Latest IG account I can't get enough of is Maison Jaune, an antique store in Paris's Marche Paul Bert full of unique, midi-century designs I can't afford but love to swoon over and reimagine my living room with again and again. Checking - [A Spring Addition: A Polo Knit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-spring-addition-a-polo-knit/) - One item that's been on my radar and I am thinking of adding to my wardrobe this Spring is a knit polo top. They've been gaining momentum for a while, but to me they make more sense when it's a bit warmer outside. You can go loose, like the Toteme version shown top, $350, which - [IRL Travel Chic (from a friend)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/irl-travel-chic-from-a-friend/) - Shirin Von Wulffen, founder of Bastide, posted this photo of herself yesterday, commenting how now that her kids were a bit older, she could finally dress in nicer clothes when she traveled because she didn't have to worry about spills, stains and all the glorious incidents of motherhood. Her outfit is so effortless but so - [Repost: She's Got Flair Podcast, Fast Fashion's High Price with Dana Thomas](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podast-8-is-live-fast-fashions-high-price-dana-thomas-book-of-hope/) - ** Because I have many new readers (and now hopefully listeners), and because I am constantly carry on about being a conscious consumer, cleaning out your closet and learning how to live with less which should ultimately sharpen your style, I wanted to revisit this podcast with journalist/author Dana Thomas. You might want to buy - [Spring Runaround Transition Outfit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-runaround-transition-outfit/) - Running around isn't what it used to be, and at this point I am happy to dress up to go to the grocery store. (Luckily museums and galleries are open in NYC so I do get to wander about some.) What will I be wearing now that the snow has almost (!) melted? My Celine - [Do Influencers Ruin Fashion For You?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/do-influencers-ruin-fashion-for-you/) - My last post on a new YSL bag that I like received a lot of interesting comments from readers that made me think I should continue the conversation. I like the bag because it seems timeless. I also noted that if I had been an influencer, I might have received one like others pictured in - [Is This Bag Destined to Become a Classic?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/is-this-bag-destined-to-become-a-classic/) - If you've been following me, you know that with my epic closet clean out was a bag purge--I am currently down to three (a Celine black bucket and classic luggage brown style and a Bottega Cassette in red). So I am looking, slowly and deliberately, to add a couple. This YSL Le Maillon bag might - [Weekend Rabbit Hole](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/weekend-rabbit-hole/) - Things I'm doing, seeing and going down a rabbit hole with this weekend. I would take a whole The Row wardrobe and love this article/shoot in Net-a-Porter about women who wear the line. Former Vogue editor Grace Fuller, now a landscape designer, is pictured here. But my favorite might in the story might be Deeda - [Three Steps to Healthy, Shiny Winter Hair from Hair Maestro Julien Farel](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/three-steps-to-healthy-shiny-winter-hair-from-hair-maestro-julien-farel/) - I neglect my hair--I mean I wash it, I condition it, I dye the grays (which are a lot; I started going gray at 23 so I am not ready to go natural), but that's it. But I think as I get older, and especially with the cold weather that seems to take a toll - [Minimalist Glamour a la Angelina Jolie](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/minimalist-glamour-a-la-angelina-jolie/) - I don't buy magazines often anymore, but I had to pick up the latest British Vogue with Angelina Jolie on the cover. It was an article and fashion shoot that I truly enjoyed on many levels. One--the fashion is good, in that it's simple, streamlined, and Jolie even mixed in a few of her own - [Cashmere at Every Price Point](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/cashmere-at-every-price-point/) - I have gotten a lot of requests of late for my favorite cashmere sweater designers (and a lot of women complaining about ones that they own that don't hold up and pill, etc.) I'm trying to offer some price points, but I will be honest, a good cashmere sweater is an investment. I think we've - [The Newspaper Journalist Who Fell in Love with Fine Vintage Jewelry: Particulieres' Shelly Branch](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-newspaper-journalist-who-fell-in-love-with-fine-vintage-jewelry-particulieres-shelly-branch/) - It was a trip to Paris that ultimately resulted in Shelly Branch's successful career pivot. Having been a journalist at The Wall Street Journal, and a serious one at that--she was a page one editor, Branch sort of fell into selling vintage fine jewelry. She only sells through her Instagram account, Particulieres, and she has - [TFI in WSJ Off Duty](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/tfi-in-wsj-off-duty/) - So thrilled to be included in a story on building a capsule wardrobe in this weekend's Wall Street Journal Off Duty section. If you follow me, you know I am all about learning to live with less and creating a core wardrobe that works for you. I even love all the pieces they chose for - [Make Pearls Modern](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/make-pearls-modern/) - I love pearls and am lucky to have a beautiful necklace of gray ones (and a classic white choker which I converted from my grandmother's bracelet). I also love that after I posted my Valentine's Day gift guide, and suggested you might want to practice a little self love and gift yourself, one reader commented - [Valentine's Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/valentines-gifts/) - Valentine's Day is in two weeks and I love it for two reasons: 1) I love love; it makes the world go round and you don't have to have a significant other or a lover, you can share the day with other people who matter in your life. 2) At this point in dead winter, - [Winter Notes From Home: Flowerbx's Whitney Bromberg Hawkings](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/winter-notes-from-home-flowerbxs-whitney-bromberg-hawkings/) - If I could trade careers, I think I would chose the career path of FLOWERBX's Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, the uber chic London-based American expat who worked for Tom Ford for over 20 years and in 2017 launched the most elegant flower company to date. (You can read her original TFI profile here.) She is not - [Style Tweak: A Sweater "Scarf"](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/style-tweak-a-sweater-scarf/) - One way to combat wardrobe fatigue, which I find really starts to set in mid-winter, is to make small style tweaks in how you wear something. One idea that's come around (again), even though it never really gets old, is adding another sweater layer around your shoulders. Think of it as a sweater "scarf". Go - [Winter Notes From Home: Author + Journalist Lesley M.M. Blume](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/winter-notes-from-home-author-journalist-lesley-m-m-blume/) - I love women who are hard to define and Lesley M.M. Blume is that kind of woman. A journalist and N.Y. Times best-selling author, she has a wry wit, bold tenacity, and an almost old-school glamour about her--a striking trifecta of personality traits. She has written for magazines such as Vanity Fair and Vogue, the - [Net-a-Porter Sale Gets Good](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porter-sale-gets-good/) - If you're at all in the shopping mood, there are some very good deals to be had now (much of it 50% off) on Net-a-Porter. See some of my pics below, but even if you're just considering, things are selling quickly. This could be a good time to refresh something that's worn out, or pick - [Winter Beauty Tips: IGTV live tomorrow with Knockout Beauty's Cayli Cavaco Reck](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/winter-beauty-tips-igtv-live-tomorrow-with-knockout-beautys-cayli-cavaco-reck/) - What are four key tips for dealing with winter skin? Join me tomorrow when I chat with Knockout Beauty's Cayli Cavaco Reck on easy, efficacious ways to resolve winter skin issues. It's the first of, hopefully many, short videos that concentrate on helpful tips. I couldn't be more thrilled to have Cayli kick it off. - [Moving Forward](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/moving-forward/) - I am an optimist by nature, and my daughter took this photo of me last Wednesday morning before all hell broke loose. Right now, I'm having a hard time staying on track, but what I do know is that most optimists (interestingly most of the women entrepreneurs I've interviewed are optimists) also have a deep - [2021 Goals: Be Deliberate with Myself and Generous to Others](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/2021-goals-be-deliberate-with-myself-and-generous-to-others/) - I love a good reset, and usually at the beginning of each New Year, I have spent time thinking about what I want to accomplish and what I want to change to better meet my intentions. But with the pandemic, and what is sure to be a long winter before things begin to hopefully normalize, - [TFI's 21 Women of 2020: A Reprise](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/tfis-21-women-of-2020-a-reprise/) - Despite an epically yuck year, one constant that has continued to motivate, inspire and make me feel hopeful has been the women I've had a chance to interview on my site. It's always my goal to create a community of like-minded women, and while it's been harder to do considering the current circumstances, I am - [Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/merry-christmas-happy-holidays/) - Wishing you all Peace, Love + Joy this holiday season. This year will sadly be one for the history books, but it is thankfully almost over and I'm feeling somewhat optimistic about 2021. I hope you are all safe and healthy. Sending love, Jennifer - [Wanted: Festive Earrings](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/wanted-festive-earrings/) - Every year around this time, I wish I had a pair of fun, party earrings. Not expensive per se, because I don't have much use for them, but something that feels a bit over-the-top. I also always post this image of Lee Radziwill, because her earrings (I wonder if they're real) are still the ultimate. - [Cozy Winter Whites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/cozy-winter-whites/) - I know I have been promoting anything but sweatpants, but....well I saw the image below of ceramist Anouk Yve, not on her Instagram (though I do follow her), but on Marleen Rentmeester's blog, Le Catch, and I thought what an easy, cozy looking run around outfit. I always like shades of white, ivory and creams - [Repost: Quarantine Films (with really good clothes)-- Guest Edit by Heidi Wynne](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/quarantine-films-with-really-good-clothes-a-guest-edit-by-heidi-wynne/) - If you live on the East Coast, chances are you're getting ready for an epic snow day. With that in mind, I thought I would repost this from last March. It's a good reference for those quiet winter days when you want to snuggle up and daydream a little. Heidi Wynne, a friend, and talented - [A Dash of Holiday Red](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-dash-of-holiday-red/) - Yesterday on Instagram, I posted some favorite photos of iconic women in red sweaters, as I am eternally on the hunt for the right one. (A designer friend came to the rescue and I will share later.) And because red is also my favorite color...voila, a touch of holiday red. - [Update Your Lounge Look (in lieu of sweats)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/update-your-lounge-look-in-lieu-of-sweats/) - I don't want to dwell on this, but it is going to be a long winter mostly spent at home, which means it might be time to invest in a couple of pieces you can rely on that still make you feel dressed. (And I am not saying spend a lot of money necessarily.) My - [Men's Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mens-gift-guide-2/) - I am so glad that we have moved beyond getting men ties and a yearly sweater update for Christmas (though sweaters are always welcome, especially in our house where our two daughters tend to pilfer my husband's on a regular basis). I've somewhat broken down my picks into the Aesthete and the Outdoorsman (though an - [Fall Notes from Home: Designer Kendall Conrad](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-from-home-designer-kendall-conrad/) - When I think of California style, Kendall Conrad, the woman and her brand of accessories, immediately come to mind. Her minimalist, slightly earthy, elegant yet relaxed aesthetic imbues everything she touches. She has also worked hard to create an ethical company on every level: her limited edition products are made locally from recycled metals and leather - [Beauty Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/beauty-gifts/) - You don't have to be a beauty addict to want an indulgent body oil, cream or even glamorous hair accessory. Sometimes I think beauty gifts for close friends and family are fail-safe, because often they are the kind of thing you would want, but you might not spend your money on. Here some ideas both - [Major Gifts: If You Go Big, Go Vintage (plus a shopping guide)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/major-gifts-if-you-go-big-maybe-go-vintage-and-a-guide-of-where-to-go/) - I have two thoughts when it comes to big gifts this holiday season: First, what if you swapped something you have but hardly wear for something you've had your eye on? And second, what if you also choose something vintage instead of new? Both ideas are part of a modern approach to circular fashion (or - [Why Not Dress Up for the Holidays](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/why-not-dress-up-for-the-holidays/) - I don't know about you, but these days I will take any excuse to dress up a bit, which means I plan on going all out for the holidays. Often Thanksgiving is a relatively casual affair at my house, and since we are having a small dinner (one daughter is home, the other not, and - [Fall Notes from Home with Frances de Lourdes' Alejandra Echeverria](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-from-home-with-frances-de-lourdes-alejandra-echeverria/) - Alejandra Echeverria has built a business taking something basic--a t-shirt, and making it anything but. Her silk, cotton and cashmere blend tops are the most pulled-together, luxurious feeling, slightly sheer so also sexy, tees I’ve ever encountered. I have several in my drawer and rely on them during the fall and winter (note: read the - [Net-a-Porter Sale](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porter-sale/) - The sale has started on Net-a-Porter. Here are just a few pieces, but wanted to get the word out. I will add more pics later. Joseph blazer, $626; Anderson's belt, $80; Sophie Buhai hoops, $276; Anine Bing dress, $350; Staud boots, $330; The Row dress, $750; Porte & Paire slides, $157. - [More Holiday Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/more-holiday-gifts/) - Instead of another themed gift guide (though there are a couple more coming so stay tuned), I wanted to share some random gift ideas that work for different people in your life. For the design detail obsessed.... For kids of any age.... For Bauhaus aficionados.... For someone sweet.... And someone with cold feet (have these, - [Shades of Gray Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/shades-of-gray-gift-guide/) - Gray is my favorite color, and while I was originally going to do a post of some of my favorite things, I decided to turn it into a gift guide. And if you're thinking 'Gray? boring', I beg to differ. It can be understated elegance at its finest. Maybe it will become your favorite shade - [Fall Notes From Home: Coralie Charriol](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-from-home-coralie-charriol/) - Coralie Charriol, whose father launched Charriol--a luxury Swiss watch company in 1983 that now has 70 stores world wide, went from becoming an integral part of her father's business as the Creative Director to taking it over as the Executive Chairwoman when her father suddenly died last winter from a car racing accident. Suddenly, Coralie - [This is going to be good: Jil Sander + Uniqlo](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-is-going-to-be-good-jil-sander-uniqlo/) - This is "fast fashion" I am 100% behind. Eons ago, when I went to the collections for Harper's Bazaar, the coolest show in Milan was Jil Sander's. The show was always at 9 am (early according to fashion standards), always at the same gallery and the invite list was tight with guests scrunched together on - [Dress Like The V.P.](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/dress-like-the-v-p/) - You can say that how a woman in the White House dresses shouldn't matter; I agree to some point, but on the other hand clothes can send powerful messages like Kamala Harris's choice to wear a white pantsuit from Carolina Herrera for her acceptance speech. (White is a color associated with women from the Suffragette - [Fall Notes From Home with Heidi Wynne](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-from-home-with-heidi-wynne/) - Heidi Wynne, a friend and talented designer who makes classic cashmere scarves, Irish knit sweaters and straw bags (all affordable luxuries at that), recently relocated to the Hudson Valley in New York, so I thought she was a perfect candidate to answer this fall questionnaire. I cannot wait to go for a visit. In the - [New + Old Beauty Favorites](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/new-old-beauty-favorites/) - Between quarantine fatigue, a lack of social engagements and election stress, I haven't been paying a lot of attention to my beauty and self-care routine beyond exercise. Recently I decided it was time to start getting back into makeup and nourishing my skin as the weather has turned suddenly cold. Plus, a beauty product is - [Let the Layering Begin: Turtlenecks + Button-Downs](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/let-the-layering-begin-turtlenecks-button-downs/) - In NYC we are about to hit a stretch of 60 degree days which means....LAYERS! I love a button down and a thin turtleneck underneath like Julie Pelipas is wearing above. To wear with trousers, jeans, even a skirt. And if you aren't comfortable with tucking all those layers in, don't. I saw a pic - [The Fall Boot Roundup](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-fall-boot-roundup/) - I was going to wait a bit to post this, but then I noticed many boots are already sold out—so, time being of the essence, here is my boot roundup for Fall. Notice a theme? Yes, black is it, but also the two most important styles seem to be a Chelsea boot from classic silhouettes - [Fall Update #4: A Cozy Knit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-update-4-a-cozy-knit/) - I love a really good, cozy sweater and look forward to pulling out my favorites every year so here are a few of my favorites this season. One new (not new) shape that I'm considering is a polo sweater, because it is a pulled-together stand in for a blouse, worn solo or under a blazer - [The Blazer Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-blazer-edit/) - Having a good blazer or two in your Fall wardrobe is the easiest way to look pulled together and polished no matter what you have on underneath (even sweatpants if you still can't give them up!) To be frank, if you saw my Fall Update video--the Celine blazer with gold buttons I bought, it went - [Easy Weekend Ensemble](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/easy-weekend-ensemble/) - Sorry for the radio silence, took a much-needed week vacation to the Adirondacks with my husband for a few days of hiking and some quiet time. The pieces I relied on when I wasn't in hiking gear? A Nili Lotan sweater similar to one below (I have last year's version), my new Khaite boots, which - [Loafer Up!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/loafer-up/) - This image of Amber Valetta wearing worn-in Gucci loafers from last year’s September Vogue is indelibly stuck in my head, because it reminds me that when you buy classic, well-made pieces, you can (and should) literally wear them out. I bought the same style Gucci loafers in black a few years back and while I didn’t want - [The Essential Manolos + Sale at Net-a-Porter](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/the-essential-manolos-sale-at-net-a-porter/) - My first splurge when I was an editorial assistant at Vogue back in the early 90s was a pair of black suede, high-heeled, ankle-tie Manolos. I still have them. Since then, I have had not exactly a Carrie Bradshaw closetful, but definitely my fair share. Then, I started replacing them with shoes from Celine and - [Feel Good Favorites: A Crisp Shirt + a Hint of Lace](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/feel-good-favorites-a-crisp-shirt-a-hint-of-lace/) - As much as I have been excited to get out and get dressed, I also feel that as the colder weather creeps in and we are staying home more, it's all about wearing what makes you feel good. I always love a button-down and now, have added this Hommegirls striped shirt to my closet. I - [A Little Hound](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-little-hound/) - I love a bit of houndstooth in the Fall, and I have my eye on the Toteme scarf pictured left with a matching coat (both aren't in yet, but you can put your name down to receive notice). I really also love the Kule sweater, though not sure it's not really me. But with the - [Fall Notes From Home: Chez Moi](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fall-notes-from-home-chez-moi/) - Welcome to Round Two of the Notes from Home questionnaire I started over the Spring and Summer. Since we are (sadly indefinitely) spending more time at home, I wanted to share some thoughts that hopefully will provide some escape and inspiration. Stay tuned for other women. xx J What do you love and look forward - [A Camel Sweater, Three Ways](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-camel-sweater-three-ways/) - While we are sitting at the edge of our seats waiting for election results, I thought I would send this short distraction, about how versatile a sweater can be. I have my eye on the Nili Lotan camel sweater at bottom. I don't need it, but I do think I would wear it again and - [Notes from Home: A New Quarantine Questionnaire Series, Starting with Me](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-a-new-quarantine-questionnaire-series-starting-with-me/) - Welcome to the first of series of Notes from Home posts where I ask women some light-hearted and some serious questions about how they are getting through quarantine. I hope they will offer you a moment of escape and inspiration. To kick it off, I thought I would answer the 20 questions myself. Here goes.... - [On My Radar: Inspiring Art to see in NYC](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-inspiring-art-to-see-in-nyc/) - The fact that we're in the third wave of the pandemic, the election is days away and basically the whole country is feeling stressed and out of sorts, I am trying to get out and get inspired as much as feasible. I recently spent an afternoon with my daughter visiting a few galleries in Chelsea - [Flair Woman: Blair Clarke of Voltz Clarke Gallery](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-blair-clarke-of-voltz-clarke-gallery/) - Blair Clarke wants you to get comfortable around art. With her recently opened gallery, Voltz Clarke, this Southern-born and bred art dealer/collaborator/co-conspirator is using her humor, charm and deep Rolodex to unravel the snobbery often associated with the art world. Much like her gallery, her home (in which she is pictured above with her family by artist Gail Albert - [She's Got Flair: IGTV Interview with Jane Herman of The Only Jane](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/shes-got-flair-igtv-interview-with-jane-herman-of-the-only-jane/) - I hope you can join me today when I chat with former Vogue alum and the founder of The Only Jane, a company that makes one perfect jumpsuit. Going to see if we can trade good war stories from the front lines of fashion and so much more...stay tuned! x J - [She's Got Flair: My IGTV Interview with Another Tomorrow's Vanessa Barboni Hallik](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/shes-got-flair-my-igtv-interview-with-another-tomorrows-vanessa-barboni-hallik/) - If you have some free time today at 4pm EST, please tune in for my first IGTV live interview with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, the founder of the elegant, minimalist and very sustainable brand, Another Tomorrow. (And if you miss it, you can always catch it as it will be up on my IGTV.) Now, in - [Six Women Designers I Rely On Now](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/six-women-designers-i-rely-on-now/) - TFI began as a way for me to share my thoughts on fashion, but also to highlight the work of incredible women entrepreneurs in various fields within the lifestyle arena. What I love that has evolved since I started this, is the growing number of women designers whom I now consistently turn to for the - [A Chic Wear Now Shoe: The Ballet Flat](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-chic-wear-now-shoe-the-ballet-flat/) - Who has spent time and money over the last few years longing for and/or buying heels and shoes that suddenly seem so wrong because the pandemic has changed how we live? I am included in that category--Bottega high-heeled slides, where am I wearing those? (They are going to The Real Real.) I love this latest - [Fall Updates 2 + 3: A Gold-Button Blazer and a Striped Top](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-update-2-3-a-gold-button-blazer-and-a-striped-top/) - As promised, a continuation of the 5 Fall Items that will update my wardrobe. First, were flared jeans, now it is a striped top and a gold-buttoned blazer. Very classic. Very French. Always good. (Yes, I know that Natalia Vodianova, from the newest Vogue Paris above, isn't wearing a gold-buttoned blazer, but it's a close - [Fall Update #1: A Flared Jean](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-update-1-a-flared-jean/) - If you saw my post the other day, one my wardrobe additions for early fall is a pair of 70s inspired flared jeans. They feel very Jane Birkin to me, which is always a good thing in my book. (And yes, smoking causes cancer, but I believe this is the best image to illustrate.) I - [Fashion Like This, From WSJ. Mag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fashion-like-this-from-wsj-mag/) - I love everything about this new fashion story in the WSJ. Magazine fashion issue. It was shot by photographer Mikael Jannson on his wife, ceramicist Lotta Jansson, at their country home in the Swedish archipelago. As EIC Kristina O'Neill said in her IG post "Many months into the global pandemic, we've learned valuable lessons about - [One + Done! Time for a Jumpsuit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/one-done-time-for-a-jumpsuit/) - When Shirin Von Wulffen posted the center image on her IG yesterday (I've featured her and her company Bastide on the site here, and here), I immediately recognized it as a James Perse jumpsuit I'd been eyeing (see below). She got the styling right and dm'd me "It feels a bit baggy when you try - [Time to Get Dressed + Go to a Museum (!)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/time-to-get-dressed-go-to-a-museum/) - Next Friday I have a date with my older daughter to go to the Whitney Museum and I am not sure I have relished such an opportunity this much in a long time. To take in some culture, be inspired, people watch and actually get dressed--it sounds like heaven! If you live in New York, - [Elegant French Vacation Escapes](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/elegant-french-vacation-escapes/) - I have been looking back through magazine tears of interiors for inspiration for my upcoming move and these two homes, from two French masters of style, the interior designer (and a favorite furniture maker) Christian Liagre and Dior's Fine Jewelry Director Victoire de Castellane (top) are ones I return to again and again. There are - [What Will We Want to Wear?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-will-we-want-to-wear/) - If you follow me regularly, you may have noticed that I haven't been posting as often. There are many reasons for this--I have interviews under way of women who create beautiful things I can't wait to share, I am about to move (yes...I just did not too long ago, it's a long story that is - [Khakis with an Edge](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/khakis-with-an-edge/) - While straight-forward classic khakis are typically boring, khakis and khaki-colored denim in exaggerated shapes are anything but. I love it when something utilitarian gets turned on its head. Also, how amazing is the woman above? I wish I knew who she is, I love her style. Plus, khakis are a perfect summer to fall transition - [Summer Essentail: The Tank Top](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-essentail-the-tank-top/) - Layered under a blazer or shirt, or worn solo, a tank top is a warm-weather necessity. Last year I bought black and white ones from Toteme (photo above and in gray below) and rely on them regularly. I also have the Nili Lotan knit version (below), which is looser and also more sheer (I wear - [A Revived French Handbag Line to Watch](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-revived-french-handbag-line-to-watch/) - I haven't bought a handbag in eons and with my closet clean out, I edited down to a few essentials so am thinking about buying something new for fall. I would love to see these bags, from Au Depart, in person, which I discovered on Paris Vogue's site. The company was founded in 1874, eventually - [Age Appropriate is so OVER](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/age-appropriate-is-so-over/) - What counts as age appropriate when it comes to dressing is a topic I often hear women discuss, clients ask me about when it comes to choosing clothes, and magazines cover ad nauseam. Women are constantly questioning their choices and instincts when it comes to getting dressed and end up feeling anxious about what they - [TFI ♥️ Nells Nelson](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/tfi-♥️-nells-nelson/) - I have gotten to know Sisi Li, designer of Nells Nelson, over the last couple of years since I profiled her for my site (link here). I am a big fan of her tailored designs, all made in Italy of the most exquisite fabrics and understated, luxe details, like this jacket I am wearing here, - [Summer Pick-Me-Ups](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-pick-me-ups/) - Trying to think positive thoughts these days (some days I more successful than others) and here are some mood-lifting ideas to bring momentary relief/joy/distraction, whether it's a billowy white dress, a scent that smells like summer (which I have always wanted to try and now don't know when I will be able to), an indulgent - [Summer in Black + White](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-in-black-white/) - Perhaps you're lucky enough to be by a beach somewhere, maybe you are just dreaming of the day. Here some summer favorites. xx Jennifer top image: Ray-Ban sunglasses, $165; Bondi Born bathing suit, $250. images courtesy Matteau, @equator, @sculpting_in_time - [A Little Leopard](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-little-leopard-2/) - There is not a lot happening in the world that is making me feel happy, so I am trying to think of something a bit escapist, because I think we all could use something to make us feel better, if only briefly. For me, that is a bit of leopard. I posted this image of - [Sustainable Summer Blues](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sustainable-summer-blues/) - When I wrote a post last week on shirt dresses someone brought to my attention the one pictured here by Organic John Patrick (it's called the Rainer dress which I am guessing is named after Rainer Judd, daughter of Donald, because John has a store in Marfa which is Judd territory). The dress comes in - [Sara Cristina's Sophisticated, Sexy Swim](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/sara-cristinas-sophisticated-sexy-swim/) - Finding a bathing suit that not only fits well, but that also feels elegant on is a challenge that Sara Cristina Villasmil, like many of us, has struggled with, particularly when she went home to Venezuela where it's endless summer. Her solution, Sara Cristina, is a line of clean, feminine but not-at-all-frilly swimwear. And added - [Favorite Summer Bags from Three Women Designers](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/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 - [A Summer Shirtdress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-summer-shirtdress-2/) - I love a summer shirtdress and have been looking for one similar to what Lucy Chadwick is wearing in this photo (which is not new, but that is the point of buying #buybetterbuyless timeless designs) and voila! I have found it. Someone thought it was a men's Charvet nighdress, which of course you can only - [Net-a-Porter Sale Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porter-sale-edit-2/) - The Net-a-Porter sale started yesterday and there are definite deals to be had--many pieces are 40% off or more. Here is an outfit comprised of great basics (I bought the sweater not on sale, sigh.) But I suggest you spend a bit of time digging in there--there are great bags, bathing suits, dresses, lots of - [Kule Goes Green +Notes From Home with its Founder, Nikki Kule](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/kule-goes-green-notes-from-home-with-its-founder/) - Creating a sustainable collection is a great idea, actually making it happen is a hard process. So when someone, who also happens to be an old friend does, I get very excited. This week Nikki Kule, founder of the spirited everything-happy-and-striped company Kule, launched Kule Green, her first collection of signature styles made from organic - [Father's Day Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fathers-day-gift-guide-3/) - Father's Day is this weekend and here are a couple of ideas both big--a surfboard, and small--but like a James Baldwin read, very impactful. I hope you have a father, grandfather, uncle, brother or like me, a brother-in-law celebrating his first Father's Day, in your life you can share your time and love with. Patagonia - [A Constructive Conversation with Fashion Consultant Bonnie Morrison](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-constructive-conversation-with-fashion-consultant-bonnie-morrison/) - Bonnie Morrison has been in the fashion industry for a long time like I have, and has worked for everyone from the esteemed communications company KCD to Proenza Schouler to Chris Benz. She is also one of the few black women in it. I follow her Instagram and after George Floyd's death, she starting posting - [repost: Books + Movies That Give Me Summer Nostalgia](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/books-movies-that-give-me-summer-nostalgia/) - **Because of recent events, it didn't feel appropriate to post, and going forward I promise to more inclusive on TFI in my coverage of women and have stories in the works. In the meantime, this is a repost of last year, which feels appropriate since everyone's summer plans have been, for the most part, upended. - [Ann Lowe: Forgotten, Once Iconic African-American Fashion Designer](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/ann-lowe-forgotten-once-iconic-african-american-fashion-designer/) - Today, I discovered on IG today that Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress was designed by an apparently very popular African-American designer of that time, Ann Lowe. I pride myself on knowing a fair amount of fashion history, but I don't think I have ever come across her name. And it's not surprising, apparently she was rarely - [Blackout Tuesday](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/blackout-tuesday/) - [Summer Essential: The White Shirt, 3 Ways](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-essential-the-white-shirt-3-ways/) - I've posted these images of Ashely Olsen (yes it's paparazzi blurry), from Marie Claire Netherlands (center) and of Jane Birkin, before but I'm doing it again, because they are my favorite examples of how to wear a white shirt, and my favorite white shirt styles, for summer. A menswear button down is always good, but - [Summer Essential: A (vintage) Denim Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-essential-a-vintage-denim-shirt/) - Continuing my summer essential list--one thing I am never without is a denim shirt. And, even though it's harder to buy, I highly recommend a vintage one, because worn-in is always better and adding some vintage to your wardrobe is sustainable in every way and good for the planet (and something to get comfortable with - [Summer Essential: A White Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-essential-a-white-dress/) - I am starting my summer essential detailed posts with a white dress, because it's Memorial Day which is the unofficial calendar date for starting to wear white (though white jeans are for every season), and I think many of the options I've chosen below might sell out rather quickly. Few of us need much (if - [A Former Editor Turns Her Eye To Design: ARoss Girl's Amanda Ross](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-former-editor-turns-her-eye-to-design-aross-girls-amanda-ross/) - I met Amanda Ross while we were both at Harper's Bazaar under Glenda Bailey--I was the Fashion Features Director and she was the Market Director. (I came back to HB after I worked there with Andrea Linett, with a promotion.) Amanda is the kind of woman who infuses every detail of her life with style, - [Monday Refresh](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/monday-refresh/) - Just thinking about things that are mood boosters right now--such as wearing shades of white, pulling out my summer Birkenstocks, lighting a calming candle, indulging in feel-good beauty, and always, a bit of gold. Acne Studios knit top, $260; Goldsign jeans, $260; Alex Mill shirt, $110; Kjaer Weis Beautiful Oil, $150; Proenza Schouler X Birkenstock, - [Notes From Home: Figue's Stephanie von Watzdorf](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-figues-stephanie-von-watzdorf/) - It is not surprising to me that Stephanie von Watzdorf, the Creative Director of Figue, a line of colorful, boho clothing that is in influenced by her globe-traveling, artisan-seeking nature, is approaching this whole pandemic in a very zen-like manner. Stephanie embraces life full-on and her biggest passions--traveling to seek out adventure and the beautiful - [A Note About Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-note-about-style/) - Vogue editor Diana Vreeland might have made many over-the-top fashion proclamations, but sometimes she was spot on. As I try to learn to live with less and encourage others to do the same, her quote really speaks to why creating a wardrobe that works for you, and not just a closet brimming with "stuff", is - [Notes From Home: I Want To Be Her's Andrea Linett](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-i-want-to-be-hers-andrea-linett/) - I have known Andrea Linett, the founder of the style blog I Want to Be Her and a creative director, for decades, starting when we were both fashion writers at Harper's Bazaar under Liz Tilberis and shared an office. We were a good duo, because she--the cooler, downtown girl with enviable edgy style, was the - [Seventies Simplicity](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/seventies-simplicity/) - I love this picture from artist Ed Ruscha's book, Hard Light, published in 1978 that I found on Laura Stoloff's Instagram. I miss this kind of simplicity, the hair pulled back in a barrette, a simple button-down and diamond studs, heavy on the mascara. This makes me want to grow out my hair (which is - [A White Blazer: The One Thing I Still Want](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-white-blazer-the-one-thing-i-still-want/) - Trying to learn to live with less has been a lot easier during quarantine since my wardrobe in rotation is quite limited these days, though I admit to having spent far too much time browsing things I don't need, putting them in shopping carts, sleeping on it and then removing them. But as I posted - [Notes From Home: Brand Strategist Julia Leach](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-julia-leach/) - The best way I know how to describe what Julia Leach does is that she's a brand whisperer. She has such a strong personal aesthetic and a background as a creative director (at Kate Spade) and designer (for her own line Chance) that companies from Apple to Ralph Lauren to Beautycounter have sought her advice. - [What Makes You Feel Good Now? Is That Your New #lessismore Uniform?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-makes-you-feel-good-now-is-that-your-new-lessismore-uniform/) - This pandemic has made me reconsider and re-evaluate every aspect of my life, from what matters most (family + health), to what works and what doesn't, to what I emotionally connect with and what I can live without. Since I mostly cover style on this site, I have been thinking about how this all relates - [Notes From Home: Dezso's Sara Beltran](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-dezsos-sara-beltran/) - Sara Beltran, designer of jewelry collection Dezso, has always intrigued me because she uses her biggest influence—the ocean, in the most atypical way. Rather than being ephemeral and shimmery, her work is sexy, edgy and elegant. I have become a big fan and friend of Sara (she is a lot of fun and has the - [Notes From Home: April Gargiulo of Vintner's Daughter](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-vintners-daughter-april-gargiulo/) - If you don't already know, I am a huge fan of April and her game-changing organic skincare products, Vintner's Daughter, which I use religiously. (If you haven't listened to my podcast with her on She's Got Flair, I highly recommend it. Sorry no link, please find it in your podcast app. And if you want - [Mother's Day Gift Ideas (under $150)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mothers-day-gift-ideas-under-150/) - Mother's Day is May 10th and since many of us (myself included) cannot be with our family (trying not to dwell on that), at least you can send your mom something to brighten her day (or drop some hints for yourself). Since shipping is slow now, I suggest you don't wait too long. Some of - [The Woman Behind the Chic Vegan Shoe: AERA's Tina Bhojwani](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-woman-behind-the-chic-vegan-shoe-aeras-tina-bhojwani/) - It's Earth Day, and we all know fashion has a long way to go in terms of sustainability. So it was exciting to learn that a new shoe company, AERA, is built around the tenant of being 110% sustainable. How is that? For one, they are vegan, and since I have a vegan daughter and - [Notes From Home: Bastide's Shirin Von Wulffen](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-bastides-shirin-von-wulffen/) - I have know Shirin for years, dating back to when she worked for Tom Ford during his time at Yves Saint Laurent and we recently reconnected when she launched the artisanal non-toxic beauty company, Bastide, with her husband Frederic Fekkai. (Bastide makes beautifully scented lotions and home products if you need a boost, or Mother's - [Notes from Home: Jewelry designer Kim Dunham](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-jewelry-designer-kim-dunham/) - I discovered Kim and her beautiful, meaningful jewelry in the NY Times, then met her, profiled her and since then have become friends. Kim is fun, warm, thoughtful and has exquisite taste. Her jewelry--mostly signet rings she designs with her clients, are hand-engraved with symbols that become almost a personal crest. They are pieces of - [Color Boost](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/color-boost/) - Yesterday on Instagram, I posted a series of photos of some of my favorite women wearing shades of pink. I am not normally a pastel person, but am currently craving some beauty and some mood-lifting color. It's not surprising. As a fashion writer, I know that in times of crisis, women have always turned to - [Notes from Home: Knockout Beauty's Cayli Cavaco Reck](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/notes-from-home-knockout-beautys-cayli-cavaco-reck/) - I have known Cayli for years and she was one of my earlier interviews for TFI. If you don't know her, she is a former magazine editor and founder of Knockout Beauty, an online boutique and trio of beauty stores in NYC, LA, and Bridgehampton, where she and her staff dispense the kind of knowledgable - [Flair 2.0: A New Chapter](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-2-0-a-new-chapter/) - **I published this last September and now it seems more relevant than ever. You can see where my Wardrobe Project idea started, but it also speaks to how I think we need to approach our love of fashion and design going forward. As I mentioned, I (like many others I hope) am grappling with my - [Virtual Escape: Designer Peter Copping's Normandy](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/virtual-escape-designer-peter-coppings-normandy/) - Peter Copping, the former designer of Oscar de la Renta, has an exquisite eye and if you follow the Instagram of his home in Normandy, @lacarliere, you can get a glimpse of his poetic vision. Now, on Vogue.com, Peter has written a piece about living there and the artists and creative people he has become - [What's Your Happy Color?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/whats-your-happy-color/) - **It's really hard to decide what kind of post makes sense right now, just taking it day by day. One thing I have been thinking about is color, because it can play such an emotional role in our lives--it can be soothing, energizing, make one feel beautiful or sexy. My favorite color is red--specifically a - [Ways to Wear Sweats](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ways-to-wear-sweats/) - Something to take your mind off the news for at least a minute. Still waiting for my sweatpants to arrive, but while we're all staying home (and hopefully staying healthy) here is how I plan to wear them and some women who get it right. I like the idea of adding the unexpected--say cowboys boots - [DIY Hair Dye, Sweatpants and more](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/diy-hair-dye-sweatpants-and-more/) - It's a really hard time to think about posting a lot right now. I'm trying to navigate what feels appropriate, what doesn't, and if I even have the energy (it waxes and wanes). So you're going to get random thoughts for a while (and possibly rather random in frequency). I just ordered a pair of - [Fave Paris Apartment](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/fave-paris-apartment/) - I am struggling with what to post right now: I have so many stories of women making and doing things lined up for this spring, but now doesn't feel like the right time. I want to celebrate and encourage them as entrepreneurs, but at the same time, I'm not comfortable yet thinking about spending money - [What To Do at Home (beyond Netflix)](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/what-to-do-at-home-beyond-netflix/) - I don't know what you've dealt with in the last week, but I have been getting my daughters settled after their colleges have closed (one for the rest of the semester, the other until mid April), cancelling trips and plans (was taking my parents to see my sister and new baby and celebrate their 79th - [My Spring Palette](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-spring-palette/) - Thinking about building my wardrobe for spring and love the crispness of beige, white, red and gold (with a black base when needed). I have all the elements of this look in some shape or form--I bought this Toteme rain coat two years ago and a new Toteme shirt (I wrote about here) with similar - [Out of Office Reply](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/out-of-office-reply/) - I am taking a much needed (and I think well-deserved) vacation this week in Harbour Island (yesterday's lunch view above). See you back here next week and follow my Instagram if you want to keep up with my travels. xx Jennifer - [Copy That: A Spring Blazer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/copy-that-a-spring-blazer/) - This photo made the rounds last year on Pinterest and Instagram (I frankly don't know who it is) and I've held onto because I still think the idea of an oversized white blazer looks fresh for spring. Obviously Elin Kling of Toteme does too, because she created a new off-white version. (Actually off-white seems like - [Podcast #12 is Live! Cracking the Code of Online Dating: Amy Nobile](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-12-is-live-cracking-the-code-of-online-dating-amy-nobile/) - When Amy Nobile was in the middle of writing her fourth book for women, she came to an uncomfortable, personal realization--she wanted a divorce. She got through her divorce, and eventually was faced with another unpleasant experience—online dating. But Amy is an optimist. She approached her dating experiences like a project; through trial and error - [Why Less is (still) More, circa 2007](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/still-fresh-why-less-is-still-more-circa-2007/) - There are certain stories from my years in magazines that stick in my head, and this one, an interview of stylist Aleksandra Woronieka by Mark Holgate for Vogue in 2007 is one of them. I wish I could find the second page of the it but the first is enough as it describes how Aleksandra - [Ladies in Tailoring](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ladies-in-tailoring/) - For a little inspiration--a few favorite picks from London and Milan fashion week of women wearing tailored clothing. That's all. xx images courtesy Vogue.com and Vogue.fr - [Bahama Bound: Packing List](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/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 - [To See: Georgia at Sothebys](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/to-see-georgia-at-sothebys/) - If I win the lotto between now and March 5th, I am going to bid on something from Georgia O'Keeffe at Sotheby's upcoming auction. Since one of her paintings holds the auction record for work by a female artist, I'm pretty sure Sotheby's estimates are very, very low. From paintings, to pottery, to recipes (she - [Modern Classic Vs. Trendy](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/modern-classic-vs-trendy/) - When I recently started cleaning out my closet and edited my bags down to four, I knew I would want to add one, possibly two pieces. But my requisite is that they cannot be trendy or something I will tire of. At the same time, I want something that feels modern and fresh. I was - [Update Your White Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/update-your-white-shirt/) - Nothing is better than a crisp cotton poplin white shirt, but there are options beyond your basic button-down. Both of these Toteme shirts appeal to me because they have modern silhouettes that make them a focal point of your outfit, not just a base layer. Plus they are not super expensive (I do not believe - [What Makes You Feel Like You](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-makes-you-feel-like-you/) - Figuring out what to keep in your closet really comes down to learning what clothes and accessories make you feel the most you. Take Jane Birkin, whose style I have always loved. She doesn't exclusively wear jeans, tops, casual shoes (sneakers, ballet flats) and her Birkin bag (or when she was younger straw basket), but - [A Denim Shirt Like Jane](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-denim-shirt-like-jane/) - Recently a friend commented on an Instagram image I had put up over the summer of Jane Fonda wearing a denim shirt while grocery shopping, that sent her on a mission to find the perfect denim shirt. This in turn, got me thinking how timeless and classic the right denim shirt can be. It's seasonless - [Creating a Bath Ritual](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/creating-a-bath-ritual/) - This weekend all I wanted to do was take a nice long bath, a favorite winter ritual, but I realized I didn't have anything to put in it. (I was going to walk over to the Goop store and try one of their bath salts, but then I got lazy and later regretted not making - [On My Radar](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/on-my-radar-4/) - The weather in NYC is oddly warm(ish) which makes getting out and seeing and doing things that much easier. What's on my to-do list? See the second half of the Andy Warhol polaroid exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery, which is at two galleries in Chelsea (I made it one, not the other). You forget how - [Valentine's Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/valentines-gift-guide/) - While it's nice to get a Valentine's gift from someone you love, whose to stop you from being your own Valentine? Why not practice self-love love this year? I am sure you deserve it. What about a girlfriend who was there for you recently? Or you grandmother or aunt? You could opt for something pretty - [A Designer's Getaway](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/a-designers-getaway/) - The designers behind B Side Jeans, Claire Lampert and Stacy Daily have such a unique aesthetic and an appreciation for authenticity and the past, so it is no surprise Claire's upstate NY getaway, featured in the upcoming WSJ Magazine would be equally appealing. Her 18th-century home is a mix of genres and personal finds (my - [What Are You Doing Monday?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/what-are-you-doing-monday/) - If you're in NYC and have some free time in the evening please come to the talk on The Art of Self-Care I am moderating at Soho House with some very inspiring women. I'm interested in everyone's take on self-care, because it's an important concept, but I often feel it gets hijacked to sell us, - [She's Got Flair Podcast #11 is Live! April Gargiulo of Vintner's Daughter](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/shes-got-flair-podcast-11-is-live-april-gargiulo-of-vintners-daughter/) - Whether you're already a fan (me), want to recharge your skincare routine this year and go organic, or just want to get inspired from this kick-ass entrepreneur's journey, I highly recommend listening my latest pod with April. April doesn't come from a beauty background, in fact she grew up on her family's Napa Valley vineyard. - [Just Some Favorites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/just-some-favorites/) - A few things that look good to me for now and going forward (some which seem to be disappearing very quickly in case you're actively shopping). The Acne Studios belted coat that I recently mentioned, now in camel. I, like everyone else, am obsessed with Bottega Veneta handbags. I didn't get the oversized clutch, because - [A Belted Coat at Every Price](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-belted-coat-at-every-price/) - After my last post discussing cleaning out your closet and how that might allow you afford what you really want, I received requests from readers for more affordable versions of the pretty expensive Max Mara version I had my eye on. I know everyone cannot or simply do not want to spend that kind of - [Somewhere Warm Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/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 - [Net-a-Porter's Objects of Desire](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porters-objects-of-desire/) - Because January is a time to rethink and reenergize everything, I especially like the latest story on NAP's online zine starring model Nora Attal. The photos and accompanying story are focused on the core modern accessories that help define an outfit now, but I am equally drawn to the clothes, which are simple but not - [2020 Goal: Write it Down!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/2020-goal-write-it-down/) - I love lists--To Do Lists, Wish Lists, Goal Lists. But then somewhere along the way, the notes section in my iPhone has taken place of the ritual of writing things down on paper. Somehow I don't think it's working well; I mean, it's fine for my Whole Foods' list, but not for being strategic, or - [Flair Women: 19 Interviews in 2019](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-women-19-interviews-in-2019/) - Beyond the podcasts which I launched this year, I continued to have the opportunity to interview some incredible founders, doers and makers in 2019 for this site. Three women were also interviewed for the podcast, but many who create beautiful jewelry, art, clothing and home were best suited for an online story so you could - [10 Podcasts: 10 Inspiring Women on She's Got Flair](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/10-podcasts-10-inspiring-women-on-shes-got-flair/) - Have you gotten into podcasts yet and/or listened to the compelling women I had the chance to interview in 2019? As the year comes to an end and hopefully you have some quiet moments, now seems like the perfect time to get inspired and perhaps rethink your goals, path or even beauty routine. I chose - [Do You Have Updated Classics?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/do-you-have-updated-classics/) - January--a time when many of us rethink everything including our closets, is just around the corner so in my effort to encourage us all to #buybetterbuyless here are some investment pieces, all with details which make them modern, that are prime replacements for the tote that has worn out or the blazer that just doesn't - [Travel Style Like This](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/travel-style-like-this/) - I am heading out today for a brief but very exciting trip to CA today to see my sister and my new nephew, Max Henry, who came into the world yesterday. I can't imagine a better Christmas present! I've been keeping this image of Ashley Olsen (I think? could be Mary Kate) on my desktop - [Gift Guide #4: Colorful, Quirky + Under $100](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/gift-guide-4-colorful-quirky-under-100/) - I am usually drawn to navy, black and every shade of gray, but sometimes you need a dash of color, or a gift that is unexpected and indulgent on a different level. Some of my favorites include.... Prinkshop x Social Goods sweatshirt, $80. I have profiled Prinkshop Founder Pamela Bell and love her do-good message - [Podcast #10 Is Live! The Future of Flower Delivery: Flowerbx's Whitney Bromberg Hawkings](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-10-is-live-the-future-of-flower-delivery-flowerbxs-whitney-bromberg-hawkings/) - Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, Founder of Flowerbx—a London-based and growing global floral company, has had one other job, working for Tom Ford for almost two decades, so it is not surprising her relentless drive, sense of luxury and elegant aesthetic are front and center to her business. Beyond the home delivery aspect, Flowerbx has also become - [Evening Look That Never Gets Old](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/evening-look-that-never-gets-old/) - I love a good holiday dress like anyone else, but sometimes a classic tux makes more sense. From a #buylessbuybetter perspective it's a look you can return to again and again, plus you can wear the pieces separately--the jacket with jeans, the pants or shorts with a blouse. Pair it with heels and a camisole - [Gift Guide #3: If I Filled Up My Own Stocking](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/gift-guide-3-if-i-filled-up-my-own-stocking/) - I am the family's official stocking stuffer (no surprise), but if some little elf (or daughter or husband, hint hint) wanted to surprise me, these are some of the goodies I'd like to find Christmas morning. Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum, $185. My desert island beauty product. Worth every penny. Dezso by Sara Beltran charms, - [NYC Holiday Pop Ups](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/nyc-holiday-pop-ups/) - Time for holiday pop-ups that are worth checking out for their unique gift options (for others and yourself). Tomorrow you will find me at the one-day only Marie Chantal shopping event, mostly to see friend and former Bazaar colleague Amanda Ross's beautiful collection of dresses (good holiday party attire, Kate Middleton recently wore one of - [Gift Guide #2: The Men in Your Life](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/gift-guide-2-the-men-in-your-life/) - Gifts both both big and small for fathers, brothers, uncles and best friends. Miles Davis, The Complete Birth of Cool, $28. Iconic sounds for jazz fanatics and those who just appreciate good music.Kingsman X Cutler and Gross sunglasses, $550. Vintage style shades for your own Steve McQueen or Paul Newman. Momofuku Bonji, $12. Perhaps your - [Gift Guide #1: The Icons](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/gift-guide-1-the-icons/) - No matter what your taste, who doesn't love something classic, say a little Cartier or BV? Of course classic doesn't always have to cost, there are affordable options for your most discerning friend or grandmother. Bottega Veneta mini The Pouch bag, $1340. Sure it's the It bag of the year, but it will become a - [Suzanne Koller Talks Style @MatchesFashion](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/suzanne-koller-talks-style-matchesfashion/) - One of the women in fashion I admire not only for her innate style but also her approach to fashion is Paris-based fashion editor Suzanne Koller, who is profiled this week on MatchesFashion (where you can also shop Suzanne approved wardrobe staples). I am sure part of the draw is that we are both attracted - [Giving Tuesday](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/giving-tuesday/) - Today is officially become Giving Tuesday, the day we are encouraged to give back after spending Black Friday and Cyber Monday most likely shopping for ourselves or those close to us. Instead of giving you a collage of products that give back to deserving charities, I am going to make this post more personal. According - [Subtle Sexy Cozy](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/subtle-sexy-cozy/) - I like the idea of mixing a pretty silk camisole with a warm cardigan sweater for cold wintery days like today (snow!) in NYC. Not only does is feel good to pull on tactile fabrics when the temperature dips, it is often hard to feel feminine when layers are required, and this is an easy - [Giving Thanks 2019](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/giving-thanks-2019/) - Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you spend it with friends and family. I have so much to be thankful for this year (especially after a very trying month) and have so much to look forward to with my family and friends. I hope you do as well. xx Jennifer - [Update Your Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/update-your-jeans/) - Spain-based stylist Barbara Martelo is someone I often look to for style inspiration (she has a large Instagram following; I am not the only one) and this latest post from her in cropped, flared jeans and classic Manolos (I can't confirm but they are her shoe of choice) is a fresh way to update your - [Holiday Hostess Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/holiday-hostess-gifts/) - 'Tis the season for entertaining (and hopefully being entertained). Some ideas when you want to be the bestest guest for the host(ess) with the most(est). Why not stock up on a few for unexpected invitations? You can never go wrong with flowers and what's better than a surprise delivery (if you live in NYC or - [Net-a-Porter Sale Begins!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porter-sale-begins/) - Getting in on the serious sale action, Net-a-Porter is now 50% some of the good stuff. I have the Herculean task of moving out of my home for the last 17 years today (!), so I will edit my picks later and share them with you, but if there is something you've had your eye - [Matches Fashion Sale!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/matches-fashion-sale/) - The serious sales are starting, first up 50% on MatchesFashion.com. Here are a couple of my edits. The best way to shop a sale? Buy something you wanted but perhaps didn't fit into your seasonal budget (for me it was a tuxedo blazer, like this Pallas X Claire Thomson-Jonville), invest in restocking basics you know - [Podcast #9 Is Live! Beauty and Skincare Founder Kirsten Kjaer Weis](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-9-is-live-beauty-and-skincare-founder-kirsten-kjaer-weis/) - As a sought after make-up artist, Danish born Kirsten Kjaer Weis realized the beauty products she was using to make her clients look beautiful, actually took a toll on their skin. So, as any good entrepreneur is apt to do, Kirsten turned a problem into a solution and launched her organic makeup and skincare line - [Net-a-Porter Kicks Off Sale Season](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porter-kicks-off-sale-season/) - 'Tis almost the season when the serious sales begin and you have a chance to grab some of those wish list items at affordable prices. First up is Net-a-Porter's Friends & Family Sale which offers 25% off a decent selection of goods. If you follow this link, the discount will be applied upon checkout. (I - [Ladies Who Lounge](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ladies-who-lounge/) - The fact that the Northeast is about to have a major cold snap coupled with my current situation, which is knee-deep in moving and spending every free minute packing and purging, has me dreaming of curling up in some comfy pajamas with a glass of wine and a good book. Why pajamas? Because they can - [Resort State of Mind: Designer Danielle Fichera](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/resort-state-of-mind-designer-danielle-fichera/) - One thing that gets me really excited about fashion these days is when a designer manages to marry luxury and sustainability in a real measurable way. Danielle Fichera started her line of summery dresses and separates as a personal quest, but others immediately took note and now into her fourth season, Fichera's collection is gaining - [Cultivate Compassion](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/cultivate-compassion/) - Two weeks ago tomorrow, I was sitting in my sister's home in California where my mom and I had landed hours earlier for her upcoming baby shower (her first, I am beyond thrilled) and we were talking about how you never know what someone is going through. I had been thinking of friends who recently - [A Simple, Elegant Security Coat](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-simple-elegant-security-coat/) - Nothing beats an elegant, enveloping coat. It's almost akin to a security blanket--a very chic one, you can walk out of the house in. Whenever I see a woman wearing one, whether she has the collar turned up, is in sneakers and sweats, heels and trousers, or boots and a dress, it immediately gives the - [Studio Visit @FrancesdeLourdes + What's New (turtlenecks)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/studio-visit-francesdelourdes-whats-new-turtlenecks/) - I have been an ardent fan of Frances de Lourdes T-shirts since designer Alejandra Echeverria launched them a couple of years ago. (You can read my first interview with Alejandra here.) These aren’t throw away T-shirts, they are cut from various mixes of silk, cashmere, wool and cotton, slightly sheer which makes them sexy even - [Taking Evening Cues from Carolyn](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/taking-evening-cues-from-carolyn/) - I no longer get to borrow clothes from designers for evening events (which honestly often was not as great as it sounds, since most of what you had to choose from usually had little to do with your personal style), nor do I believe in wear once purchases. Add to that, at night, I want - [Jewelry Designer Kim Dunham Makes It Personal](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/jewelry-designer-kim-dunham-makes-it-personal/) - Today, in my book, luxury means spending money on have-forever things that everyone doesn't have, and finding beautifully-crafted, unique items that that resonate on a personal level. So when I saw a story on Kim Dunham in the NY Times a couple of weeks ago that highlighted her custom signet rings, I knew I had - [Knits in Autumn Shades](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/knits-of-autumn-shades/) - I don't wear a lot of color, but a rich fall-colored knit seems the best way to keep you from getting the tired of all the gray, camel, navy, brown, and black that tend to dominate one's wardrobe as the weather cools. Not that I don't love a good neutral, but on occasion, you need - [Redux: A Fall Lip + What's Always in My Bag](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-fall-lip/) - *I ran this last fall, but it still applies; because, well, a fall lip is a fall lip. I have been hanging on to this picture, shot by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Paris, because I love the model's lip color. It seems like the perfect fall shade. Luckily it's one I have sitting in my - [The Season's Boot](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-seasons-boot/) - If you were going to buy one boot this season, I would choose a version similar to these, a chunky heel (trust me they are quite comfortable and I rarely wear heels these days), a fitted shape around the ankle and a pointed or squared-off toe (not classic rounded). An added plus, they work with - [On My Radar: Art, Books and More](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-art-books-and-more/) - On my cultural To Do List this month: A visit to the renovated MOMA that reopens on the 21st, where they changed their format by mixing eras and genres of art instead of grouping them in their usual categories. It seems like a modern approach and am wondering if it might inspire me in a - [Sweater Weather: Classic Fair Isle](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sweater-weather-classic-fair-isle/) - Continuing my focus on wear forever sweaters, a fair isle sweater has a serious nostalgic pull for me (I remember a pale yellow one I had in sixth grade). Today's versions are just as classic, but less itchy, and to me, the ultimate weekend go-to. And, Net-a-Porter has 15% promotion on most fall clothes now, - [Sweater Weather: Starting With the Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sweater-weather-starting-with-the-basics/) - There is nothing better than a favorite sweater you wear again and again that also gets better with age; the kind that feels cozy and goes with everything. I always rely on crewnecks, because you can layer a button-down shirt or turtleneck underneath, or even a simple tee if you don't want it to show. - [The Influencer Behind Influencers: Billion Dollar Boy's Permele Doyle](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-influencer-behind-influencers-billion-dollar-boys-permele-doyle/) - Instagram and influencers--love them or not, they are here to stay and have become an integral tool for all brands to get their messaging out. Permele Doyle was prescient in her willingness to leave her rather amazing job at Tom Ford and co-found an influencer marketing agency, Billion Dollar Boy at a time when companies - [Redux: Let Stuff Go, Find Your Soul?](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/redux-let-stuff-go-find-your-soul/) - *I ran this post a year and a half ago, but as I prepare to make an empty-nest move in the next couple of months, and am both dreading cleaning out a house my family has lived in for 16 years and equally excited about the prospect of a "fresh start", this seems as relevant - [The One Thing I Want Next Spring](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-one-thing-i-want-next-spring/) - Nothing from the recent Spring collections really blew me away, which is probably a good thing, but if I could buy one thing next Spring it would be a peasant dress like those at Saint Laurent (pix on both ends) or Celine (center). A peasant dress certainly isn't something new, but I love the 70s - [Urban Classic: Black + Stripes](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/urban-classic-black-stripes/) - I am all about weekday (and weekend) uniforms and you can never go wrong with throwing a striped tee or sweater on under a black blazer, jeans and boots. It's a look that, depending upon how you choose to accessorize it, is a bit Parisian, a bit rock'n'roll, and definitely timeless. I like it with - [Why It's Worth It: The Classic Chanel 2.55 Bag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/why-its-worth-it-the-classic-chanel-2-55-bag/) - This is the first in a series of in depth looks behind classic luxury items that withstand the test of time. It's part of my Style, Substance, Sustainability focus this year, because I believe we need to buy less, buy better and look towards beautifully made pieces with longevity. Hence, the classic Chanel 2.55 bag - [Podcast #7 is Live: Making the Case for CBD, Cannabis Farmer Sara Rotman](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-7-is-live-making-the-case-for-cbd-cannabis-farmer-sara-rotman/) - Sara Rotman started her latest venture, Bluebird 805, a cannabis based wellness and lifestyle company, out of necessity. She was sick, the life-threatening kind of sick, until she discovered that CBD from marijuana had immediate palliative effects. Now from her farm in Santa Barbara CA, she is trying to get the word out on marijuana’s - [Fall Run Around Outfit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-run-around-outfit/) - While I am all about the blazer this season, a great layering alternative is a poncho or wrap, especially when you want one of your layers to be a chunky knit (that doesn't fit under more tailored jackets). It's a great look for weekends and weekdays. (Oh, and they call the APC poncho a "dress" - [My Fall Favorites in New York](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/my-fall-favorites-in-new-york/) - Hands down, my favorite time of year in New York is Fall, which officially begins on Monday. There is always so much to see and do, nature shows off its vivid theatrics, and everyone dresses for the occasion and seems to be in a good mood. (Contrary to what you might believe if you don't - [What They're Wearing: Bold Blazers + Suits](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-theyre-wearing-bold-blazers-suits/) - If you missed my post last week on the season's blazer, or were thinking "how many women are actually going to wear one", well....It seems every other picture from London Fashion Week was a style setter in a suit or blazer. Lots of camel shades. More bold necklaces. More Bottega clutches. Yes, please. I love - [This Kind of Bold Accessory](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-kind-of-bold-accessory/) - I like looking back at fashion week street style photos and picking up on micro-trends, especially those that offer an instant update without a heavy monetary investment. So, the bold chain necklace. Silver or gold--whichever speaks to you. To wear with blazers and clean necklines. (Laura Lombardi's version, below, is $165 and she is known - [Leather Pants That Work With Everything](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/leather-pants-that-work-with-everything/) - Last fall, a pair of easy to wear black leather pants were back of my mind. This season, I'm making them a wardrobe reality and they are one of my major fall purchases. A looser, trouser or jogger inspired style is a more modern (and forgiving) way to wear them. (I bought the Nili Lotan - [Emily Satloff of Larkspur & Hawk Launches Flora & Fauna Inspired Home and Jewelry (and custom animal rings like you can't imagine)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/emily-satloff-of-larkspur-hawk-launches-flora-fauna-inspired-home-and-jewelry-and-custom-animal-rings-like-you-cant-imagine/) - Fine jewelry designer Emily Satloff has such a unique, elegant, romantic aesthetic, when I visit her at her studio, I always feel as if she is a modern-day Jane Austen heroine who has time traveled into the 21st century. I might be a minimalist at heart, but her feminine viewpoint is just so glittering and - [Have you listened to my podcast She's Got Flair yet?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/have-you-listened-to-my-podcast-shes-got-flair-yet/) - I am getting ready to launch new episodes, but perhaps you've missed the compelling women I've been lucky enough to interview as I launched my podcast She's Got Flair over the summer? I'm certainly biased, but I have gone back and listened to all of them more than once, because I love learning about their - [The Season's Blazer, Two Ways](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-seasons-blazer-two-ways/) - If you buy one thing this season to feel en pointe but not slavish to trends, it should be a blazer in houndstooth or plaid. You might already have one, because they have been a staple the last couple of seasons. Probably the most pivotal Fall show was Hedi Slimane's Celine debut, because frankly, he - [Starting Your Fall Uniform](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/starting-your-fall-uniform/) - I think the most fail-proof way to begin to to buy better and buy less, is to decide on which go-to elements you need and might be missing in your wardrobe for a season. If the idea of creating a reliable uniform doesn't interest you, consider these pieces your signature basics. While a coat might - [My Interview with Astronaut Jessica Meir](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-interview-with-astronaut-jessica-meir/) - One of the most exciting opportunities I've had was to interview astronaut Jessica Meir, who is scheduled for her first mission to the International Space Station later this month, as the features editor for the elegant art and style magazine Pan & The Dream. (I also interviewed other amazing women for the magazine, which I - [Back to Basic? And Why Timeless Works](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/back-to-basic-and-why-timeless-works/) - Classic pieces are a bit of a catch 22. Worn alone and not personalized, like they are in this shoot from Vogue's September issue (shot by Zoe Ghertner and styled by Camilla Nickerson), they are a bit boring. But herein lies their genius, because timeless pieces are like a blank canvas that highlights the wearer - [Thinking About New Clothes + My One In, One Out Rule](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/thinking-about-new-clothes-my-one-in-one-out-rule/) - I love the month of September, the promises and excitement of new adventures and a grown-up version of back-to-school dressing and a refreshed wardrobe that come with the change in season. However, we are reaching a turning point when it comes to clothing, where we honestly need to learn to be intentional about every purchase - [On Adventure + Offline](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-adventure-offline/) - I am off for a week to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for vacation and I have to decided to give you a week of quiet from my posts. Everyone needs a break sometimes. Plus, I have exciting things coming in September so stay tuned! xx Jennifer - [Packing List: My Western Adventure Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/packing-list-my-western-adventure-essentials/) - This weekend I am heading out with my husband on a long-anticipated first trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This time, since I need more substantial shoes (besides boots shown here, my hiking boots and running shoes) I cannot stuff it all into a carry-on. Beyond the hiking/biking clothes I'll need (lots of Patagonia), I want - [Podcast #6 is Live: Beauty Editor Jane Larkworthy](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-6-is-live-beauty-editor-jane-larkworthy/) - I never had crossover during my magazine career with editor Jane Larkworthy, which is odd and too bad because she is so fun and wickedly funny. And Jane knows beauty. She is currently the beauty editor at large at New York Magazine's The Cut. In our conversation, Jane discusses clean beauty, her five favorite beauty - [Finally, A Reliable Travel Uniform](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/finally-a-reliable-travel-uniform/) - I don't travel for work like I used to so I have been slow to embrace buying "travel" related things--whether it is TSA approved travel sizes of my regular skin care items, which I finally invested in last year (seriously so worth it), or a travel uniform, which I'd hadn't put much though into until - [Late Summer Shades Part II](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/late-summer-shades-part-ii/) - Some new pieces to update your late summer wardrobe, or if you're like me and naturally gravitate towards deeper, rich colors all the time. May you enjoy some languorous days in the weeks ahead when you can wear clothes like this! Clockwise from top left: Dodo Bar Or dress, $347; Birkenstock X La Dolce Far - [Much Welcomed Comedic Read](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/much-welcomed-comedic-read/) - My next podcast will launch on Monday (fingers crossed), in it, the interviewee mentioned a favorite book, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, which has been turned into a movie starring Cate Blanchett (it opens on August 15th). If you haven't read it yet (I'm definitely late to the party here) and you want a humorous, yet - [#repost: Ria Browne On Positive Activism (and how to take on the NRA and win)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/ria-browne-on-positive-activism-and-how-to-take-on-the-nra-and-win/) - **This interview, which I ran last July, is sadly just as pertinent as ever considering the mass shootings over the weekend. We all deserve the freedom to go about our daily lives--buying school supplies for our children, having a drink with friends, practicing at our place of worship, getting an education and more, without the - [Peggy Markel + Her Epic Culinary Adventures](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/peggy-markel-her-epic-culinary-adventures/) - These days seeking authentic travel experiences and the importance food plays in these adventures have become central themes for most of us when we plan a trip, but they are something Peggy Markel has been bringing to a discerning group of travelers for decades. If learning to make pasta with a Michelin-star chef in Sicily, - [Elevated Wardrobe Essentials: Wardrobe.NYC x Matches Fashion](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/elevated-wardrobe-essentials-wardrobe-nyc-x-matches-fashion/) - Getting your everyday basics right can be a task, and I have been intrigued by Wardrobe.NYC--a concept created by Australian Vogue's fashion editor/style-setter, Christine Centenera (pictured here), and designer Josh Goot. Wardrobe.NYC has "drops"--4 & 8 piece collections of minimalist, elegant core basics that you can order online including jeans, tees, blazers, trench coats and - [#repost: Women of Summer](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/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 Sersale--owner of hotel Le Sirenuse--perhaps the most exquisite slice of - [Late Summer Shades](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/late-summer-shades/) - It isn't late summer yet, but it will be in a couple of weeks, and I love the idea of transitioning the colors of one's wardrobe for August and early September. I also have a thing for burgundy with a tan (like the pic of this Joseph slip dress from the latest Net-a-Porter story); it - [Do You Have Your Summer Hoops?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/do-you-have-your-summer-hoops/) - Fashions come and go, but some things never get old and a classic, bold pair of hoops fits this category. They instantly draw attention to the face, and give the most basic tee and jeans a certain polish (like Sade--a white shirt, a red lip and voila--instant chic). Plus, some of the best pairs are - [Podcast #5 Is Live: Brand Strategist Liz Dennery Sanders](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-5-is-live-brand-strategist-liz-dennery-sanders/) - Today, the idea of entrepreneurship is exploding, everyone seems to have a brand, or is working on “their brand”, even when that “brand” is just themselves. But in an ever-increasingly crowded marketplace, how do successful brands communicate their stories and engage their audience? And since this podcast is women-focused, more specifically how does this apply - [Finally, a Classic "It" Bag I Can Get Behind](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/finally-a-classic-it-bag-i-can-get-behind/) - These days, handbags rarely excite me, because if I'm going to invest in one, I want a bag that I will still want to wear years from now. Enter, the pouch bag from Bottega Veneta. Under the new creative director Daniel Lee, who worked for years at Celine, Bottega is becoming a go-to for those - [My Summer Coral Organic Lip Tint](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/my-summer-coral-organic-lip-tint/) - I like to promote and use clean beauty products as often as possible, so I wanted to share how much I love (and wear everyday) Henne Organics lip tints. Created by Laura Xiao, the ethos behind her brand is something I can get behind; after living abroad for a long time she says, "moving frequently - [Summer Essential: The Classic One Piece Style Setters Love](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-essential-the-classic-one-piece-style-setters-love/) - Sometimes spending more money one time can save you money down the road. Buying a good bathing suit is one of those times when this rule applies. I have bought Eres bathing suits for years for many reasons--they are timeless yet modern, the fabric holds up forever (they don't lose their stretch), and if you - [The French Editor's Capsule Every Fashion Editor Will Buy Tomorrow](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-french-editors-capsule-every-fashion-editor-will-buy-tomorrow/) - If you read any fashion publications, you might already know that French editor Suzanne Koller has teamed up with A.P.C., the French brand known for its cult classic/preppy designs, to create a capsule of fall must-haves, which go on sale tomorrow. What's going to sell out first? It's a toss up between the dark camel - [From India, With Color: Banjanan's Caroline Weller](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/from-india-with-color-banjanans-caroline-weller/) - More and more, I am concerned about how my clothes are made--does the brand promote sustainable practices? What are their factories like? Are the designs well-made so they that will last? Fashion veteran Caroline Weller put these questions front-and-center when she launched her line, Banjanan, and seems to be most excited when her customers consider - [A TFI Reader Exclusive: Two New York Caftans (for less)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-tfi-reader-exclusive-two-new-york-caftans-for-less/) - I recently wrote about Monica Patel-Cohn's Two New York designs, which are some of the chicest beach coverups and summer-light clothes. (Her pieces are cut from beautiful fabrics sourced in India and made in NYC.) As a thank you, Monica is offering TFI readers a 15% when you order on her site. Just use the - [If These Women Are Going Neutral...(and their repeat wears)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/if-these-women-are-going-neutral-and-their-repeat-wears/) - The color this trifecta of style-setting editors--from left, Julie Pelipas, Fashion Director Vogue Ukraine, center, Samira Nasr, Executive Fashion Director Vanity Fair and right, Irina Linovich, International Producer Vogue Ukraine, decided to base their summer looks during the Paris couture shows might be basic, but it is anything but boring. Beige and shades of khaki - [Podcast #4 is live: Women's Entrepreneur Advocate Dee Poku](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-4-is-live-womens-entrepreneur-advocate-dee-poku/) - Podcast #4 is live and it should give you some serious #mondaymotivation. Dee Poku, whose work brings together women entrepreneurs at every level of success, speaks with a deep understanding of how women can navigate the still unequal playing field, how corporate culture needs to change to benefit women, why you should get comfortable with - [My Summer Essential #2: A Good Tank Top](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-summer-essential-2-a-good-tank-top/) - All basics are not created equal and finding a good tank top that has a sleek, flattering silhouette, nice material (that's thick enough to not feel underwear flimsy), and decent price is not as easy as it seems. I like this Espera tank from Toteme and immediately bought it in black and white because it - [Dining La Dolce Vita Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dining-la-dolce-vita-style/) - I don't usually have a lot of FOMO from looking at Instagram, but lately it seems like everybody is or has recently been to the Amalfi coast. I shouldn't be jealous, I went last year for one week of a two week Italian extravaganza, but who wouldn't have wanted to be at the dinner in - [Obsessed: This Old School Summer Accessory](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/obsessed-this-old-school-summer-accessory/) - Last time I had a pair of Dr. Scholl's I was in my early teens, but I am tempted to buy a pair again, especially after seeing my neighbor wear them. (And how great is Brooke Shields in the ad on the left?) Sure they are a little clunky, and does anyone else remember the - [A Little Leopard](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-little-leopard/) - Leopard is what I like to call a perennial neutral, because it works year round and with almost anything--denim, white, black, all shades of beige, even bright shots of color like pink, red, blue and green. Lately, there seems to be more leopard than ever and I'm slightly obsessed. Whether you choose a little or - [My Summer Essentials #1: A Basic Birk + A Red Nail](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-summer-essentials-1-a-basic-birk-a-red-nail/) - This is the first of a few scattered posts on my summer can't-live-withouts. First is a pair of classic Birkenstock Arizona's. They're affordable, hold up well (this pair is 5-years-old and counting), and I wear them everywhere and with everything--with shorts to walk the dog, with dresses when I have a day running around the - [Summer's Caftan Queen: Two New York's Monica Patel-Cohn](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/summers-caftan-queen-two-new-yorks-monica-patel-cohn/) - I'm always on the hunt for the kind of summer coverups and hot weather clothes that are devoid of frills and ruffles. It's not easy. Now I know where to go: Two New York is a line of clean, modernist summer ready pieces that are cut from beautiful Indian sari fabrics, many handcrafted by artisans - [Podcast #3 Is Live: A Conversation with Jennifer Grove of Repeat Roses](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/podcast-3-is-live-a-conversation-with-jennifer-grove-of-repeat-roses/) - With a mission to be on every wedding checklist and high profile clients such as Meghan Markle and Gayle King, this former event planner has found a way for the thousands of dollars worth of flowers to literally not go to waste, by repurposing them for good causes. When I first interviewed Jennifer last year, - [Flair's First Man! Designer + Founder of HommeGirls Thakoon Panichgul](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flairs-first-man-designer-founder-of-hommegirls-thakoon-panichgul/) - I first got to know Thakoon when I was at Harper's Bazaar as the fashion features director and inherited a stellar team of talented people, Thakoon being one of them. Thakoon went from being an editor to an award-winning designer who dressed women like Michelle Obama in a relatively short span of time and I - [My Summer Staple](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-summer-staple/) - I can't imagine getting through summer without at least one light-blue button-down shirt, it's always an integral part of my wardrobe. Why? Because it's versatile--blue is a neutral so it goes with everything, it's lightweight and cool, and you can wear it in the city, at the beach, walking through the countryside, to bed..... The - [The Chic Info Sharer: The Select 7's Pamela Schein Murphy](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-chic-info-sharer-the-select-7s-pamela-schein-murphy/) - Pamela, a magazine veteran like myself (with various other career tangents), loves to share information and is very attuned and interested in how people live their lives. So when her 12-year-old daughter basically dared her to start a site, The Select 7, that focuses on different aspects of a singular person over seven days, she - [Summer's Everyday (affordable) LBDs](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summers-everyday-affordable-lbds/) - Wearing black is always a part of my wardrobe, even in the summer. And what could be better than an affordable version? Plus they make perfect packing companions and offer the kind of versatility you want from your travel wardrobe. I have a couple shown here and plan to wear them often for day to - [She's Got Flair Podcast Episode #2: Understand Your Finances, Own Your Power with Michelle Smith](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/shes-got-flair-podcast-episode-2-understand-your-finances-own-your-power-with-michelle-smith/) - I had a panel discussion on women and the power of asking last year. Michelle Smith, a financial advisor and the CEO of Source Financial Advisors who works with women, was one of the speakers. To this day, women who attended the event still comment on how powerful and inspiring her message was. Maybe you're - [Beach Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/beach-basics/) - Do you have a beach uniform? Mine varies only slightly. It always starts with an oversized shirt (since they get dirty with sunscreen I opt for less expensive men's versions like this white one from H&M) because they offer significant coverage, a black bathing suit (this Eres bikini is still my favorite), a glint of - [My Podcast Is Live: Welcome to She's Got Flair!](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-podcast-is-live-welcome-to-shes-got-flair/) - I am beyond thrilled to introduce the beginning of what is (fingers crossed!!) a long running podcast series in which I interview women who make our lives better. First up are two women in very different fields, Jean Godfrey June, the Beauty Director at Goop, and Michelle Smith, the CEO for Source Financial Advisors, which - [Father's Day Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fathers-day-gift-guide-2/) - Father's Day is just under two weeks away. Here some of my favorite ideas for the man (or men) in your life. The Skateroom + Jean-Michel Basquiat set of boards, $630. My brother-in-law is involved in the skate scene out in CA and he hangs them up on his wall as art too. (Of course - [On My Radar: 6.2.](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-6-2/) - What I'm Reading, Seeing + Want To Do This Week I just ordered my copy of Yolo Journal, a travel magazine by editor Yolanda Edwards, the former creative director of Conde Nast Traveler. The first issue focuses on Italy and from the looks of her IG posts, and her deep knowledge of travel, I imagine - [The Beauty Editor Who Keeps It Real: Jane Larkworthy](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-beauty-editor-who-keeps-it-real-jane-larkworthy/) - I wish I had known Jane Larkworthy when we were both editors (her career path began at Glamour, then she moved on to Mademoiselle, Jane, and eventually W for 16 years). Why? Because she has a fantastic, self-deprecating wit and a best-friend warmth (without being overly gooey) that immediately draws you in. Her writing exemplifies - [A Summer Shirtdress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-summer-shirtdress/) - Yesterday I posted this image (photographer unknown) of Lucy Chadwick, the gallery director of Gavin Brown Enterprise, and many followers asked the designer of the blue shirtdress she's wearing. Sadly, I don't know (though she has a propensity for Phoebe Philo Celine). I felt I owed to everyone (myself included because I obviously love it) - [The Perfect (Non-Chemical) City Sunscreen](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/the-perfect-non-chemical-city-sunscreen/) - * I posted this last summer, but it's that time of year again--when you shouldn't leave the house without sunscreen, but probably don't want to add a shiny layer to your everyday makeup. I used it all weekend and trust me, it works. When I'm going to exercise, head to the beach, or go makeup - [Summer Host(ess) Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/summer-hostess-gifts/) - If you're lucky, you will get invited to someone's home (or perhaps many) this summer. What to bring? (Or send post visit with a lovely note.) Picnic plaid napkins by Dot and Army, set of four, $32. You could also get crafty and double-up your gift by wrapping a bottle of wine or a book - [My Uniform on I Want to Be Her!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-uniform-on-i-want-to-be-her/) - If you don't know the style blog, I Want To Be Her!, you should. It is by an old friend and work colleague, Andrea Linett, who shared an office with me at Bazaar for years when we were both the fashion writers. She left to become the Creative Director at Lucky, I followed suit, but - [Designer + Tastemaker Sara Ruffin Costello](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/designer-tastemaker-sara-ruffin-costello/) - Sara Ruffin Costello has a strong affinity for interior design and it is that love that has been the central force in her diverse career, from magazine editor, to stylist, to writer, to interior decorator. She began as the assistant to the doyenne of all things home-related, Martha Stewart, became a part of Domino magazine - [This Kind of Birkin(esque) Bag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-kind-of-birkinesque-bag/) - If you haven't noticed, Jane Birkin is a perennial style icon that I reference again and again. While I love the straw bucket bag (was it even a bag?) she carried year round, I would feel conspicuous in a trying-too-hard kind of way if I carried a similar one. What I am going to take - [Net-a-Porter Sale Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porter-sale-edit/) - The Nili Lotan shorts I want aren't on sale yet, but the The Row cashmere sweater I had my eye on earlier this year is. Here, some edits from the beginning of the NAP sale. Altuzarra red dress, $747; Chloe black dress, $1256; The Row handbag, $1043; Khaite white top, $546; The Row red sweater, - [Matches Sale Edit](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/matches-sale-edit/) - Matches has started it's Spring sale, there is still a lot that isn't on markdown yet, so stay tuned, but there are some good finds now. And, if you're a Isabel Marant fan, there is a lot on sale beyond the few selects shown here. Ganni leopard dress, $285; Borgo de Nor dress, $367; Isabel - [It's Sale Time: Matches + BG Today, Net-a-Porter Tomorrow](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/net-a-porters-sale-starts-tomorrow-fill-up-your-cart-now/) - Time to fill up your cart! If there are a few things you've had your eye on but haven't wanted to make the plunge (for me it is a pair of Nili Lotan camel suede shorts), do it today. Matchesfashion launched their sale this morning, Bergdorf's has some clothing and accessories at 40% off, and - [On My Radar: 5.18](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-5-18/) - What I'm reading, seeing and want to do this week This Goop profile on Knockout Beauty's Cayli Cavaco Reck. I have known Cayli for eons, her father, Paul Cavaco, was one of the fashion directors at Harper's Bazaar under Liz Tilberis when I also worked there. Cayli founded Knockout Beauty a couple of years ago, - [Fashion's Fave Florist Is About to Go Global: Meet Flowerbx's Whitney Bromberg Hawkings](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fashions-fave-florist-is-about-to-go-global-meet-flowerbxs-whitney-bromberg-hawkings/) - Sometimes you think it's all been done, and then someone comes up with a simple idea that makes you realize there are still voids waiting to be filled. Whitney Bromberg Hawkings has a penchant clean, single flower bouquets, like her former boss of almost 20 years, Tom Ford. She also has a similar drive to - [A Capsule Vacation Wardrobe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-capsule-vacation-wardrobe/) - Summer vacation is a little ways off, at least for most of us, but it's not too early to start getting some core pieces together that will get you through the warm weather months This shoot from WSJ Magazine last year with Carolyn Murphy is an all-time favorite that I reference again and again (the - [These YSL Shoes](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/these-ysl-shoes/) - I believe in sharing the love so to speak when it comes to fashion--if I find something I am obsessed with, I want to pass it on. I bought these YSL shoes, which are now online at Net-a-Porter. They are expensive, but they are classics. And they are going quickly. In case you're interested. Happy - [A New Era of Embracing Aging?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-new-era-of-embracing-aging/) - If you follow this site, you know aging is a topic of interest to me. Frankly, we're all aging, but at 51, I am at the time when it becomes visibly noticeable--your neck doesn't look the same, the lines in your forehead start to feel permanent, and there are times when who you are and - [Mother's Day Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/mothers-day-gift-guide/) - I love being a mother and celebrating mothers. Contrary to what other mothers might say, I don't think you can ever have too many flowers and hand-written notes. I also admit I love a thoughtful gift, as well as choosing one for other mother's in my life (including my own). I like the idea of - [Bringing Fashion Photography Home: The Selects Gallery Marie Audier D'Alessandris](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/bringing-fashion-photography-home-the-selects-gallery-marie-audier-dalessandris/) - Marie knows, like I do, the sometimes Herculean effort that goes into creating a memorable fashion photograph; it often includes travel to exotic locales for the right backdrop or complicated custom-built sets, the creative vision of the stylist and photographer (and overseeing company funding it all), the hair, the makeup, the clothes, and the model - [Everyday Outfit #6: It Starts with a Crisp White Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/everyday-outfit-6-it-starts-with-a-crisp-white-shirt/) - You might have seen this photo from Marie Claire Netherlands ( a couple of my friends have posted it), and honestly I can't get enough of it. Who doesn't long for the perfect, crisp cotton blouse for summer? I wish I could tell you the designer of the one pictured above, alas no credits (even - [Natura Bisse's Elena Serra On Why Their Skincare Products Have a Cult Following (we get it)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/natura-bisses-elena-serra-on-why-their-skincare-products-have-a-cult-following-we-get-it/) - Two of my friends, not in a coordinated attempt, both asked me if I had tried Natura Bisse skincare products and went on and on about how great they were. Then I was lucky to receive, on one friend's request, a trove of Natura Bisse products. If you read this site often, you know how - [One Flirty, Floral Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/one-flirty-floral-dress/) - This happens to me every summer--I stick to my monochromatic navy/black/white/camel wardrobe, which don't get me wrong, I do love, but then everyone and their sister, aunt and grandmother, are running around in beautiful floral dresses. I end up with major dress envy. No more. This Spring, I bought two floral dresses--one with a black - [Spring Up Your Home](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-up-your-home/) - Whether it's the napkins at your table or the scented candle you burn, it can be nice to update some objets and everyday items you use at home as the weather warms up. Here, I continued with the blush theme, mostly because I like the unexpected mix of something pink or all out feminine, even - [First Blush](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/first-blush/) - I am not a huge fan of pastels but do love the lightest tint of blush or rose, especially as the weather warms up and you have a bit of a tan. This picture of Michelle Pfeiffer on set from Frankie and Johnny from 1991 still looks so right to me (even though it's a - [These Zara Pants](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/these-zara-pants/) - One thing I did before I left for LA over the weekend was to order a pair of these Zara khaki pants (ok and the neon sandals, which may or may not work). I can't tell you how they fit, and it looks like they sold out online and have more stock coming soon, but - [Everyday Outfit #5: Double Denim (and the $80 shirt)](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/everyday-outfit-5-double-denim-and-the-80-shirt/) - Whatever you want to call it--a Canadian tuxedo, a jeanatard, etc., I am always a fan of pairing a denim shirt with jeans. I love this photo of Sade, because it shows how timeless, and frankly elegant, the duo can be. I am happy to invest in many things, but I honestly don't see the - [The Colorful World of artist Mary Nelson Sinclair](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-colorful-world-of-artist-mary-nelson-sinclair/) - Because my artistic skills begin and end with stick figures, I am always in awe of artists who create works that move you emotionally and show their depth of creative visual acuity. Mary Nelson Sinclair is one of those people. I shy away from describing her painting, because each viewer sees their own interpretation, but - [Travel Beauty Essentials (carry-on, of course)](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/travel-beauty-essentials-carry-on-of-course/) - Last summer, I invested in travel size versions of my go-to beauty products and it was worth every penny. I used to travel with a large Vuitton makeup bag crammed with full size products (many in separate zip-loc bags to avoid leakage), then a small Vuitton makeup bag with actual makeup. Now I can fit - [Packing List: Cali Here I Come](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/packing-list-cali-here-i-come/) - Next week I am off to California to see my sister and husband, my older daughter at college and help my younger one figure out which college there she wants to commit to (in the near future, I will, willingly, be spending a lot more time out there). I am a plan-ahead packer, so I - [An Editor Turns Her Eye On New York's Charm: Susan Kaufman](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/an-editor-turns-her-eye-on-new-yorks-charm-susan-kaufman/) - Instagram can make you feel inspired, even happy, if you know the right places to look, like former editor Susan Kaufman's feed. I have known Susan, though not very well, throughout our magazine careers; lastly she was the founding editor of People's popular Style Watch magazine. Rather by coincidence (and now by design), Susan started - [Everyday Outfit #4: The Understated Allure of Navy + Black](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-understated-allure-of-navy-black/) - A few days back I posted a picture of Sofia Coppola wearing a simple navy crewneck sweater and black pants on Instagram--the commentary I received about how much women love the combination of navy and black, and some inquiries about where to find similar items are the prompt behind this post. I love navy and - [A Spring Scent: In Fiore x Violette_FR](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-spring-scent-in-fiore-x-violette_fr/) - With the change of seasons, I have been contemplating a change of scent. I love the idea of this new solid perfume which launched last week, Baisers de Jasmin (translation: Jasmin Kisses) that is a collaboration between two women in the beauty field, Julie Elliott the founder of In Fiore, a luxury botanical-based beauty line - [Everyday Outfit #3: A Safari Jacket + Top Base](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/everyday-outfit-3-a-safari-jacket-top-base/) - If you aren't into pastels (like me), one of the easiest ways to lighten up your wardrobe for Spring is to start with a khaki top. I have always loved anything with "safari" details, as well as a camp shirts--those kind of pieces inspired by uniforms. Proof they are eternally chic? Betty Catroux in her - [Wardrobe Refresh: Back to Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/wardrobe-refresh-back-to-basics/) - Because it's been so cold in the Northeast (and Southeast for that matter) dressing in mummy-like layers has been a necessity. And at this point, all winter-related clothes are starting to feel very tired. Why not simplify and upgrade some basics, those that nod to Spring and warmer weather like these photos? (Top and bottom - [A Sacred Weekend Slowdown: The 15 Minute Challenge](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-sacred-weekend-slowdown-the-15-minute-challenge/) - Yesterday I read NY Times op-ed columnist David Brook's piece titled, Longing for an Internet Cleanse. In it he bemoans the constant barrage of news and negativity thrown at us everyday and talks about how slowing down and really taking the time to appreciate something, really being still and not so much quieting the mind - [Redux: Packing Lists + Tips from Jackie, Joan and Tracee](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/packing-lists-tips-from-jackie-joan-and-tracee/) - I ran this post over the summer, but am coming back to it, as I start to plan my next trip to California in a few weeks. I am always obsessed with how people travel, because there is an art to doing it well. And sometimes, like I learned on my recent trip to Texas, - [Will You Go Oversize?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/will-you-oversizeit/) - Oversize, menswear-style blazers and vests are showing up everywhere this season. In fact, the newest issue of The Gentlewoman has a fashion story shot by one of my favorite editors, Suzanne Koller, of a model in actual menswear from the latest collections. Will I step in on the trend? I'm not sure. But I do - [Everyday Outfit #2: It Starts with a Striped Top](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/everyday-outfit-2-it-starts-with-a-striped-top/) - A striped top (or Mariniere or Breton) never ever gets old or goes out of style. To me a striped top is also a sign of early Spring, a time when you can ditch the winter coat for a lighter jacket or blazer, your favorite top or sweater, jeans, and whichever shoes make the most - [On My Radar](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-3/) - 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 - [Basics Breakdown #1: The White T-Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/basics-breakdown-1-the-white-t-shirt/) - My second type of new genre of post this week (figured it was time for some edit changes) is the Basics Breakdown--a monthly attempt at helping you navigate those necessary, but sometimes frustrating, wardrobe go-tos you need in your life. Because who wants to order 10 white T-shirts, try them all on, send some back, - [Laure Heriard Dubreuil Takes The Webster Home](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/laure-heraird-dubrueil-takes-the-webster-home/) - The one thing that always surprises (and saddens me) is there are few, if any, great home decor stores in New York City. It's hard to believe but it's true, ABC Home is just a behemoth and while there are a couple of other shops, they are either too vintage for my taste or too - [Everyday Outfit #1: A Mule + A Jean](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/everyday-outfit-1-a-mule-a-jean/) - For the time being (unless we all tire of it), I am dedicating Monday posts to the kind of go-to outfits we rely on during the week--whether for your kids' drop off and pick up, 5 business meetings, 10 errands, or, you know, all of it because that's how women roll. I like to think - [The Exquisite Edit + A New Luxury Experience: The Conservatory](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-exquisite-edit-a-new-luxury-experience-the-conservatory/) - Today, Manhattan's mega luxury mall, Hudson Yards, opens its doors, and within its shimmering marble floored hallways (watch out, rubber soled-shoes encouraged) is a new shopping concept from a retail veteran that I had the chance to preview earlier this week. Brian Bolke, one of the co-founders of Dallas's pre-eminent luxury boutique Forty Five Ten - [April + Her Next Cult Beauty Product (Get It Before It's Gone)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/april-her-next-cult-beauty-product-get-it-before-its-gone/) - If you are familiar with Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum and the amazing woman behind it, April Gargiulo (whom I've interviewed before), you need no introduction. For those newbies, know this: Vintner's Daughter is a next-level organic face serum/oil that is the result of years of research and a unique process. It is expensive, but - [An Old-Fashioned Effort](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/an-old-fashioned-effort/) - Over the weekend, I celebrated my birthday with an amazing (and very rich) dinner at Le Coucou. My husband and I rarely go to "fancy" restaurants, it doesn't fit our style--too hushed, not a lot of energy (though the kitchen at Le Coucou which is open was super entertaining). All in all, it was a - [Ageless Icon Linda Rodin Talks Style, Career Advice & Her New Venture](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/linda-rodin-talks-style-career-advice-her-new-venture/) - Recently a friend asked if I would like an introduction to Linda Rodin, the fashion stylist who became an accidental beauty pioneer when she decided to sell her face oil she concocted at home (at a time when face oils were mostly relegated to health food stores) to the public. It went pretty well, and - [Spring Staple: The Trench Coat](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-staple-the-trench-coat/) - I have such a soft spot for trench coats--I love the tailored shoulder and cinched waist of a classic style as much as the fluid, somewhat oversized versions that women like Lauren Hutton wear so well. Plus, a trench is a sign of Spring.....you can wear it with anything and everything, and to me, a - [New Celine Convert?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/new-celine-convert/) - I, like so many Phoebe philes, wasn't happy when Hedi Slimane was named the new Creative Director at Celine. And his first show, a reprise of everything he did at Saint Laurent, felt lazy and completely uninspired. But he is a talented designer and his latest show gives me hope. It is vintage Celine, as - [Early Spring Palette: 5 Effortless Pieces](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/early-spring-palette-5-effortless-pieces/) - I will be honest, there hasn't been much that was really caught my attention when it comes to the new runway shows—a few pieces here and there, but what I'm more interested in is finding a palette cleanser for the warmer months ahead, one I can wear now. Like this perfectly simple, but so good, - [Au Masculin](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/au-masculin/) - Getting back from vacation I hit the ground running and haven't had the time to properly post. I promise a Marfa roundup soon. In the meantime, this is a favorite shoot from the recent French Vogue, shot by Mark Kean and styled by Geraldine Seraglio. It feels so 90s, I am thinking about pulling out - [Not Your Average Neutrals](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/not-your-average-neutrals/) - If you're going to choose beige, camo and other neutral shades, why not make them anything-but-basic by playing with proportions and materials? If you oversize your pieces, they have a streetwear edge, but the instant you add high-heeled boots and earrings, the look changes. Below, some favorite new Spring pieces you can start wearing now. - [The Urban Cowboy Boot](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-urban-cowboy-boot/) - I don't intend to use Lauren Santo Domingo to represent every trend I post about, but she kind of has it going on lately, so here she is again. This time, it's the Western-inspired boots she's wearing that I have my eye on. There are a myriad of Western boot options at every price point - [Touchdown in Texas](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/touchdown-in-texas/) - This week I am traveling to Austin and Marfa, Texas--a similar trip I took last year with my older daughter. This time around I am going with my husband and younger daughter, and am excited to revisit Ellsworth Kelly's luminous building in Austin and Donald Judd's homes in Marfa, plus to seek out new places - [These (almost sold out) Jeans + a Hem Tip](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/these-almost-sold-out-jeans-a-hem-tip/) - Lately, I have become obsessed with most of what Toteme, a minimalist line created by Elin Kling, offers, and their flair jeans, pictured above, are the latest on my list. The pale wash is perfect for Spring. But if you want them, they are going fast. There are still some sizes available on Toteme's site, - [Weekly Obsession: The Belted Blazer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/weekly-obsession-the-belted-blazer/) - A quick easy-to-do styling trick that two of the most stylish women I can think of, Lauren Santo Domingo and Vanessa Traina, wore recently at the New York shows is a belted blazer. To me, it adds an instant polish to the simplest jacket and jeans. And more than likely, you have at least one, - [It's Warm Somewhere](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/its-warm-somewhere/) - Whether you are lucky enough to live in a warmer clime, or have plans to visit someplace where the sun shines soon, here, some good building blocks for a warm-weather wardrobe. (You could also just crank up the heat at home and pretend you're in the tropics.) Pina colada not included. photo courtesy Vogue Netherlands - [To See: Frida Kahlo](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/to-see-frida-kahlo/) - I am reserving my tickets today to see Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving at the Brooklyn Museum. I had the chance to visit her two homes in Mexico City that she shared with Diego Rivera a couple of years ago which included an extensive exhibition of her clothes and accoutrements brilliantly curated by Vogue - [Clean Beauty Swap with Goop's Beauty Director Jean Godfrey June](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/clean-beauty-swap-with-goops-beauty-director-jean-godfrey-june/) - I prefer pragmatic, no-duh beauty tips, the kind that don't involve 20 minute YouTube videos. So when I found out Jean Godfrey June was hosting Clean Beauty Swaps at the NYC Goop store, I immediately signed up, partly in self-interest because there are a few areas I have yet to go clean, and also for - [An Everyday Diamond Bracelet Please](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/an-everyday-diamond-bracelet-please/) - Instagram cannot only give you FOMO, it can also make you long for what she's wearing. For me, right now, that "what" is a diamond line bracelet (or tennis bracelet). I have long admired the antique diamonds Sara Beltran (of Dezso, pictured center) mixes with her enameled cuffs of her own design. Then I saw - [Valentine ♥ Galentine Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/valentine-♥-galentine-gift-guide/) - I believe in love. I believe in grand romance. I believe in friendships with benefits and deep friendships that grow better with age. Because you can never say 'I love you' enough, why not celebrate Valentine's Day? And Galentine's, too. Here some gifts, both big and small (hand-written love note not included). Laduree A La - [Bringing Modesty to Luxury Fashion: The Modist's Ghizlan Guenez](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/bringing-modesty-to-luxury-fashion-the-modists-ghizlan-guenez/) - "Modest fashion, modern thinking" is the motto at Ghizlan Guenez's two-year-old luxury shopping site, The Modist (pronounced mode-ist). In an era which women are pushing inclusivity and the not only willingness to accept, but rather an all-out celebration of each other's diversity, a site like this doesn't just make sense, it feels like a brilliant, - [Don't Miss: Lemaire/Uniqlo Drop](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dont-miss-lemaire-uniqlo-drop/) - Maybe I sound like a broken record, but I'm not sure I can say it enough: Buy less but buy better. That doesn't mean, however, that everything you own should cost a week's salary (I certainly hope not). There are certain companies who make things so well, and affordably, they last for years. Enter Uniqlo. - [Driving and Sun Damage: My Wake Up Moment](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/driving-and-sun-damage-my-wake-up-moment/) - Yesterday I went to my dermatologist, Gervaise Gerstner (who doled out some important skincare advice when I interviewed her for TFI; read it here), because I need my annual checkup but also wanted her to burn off a couple of small (non-cancerous, luckily) spots on the left side of my face. I also was asking - [A Blouse Like Bianca](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-blouse-like-bianca/) - Lately I've been obsessing over the idea of a white blouse with a skinny black bow, it reminds me of the Seventies and more specifically, Bianca Jagger. This blouse and silk suit from Nili Lotan would be the kind of go-to items, I'd return to again and again. Plus, you could swap the blouse for - [Re-Dux: Best Career Advice from Eleven Kick**s Women](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/best-career-advice-from-eleven-kick-women/) - I ran this post last year, but it's evergreen. I'm always looking for ways to get motivated, and I find delving back into the stories of the amazing women I've had the opportunity to profile on this site inspiring. Here, a roundup of one of my favorite set of questions I often ask: Best career - [Former Nike Director, Kristin Hildebrand, Wants You to Streamline and Upgrade Your Workout Wear](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/former-nike-director-kristin-hildebrand-wants-you-to-streamline-and-upgrade-your-workout-wear/) - Kristin Hildebrand's desire to clean out her closet and simplify her life led her apply the same mindset to a line of workout wear that speaks to a more zen attitude to lifestyle. The result is Wone (pronounced one), a concise collection of all black basics made from some of the most luxurious (and tough) - [Look I Love: Feminine yet Sporty](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/look-i-love-feminine-yet-sporty/) - I don't know who this woman is that photographer Phil Oh shot during the recent couture shows in Paris (anyone?), but I love the confident ease of her outfit. It feels somewhat Seventies (no doubt why I'm so into it), but still 100% modern. And in case you haven't noticed, I'm not one for frills, - [Required Reading (if you haven't yet)](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/required-reading-if-you-havent-yet/) - A few years back I gave my older daughter, an avid outdoor's woman, Cheryl Strayed's book Wild (even though I am a big fan of Reese, the book is so much better than the movie). This Christmas, my daughter gave me Cheryl's earlier book, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar, - [The Perfect White Shirt + Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-perfect-white-shirt-jeans/) - Sometimes the simplest combinations are the best, such as a white shirt and jeans. Of course getting it right, like Mary-Kate Olsen does here, means finding the right proportions and paying attention to details. Instead of a plain white button-down, why not try a blouse with a different color and/or sleeve? Looser-fitting jeans are here - [Getting Organized with Anya](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/getting-organized-with-anya/) - If you're in an organizing frenzy this month like I am, then this article in the New York Times on how designer Anya Hindmarch keeps her not only her things but also her thoughts together, in ways that are easy to find and remember, might inspire you. She is big on lists. I love - [This Trench is Back--Don't Wait](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-trench-is-back-dont-wait/) - I love this trench from Totême, which is now available for pre-order and will ship next week. I love it so much I bought it last spring. (I actually like it when companies continue to make their best items.) Do not hem and haw about purchasing one if you're at all interested, because it will - [The Artisan's Advocate: Interior Monologue's Tanya Zaben](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-artisans-advocate-interior-monologues-tanya-zabin/) - Beauty is not just in the eye of the beholder, it also comes from the countless hours, dedication, and drive artisans summon up and dedicate to creating things that are unlike any other things we could possibly imagine. We need artisans. We also need those who seek out (and geek out on) craftsman and celebrate - [Refresh Your Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/refresh-your-basics/) - If you've summoned to courage and strength to clean out your closet this month, why not take the time to assess those basic items that might need replacing? Camisoles to wear under everything (I swear by Uniqlo Airism tanks), perfectly simple (and luxurious) tees, good cotton underwear (sure I like lacy sometimes too, but I - [Does Your Skin Need a Reboot?](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/does-your-skin-need-a-reboot/) - January is a time when many of us rethink everything--our closets, diets, exercise regimen (or lack thereof), skincare regimen, work focus.....the list goes on. After I read this article in Net-a-Porter in which a dermo-pharmacist suggests that your skin tires of routine treatments and that the occasional intensive session of different products can create changes in - [My 2019 Resolutions](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/my-2019-resolutions/) - I know a lot of people who don't like to make New Year's Resolutions. I love making lists and giving myself goals and challenges, so I am all about them. One nice thing about having a site is you can look back with perspective on what you've written earlier. 2017 was a tumultuous year for - [French Vogue Channels Jane](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/french-vogue-channels-jane/) - The new Dec/Jan French Vogue issue is dedicated to style icon Jane Birkin with her equally-chic daughters Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon. The images here, from a featured jewelry shoot, riff on some of Jane's classic looks--feminine blouses and jeans, tiny tees, and bikinis. Proof most of what she wore in the Sixties and Seventies still - [The Infinite Possibilities of 2019](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/the-infinite-possibilities-of-2019/) - Happy New Year! Celebrating New Year's Eve, unless I am somewhere special, does nothing for me, but I love the reset mentality of a new year, probably because I am an optimist at heart. There is always room for change, improvement, more meaningful connections, and thoughtful pivots. I haven't had the proper time yet - [Flair Women of 2018: A Look Back](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/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 thoughtful women who use their work and - [Do You Have Holiday Traditions?](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/do-you-have-holiday-traditions/) - Sometimes you don't realize how important holiday traditions with family are until you try to change them. It happened with me recently when I asked my daughter who was coming home from college if she would mind if we skipped doing Christmas stockings this year. My older daughter is the most pragmatic, least wasteful person - [Because the Holidays Are About Lounging](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/because-the-holidays-are-about-lounging/) - One of the best things about the holidays is the excuse to spend hours staying in your pajamas--so why not gift yourself (or someone else) a set of chic pjs? If you're like me, it's the one thing I rarely splurge on. The great thing about some pajama sets is the top can play double - [Like Father, Like Daughter: Vintner Samantha Rudd Takes Over the Family Business Her Way](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/like-father-like-daughter-vintner-samantha-rudd-takes-over-the-family-business-her-way/) - Following in your father's footsteps can be a daunting task but Samantha Rudd has proved to be more than up for it. It's a job she thinks she was born for. Her plans for the Oakville winery she inherited include everything from classic growth ideas to unconventional collaborations with modernist artists, which seems fitting considering - [A Fresh Start](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-fresh-start/) - I have always had a weakness for trench coats, which is part of the reason I love this shoot in the latest WSJ. Magazine featuring Selena Forrest shot by Bibi Cornejo Borthwick and styled by Beat Bolliger. The other reason is it makes me rethink the clothes I already have in my closet such as - [Festive Dress Go-To #2: Party Earrings](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/festive-dress-go-to-2-party-earrings/) - Beyond a velvet blazer, another instant holiday update for dressing up is a fun pair of earrings. This is one of my favorite pictures of Lee Radziwill. I am quite sure her earrings are real, but I frankly I like the idea of a pair of somewhat over-the-top "faux" earrings. Something with unapologetic razzle dazzle, - [Festive Dress Go-To #1: A Velvet Blazer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/festive-dress-go-to-1-a-velvet-blazer/) - Instead of trying to find something new to wear to every holiday lunch, cocktail soiree and office party why not invest in a couple of "festive" basics you can update with a different blouse, shoes or jewelry? My go-to is a black velvet blazer. Like Jane Birkin shows here (ok, she looks slightly possessed, but - [On My Radar](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-2/) - A movie, a book, and two exhibitions I highly recommend: Warhol exhibit at the Whitney. This is the one of the four I have not done yet, so I cannot speak from experience, except that it's Warhol--so what's not to like? I plan to take the family when everyone descends on our home for the - [Kule in Cali](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/kule-in-cali/) - If you follow this site, you know I am a fan of Kule and friends with its founder, Nikki Kule. These days, her happy-go-lucky stripe-centric brand is expanding and her latest iteration is a Kule pop up in the Post Office of the Brentwood Country Mart in LA that runs through April 15th. BCM is one - [Holiday Gift Guide #4: The Men in Your Life](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-4-the-men-in-your-life/) - Gifts both dream-on big and stocking stuffer small for the brother, uncle, husband, best friend in your life. He doesn't have to be outdoorsy to appreciate a Patagonia recycled cashmere beanie, $69. Mollusk Surf Shop T-shirt, $35. Same, surf ability not needed, though it would pair nicely with a gift certificate for surf lessons or - [My Takeaways from Michelle: Happiness + Becoming](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-takeaways-from-michelle-happiness-becoming/) - Saturday night I went with my younger daughter (who's 17) to see Michelle Obama at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Taking in an intimate conversation in a large arena is an unusual experience, but there is nothing more encouraging than listening to a woman whom so many of us would argue "has it all" be - [Laura Lemon's Five Cold Weather Beauty Favorites](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/laura-lemons-five-cold-weather-beauty-favorites/) - Because cold weather brings its own set of beauty and wellness issues, I asked Laura Lemon of Lemon Laine for her top five musts. Since Lemon Laine doesn't have a online store, you will have to call the boutique (though some can be ordered online elsewhere). I feel like I need all of the below--especially - [Laura Lemon of Lemon Laine Wants to Make a Better Natural Beauty Experience](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/laura-lemon-of-lemon-laine-wants-to-make-a-better-natural-beauty-experience/) - Laura Lemon learned about natural beauty from an unlikely source, her job at Walmart, where as a young buying assistant she was given the small task of bringing natural beauty into 1200 stores. It was a turning point in her beauty-focused career that ultimately led her to branch out a year-and-a-half ago with her own - [Holiday Gift Guide #3: The Modernist](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-3-the-modernist/) - For your friend who is allergic to pastels (like me--and fyi the shawl/bracelet/bag come in black) and prefers clean lines even when it comes to diamonds. Because polka-dots can be minimalist-- Yayoi Kusama Festival of Life book, $70. Le Labo Santal 26 candle, $36. If you could can modernism, I think this is what - [Holiday Gift Guide #2: Sporty Ski Bunny](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-2-sporty-ski-bunny/) - For the friend who can't spend enough time on the slopes, or someone who just loves being on any kind of mountain, here are some picks to keep her warm—from a classic blanket to the perfect après-ski soak. Clockwise from top left: I love the vintage vibe of this Perfect Moment ski sweater, $231. Perfect - [Holiday Gift Guide #1: Chic Beach Bum](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-1-chic-beach-bum/) - Maybe your sister lives in California where it's always almost summer (like mine, not to mention my older daughter), or your best friend is constantly traveling to exotic locals, or perhaps you just wish you were (me, right now). Here some favorites from a body balm that smells like vacation to grown-up shell jewelry. Clockwise - [Giving Thanks](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/giving-thanks/) - Wishing you all a Thanksgiving full of family, friends, and good food. Most of all, I hope you all have a lot to be thankful for. I certainly do. My goal is to share my gratitude with those who make my life that much better because of their friendship and love and that includes - [Do You Have Your Go-To Travel Outfit?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/do-you-have-your-go-to-travel-outfit/) - Thanksgiving officially launches fall/winter holiday travel--over the next few months most of us will be on trains, planes and long automobile trips at some point. One way to make it easy and allow you to arrive feeling relatively good no matter what delays you endure? A reliable travel ensemble of simple, comfortable, elegant basics. Black - [A Life Where Every Detail Matters](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-life-where-every-detail-matters/) - Last night during the Northeast's first snow storm, I went back and read a profile on Lee Radziwill in T Magazine from 2013 (the reason I keep magazines, because going back can be so good). While the conversation she has with Nicky Haslam is fairly dishy, what struck me most was designer Giambattista Valli's (who - [Holiday Host Gifts--From Traditional to Not So Much](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/holiday-host-gifts-from-traditional-to-not-so-much/) - When you don't want to arrive to Thanksgiving dinner empty-handed and a bottle of wine isn't enough, here, some host gift ideas that might help you get invited back. For The Eclectic: A soft polka-dot bandanna from Love Adorned--perfect for Kate Hepburn or Georgia O'Keeffe fans and outdoorsy types. For the Interior Design Obsessed: Wendy Goodman's - [Thanksgiving Basics = Fave Fall Outfit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/thanksgiving-basics-fave-fall-outfit/) - To me, what I want to put on to celebrate Thanksgiving is often my favorite fall outfit--my wear-everywhere jeans, sweater, boots and coat in the colors and, in this case, plaid that define the season. It's the idea of fall distilled. If you don't have your go-to pieces of the season yet, here are some - [My Story on Creative Power Couples in WSJ. Magazine](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-story-on-creative-power-couples-in-wsj-magazine/) - So thrilled that I had the chance to interview three couples in work and life, who make our lives more beautiful for the WSJ. Magazine Innovators Issue out today (you can read it here). Included are Darroch and Michael Putnam & Putnam flowers (who just did Gwyneth's wedding). Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Anderson of Apparatus Studio, - [New York Fashion Editor Libby Callaway Embraces Her Southern Roots in a Successful Career Pivot](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/new-york-fashion-editor-libby-callaway-embraces-her-southern-roots-in-a-successful-career-pivot/) - When Libby Callaway realized that good fashion PR revolved around engaging story telling, much like her previous job as the fashion editor of the New York Post, her newest career took off. Today, her Nashville-based communications company, The Callaway, is busy bringing luxury brand experiences from companies such as Hermès and Cartier to Tennessee, taking - [Masculin + Feminin](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/masculin-feminin/) - I love this picture of a young Susan Sontag taken in 72' by Henri Cartier Bresson. She looks confident, elegant, and completely at ease. Very few women put themselves together like this anymore--in a silk blouse and tailored pants and coat, but I love it. (And loafers to top it all off--100%.) It's sophisticated in - [Update Your Lip: New Collaborations](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/update-your-lip-new-collaborations/) - Changing up your lip color is one of the easiest, most affordable feel-good updates you can make. I love these two new collaborations and can't wait to try them. First is Vanessa Traina for Rodin. The lip oil and lipsticks are "inspired by natural moments of beauty—a flush from a brisk cold-weather walk, wine-stained lips". - [On My Radar: An Artist Studio Visit, Wish List Jeans + Jewelry and more](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/on-my-radar-an-artist-studio-visit-wish-list-jeans-jewelry-and-more/) - What's on my radar right now? Frances Palmer, the ceramist/photographer whom I've profiled before, is having an open studio at her barn in Weston, CT tomorrow, Sunday the 4th from 11-4pm. Her work is as lovely as she is--if you don't have any plans, I suggest you take a nice Sunday drive (it's going - [I'm Going Faux. Will You?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/im-going-faux-will-you/) - Like Gucci and Michael Kors, I'm saying no to real fur. Will you? I do have an old Michael Kors mink and a fox fur vest, maybe I will pull them out, but going forward I will not buy anything with fur--no coats, no mink-trimmed slides, or fur-trimmed bags (not that I ever liked fur-trimmed - [This Story Inspires Me to Find My Own Path](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/this-story-inspires-me-to-find-my-own-path/) - Have you heard of marathon runner Allie Keiffer? I hadn't, until I read her story in the NY Times over the weekend. Allie had been a promising runner in her youth, but during college they told her she didn't have the proper build to be a long-distance runner, meaning she wasn't thin enough. Allie lost - [Women Who Inspire: Martine Franck](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/women-who-inspire-martine-franck/) - I never heard of the photographer Martine Franck, who married one of the most extraordinary photographers of the 2oth century--Henri Cartier Bresson in 1970, until I read a short piece on her upcoming exhibition in Paris in WSJ. Magazine. Not only was I immediately drawn to her photography (not shown here), but also her. - [Designer Heidi Wynne Perfects Timeless Cashmere (and more)](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/designer-heidi-wynne-perfects-timeless-cashmere/) - That adage, "do one thing and do it really well", is exactly what designer Heidi Wynne has accomplished with her collection of cashmere wraps, Irish knit sweaters and straw bags. Before deciding to go out on her own, Heidi spent several years learning about and perfecting the creation straw bags for a major company. - [Forever Elegant: Tailored Black + Buttons](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/forever-elegant-tailored-black-buttons/) - There are certain fall/winter ensembles that never get old, high on my list are a tailored coat and pants with brass button details. It worked for Jackie O. in the 70s and I still love the details of this photo which is a couple of years old (I am pretty sure it is Marie Amelie - [Julianne Moore Questions Why Being Sexy Should Have an Age Limit](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/julianne-moore-questions-why-being-sexy-should-have-an-age-limit/) - I have always been a fan of Julianne Moore and once had the opportunity to interview her for one of Harper Bazaar's cover stories--she is as genuine and down-to-earth as people say. But my admiration for her comes from the risks she's willing to take, in the movies she chooses, her commitment to serious issues - [It Starts With The Sweater](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/it-starts-with-the-sweater/) - Each fall I hone in on one sweater that becomes the cornerstone of what I wear every weekend. Because I live in New York, it is usually a rather substantial one. (Matches Fashion did an extensive knitwear breakdown, which is another good place to get ideas.) With it I usually wear vintage Levi's, something - [The Woman Who Will Make You Only Want to Buy Vintage: Nicki Clendening of BEETLE](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/nicki-clendening-of-beetle/) - Two things happen every time I see Nicki Clendening: first, I realize I'm a boring dresser and second, I want everything Nicki is wearing. This New York interior decorator (Scout Designs) has recently turned her eye for finding the perfect, exotic vintage pieces--whether is a stack of intaglio rings, a boar-tusk necklace found in South - [Why Not Pearls?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/why-not-pearls/) - Pearls are beautiful--they're luminous quality looks even better on the skin, plus they feel good on, but most of the time, it's hard to make them look modern. I have a necklace of black Tahitian pearls I love but never wear. This fall, I am pulling them out. How to make them look fresh? I - [This Bag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-bag/) - No one needs a lot of bags, just the right ones. If you've read this site, you know I do not like the idea of accumulating new handbags each season, but believe that once you have a good core group, you rarely need to add. I cannot justify spending thousands of dollars on something you - [French Flair](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/french-flair/) - I am always on the lookout for modern interiors that don't follow the prescribed all white walls, upholstered furniture in shades of griege, black and white artwork and the splash of green (usually a plant). I prefer something a little more eclectic, something more soulful (but not too over the top), which is why I - [Women on Instagram I Love](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/women-on-instagram-i-love/) - As much as social media makes me nuts, and it does--it can make a grown person feel bad for so many dumb reasons that should only matter when you're in high school, there are moments, and women who post, who make me laugh, make me think, motivate and inspire me. I am going to leave - [Fall Weather Whites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-weather-whites/) - If it makes you sad to put away your summery white dresses, jeans and billowy tops, why not swap them for winter whites you can wear until it warms up again? Instead of putting them in a collage, see these links for some of my favorites. This Tibi suit, this Totême dress, these Apiece Apart - [Defeated but Determined](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/defeated-but-determined/) - I try to keep politics off this site, but with what is currently going on and Kavanaugh's confirmation today, it is impossible to ignore. And it certainly doesn't put me in the mood to look at pretty clothes. You might see it differently, but personally I don't think many women forget the face, or mis-identify, - [A Wear Everywhere Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-wear-everywhere-dress/) - I had a long black tube skirt in high school that hit inches above my ankle which I wore it to death. It is probably those fond tube skirt memories that make me think a long knit dress looks so right now--they're cozy, yet sexy. I love how the woman pictured paired hers with Alaia - [Women Who Get Suiting Right](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/women-who-get-suiting-right/) - This is a follow up to recent post on suits, because it is a favorite look of mine this season. Throwing on a matching jacket and pants is easy, a blouse or T-shirt and you're out the door. Plus wearing a suit gives you a kind of carefree swagger which I like. That said, - [Will You Beige Out This Fall?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/will-you-beige-out-this-fall/) - Besides my suit obsession, this fall I love the idea of layering similar shades...mostly camel, beige, nude and pale blush, like the photos above from French newspaper, Le Monde's M magazine, which were styled by French editor Suzanne Koller. Suzanne has the most enviable, impeccable taste and below, is her own Insta photo at - [Crafting a Business by Harnessing Her Community: The PR Net's Lisa Smith](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/crafting-a-business-by-harnessing-her-community-the-pr-nets-lisa-smith/) - New Zealand native Lisa Smith has always had a knack for PR and applied it to her career, whether it was running a successful PR agency in Australia (where she also wrote a book, Bondi Style, and ran a site that sold Australian products), or working freelance in the same sector in NYC, which is - [Copy That: Just Like Giedre](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/copy-that-just-like-giedre/) - I love model Giedre Dukauskaite's effortless, pulled together style at the shows. Here, it's her accessories that make the outfit. Red sunglasses and a Totême faux fur bag, which you can put your name on a waitlist for. I guess a lot of other women like what Giedre wears too. Acne Studios sunglasses, $320; Ana - [The Anger is Real](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-anger-is-real/) - I try to keep politics off of this site, but women's issues are front and center for me. And the whole Kavanaugh hearing has made me so mad I have to post about it. (Frankly, I find it hard to think about anything else. I know I'm not alone. ) Why? It's further proof that - [Time to Go Silver](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/time-to-go-silver/) - Gold hoops have become the must-have for the past couple of seasons, frankly, as trendy as they might seem, they are still timeless. But sometimes, you need an update. What's next? An earring in silver or white gold. I love the idea of silvery shades in winter--against saturated jewel tones, like this picture from Barneys - [Penn, Krasner & Odutola: Too See in New York](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/penn-krasner-odutola-too-see-in-new-york/) - I always wish that galleries were open on Sundays, I would get to a lot more of them. Three shows I can't wait to see (okay I already saw the Penn--you should go) are: Irving Penn Paintings (above left) at Pace Gallery. It's the first exhibition ever of his paintings. He painted over prints which - [The Woman Behind the Grown Up T-shirt: Alejandra Echeverria of Frances de Lourdes](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-woman-behind-the-grown-up-t-shirt-alejandra-echeverria-of-frances-de-lourdes/) - I found Frances de Lourdes T-shirts on Instagram, fell in love with their simplicity and style, thought a cashmere/silk blend sounded like heaven and decided go ahead and spend the $200 to try one. (In fact, I did a brief post on them in the Spring.) Beyond #worthit is all I have to say. I'm - [Time To Suit Up!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/time-to-suit-up/) - The number one item on my wish list this fall is a suit. Ok maybe not one suit, perhaps two--an everyday type, and another I can dress up. Sure standout blazers have become a staple women rely on, but the suits today feel reminiscent of the 90s minimalism designers such as Jil Sander perfected. - [Jewelry Aficionado + Fine Vintage Expert Dana Kraus of DK Farnum](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/jewelry-aficionado-fine-vintage-expert-dana-kraus-of-d-k-farnum/) - At some point in your life, I hope you own, and treasure, a piece of fine vintage jewelry. There is nothing more unique, more exquisitely crafted or transformative. If you don't yet, or are looking for something spectacular, Dana Kraus of DK Farnum is the woman you need to know. Dana is not only passionate - [Five Steps to a Zero-Waste Fall Wardrobe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/five-steps-to-a-zero-waste-fall-wardrobe/) - If you've been following me, you know this a seasonal post, but it always applies--at least I need the reminder. Plus there are a few updates. The fall season is the biggest shopping season for many reasons—the clothes are more substantial (heavier, luxe fabrics) which means higher price tags, and the basic fact that you - [Fave Fall Color Combo](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fave-fall-color-combo/) - I was going to wait to post on one of my favorite color combinations for fall, but then I saw these photos from NY Fashion Week and knew they'd feel old if I waited too long. Here is proof I am not alone in being obsessed by all things beige to white (and every nuanced - [More For Less Monday: Black Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/more-for-less-monday-black-jeans/) - Finding a good pair of black jeans sounds like an easy proposition, but I have found it harder than I imagined and have had a few failed attempts. Many of the washes aren't dark enough, most have too much stretch so they look like leggings. These, from Zara seem promising. They are 100% cotton, - [Fall Obsession #1: A White Boot](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-obsession-1-a-white-boot/) - I have long been drawn to the idea of wearing white boots in fall but have never gotten up the courage to actually buy a pair until this year (I bought the Laurence Dacade pair below). Besides the fact that you need to have a good shoe repair place on hand to keep them - [The Finance Guru Every Woman Should Know: Michelle Smith](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-finance-guru-every-woman-should-know-michelle-smith/) - ** This piece ran last September. I am reposting it, because it was so impactful for so many women (including myself). It is a good reminder for everyone, and possibly an eye-opening one for those who are reading it for the first time. (If you want to get in touch with Michelle, go to the - [My Fall Inspiration](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/my-fall-inspiration/) - Designers create inspiration boards to help define their next collection, so why not create your own for a new season? Here, some images and ideas that are cornerstones for how I want to dress for Fall. Tailoring is key and I'm focused on suits, separate blazers and pants, and turtlenecks. The women behind the - [Fall, I'm Ready For You](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/fall-im-ready-for-you/) - Today is the unofficial start of Fall and I honestly feel as excited as I did when I was a kid and went back to school--I cannot wait to reconnect with friends I haven't seen over the summer, to wear new fall clothes (not today as it is a toasty 90 in NYC), to - [Meet Barbara Miolini, the Woman Behind India's Now Iconic Restaurants, Bar Palladio](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/meet-barbara-miolini-the-woman-behind-one-of-indias-now-iconic-restaurants-bar-palladio/) - If you haven't seen an image of Bar Palladio posted somewhere on social media, I would be surprised. Since opening this color-saturated, fairy-tale gem in Jaipur in 2014, Barbara Miolini's restaurant has become a travel destination for those in-the-know and a respite for anyone seeking perfected Italian apertivo and pasta classics. It has been - [A Look Back: Style At Any Age + My Talk With Iris](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/a-look-back-style-at-any-age-my-talk-with-iris/) - Today Iris Apfel, who became a fashion icon basically after the age of 80, turns a youthful 97. It is fitting that in cleaning out a pile of magazines, I found this interview I did with her Harper's Bazaar in 2013. (Honestly, I found the article, looked up her current age on Wikipedia and rushed - [Last Days of Summer](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/last-days-of-summer/) - This weekend marks the unofficial start of fall so in (almost) memoriam--a short visual look at some of my favorite summer images that have been gathering on my desktop. op. - [Masculin/Féminin Via WSJ](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/masculin-feminin-via-wsj/) - You are soon going to learn on these pages that I am fixated on tailoring for this coming fall, so I was immediately drawn to these images in the new WSJ. Magazine Fall Fashion Issue shot by Ethan James and styled by Anastasia Barbieri. I loved fitted, tailored suits and buttoned up blouses on women; - [A Perfect Fall Flat](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-perfect-fall-flat/) - I hardly wear heels at all anymore, but I also don't often find flats that I like. These Tabitha Simmon Hermione flats however might be just right and after seeing them on Giovanna Battaglia for the new British Vogue, I'm even more convinced. You can wear them with anything--dresses, trousers, jeans. Plus, they come in - [10 Goals for Living from Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/10-goals-for-living-from-jamie-lee-curtis/) - Skipping More for Less Monday today, because Jamie Lee Curtis' 10 Golden Rules on the last page of the new Porter magazine continues to resonate in my head. Couldn't agree more to each one and thought if you haven't read it, they might stick in your head for a while too. BE KIND. Kindness is - [Beach Sweaters](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/beach-sweaters/) - I have such a weakness for the idea of cuddling up in a soft sweater at the beach or wearing a sweater and shorts, but really you have to be in Maine or California to make it work....it's always too hot in New York. So for those of you lucky enough to live in a - [Simple Sexy Beach Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/simple-sexy-beach-style/) - Leave it to French editor Geraldine Saglio to make a simple white dress and maillot look chic and sexy. The shirtdress unbuttoned and belted, her arms stacked with gold--what better way to show off a summer tan? From top left: Le Kasha long sleeve dress, $715; Mes Demoiselles sleeveless dress, $161; Rag & Bone belt, $160; - [More for Less Monday: Waisted Trousers](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/more-for-less-monday-waisted-trousers/) - Recently I have been posting about less expensive finds from places like Zara and Aritzia, and have received a lot of positive feedback about them so I am going to try (fingers crossed) to make Mondays all about an affordable discovery. First official post is these waisted trousers from Zara. Inspiration is from one of - [Weekend Roundup](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-roundup/) - Things to look forward to (and do on rainy Sundays like today). See the Bracusi exhibit at Moma. The show runs through February but I'm sure I'll want to see it more than once so I plan to get there soon. Read Flights by Olga Tokarczuk which won this year's Man Booker International Prize. It - [My Profile on The PR Net](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/my-profile-on-the-pr-net/) - Instead of featuring another woman this Friday, you get a little bit of me--why I started TFI, how I choose the women I profile, and my latest obsessions. Thank you to Lisa Smith for my feature on her site ThePRNet. Her company, based around exclusive networking events for senior PR, marketing and media professionals, has - [Weighing in on Weight](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/weighing-in-on-weight/) - I had an interesting conversation with a couple of women the other day and the issue of weighing (on scales) came up. One woman was trying to lose some weight and kept a scale with her "magic" number next to her bed. The other woman didn't say how often or if she weighed herself, but - [Fall Transition That Makes Sense](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-transition-that-makes-sense/) - Pre-fall clothes are in stores but I have a hard time thinking about wool and cashmere when it's 94 out. What I can wrap my head around is the idea of a white tee, oversized pants and a gorgeous trench coat like those featured in the latest Edit shoot on Net-a-Porter pictured here. It's still - [A Stylist's (now) $50 Favorite](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-stylists-now-50-favorite/) - If you read this site, you know I am not a fan of fast fashion, but sometimes an inexpensive piece, especially in summer, works when it's cut from a natural fabric like crisp cotton. This basic shirtdress from Aritzia fits that bill. My friend, who is a stylist first told me about it, then a - [What Do Anti-Aging and Hair Care Have in Common? Hair Guru Miriam Quevedo Says a Lot](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/what-do-anti-aging-and-hair-care-have-in-common-hair-guru-miriam-quevedo-says-a-lot/) - I have spent countless hours researching and trying out new products that I use in my skincare regimen, styling my hair and sitting in colorists and hair stylists chairs, and thinking about my diet and exercise. How much time have I dedicated to really considering my haircare regimen--as in washing, using masks and conditioners? Close - [French Drugstore Beauty (in Italy)](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/french-drugstore-beauty-in-italy/) - I ran out of sunscreen in Positano, popped into the closest farmacia, and ended up with these two products which I liked so much I bought extra before I returned home. I use Bioderma micellar water every night to take off my makeup so I figured their sunscreen would be ok. It isn't all organic - [Head to Toe Saturation](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/head-to-toe-saturation/) - Sometimes the simplest combination can have dramatic results and I love the idea of wearing a monochromatic ensemble. If you choose a clear, saturated shade--red and vivid pink shades are my favorites--you really need nothing else but perhaps a simple pair of hoops. You can try a suit, but to keep it out of "politician" - [My Friday Flair Five](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/my-friday-flair-five/) - Five things that have caught my eye, inspired me or have been added to my To Do list: Added to My Summer Soundtrack. Songs from Summer Salt, a trio of goofy guys from Austin who sound like a modern, hipper version of the Beach Boys. To Read. I am in the final pages of Conversations - [Style Crush: Julie Pelipas](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/style-crush-julie-pelipas/) - It helps to be young, impossibly tall and slim, but even if you took away that trifecta of envious traits Julie would still be a standout stylish woman for many. She is the Fashion Director of Vogue Ukraine and looking through images of her over the past couple of years I see a woman who has - [An Affordable Beat the Heat White Skirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/an-affordable-beat-the-heat-white-skirt/) - For my trip to Italy I packed several long, loose, dark dresses which were great in Venice and Rome, but didn't work at all in sun-drenched Positano. I also had a gorgeous white Isabel Marant broderie anglaise dress but it seemed more appropriate for drinks at Le Sirenuse than going back and forth to the - [Summer Wardrobe Update: Lighter Shades](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-wardrobe-update-lighter-shades/) - Want a mid-summer wardrobe update? I like the idea of swapping darker sunglasses for something lighter and almost translucent. I am on the hunt for a pair myself. (Of course it would be great to look even a little like Doutzen Kroes pictured here. You can buy her Nili Lotan jumpsuit as well; I have - [Closed for Vacation](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/closed-for-vacation/) - I am into my second week of vacation and am signing off until next week, because I just can't. This was a much needed break, and traveling around Italy has been fantastic (I am sending this while sitting on the patio pictured above at our house in Positano we rented for the week). I promise - [How She Travels: Ocean-inspired jeweler Sara Beltran](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/how-she-travels-ocean-inspired-jeweler-sara-beltran/) - If you follow Sara Beltran's Instagram feed you will quickly learn she loves to travel and probably also fall hard (like I have) for her ocean-inspired jewelry line, Dezso. Her pieces are like the kind of luxe souvenirs you wish you could find in your ventures, but rarely do (which is why I bought a - [Beach Bag Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/beach-bag-essentials/) - I try to keep what I take to the beach easy, light and organized, especially when I travel. The right essentials make this happen. First, though I love straw market bags, I'm not dragging one across continents, so a collapsible cloth version you can either fit in your suitcase or double up as an everyday - [Ciao Italia!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/ciao-italia/) - I am off for two weeks to Italy (when you read this I will be in Venice). With that in mind, this week's posts are all about travel. I hope you enjoy them (Friday's is a favorite). That said next week might be a quiet one, let's see how motivated I am. Also if you - [A Fresh Feminine Blouse](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-fresh-feminine-blouse/) - I love it when women known for their certain sartorial style step out of bounds and surprise you, like Emmanuelle Alt of French Vogue did yesterday during the Paris couture shows. She typically dresses very tailored, so this frilly (I think Isabel Marant shown here, and on sale) blouse and her turquoise studded sandals - [What to Wear: 4th of July](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/what-to-wear-4th-of-july/) - To get into the spirit, I think one should wear a little red, white or blue on the 4th (or all)--plus how can you really go wrong? Here some of my favorites no matter what day of summer it is--a little white dress, denim shorts, a striped tee, a maxi dress in a bohemian print, - [Body Positivity Champion (before it was a thing): Beyond Yoga's Jodi Guber Brufsky](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/body-positivity-champion-before-it-was-a-thing-beyond-yogas-jodi-guber-brufsky/) - Women who move the needle on serious women's topics are those who aren't afraid to embrace their own insecurities and put them out there for the world to see. Years before body positivity was a hashtag and athleisure was a word, Jodi decided to take her love of yoga and her public relations and Hollywood - [Summer Host Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/summer-host-gifts/) - Whether it's for an al fresco dinner or a weekend in the country, hopefully you will receive invitations this summer to visit with friends. What to bring? I like the idea of doubling up on gifts by repurposing or adding to the original present. For instance, wrap a book in a napkin (or two) and - [Before They Sell Out: These Strappy Sandals](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/before-they-sell-out-these-strappy-sandals/) - It is not easy to find a sexy, elegant strappy sandal without a vertiginous heel, but leave it to The Row to create one in an array of Matisse-like shades. (They come in white too.) What wouldn't you wear them with? Find them in every shade on Net-a-Porter, and in blue and white on Matchesfashion.com - [Welcome Summer Solstice](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/welcome-summer-solstice/) - Today is the first day of summer. Here's to days filled with sunshine, time with friends, picnics at the beach, lazy afternoons, long cocktail hours, farm-fresh dinners, travel near and far, beach reads, flirty sundresses, collecting seashells, going bare foot and more.... - [A Bit Like Jo](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-bit-like-jo/) - I don't know Jo Ellison, the fashion director of the Financial Times, but I'm a fan of her easy-going, slightly tomboy-ish style. These images aren't new, most are from last September's fashion week, but they still resonate because she dresses in such a classic, yet thoroughly modern manner. A dress worn as a jacket over - [Zara's Under $100 Summer Dresses](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/zaras-under-100-summer-dresses/) - Summer comes and I look at women running around off-duty in light, summer dresses and wonder why I am still sticking to my shorts and tees. Enter Zara. I wrote last week about under $100 summer essentials and bought one summer Zara dress that I actually plan to wearing to meetings. Then, I found plenty - [On My Radar](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar/) - My latest obsessions, must reads and to see...... These Vanrycke pave bar earrings.....to wear every day all the time. They do not ship to the US, however, Dover Street Market in NYC has them too (and in different finishes--all gold, gold and diamond drop), but you have to go in person. The latest issue of - [The Donna Karan + Tory Burch + Ralph Lauren of India (and artisan advocate): Anita Dongre Lands in New York](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-donna-karan-tory-burch-ralph-lauren-of-india-and-artisan-advocate-anita-dongre-lands-in-new-york/) - I was trying to compare Anita to an American designer, but with her four collections, almost 200 free standing stores (and hundreds of other retail accounts), I honestly couldn't think of anyone here with that much impact. And it's rather embarrassing, but I will admit, I had never heard of her. With Anita Dongre's - [Will 50 Feel Different?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/will-50-feel-different/) - Today I am 50, which feels like a cause to both celebrate and cringe at (but maybe not in the way you think). Last year when I turned 49, I wrote about owning your age; so many women spend so much effort denying or pretending they aren't as old as they are and it's a - [Will You Make Peace With Your Wrinkles?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/will-you-make-peace-with-your-wrinkles/) - Getting older is hard on many fronts, especially for women. You can put the onus of our reluctance to aging on whatever you want--being American, the way girls are taught growing up that pretty matters, our obsession (not mine) with the Kim Kardashians and other unnatural "beauties" of our world, the continued objectification of - [James Bond Dad Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/james-bond-dad-gift-guide/) - Tell me a man who doesn't want to hint of James Bond in his life. Here, some elegant, and racy, accoutrements for the your own 007. Aether Apparel's Expedition motorcycle jacket (Aether dressed Daniel Craig for the last movie, so you know), $750 ; Bond's watch of choice, the Omega Planet Ocean Seamaster, $8,100; - [Four Summer Staples Under $100](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/four-summer-staples-under-100/) - I don't believe in fast fashion, but that doesn't mean I'm adverse to affordable. Here, four under $100 items I'll wear this summer. Thanks WSJ Off Duty for posting this Zara dress, above, in the paper this weekend. I had seen before and contemplated it, but ended up buying a couple of other Zara - [Travel Tips from the Woman Who Made Vacation Her Job: Le Postcard's Stephanie Steinman](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/travel-tips-from-the-woman-who-made-vacation-her-job-le-postcards-stephanie-steinman/) - Because I suffer from a serious case of wanderlust, I have long been a fan of Stephanie Steinman's site, Le Postcard, but didn't get a chance to meet her until a recent trip to LA where she is based. We immediately hit it off. Stephanie has an incredible sense of style, an envious address - [When One Necklace Isn't Enough](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/when-one-necklace-isnt-enough/) - When I had a fine jewelry line, I loved nothing more than piling on necklaces--really long ones laden with charms, chokers with single pendants, delicate chains--all of them, all at once. (I still do.) It is easiest to pull off when the weather is warm and you can wear a shirt with a deeper - [Sporty Dad](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sporty-dad/) - Father's Day is June 17th and long gone are the days when you need to gift your husband, father, or grandfather another tie. Here, some ideas for the man who likes to get outdoors. From rafting trips (my husband's suggestion, should I take that as a hint?) to other accoutrements both big and small. - [An Easy Chic Ensemble](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/an-easy-chic-ensemble/) - You always need a couple of go-to pieces in your wardrobe that work when it warms up and you don't feel like wearing a dress. Victoria Beckham and Lucy Chadwick (center) have the perfect combo down--a loose shirt, pants and sandals. These aren't new pictures, but they don't need to be, it's a look that - [Summer Slowdown](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/summer-slowdown/) - June is always a busy month with graduations, weddings, the end of school, etc. but there have been some sporadic August-hot days that have me excited for the summer slowdown. I cannot wait for the days when the only plans I have scheduled are reading, maybe playing cards and deciding what fresh fruits and - [Designer of Summer's Straw Bag: Bembien's Yi-Mei Truxes](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/designer-of-summers-straw-bag-bembiens-yi-mei-truxes/) - 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 - [Louis Vuitton Goes Mad in the Best Way](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/louis-vuitton-goes-mad-in-the-best-way/) - A fashion show that changes how you think about dressing has become a rare phenomenon. But Nicolas Ghesquière's latest collection for Louis Vuitton, shown over the weekend on the Cote d'Azur in St. Paul-de-Vence, did just that and could be one of his best (there were standouts during his Balenciaga tenure as well) to date. - [Yes the Jewelry, But Those Sweaters](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/yes-the-jewelry-but-those-sweaters/) - I love this new shoot (photographed by Tim Eklaïm/styled by David Thielebeule) in the upcoming WSJ Magazine coming out next weekend, not just for the jaw-dropping jewels, but the fun, standout sweaters. I almost always go for basic knits which I wear constantly, but you need a standout piece every now and then. Serious sparklers - [Summer Ready](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-ready/) - Memorial Day is the un-official kick-off for summer. In honor of upcoming long, languorous days, some of my favorite things: 1). A billowy, feminine blouse from Doen. There are a fresh crop of summer perfect blouses (and dresses) on their site. I love this one because it reminds me of a vintage damask you'd - [The Modern Monogram: Le Lion's Martha Fish & Laura Gelfand](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-modern-monogram-le-lions-martha-fish-laura-gelfand/) - Sometimes you fall in love with things that are outside your comfort zone, which is what happened with me and Le Lion sweaters and tops. There is nothing in my closet with a sequin or a sparkle, but I am drawn to the whimsy and originality of these personalized sweaters on which you can have - [Time to Exfoliate](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/time-to-exfoliate/) - Now that the weather is heating up (rather quickly in the Northeast) I'm upping my exfoliating routine--I want that summer glow and need to keep my pores clean from the extra layers of sunscreen etc.. Biologique Recherche P50 1970 is always part of my routine, now I'm adding an extra exfoliating agent, not everyday, - [It's. All. On. Sale. First up: The Classics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/its-all-on-sale-first-up-the-classics/) - If you haven't noticed, everyone is starting their Memorial Day sales now. My sale philosophy is two-fold: First, shop luxe basics that you wouldn't normally splurge on like those above. Sure a cashmere sweater from The Row might not be something you want to wear till late fall, but it is a perfect wardrobe classic - [Holiday Getaway: My Italian Vacation Packing List](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/my-italian-summer-packing-list/) - I have a mild obsession with how women travel: Are they over or under packers? What are their beauty essentials? Can they get it all in a carry on? Their favorite travel outfit? And more. To kick off what will hopefully be a series of these posts, I decided to share my packing list for - [Thank You Wall Street Journal Off Duty!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/thank-you-wall-street-journal-off-duty/) - The Wall Street Journal's Off Duty section that comes in the weekend section is one of my favorite Saturday morning pleasures and I could not be more thrilled than to be quoted by Rebecca Malinsky on a favorite topic--white shirts. Plus it's one with subtle references to one of my favorite style icons, Jane - [Bag Lady: Brett Heyman of Edie Parker](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/bag-lady-brett-heyman-of-edie-parker/) - Many designers excel at literal references from the past, but few can reinvent an old concept in a thoroughly modern way. Brett Heyman, founder of handbag and home collection, Edie Parker, has done just that. A long time collector of everything vintage, Brett paired her love of acrylic handbags from the 50s and 60s with - [I'm Not a Millennial, but I ♥ This Mascara](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/im-not-a-millennial-but-i-♥-this-mascara/) - I recently took my younger daughter to the Glossier showroom to buy a few makeup products and decided to pick up their new Lash Slick Mascara. Even though I don't wear a lot of makeup, I rarely leave the house without mascara, but since MAC discontinued three of my favorites, I haven't been able to - [Summer's Simplest Dresses](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summers-simplest-dresses/) - The warmer it gets the harder it is to look pulled together. And if you're allergic to lots of ruffles like I am your summer options can get pretty slim. This year, however, I have discovered a crop of simple dresses that make looking polished, even when it's 90, possible. While I am not sure - [The Beauty + Wellness Brand Creator for Today's Athleisure Lifestyle: Jun Lee of EiR](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/beauty-wellness-brand-creator-jun-lee-of-eir/) - The adage "necessity is the mother of invention" often applies to creative solutions for everyday problems, which is why art advisor turned avid (and often extreme) athlete Jun Lee created EiR, her wellness skincare line for people with active lifestyles. After a surfing injury, Lee started concocting potions in her Montauk kitchen to deal with muscle - [Modernist Mother's Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/modernist-mothers-day/) - For mothers who prefer simplicity: An iconic Elsa Peretti necklace, a chemise (with a twist at the back), a smoky, complex Le Labo roll-on scent she can throw in her The Row nylon run-around bag, and a rainy-day read. Elsa Peretti bottle necklace, $650; Agnes Martin book, $41, Le Labo Thé Noir Liquid Balm, $92, - [Mother's Day in Full Bloom](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mothers-day-in-full-bloom/) - The last in my trilogy of Mother's Day gift guides, this one is for the romantic mom. Think amber crystals to to scent her favorite room, fresh peonies or the most delicate multi-hued band. Bastide Ambre d'Or Potpourri crystals, $80; Farmgirl flowers peonies, $75; Alaïa Eau de Parfum Nude, $125; Ileana Makri ring, $1120; Cami NYC camisole, - [The Forever Piece: A White Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-forever-piece-a-white-shirt/) - Nothing says Spring or Summer like a white shirt, whether it's a crisp white cotton version, a blouson peasant style and one cut from fresh Broderie Anglaise and eyelet. Because of their endless versatility your wardrobe would benefit from more than one, plus they lighten up your face and show off sun-kissed skin to great - [From Kate Spade to Topical Do-Good Tees: Prinkshop's Pamela Bell](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/from-kate-spade-to-topical-do-good-tees-prinkshops-pamela-bell/) - Women who turn passion projects into full-blown businesses inspire me, which is exactly where Pamela Bell finds herself. One of the first hires, and a partner, at Kate Spade--Pamela spent much of her formative career helping build the mega-brand until they sold it. Then she had a lot of time on her hands and a - [Where Fashion Meets Art: Willy Somma's Marfa Pop Up](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/where-fashion-meets-art-willy-sommas-marfa-pop-up/) - When I was in Marfa recently I met artist/photographer Willy Somma (a friend of a friend) who splits her time between Marfa and New York and has shot for designers such as Rachel Comey and Loup Charmant. Last weekend was an interactive art/music event called Marfa Myths, hosted by Ballroom Marfa, one of the established - [These Tees](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/these-tees/) - This is not an ode to the $20 T-shirt, but the idea that sometimes certain things are worth a little extra $$. That is the case with Frances de Lourdes T-shirts. Designed by native New Yorker Alejandra Echeverria (and produced in New York), these tees are cut from silk and cashmere, come in various weights (and - [Mother's Day In Color](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mothers-day-in-color/) - For mothers who like all things bright and bold, some Mother's Day ideas including a sweatshirt that gives back, graphic oversized earrings and vivid flora-printed pajamas. Every Mother Counts X Claire Vivier sweatshirt, $115; Yayoi Kusama book, $56; Comme des Garçons pouch (it's red on the other side), $145; Olivia Von Halle pajama set, $290; Annie - [Do You Skimp on Your Skin?](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/do-you-skimp-on-your-skin/) - How much time do you devote to exercise? Eating right? Getting your hair blown out? Your nails done? Massages? And how much money do you put into these efforts? How about visits to your dermatologist for age-defying treatments? Then compare that to how much time, effort (and money) you put into the basics of taking - [Rewriting the Rules of Midlife: Amy Nobile + Trisha Ashworth](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/rewriting-the-rules-of-midlife/) - The idea of a midlife crisis might seem cliché, but what about a midlife re-evaluation? Most women I know in their 40s and 50s have been giving serious thought to what's next? And what do I really want out of my life? You may not have hit every milestone you want at this point, but - [On My Radar For Spring](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-radar-for-spring/) - Great art (if you're in NYC) and intriguing reads not to be missed in next few weeks…. To See…. Frieze Art Fair and TEFAF: Modern and Contemporary Art & Design. Both are the first weekend in May and I go not only to see the art and try to get a bit more educated but - [Dream Vacation Wardrobe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dream-vacation-wardrobe/) - I love. Every. Single. Thing. about this new WSJ Magazine shoot with Carolyn Murphy, styled by Geraldine Saglio and photographed by Lachlan Bailey. (Ok, I don't want a real snake necklace thank you. A gold one, absolutely.) It is a gorgeous reminder that paired down basics such as tank tops, khaki shorts, lightweight trench coats, - [You're Invited: TFI, Vince + UMA Oils in NYC May 2nd](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/youre-invited-tfi-vince-uma-oils-in-nyc-may-2nd/) - I promise this conversation is worth your time, plus I would love to see you there! (Even if essential oils are already a part of your beauty ritual, there is so much more to learn.) Are Face + Body Oils Part of Your Beauty Routine? Update Your Beauty Regime + Learn the Benefits - [Fashion's Renegade: Daryl K.](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fashions-renegade-daryl-k/) - I cannot remember if I went to Daryl K's first show in the early 90s, but I went to several of them. (My friend and Bazaar colleague Andrea Linett became friends with Daryl, so we knew each other but not really well.) I also had a few pairs of Daryl K. pants, as did every - [A Silk Satin Suit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-silk-satin-suit/) - Sometimes it takes my eyes a while to adjust to a certain look or style, but once I do, I become slightly manic about tracking it down. This is what has happened to me with this Spring's silk satin suit. Done wrong (basically anything cut from inexpensive material) a silk satin suit is tacky. Done - [Mother and Child](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/mother-and-child/) - If you are looking for a coffee table book to give as gift (or get for yourself), I can't imagine there is a mother out there who wouldn't appreciate Claiborne Swanson Frank's new Mother and Child. With a forward by Carolina Herrera and images of mothers both young (like lingerie designer TyLynn Nguyen, above, and - [French Vogue Gets It Right](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/french-vogue-gets-it-right/) - It is a rare magazine fashion shoot these days that I immediately fall in love with and want to emulate. Such is the case with this new Miss Vogue shoot by photographer Alique and styled by Julie Pelipas (the Fashion Director for Vogue Ukraine who is uber chic herself) for French Vogue in new April - [A Fashion CEO Pivots: Foundrae's Beth Bugdaycay](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-fashion-ceo-pivots-foundraes-beth-bugdaycay/) - It takes guts to step away from a thriving business you've built from the ground up and start another company. But in 2015 Beth Bugdaycay left her post as CEO of mega fashion brand, Rebecca Taylor, which she had started with the designer when she was 23, to launch Foundrae, a fine jewelry collection that - [A Spring Glow](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-spring-glow/) - For Spring my favorite makeup is barely there--a fresh dewy face, mascara, and a bright lip. For a long time, I have been relying on an luminizer to highlight my cheekbones and eyes to add to this effect, but I'm shelving it. In it's place I am adding primer to my Nars tinted moisturizer. I - [A Warm Weather Bag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/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 come June. I love Dragon - [This Shoe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/this-shoe/) - If I needed another pair of spring/summer shoes (which I do not) I would hunt down these The Row sandals. I love the contrast of the sculptural heel and the chiffon ankle tie. They are not available online yet (which might seem annoying that I am posting on them so early), but I have a - [The Palest Palette](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-palest-palette/) - I love outfits that consist of whites, off-whites, ivories and creams for any season. I don't know why women (and men) don't wear the combination more often. It isn't hard, you just have to get comfortable with mismatched shades. When choosing white/off-white jeans, the modern way is to choose some with not a lot of - [To See and Snag (if you're lucky)](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-see-and-snag-if-youre-lucky/) - Happy April! Here, a few things on my radar for the month. To Snag. Starting tomorrow YellowKorner is selling a limited edition print run of photographs of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg shot by Bert Stern for Vogue in 1970…some signed by Jane. I don't imagine they will last long. I read this on the - [Do You Befriend Women Who Aren't Your Age?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/do-you-befriend-women-who-arent-your-age/) - This site has allowed me to spend time with both younger and older women and I can't emphasize how refreshing and eye-opening it can be to befriend a woman who isn't your age. If you work in an office, you might spend time with women of various ages, but beyond meetings, how much time do - [Redefining Southern Style: Capitol's Laura Vinroot Poole](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/redefining-southern-style-capitols-laura-vinroot-poole/) - As the internet continues to upend long-standing practices, especially brick-and-mortar retail, it has also made us realize and appreciate even more the expertise, enthusiasm and old-fashioned one-on-one personal service that a few gem boutiques offer. Laura Vinroot Poole's shop, Capitol, in Charlotte, North Carolina is one of those rare havens. Successful boutiques aren't just about - [A New Kind of Beauty Book](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-new-kind-of-beauty-book/) - If you have followed my site, you know what a fan I am of CAP Beauty, the organic beauty and wellness boutique and spa that has places in NYC and LA, founded by Kerrilynn Pamer and Cindy DiPrima. This coming Monday you can curl up on your couch and take advantage of all the expertise they - [Buttoned Up](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/buttoned-up-2/) - I never button up my button-down shirts, but when I saw a friend wear hers closed up the other day, I thought "I might need to try that". Wearing a shirt buttoned all the way up, especially when it's white, frames the face. Sometimes the smallest styling tweak can make you rethink a wardrobe staple. - [#mondaymotivation: Shutting Out the Nonsense](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/mondaymotivation-shutting-out-the-nonsense/) - I don't know about you, but I am starting to reel from social media and news overload. I love Instagram and have learned of and discovered many interesting stories and women who do amazing things that I would never be able to seek out on my own. And I enjoy engaging with others through comments. - [The Right Trench](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-right-trench/) - I have a weakness for trench coats. They signal Spring, have a mysterious allure, and the best ones today have unique details that make them anything but ho-hum. If you're in the Northeast (and are dealing with continuous snow storms like I am) you could still get away with wearing a trench by layering another - [To See: David Bowie](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-see-david-bowie/) - I am hoping that the David Bowie exhibit that recently opened at the Brooklyn Museum will be as extraordinary as the Georgia O'Keeffe one they curated last year. There are over 60 costumes, many from his Ziggy Stardust days, and over 40 clips from TV and video. It sounds immersive in its depth and might - [Marfa's Magic](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/marfas-magic/) - Last week my older daughter and I headed off for her Spring Break to Austin and Marfa, Tx--both new destinations to us. Austin was fun--though a little insane because it was the SXSW Conference, but Marfa reeled us both in on a deeper level. Marfa is the smallest town I have ever spent more than - [Master Minimalist Donald Judd](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/master-minimalist-donald-judd/) - **Since I am currently in Marfa on vacation, I thought what better time to repost last year's story from WSJ Magazine on the artist who basically put Marfa on the map. Look for a post on everything I enjoyed on my trip (which has been quite a lot) next week. Getting access into the private world - [Alicia's Runaround Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/alicias-runaround-style/) - Not only is Alicia Vikander a phenomenal actor, she has a simple, elegant style that mixes casual and ladylike elements. Most of these photos are from airport paparazzi spottings. I love her reliance on three shades: something black (often jeans), a white top, and a beige/caramel/nude shoe with a heel. Dark sunglasses, sometimes a braid, - [Give It Some Thought](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/give-it-some-thought/) - ** I wrote this when I started this blog and wanted to repost, because of all the thoughtful, heartfelt comments, personal emails and letters I received on my birthday last week. Taking the time to write (in a sincere manner) to others, I believe, can have a profound effect. That said, I am guilty of not - [Spring Baggies](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-baggies/) - Voluminous pants started showing up this fall and it took a while for my eye to adjust, but now I am ready to take them on. For the most part, I like them casual (a la Debbie Harry) with a t-shirt and a pair of sneakers, but the right pair, dressed up with a blouse - [Julie Anderson: Empower + Utilize Your Strengths Intentionally](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/julie-anderson-empower-utilize-your-strengths-intentionally/) - ** If self-help books and self-awareness tools make you cringe this post might not be right for you. That said, if you read on, you might decide you want to learn why you feel that way and how to use it to your advantage. Being deliberate about my thoughts and actions is something I aspire - [Packing List: Austin + Marfa](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/packing-list-austin-marfa/) - My birthday celebration is moving West tomorrow as I head for week to Austin and Marfa, Texas with my older daughter for her spring break. I couldn't be more excited as I have never been to either. Highlights I am looking forward to include the Ellsworth Kelly building that just opened at the Blanton Museum - [Didion on Self Respect](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/didion-on-self-respect/) - With Storm Quinn barreling down on many of us, I wanted to post something that not only would kill a bit of your cooped-up-in-the-house time, but also inspire you in some way. My choice? Joan Didion's essay on Self Respect. She wrote this for Vogue in 1961. If I have the story right, the issue - [The Plaid + Houndstooth Obsession Continues](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-plaid-houndstooth-obsession-continues/) - Early in the fall I wrote about plaid blazers and why they are at once trending and classic (my favorite combo, like the turtlenecks +hoops I recently posted on). Judging from the number of women wearing plaid jackets and coats at the recent shows, I see no sign of this idea slowing down. Now, there are - [Kjaer Weis + Michelle Stevens Childs](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/kjaer-weis-michelle-stevens-childs/) - Wanted to share a fun project I recently worked on, which was interviewing Michelle Stevens Childs, the face of the latest Kjaer Weis campaign. If you aren't familiar with Kjaer Weis, it is a line of organic beauty and makeup products, created by Kirsten Kjaer Weis. Kjaer Weiss is luxury organic beauty at its best - [Like Vanessa](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/like-vanessa/) - Vanessa Traina--daughter of author Danielle Steele, fashion stylist and muse to designers such as Joseph Altuzarra and founder of the uber chic boutique The Line--has always had the kind of elegant, edgy, clean style I love. Her wardrobe edit is impeccable and consistent--a mostly black and white palette, pointy-toed heels, ladylike handbags. While her choices - [Flair Talk: Essential Oils](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-talk-essential-oils/) - Last week I had the great pleasure of going to LA for two talks with UMA Oils Founder Shrankhla Holecek on the potent benefits of adding natural, high-end oils to your beauty and wellness routine. (Both hosted by the incredibly chic and talented Kendall Conrad.) Missed them? No worries, you catch watch the 30 minute - [Lesson in Layering](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/lesson-in-layering/) - We are hitting that transition period between Winter and Spring where you can usually ditch the heavy duty coat in favor of layers. What I layer tends to be fairly predictable, so I am drawn to how these women at the current shows are mixing it up—sweater dresses over pants, oversized hoodies with other tactile - [Laura Vinroot Poole's Fashion Week Five](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/laura-vinroot-pooles-fashion-week-five/) - The fashion shows are in full swing. Here, the essentials Laura won't leave home without. Stan Smith classics. "Fashion market is actually grueling and rarely as glamorous as it seems...my Stan Smith Classics are my secret weapon during Fashion Week (month)." Irene Neuwirth Turquoise Pukka Necklace. "Irene has been one of my best friends for - [Women Who Share: Redux](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/women-who-share/) - * This is repost from when I started TFI and it continues to be integral to what I believe in and want this site to reflect. Over the weekend my husband showed me a TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan, an international British businesswoman who has authored five books on business and women in business. The - [Hoops + Turtlenecks](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/hoops-turtlenecks/) - If you want one accessory that is both "on trend" and eternally classic (a perfect, rare combination) then you should search out a pair of hoops--there are so many to choose from this season. They were the earring of choice during the New York shows, most often worn with a turtleneck which is very Seventies - [Never Too Many Baskets](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/never-too-many-baskets/) - I love baskets--the artistry behind them, the elegant simplicity of their design and their multi-functional purpose. I will lug a good basket back from a trip no matter what the size--I have a couple of quite sizable ones from Jamaica which I treasure and smaller sweetgrass versions made in Charleston where my mother grew up. - [Girls' Advocate + Entrepreneur Maryam Montague](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/girls-advocate-entrepreneur-maryam-montague/) - There are certain women whose scope of work is so broad and commitment to higher goals so focused, you are constantly in awe of and inspired by them. Maryam Montague is that kind of woman. When you have a years-long career in humanitarian work paired with great taste and an entrepreneurial spirit this is what - [Copy That: White on White](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/copy-that-white-on-white/) - I have a soft spot for winter whites...most likely because living in New York, the sea of black that typically prevails starts to feel as drab as the winter landscape (not that I don't drab out myself). And what's cozier than a chunky-knit cashmere turtleneck? It's a perfect way to look chic without sacrificing comfort--always a - [Anita (Ko), Ileana (Makri), Ana (Khouri)+ Alison (Chemla of Alison Lou) Dish on Ethical Diamonds](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/anita-ko-ileana-makri-ana-khouri-alison-chemla-of-alison-lou-dish-on-ethical-diamonds/) - Sustainable luxury is not only becoming a buzz word but an ethos among many designers today because ruining natural resources and taking advantage of those to source the goods we desire is a lose lose proposition. Recently six women jewelry designers--Eva Fehren, Ana Khouri, Anita Ko, Alison Lou, Ileana Makri and Arpana Rayamajhi, teamed up - [Meet Me in LA + Montecito Next week](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/meet-me-in-la-montecito-next-week/) - We're headed West! If you're on the West Coast next week I hope to see you when designer Kendall Conrad hosts my first TFI events in CA. What's on schedule? A conversation with Shrankhla Holecek of UMA Oils. (See her profile here.) Why? Because natural essential oils are a game-changer (I don't start or finish - [Bottega ♥ New York](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/bottega-♥-new-york/) - Last week, Bottega Veneta created their own "I ♥ NY" campaign by showing Tomas Maier's fall runway downtown for the first (and only) time and quietly unveiling a new five-story/three townhouse Bottega flagship at the corner of 64th and Madison Avenue. The show was stellar--the stage set as a modernist home complete with Bottega furniture (the - [Does Your Brand Have Style & Substance? SheBrand's Liz Dennery Sanders Can Help](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/does-your-brand-have-style-substance-shebrands-liz-dennery-sanders-can-help/) - If you are an entrepreneurial woman, you know that building a powerful brand is much more than just what you do, it's how you present what you do to the world that matters. While there are a few who excel at it, the majority of us could use some help, which is where Liz Dennery - [Let Stuff Go, Find Your Soul?](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/let-stuff-go-find-your-soul/) - Every winter I go into purge mode and want to go through everything in the house and discard the extraneous—clothes, books, magazines, life's random detritus that accumulates in kitchen drawers, etc. I do get a bit done, but a major clean-out never happens because it's so time consuming. Plus once you've cleaned, half the chore - [Travel Necessities](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/travel-necessities/) - Do you have a checklist for what you carry on a flight? I have several trips coming up so I am getting organized now to be sure I have all the small necessities I like to have onboard when I fly. The Basics: Céline oversize tote. I've had mine for a few years and I - [Spring Wishlist: A Little Céline](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-wishlist-a-little-celine/) - There are only two more seasons (okay 3) of Phoebe Philo Céline left (Resort and Spring which are out now and upcoming pre-Fall). My hope is to find a couple of distinctive yet timeless pieces to invest in and have forever. A trench coat would be an ultimate for me. Perhaps one last bag? Decisions. - [Caroline Belhumeur Takes Her Magic Touch to Vince](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/caroline-belhumeur-takes-her-magic-touch-to-vince/) - Caroline Belhumeur has a knack for knowing what women want to wear. Having spent the last 10 years at Club Monaco, where she was, in the end, ultimately responsible for everything creative (design/stores/eCommerce etc), chances are you have at least one of her designs in your closet. Now, she is taking her years of expertise - [Escape On Paper: Ibiza](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/escape-on-paper-ibiza/) - February seems eternally long when you have to deal with the cold for days on end. While I have an escape planned in a few weeks, I am ready for a warm-weather mindset now. I can't wait to get a copy of Ibiza Bohemia by Assouline. I never been to Ibiza and it seems to - [To Read: Feel Free](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-read-feel-free/) - I am finally rereading the last part of Katharine Graham's memoir, Personal History, which is historically fascinating (Nixon, The Pentagon Papers), but not stimulating in part because KG was not a brilliant writer (not that she would have ever considered herself such). Next up, I am excited to get Zadie Smith's new book of essays, - [A Brilliant Wrist](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-brilliant-wrist/) - Lately, I find myself continually looking at vibrantly hued bracelets--crimson leather bangles from Céline, electric blue cuffs from Hermès, and the emerald Vanda Jacintho cuff. Why not wear something bright on your wrist come Spring....something substantial, or perhaps a combo of colors, to wear everyday. (The Dinosaur Designs combo is an easy, cool solution.) Years - [Valentine's Day Gifts: From Feminine to No Frills](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/valentines-day-gifts-from-feminine-to-no-frills/) - It is not too soon to start dropping subtle hints about what you'd love for Valentine's Day. (And it is never wrong to go ahead and gift yourself.) Whether it's a have-forever necklace or a fast-disappearing box of chocolates, here some favorite "hints". Above: La Perla bra, $100, and thong, $85; Bella Freud Close - [What Is Beauty?](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/what-is-beauty/) - My sister and I were having a conversation the other day about what makes a woman beautiful. To me, a beautiful woman can be any shape or size, but she always has an innate confidence and positive energy that draws you in. She is so comfortable and content with who she is and she wants - [Classics at Couture](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/classics-at-couture/) - While couture collections can be a wonderful fantasy adventure, I'm more interested in what the women who are attending are wearing. Actually scratch that, many attendees dress in attention grabbing ensembles that only seem to exist, or make sense, in the tiny fashion microcosm. Nothing ever beats a classic coat--as these women (Alexa Chung, Lauren - [The Beauty Tool I Didn't Know I Needed](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/the-beauty-tool-i-didnt-know-i-needed/) - I love it when a small tweak makes a difference. Before Christmas I went to the Glossier showroom in downtown NYC to pick up some gifts for my beauty obsessed younger daughter. (Trying to be the cool mom.) I bought her perfume (it's quite nice) and lip balms and for myself, Boy Brow in brown, - [Organic Skincare Pioneer: Marie Nadeau of Marie Veronique](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/organic-skincare-pioneer-marie-nadeau-of-marie-veronique/) - If you follow Vogue, Goop, NY Times, Domino and other publications you have probably read about Marie Veronique, which seems like a relatively new name in the skincare space (it was to me). In fact, Marie-Veronique Nadeau has been crafting her small batch organic skincare line in Berkeley, CA since 2002. As the market for natural skincare - [Where Are the Women in Fashion?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/where-are-the-women-in-fashion/) - Yesterday the news was announced that Hedi Slimane would take Phoebe Philo's place at Céline. At first I was kind of excited, half-an-hour later I was not sure. A large part of Céline's success was that it was clothing made for women by a woman. A woman who created thoughtful, provocative designs (some that were, - [Weekend Basic](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/weekend-basic/) - Do you need to update your weekend basics? For me it always starts with the right pants. These jeans from B-Sides are favorites (and so are the designers whose story I am going to share soon), they're cut from a thicker denim you usually only find in vintage, plus I always like a jean with - [Jessica Chastain: Hollywood's Future in WSJ](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/jessica-chastain-hollywoods-future-in-wsj/) - Jessica Chastain is not only supremely talented and blessed with good looks, she has also become an outspoken women's advocate, which is why Kristina O'Neill, EIC of WSJ Magazine (an old fellow Harper's Bazaar editor), chose Jessica as one of the two cover stories for the upcoming Talents & Legends issue that hits newsstands on the - [Reboot 2018: Beauty That Works](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/reboot-2018-beauty-that-works/) - I am a big believer in hitting the refresh button at the beginning of the New Year (and in the fall as well) on many fronts; routines get stale and even with the best of intentions, good habits fall by the wayside. With that in mind, this month my bigger stories will concentrate on interviews - [Doctor's Orders: New Lumity Face Oil](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/doctors-orders-new-lumity-face-oil/) - Whether you've been reaping the benefits of using a natural face oil or not (I hope you have been, #gamechanger), there is a new one to obsess over. Lumity Skin Nutrients Facial Oil was created by Dr. Sara Palmer Hussey, Cambridge University's Global Expert on Ageing. I've profiled Sara before (story here) because she created Lumity - [A Dash of Red](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-dash-of-red-2/) - I might be a minimalist but my favorite color is red—a really good orange-tinted Chinese red. So I love the idea of throwing one red thing into a minimalist mix. A red sweater a la actress Anna Karina in the 60s (top left), or a red clutch like the uber chic EIC of Self Service - [Women's March Take 2: Are You In?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/womens-march-take-2-are-you-in/) - This coming Saturday marks the anniversary of the Women's March and will be celebrated with marches across the country. (NYC info here--you don't have to buy tickets, they just want to get an idea of head count. LA info here. There is also a big march in Vegas and other states--just search online.) I wouldn't - [Your Story Is Your Professional Currency: Katie Fogarty Wants to Help You Tell Your Best](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/your-story-is-your-professional-currency-katie-fogarty-wants-to-help-you-tell-your-best/) - A New Year means a new opportunity to reexamine and refresh one's life both professionally and personally. One of the most important professional questions you can ask of yourself and your company or brand is 'Is my messaging on track?' Because how you convey what you do and what you share with others is everything. - [Just a Chain](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/just-a-chain/) - If you're old enough to have grown up in the 70s and 80s, you remember the allure of wearing a simple gold chain. Sometimes nothing looks better, especially on slightly tanned skin. They're the slightest bit tacky, which is also their appeal (one can keep you from looking too polished) and they seem to be - [#mondaymotivation Women Together](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/mondaymotivation-women-together/) - I never write about award show fashion or the red carpet, because ball gowns just aren't my thing. But watching the Golden Globes last night and the overwhelming support shown by all for the fledgling new women-created, women-focused organization Times Up Now by almost every person wearing black or lapel pins was impressive and exciting. (Like - [Annie Hall-ish](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/annie-hall-ish/) - It's so cold all I want to do is snuggle in bed and watch old movies. One favorite is Annie Hall--not just for the humor but also for Diane Keaton's clothes which still look good today. Nili Lotan designed a wide-legged pant for Fall (now on sale and shown here), but has them in lighter - [Meet Danuta Mieloch: The Woman Who Can Change Your Skin](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/meet-danuta-mieloch-the-woman-who-can-change-your-skin/) - Skincare experts who can truly alter your skin through touch, assessment and advice are rare. Danuta Mieloch, owner of Rescue Spa, meets that criteria and more, which is why women like beauty industry innovator/Glossier founder Emily Weiss and supermodel Naomi Campbell seek her treatments. And the newest Rescue Spa outpost in New York, a glamorous - [Color Therapy](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/color-therapy/) - As much as I am anticipating great things in 2018, the polar vortex that has descended on New York (and much of the country) is starting to give me a case of serious winter doldrums. A solution? To liven up my wardrobe with a bright pop of color. Makeup artist Lisa Eldrige, whom Vogue Paris - [My 2018 Resolutions](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/my-2018-resolutions/) - One nice thing about having a site is you can look back with perspective on what you've written earlier. When I rang in the beginning of 2017, I was glad 2016 was over. I was not alone. In my 2017 post last January I wrote "One realization I had in 2016 is that I have - [New Year's Eve: Night Out or In](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/new-years-eve-night-out-or-in/) - Whether you like to celebrate New Year's Eve out or prefer to stay snuggled up at home, you should indulge in a little glamour. For a party, I prefer something in a luxe material such as a velvet jumpsuit or a shimmery blouse. For home, silk pajamas always...and statement earrings and mules. Why not start - [Holiday De-Stress](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/holiday-de-stress/) - I love the holidays. They also stress me out. And finding time for myself, even if it's only 20 minutes, isn't always easy. Yesterday, when I should have been making a grocery list, doing last minute errands, fixing up the guest room for my parents etc., I decided to shut the bathroom door (and lock - [Holiday Break: Read+ See](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/holiday-break-read-see/) - With my family coming to visit for the holidays and my daughter home after her first four months at college, I want nothing more than to spend time reading, going to the movies and wondering around the city. On my To Do List….. See Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig's movie starring Saoirse Ronan. My daughter in - [5 Step Holiday Makeup by Mary Wiles](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/5-step-holiday-makeup-by-mary-wiles/) - I ran this post last year, but it's an evergreen. British makeup artist Mary Wiles is a go-to for A-list actresses including Naomi Watts, Kirsten Dunst, Saoirse Ronan and Cary Mulligan. Mary was also TFI's first Flair Women and if you didn't read her steps on how to get her signature glowing skin, it is - [#mondaymotivation: More Coffee with Women](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/mondaymotivation-more-coffee-with-women/) - One habit I have been trying to get into over the course of 2017, and for which I have reaped immeasurable benefits when I do, is to get out of my comfort zone and meet more women, whether it's through email, a short coffee or a meal. I am a firm believer that, for the - [Holiday Gift Guide Roundup](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-roundup/) - In case you're like me and you just started your holiday shopping (and you might have missed some of these)—here are the six gift guides I recently posted (clockwise from top left). Gifts That Give Back. Hostess Gifts. Men's Gifts. Under $200 Gifts. Beauty Junkie Gifts. New Fine Jewelry Classics. - [Hollywood's Favorite Jeweler Sheryl Lowe](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/hollywoods-favorite-designer-sheryl-lowe/) - Jewelry designer Sheryl Lowe is proof you can turn a passion into a burgeoning business. Long a makeup artist in Hollywood where she worked mostly on movies, Sheryl started gifting friends jewelry she designed from her vast collection of beads. Word got out (as it does when your friends are women like Maria Shriver), Lowe - [New in New York](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/new-in-new-york/) - Three new places you might want to put on your radar to shop and eat. 1) Roman + Williams' GUILD NY. With a restaurant by Marie-Aude Rose, wife of Le Coucou's chef Daniel Rose, an Emily Thompson floral boutique and a home-furniture/objets shop, this promises to be NY's next hot spot. It isn't open yet, check - [Morocco as Muse](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/morocco-as-muse/) - Jewelry designer Sara Beltran of Dezso by Sara Beltran (whom I've profiled here and is pictured top right) is a bit of a gypsy; travel is in her blood. So it is fitting that she turned a recent trip to Morocco into a collaboration with global shopping site Shop Latitude. "It was not a surprise to fall - [Obsessed: Céline Hoops](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/obsessed-celine-hoops/) - There is currently one thing (two if you count I might want more than one pair) on my Spring wish list—a pair of Céline hoops. There are so many styles to choose from (more than shown here), I can't make up my mind. While it might have seemed like exciting news that Céline now has - [Elegant French Escape](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/elegant-french-escape/) - I have read a lot about Île de Ré, the quiet summer retreat on the coast of France, but never been. In fact, a while back I posted on Victoire de Castellane's easy elegant home there. In the new WSJ Magazine, there is a feature on minimalist furniture designer Christian Liagre's summer IDR home. I - [Poetic Fashion Illustrator Frida Wannerberger](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/poetic-illustrator-frida-wannerberger/) - Despite it's annoyances, Instagram is most rewarding when you discover something (or someone) that both inspires and delights you. It is where I discovered the work of illustrator Frida Wannerberger. I have a hard time describing her work--it has a naive, imperfect elegance about it that makes me smile. And it is completely unlike any - [REMINDER: HOLIDAY WITH FLAIR THIS THURSDAY](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/reminder-holiday-with-flair-this-thursday/) - So thrilled this is happening tomorrow. Each collection I've chosen is created, designed and/or founded by women entrepreneurs, because I wouldn't want it any other way. I hope you can stop by and shop and also meet some of the amazing designers + founders…. (full details at bottom) Who's coming? Valerie McMurray of Soleil Toujours - [Holiday Gift Guide: Men](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-men/) - What to get the men in your life? This season, there are so many options. For the fashion-forward? Moncler x Kith mountain boots, $630. The business traveler? A From The Road cashmere/wool scarf handmade in Nepal, $334 to keep them warm on the plane. The music lover? A Bose micro waterproof bluetooth speaker, $110, that - [Women + 2017: Our Worst/Best Year](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/women-2017-our-worst-best-year/) - It might be early to start looking back on 2017, but with the relentless news cycle of sexual harassment and more, I cannot help thinking: 2017 has been the shittiest (not going to sugar coat) and possibly the best year for women. I am hoping it goes down in history as a watershed moment. The - [Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Junkie](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-beauty-junkie/) - What would I want in my stocking? Any and all of these. A few years ago, gifting someone a daily supplement like Super Elixir or facial oil might have implied the receiver needed it, but today everyone is on the beauty and wellness train and frankly, who can have too much of a good thing? - [Tina Lutz Reconsiders the Handbag](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/tina-lutz-reconsiders-the-handbag/) - I hadn't seen Tina Lutz in years, not since she had been the co-founder of Lutz Patmos—a line of luxury minimalist cashmere sweaters etc. that every editor coveted. Fast forward last month when an old colleague mentioned that Tina had launched a new line of handbags, was in town (she recently left NYC for Germany - [You're Invited: A Holiday With Flair Pop-Up Shop](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/youre-invited-a-holiday-with-flair-pop-up-shop/) - I am so thrilled to announce the first HOLIDAY WITH FLAIR one-day shopping event next Thursday in NYC. I am always on the hunt for the unique and have culled some treasures you won't find almost anywhere else (except online). Please join me. Please share with friends. Plus you can meet some of the designers/founders - [Masks That Work](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/masks-that-work/) - How often do you use a mask? I am trying to get in the habit of using one at least a couple of times a week and have started using new ones that come highly recommended. What's in rotation now? Biologique-Recherche's Vivant Mask. I tried this once and because it feels (looks and smells) like - [Holiday Gift Guide: New Jewelry Classics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-new-jewelry-classics/) - If you are lucky enough to have someone special who wants to treat you really well this holiday (perhaps you feel like treating yourself) my suggestion is a piece (or two or three) of fine jewelry from Sidney Garber, Repossi, or Spinelli Kilcollin. Why those jewelers in particular? Because they are responsible for creating today's - [To Read: Manhattan Beach](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-read-manhattan-beach/) - I am always late to the game when it comes to the newest novel, but Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach keeps popping up everywhere—I see women reading it on the subway, Tory Burch is reading it according to WSJ. After I finish reading my Katherine Graham bio (which might take a while, it's thick), Jennifer's book - [Eternally Chic on Sale](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/eternally-chic-on-sale/) - During seasonal sales you can shop two ways: first is to buy those indulgent items you long for but don't necessarily fit into your lifestyle or way or dressing, the second is to be more strategic and choose classic, long-lasting pieces you'll reach for again and again. I do a bit of both, but as - [Holiday Gift Guide: Give Back](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-give-back/) - Sometimes the best gifts are those that make more than one person (or animal for that matter) happy. Plus everyone could always use another pouch, tote or T-shirt. Here, a few ideas. Tory Burch Seed Box, $98. Tory's Seed box contains 7 products from women entrepreneurs along with a Tory Sport socks and a cosmetic - [Happy Thanksgiving](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-thanksgiving-2/) - I learned something about Thanksgiving the other day that I did not know. While it was a celebration of harvest and coming together that had origins going far back, Thanksgiving was not made an official holiday until 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. It was during the middle of the civil war, and Lincoln established the day - [To Watch + Reread: Katherine Graham](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/to-watch-reread-katherine-graham/) - I cannot wait to see Meryl Streep's portrayal of the fearless editor of The Washington Post, Katherine Graham, in Speilberg's The Post next month. Graham didn't seek out her role at the paper, she was forced to take it over after she lost her husband (in rather horrible circumstances) and discovered he had run it into - [SALE EDITS](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sale-edits/) - Just a few pieces I love—everyday, above, evening and shoes below, that are now on sale and disappearing quickly…..more to come. Everyday, above, left to right: Frame blazer, Chloe blouse, Protagonist bodysuit, Nili Lotan blazer and pants, Victoria Beckham sweater, M.I.H. jeans, Stella McCartney trench. Evening below, left to right: Gabriela Hearst top, Totême pants, - [Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Love](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-hostess-love/) - Starting this week, hostessing is in full swing for the next 30 plus days. Why not show up at the front door with something beyond a bottle of wine? An inventive host(ess) gift doesn't require spending a lot of money, it just involves a little consideration more than an hour before the event. Why not - [Holiday Gift Guide: Under $200](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-under-200/) - 'Tis the season to start thinking about the other women in your life--sisters, aunts, daughters, interns, best friends. (You can also employ the "one for me, one for you" mode of shopping.) Here some items for ages 16 to 64 and beyond. More holiday gift guides to come.... Artis Brush Set, $90; I+I earrings, $70; - [Original Swimsuit Disruptor: Malia Mills](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/original-swimsuit-disruptor-malia-mills/) - Malia Mills created a thriving business (celebrating 25 years in 2018) doing the impossible--making women feel good about buying a bathing suit. How? By incorporating the precision fit of lingerie with the mix-and-match mentality of creating an everyday outfit. From the beginning, Malia was also a pioneer in celebrating women of every shape and size, - [On Record: Women and Asking](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/on-record-women-and-asking/) - Today's first Flair Speaker Series was an inspiring talk with dynamic women that I cannot wait to share (will post the full interview soon). In the meantime, here is a short video we made (with the talented Erica Hill and Nick Noyes) featuring a few of the compelling women I've been lucky enough to get to - [The Power of Asking](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-power-of-asking/) - So excited to launch the first Flair Speaker Series this morning. It should be a dynamic conversation. If you aren't joining us in person, and all goes according to plan, you should be able to watch the talk live stream on Instagram @theflairindex around 9 a.m. and will be sharing the full video soon online - [Holiday at The Line](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-at-the-line/) - If you are lucky to have a standout holiday invite coming up, you might want to dress appropriately. While I tend to go minimalist almost 365, there are days (especially nights) when going all-out is not only festive, it often makes those who know you well do a double take. (Surprising people, and being the - [Name to Know: Sisi Li of Nells Nelson](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/name-to-know-sisi-li-of-nells-nelson/) - The modern day designers who spend their energy perfecting quiet clothes with a sole purpose of making you feel and look your best are few and far between. Which is why Sisi Li, a veteran of the fashion industry, and her young line, Nells Nelson, are poised to gain quite the cult following. (Her collection - [To Be A Role Model Like Shalane](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/to-be-a-role-model-like-shalane/) - Last week I wrote about being ambitious and how some women believe being direct about who we are and what we want are negative traits. (I do not.) Other women are threatened by competition and deal with it by getting caught up in petty unproductive battles. Then I read an op-ed piece by Linda Crouse - [A Stripe for All Seasons](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-stripe-for-all-seasons/) - I typically pull out my striped t-shirts every season but winter so when I ran across this old picture of Sofia Coppola, it made me rethink how to wear them. I have a black Joseph poncho…..now I feel like I need a black striped shirt to go with (I prefer tone on tone…navy with navy, - [Flair Women: Cindy DiPrima + Kerriylnn Pamer of CAP Beauty](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-women-cindy-prima-and-kerriylnn-pamer-of-cap-beauty/) - Finding expert skincare and wellness advice isn't easy. Either you end up feeling pressured by your facialist to buy a specific line they carry when maybe 5 different products from different lines might work better for you, or the beauty rep at the department store whose working on commission is counting on you to make - [CAP Beauty's Cold Weather Musts + Going Bi-Coastal](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/cap-beautys-cold-weather-musts-going-bi-coastal/) - The West Village all-natural beauty boutique/spa CAP Beauty, created by Kerrilynn Pamer and Cindy DiPrima (read their profile here), might be small, but the thinking behind it is expansive and the founders recently opened their first West Coast outpost in Fred Segal in LA. If organic beauty and health is your thing (and it should - [At Ease](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/at-ease/) - This Bill Cunningham page from the NY Times Style section in October 2010 is a favorite I keep in my tear sheet folder. Why? Because I'm a fan of elegant simplicity and these are the kind of clothes (and women whose style) I love. Not all of us can pull off (or buy) a swishy Alaïa fringe - [#mondaymotivation: Ambition Is Not a Bad Word](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/ambition-is-not-a-bad-word/) - I have been accused and scolded for being ambitious. Both times by other women. One time was somewhat understandable, I had reached out to an old friend/work colleague about job opportunities where she was working, not aware her own position was tenuous. She was stressed out to say the least and she sent me an - [Dust Off Your Dining Table](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/dust-off-your-dining-table/) - If you are like me, there is a pile of magazines/books next to your bedside you have yet to get to (mine no longer fits neatly in my nightstand and is a floating island on the floor). So I would like to make a suggestion. Take a bit of today's extra hour and read chef - [Fashion's Favorite Illustrator: Kate Schelter](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fashions-favorite-illustrator-kate-schelter/) - Kate Schelter has managed to do what many of us dream about—turn her passion and hobby into a successful career that continues to grow and expand into new territories. That said, it was mostly by happenstance, and she took a circuitous, but necessary route to get there. Kate has a sunny personality which is deeply - [Upping the Ante: P50 1970 Version](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/upping-the-ante-p50-1970-version/) - If you haven't tried Biologique Recherche's cult lotion, P50, you could be missing out on an important part of your skincare regime. P50 is what I consider a toner, to use after you cleanse your skin and before your moisturizer. It is meant to balance of pH levels in your skin. It stinks and it - [Can't Wait: Kusama in NYC](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/cant-wait-kusama-in-nyc/) - This Thursday, Yayoi Kusama's Festival of Life, opens at three David Zwirner galleries--two across the street from each other in Chelsea and another uptown. According to Zwirner "The exhibitions will feature sixty-six paintings from her iconic My Eternal Soul series, new large-scale flower sculptures, a polka-dotted environment, and two Infinity Mirror Rooms in the Chelsea - [A Perfect Tote](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-perfect-tote/) - Finding a perfect carryall that isn't humdrum generic, yet still understated enough to work with everything isn't easy. Kendall Conrad's relaunched Benjamina bag, ticks all the right boxes—it's unfussy, is a perfect weekend/workday size, is artisanal chic in the cognac with white contrast stitching, and stealth elegant in all black. "This bag was the third - [Like Yves](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/like-yves/) - Sometimes my style influences don't come from women and I count Yves Saint Laurent as a top muse if you will. He often dressed the same way he did his women, in clean designs that were slightly sexy, yet elegant in their simplicity. Thankfully, no matter which designer is at the helm of YSL these - [Kids, Sexuality, Sexual Harassment and More: Sexologist Dr. Logan Levkoff Leads the Conversation](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/kids-sexuality-sexual-harassment-and-more-sexologist-dr-logan-levkoff-leads-the-conversation/) - Contrary to what you might surmise from this site, I do not always have fashion on the brain. Being a woman and a mother means navigating a myriad of complicated issues that often arise when you least expect it. This happened to me recently during a conversation with my daughter (if you read on will - [Vienna Inspired](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/vienna-inspired/) - One of my favorite NYC museums, Neue Galerie, has a new exhibition launching today Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932: The Luxury of Beauty, which I cannot wait to see. Wiener Werkstätte was a artist's and craftsmen's collective in Vienna during that period that produced elegant, modernist designs and correlated to the work of painters such as Klimt (his - [Tuxedo Inspired Evenings](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/tuxedo-inspired-evenings/) - Never underestimate the allure of a woman in a tuxedo. While the holidays aren't around the corner yet, the way I see it, elegant tuxedo-inspired pieces are more akin to evening basics—pieces that will always be in heavy rotation in your closet because you can mix and match and dress them up or down. You - [Women to Watch](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/women-to-watch/) - The weather in New York is so gorgeous this weekend the last thing I want to do is sit inside, but these are high on my to-watch list as soon as a rainy weekend happens (or a quiet evening, which seem to be few and far between). First is the documentary on Franca Sozzani the - [Name to Know: We Are Leone](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-we-are-leone/) - Not only do I love sharing women's stories on TFI, I enjoy discovering and being introduced to new brands. We Are Leone was launched four years ago by sisters Tallulah (the green) and Ruby (the stripes) Rufus Isaacs, two global nomads who grew up between LA, Rome, Paris and Africa. It is logical the design - [Kule X Bandier: Fresh Workout Wear](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/kule-x-bandier-fresh-workout-wear/) - Here's proof you never know where your elementary school friendships will take you. In third grade Nikki Kule, designer of Kule/lover of all things striped, met Jennifer Bandier, creator of Bandier—a burgeoning retail/online company where fashion, music and fitness intersect, and became friends. Fast forward 30 plus years to today, which is the launch of - [Back to Fall Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/back-to-fall-basics/) - Do you have the basics down when it comes to your Fall wardrobe? A classic white shirt with a twist and blue....black jeans, blue jeans....loafers, slides...a fun coat? Those pieces alone are a great foundation and can get you through a lot of the week. I like the Totême white shirt (the photo above is - [#mondaymotivation: Georgia's Ode to Work](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/mondaymotivation-georgias-ode-to-work/) - I have been a fan of Georgia O'Keeffe since high school and was flipping through the Living Modern book I bought at the Brooklyn Museum's pivotal exhibition on her life, dress and work, and came across this musing she wrote. (Is it a poem? I am not sure.) It reminded me that when you do - [A Fedora Please](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-fedora-please/) - Ever since I found the above photo of Brigitte Bardot (I do not know who the woman on the right is…anyone?), I have been on the hunt for a fedora to wear this fall. (In fact, I would gladly emulate all of what Brigitte's wearing--a knit, a chunky necklace, kohl eye makeup.) I bought a - [The Gold Standard of Essential Oils: Shrankhla Holecek's Uma oils](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-gold-standard-of-essential-oils-shrankhla-holeceks-uma-oils/) - There is serious history, 800 years of it, behind Uma's essential oil-based beauty and wellness products. And it's one steeped in family lore, Uma founder Shrankhla Holecek's ancestors were the Ayurvedic practitioners to India's royal family. Today the family's 100-acre farm in India supplies the highest grade essential oils to companies like Estee Lauder and - [Where Does This Conversation Go?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/where-does-this-conversation-go/) - The last year has been a banner one when it comes to sexual harassment and I feel like we might just be getting started. Who could have imagined that Gretchen Carlson's allegations would rip apart the top brass of Fox News? That women in Silicon Valley would come forward in droves and Hollywood women would - [TFI Redux: How to Get Glowing Skin from Makeup Artist Mary Wiles](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/tfi-redux-how-to-get-glowing-skin-from-makeup-artist-mary-wiles/) - If you have been following TFI since the beginning you might remember the profile on makeup artist Mary Wiles (read here) and this post on her tips for achieving the kind of glowing skin actors like Naomi Watts depend on. (She has Wiles on speed dial.) Wiles recently spent days following around the Blade Runner - [Seductive Sheers](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/seductive-sheers/) - I cannot remember the last time I put on a pair of sheer panty hose or even tights for that matter, but there is something so subtly sexy about a wearing sheer black hose. This is something French women do, and have done (see Carine Roitfeld and Anouk Aimee above), so well for years. Like - [#mondaymotivation: Embracing Vulnerability](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/mondaymotivation-embracing-vulnerability/) - In the WSJ Magazine over the weekend The Columnist's topic, in which six luminaries weigh in, was vulnerability. Of all, author Tavis Smiley's thoughts spoke most to me, "It seems to me that the more vulnerable one is wiling to be, the more courageously one is wiling to act. The person who most opened me - [#sundaystroll](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sundaystroll/) - A little outfit inspiration from London's Brown's Fashion CEO Holli Rogers for those Sundays (or any day really) when you want to walk the city, stroll through your favorite museum or head out for a leisurely hours-long meal. Victoria Beckham blouse, $983, Annie Costello Brown earrings, $275, Isabel Marant Etoile cape, $368, Neous boots, $700, - [Madcap Prints + Italian Heritage + American Attitude: J.J. Martin](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/madcap-prints-italian-heritage-american-attitude-j-j-martin/) - J.J. Martin and I are cut from the same cloth (such a bad pun, couldn't resist). For years we have both been fashion journalists, and both wrote for Harper's Bazaar (I even assigned her pieces along the way). While most fashion editors could be found showing off our new found Celine and such at the - [Cooking with Cherry Bombe](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/cooking-with-cherry-bombe/) - I cannot wait to spend Sunday morning delving in to my early copy of Cherry Bombe: The Cookbook, which is launching October 10th (and available for pre-order). When I interviewed Cherry Bombe co-founder Kerry Diamond months back (read her profile here) she discussed the best, and hardest part, about creating it. "I have much respect for - [When Baggy Works](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/when-baggy-works/) - I like the idea of a pleated, full-leg trouser and think we will be seeing more and more of them in the next few seasons. Of course they aren't the easiest thing to pull off. First, the pant silhouette requires a fitted waist, otherwise you get lost with all that material. Then a simple fitted - [#mondaymotivation: Self Care](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/mondaymotivation-self-care/) - Over the weekend, I attended a pop-up event for WMNSpace, a relatively new LA-based "conscious space for women to gather in service to their own healing." I only stayed a bit to hear the co-founders, Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle of Sakara, a plant-based food delivery service (that is growing quickly and is quite fantastic) - [Fashion(able) Furniture @ The Inside](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/fashionable-furniture-the-inside/) - When I recently had a catch-up coffee with Christiane Lemieux (her Flair profile here), she was deep into getting her new site, The Inside, ready for launch last week. The founder of DwellStudio (she sold it to mega furniture site Wayfair) has taken her love of prints and furniture know-now to create a customizable, direct-to-consumer, - [Redefining Lipstick: Sheena Yaitanes of Kosås Cosmetics](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/redefining-lipstick-sheena-yaitanes-of-kosas-cosmetics/) - Like almost everything else going on in the world these days, the beauty industry is in complete overhaul mode with new brands pushing breakthroughs in the efficacy of products and upping the ante to create more organic solutions for women. It's almost as if everything you once kept in your bathroom medicine cabinet and makeup - [Do You Derma Roll? The Lowdown from Knockout Beauty](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/do-you-derma-roll-the-lowdown-from-knockout-beauty/) - Not a fan of frozen Botox face but still want subtle help? Or maybe you're after the holy grail—a dewy, pore-less healthy glow. Whichever, or both, it seems that derma rolling might be the modern answer to your beauty routine. Cayli Cavaco Reck, founder of Knockout Beauty, couldn't be a bigger fan and her growing - [Flair Woman: Karla Martinez de Salas](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-karla-martinez-de-salas/) - Karla Martinez de Salas has had what you might call a life-changing year: She moved from NYC to Mexico City, had twin daughters, and went from being the Accessories Director at W magazine to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America. Every time I look at her Instagram she is in another - [A Hint of Fall](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/a-hint-of-fall/) - I like the idea of adding a touch of the current season to your home in subtle ways, a silver Buccellati leaf to a side table or dresser, a small vase for a fall floral, and a richer home scent to permeate the air. But I am not a fan of the throw away. Instead, - [P.J.s by Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/p-j-s-by-day/) - I love the idea of wearing silk printed pajamas and pajama style tops and bottoms for day and evening. They're as sexy as tailored gets, you can play with prints and they look just as good dressed down with Stan Smiths or Gucci slides as they do with a simple pair of Celine heels by - [Elegant, moody Milanese](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/elegant-moody-milanese/) - In the new T Magazine the cover story photos of architect Vincenzo De Cotiis's Milanese home are gorgeous. The Milanese have a unique flair and interior style that is almost impossible to describe--their homes don't fit into neat and tidy design trends, they love colors that are vibrant, rich, and sometimes a little off, and - [Women's Entrepreneur Advocate: Dee Poku](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/womens-entrepreneur-advocate-dee-poku/) - I was introduced to Dee through a friend, Ashley Wick (whom I've profiled), who said 'I think you'll like her.' Understatement. Dee is beyond kickass. Dee's mission is to empower, motivate and help women which she does, very successfully, through a couple of venues. There is her WIE Network ( Women, Inspiration + Enterprise), an - [An Elegant Loafer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/an-elegant-loafer/) - Worn casually with jeans, or dressed up with dark trousers, loafers are one of the most timeless, versatile shoes for fall. I just bought my first pair of Gucci horsebit Brixtons in black, shown below, which have a fold-down heel so you can also wear them as slides. (Sometimes I am late to the game, - [Didion's Documentary](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/didions-documentary/) - To say I cannot wait to see the upcoming documentary, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold, directed by her nephew Griffin Dunne and produced by her grandniece Annabelle Dunne, is a mild understatement. It will be available on Netflix next month and I am counting the days (there isn't an official release date). I - [Sweater Weather](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sweater-weather/) - While it's more like an Indian summer right now in New York, fall begins Friday and hopefully cooler weather won't be far behind. There is nothing I look forward to more than pulling on a favorite roomy sweater, jeans and boots. In anticipation of sweater weather, here are some of my favorites of the season. - [#mondaymotivation: To Age and Not Give a F&$* Like Helen Mirren](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/mondaymotivation-to-age-and-not-give-a-f-like-helen-mirren/) - I LOVE that Helen Mirren is on the cover of the September issue of Allure issue, which I must admit surprised me because I felt the new editor, Michelle Lee, was heading the magazine into hyper Millennial drive. But her call to action, which is a cover line, is to end the idea of "anti-aging", - [New York Street Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/new-york-street-style/) - New York fashion week is over. I haven't posted anything about the clothes, because you can find it all on Vogue.com, plus who's seriously worried about buying anything for next Spring when chances are you haven't bought much, or anything yet, for this fall? I do love a good street style photo. But they can - [Fashion's Powerhouse Marketer: Lisa Pomerantz](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/fashions-powerhouse-marketer-lisa-pomerantz/) - I have known Lisa Pomerantz for fashion eons. First when she was in charge of global communications at Bottega Veneta for nine years, and then at Michael Kors where she was VP of Global Communications and Marketing for six. She is now back at Bottega as the CMO and is setting out to help the - [Flair Five: Lisa Pomerantz's Fall Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-five-lisa-pomerantzs-fall-musts/) - The five things (and a few extra add-ons) Lisa is looking forward to this Fall. NPR's “How I Built This with Guy Raz”. For every good marketer there is always the ‘story’ behind a genius idea that ignites the campaign and DNA around the product and company culture….these podcasts with incredible entrepreneurs are an endless - [What I've Learned in 25 Years of Marriage](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/what-ive-learned-in-twenty-five-years-of-marriage/) - Today is my 25th wedding anniversary, which feels like both an amazing accomplishment and an insane, mind-boggling amount of time. I got married young, at age 24, which means I have now spent half of my life with my husband. It sounds crazier than it ultimately feels, sort of the same as I am a - [A Look Back: Artist Jane Wilson](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/a-look-back-artist-jane-wilson/) - Do you know about the late artist Jane Wilson? I did not and when I discovered an image of her on Instagram yesterday and then posted the one with her husband, art critic John Gruen below, I wanted to learn more. Jane came to New York City from Iowa in 1949. Her group of friends - [A Fall Plaid](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-fall-plaid/) - Maybe it has something to do with being in high-school and college during the "grunge" years, but I always think there is a need in a fall wardrobe for a plaid shirt to wear with denim of some sort, like Caroline de Maigret (left) and Jennifer Neyt (right). (I feel like I should know the - [Five Steps to a Zero-Waste Wardrobe for Fall](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/five-steps-to-a-zero-waste-wardrobe-for-fall/) - The fall season is the biggest shopping season for many reasons—the clothes are more substantial (heavier, luxe fabrics) which means higher price tags, and the basic fact that you need more layers means you need more items. Plus it's fun to refresh and update. But buying clothes you never wear like a cashmere sweater that - [A Home To Share](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/a-home-to-share/) - I love the profile on Marie-France Cohen in the new T Magazine Men's Style issue. A woman with exquisite taste, she is the founder of both the French children's line Bonpoint and the chic and slightly cheeky home decor store Merci--both places where I have spent more money than I should when in Paris. Her latest - [Women in Art in NYC This Month](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/women-in-art-in-nyc-this-month/) - This month there are four exhibits of women artists I'm making an effort to see. One, which has the potential to be epic, opens today. Kara Walker at Sikkema Jenkins, Sept 7th. I missed her colossal Sphinx sculpture at the Domino Sugar Factory three years ago, but I'm not making the same mistake twice. There - [Bows, Bows, Bows](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/bows-bows-bows/) - Last fall I waited too long to buy a pair of Prada kitten-heeled pumps with bows similar to those shown here; they sold out before I got my act together. Thankfully this season there are many options. If you want to be seriously demure you could pair them with a dress. Personally I prefer to - [Fall Checklist](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/fall-checklist/) - As I mentioned in a post last week, I love fall because it feels like a fresh start and a time to rethink goals and habits. Below is my checklist I'm going to keep taped next to my computer so I don't forget. What do you want to do this fall? Connect More. There are - [Happy Labor Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-labor-day/) - I hope you enjoy this last unofficial day of summer--that you're enjoying gorgeous weather, time with family and friends and a bit of a respite before the fall season kicks into full gear. x Jennifer - [Flair Woman: Demetra Lalaounis](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-demetra-lalaounis/) - I have a huge soft spot for the style and glamour of the Sixties and Seventies. And the bold fine jewelry that first became de riguer then continues to be a favorite. Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, the favorite of Jackie O. when she married Aristotle, is largely responsible for creating that aesthetic by adding modern - [These are Flair Women: Part 2](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/these-are-flair-women-part-2/) - 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 or change our perspective. These are thoughtful women who use their work and influence - [Long Weekend + Long-Term Thoughts](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/long-weekend-long-term-thoughts/) - I always anticipate, with excitement, the fall season, because it feels like a chance for a fresh start--far more in my opinion than the New Year. And I like nothing better than spending hours on Labor Day weekend, staring out at what is hopefully a beautiful view, and pondering what changes I want to make - [Flair Five: Labor Day Packing List](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-labor-day-packing-list/) - The last hurrah of summer is a day away. Whether you have a chance to go out West (I wish I was at Arches National Park where I took the photo above last year) or to the beach, it's a chance to start mixing in some slightly heavier fall elements into your wardrobe such as - [Glossy Fall Hair](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/glossy-fall-hair/) - The end of summer marks the end of wavy, air-dried beach hair (at least for me) and I am looking forward to blowing it out and giving it a shine. Plus my hair could use some serious damage control from the ocean air and sun. With that in mind I'm going to try Sachajuan's Intensive - [Dôen's Transition Sweaters](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/doens-transition-sweaters/) - There is nothing better than a cozy, yet lightweight sweater, but they aren't as easy to find as you'd think. I love these from Dôen's new fall collection. I bought one of their bell-sleeved summer sweaters and I've worn in continuously since I've been in California for the past week. For fall, I can't decide - [Classic Summer Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/classic-summer-style/) - These are the last days of summer when I already to start to get nostalgic that it's coming to an end. To celebrate what could be better than photos of iconic women in summer. Top to bottom: Brigitte Bardot, Lauren Hutton, Bianca Jagger, Catherine Deneuve, Francoise Hardy, Romy Schneider, Grace Kelly, Jane Birkin and - [A Checked Blazer](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-checked-blazer/) - Houndstooth, Glen plaid, Prince of Wales check—whatever your preference, you might want to consider a checked blazer this fall. I guess they are an "it" item, though I don't like that term, because to me a checked blazer is a timeless classic. Buy now, wear all fall, put it away, pull it out two years - [On My Mind](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-mind/) - Goals, Inspirations + Thought Provoking Reads to Start Your Week. WANT: Kate Moss's De Gournay Bathroom. The new Architectural Digest has a short feature on Kate Moss' collaboration with bespoke wallpaper company De Gournay. The paper and her bathroom, are gorgeous. #bathroomgoals READ: WSJ Magazine Goes to the Venice Biennale. In the new issue photographer - [Flair Woman: April Gargiulo of Vintner's Daughter](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-april-gargiulo-of-vintners-daughter/) - A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how I had run out of my current facial oil and wanted to try Vintner's Daughter, a 100% organic serum that many women I know, including those who own standout beauty boutiques, swear by. I have been using it every day since (morning and night) and I - [A Fall Floral Blouse](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-fall-floral-blouse/) - The other day, I wrote about how a floral dress is a great warm-to-cool weather transition piece; the same goes for a floral-printed blouse. Because it's too hot to wear jeans most of the summer, I must admit I get excited to get back into denim and love the combination of a good jean, and - [Apply Every Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/apply-every-day/) - This Soleil Toujours Set + Protect Micro Mist sunscreen for your face might be the most genius sunscreen product ever. I never leave the house without a serious spritz. Created by a friend and Flair Woman, Valerie McMurray, this mist is a 70% organic SPF 30 with no nasties (Oxybenzone, Octinoxate) and the skin-beneficial ingredients - [Fall Transition: Floral Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fall-transition-floral-dress/) - Like the different denim shirts I posted about last week, I think the best fall clothes to buy now are the transition pieces that you can wear today and layer up once it cools down. One favorite is a floral dress. Even though the Sofia Coppola image is years old, it still sits in my - [#mondaymotivation: How I Built This](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/mondaymotivation-how-i-built-this/) - If you are at all entrepreneurial, I highly recommend the podcast from NPR, How I Built This. Host Guy Raz speaks with some of the biggest disruptors (an overused word but 100% fitting in this case) in far-ranging fields. Some I have enjoyed include Jennifer Hyman of Rent the Runway (she and her partner just - [In Love with Luis](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/in-love-with-luis/) - When I went to Mexico City in February, I not only fell in love with the city (the food, the people, the art), but I discovered and became somewhat obsessed with the architecture of Luis Barragán. Karla Martinez de Salas, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Mexico and an early TFI interview, mentioned if we went to - [The World Of Shirin von Wulffen](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-world-of-shirin-von-wulffen/) - I first met Shirin years back when I was the fashion features editor at Harper's Bazaar and she was head of p.r. for Yves Saint Laurent under Tom Ford. Fast forward, we recently reconnected when she and her husband, Frédéric Fekkai, relaunched Bastide, 25-year-old heritage brand from Aix-en-Provence of artisanaly-made non-toxic beauty products. (If you have - [A Different Denim Shirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-different-denim-shirt/) - It is hard to contemplate buying serious winter clothes in early August. Instead I like to focus on transition pieces—the kind that will update what you have now, and you can continue to wear once the weather starts to cool down. One wear-with-everything piece is a denim shirt. But instead of your typical men's style - [Beach Jewelry](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/beach-jewelry/) - I am a fan of jewelry at the beach—not a blinding, jangling overload, but something that sparkles and preferably speaks to the ocean and all its treasures. Here some ideas from a few jewelry designers I've profiled and love. Robin Renzi of Me & Ro just launched a collection of multi and single pendant necklaces - [Does Motherhood Need Another Label?](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/does-motherhood-need-another-label/) - Yesterday, after reading an Op-Ed by Karen Rinaldi, author of the novel "The End of Men" wrote in the NY Times called The Selfishness of Motherhood, I couldn't stop thinking about it and selfishly (sorry) wanted to share my thoughts. Rinaldi argues that "When we cling to the idea of motherhood as sacrifice, what we - [Île De Ré Redux](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/ile-de-re-redux/) - Île de Ré, a small village on the west coast of France has been on my to visit list for a while, and this house located there, owned by Victoire de Castellane, the designer of Dior fine jewelry, is my kind of dream home. It ran in Vogue Paris a few years back, but I - [Flair Women: The Veronica Beards](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-women-the-veronica-beards/) - I first interviewed the Veronica Beards about a year after they launched their brand (yes they are both named Veronica and married to brothers which means they are also family and have 8 children (!!) between them). Their first design was the Dickey jacket, an expertly tailored blazer that you can attach different "dickies" to, - [A Sexy, Elegant Caftan](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-sexy-elegant-caftan/) - Again with the Instagram inspo. I love these pictures of jewelry designer Aurélie Bidermann on vacation. They immediately made me want to be in Positano, and wish I had a blue coverup—one that is long, but sheer and shows some leg. It's the kind of understated sexy I like most. Don't be fooled, the dark - [Sporty Jumpsuits](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sporty-jumpsuits/) - I have a thing for jumpsuits—they're easy (ok the bathroom situation isn't ideal), they're chic and make getting dressed a snap. And I like dressy ones as much as I like sportier versions. I also like finding new brands I'm not familiar with, and I discover many of them on Instagram. The latest? The Orseund - [Host(ess) Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/hostess-gifts-2/) - If you are lucky enough to have an invitation to stay with a friend, attend a celebration or even intimate dinner this month, here are some hostess gift ideas that are better than a bottle of wine. I think the best gifts are ones that are thoughtful and indulgent (which does not mean pricey)--the kind - [#mondaymotivation: Do You Ask?](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/do-you-ask/) - Last week I interviewed Dee Poku, a woman who has multiple businesses oriented around the theme of helping and empowering women. Dee is a kinetic ball of energy who tirelessly and successfully brings women together on so many levels, I am constantly in awe. I cannot wait to share her story (which is coming next - [Chic + Cheeky: Vintage Dior](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/chic-cheeky-vintage-dior/) - I found these old Christian Dior ads from the 70s shot by fashion photographer Chris Von Wangenheim on Pinterest and had to share. Wangenheim's sexy, glossy and somewhat perverse work was part of a movement that included Helmut Newtown and Guy Bourdin. Tragically Wangenheim died in a car crash in 1981, cutting his career too - [Flair Woman: Meg Touborg](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-meg-touborg/) - If you have ever second-guessed your way out of starting a new venture, Meg Touborg's story might motivate you to get off your butt and just do it. Meg has had a high-profile career working for companies including Saks, Coach, Kate Spade and Waterworks, but when she thought about launching her own business, she first - [Flair Five (+1): Meg Touborg's Al Fresco Dining Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/flair-five-1-meg-touborgs-al-fresco-dining-musts/) - "Since I live in Southern California, dining al fresco is a favorite year-around activity. Here are some ingredients for an enchanting evening." Williams Sonoma Melamine Plates With uneven surfaces under foot and under table, I like to use melamine products outdoors to avoid breakages. These simple, rustic ones make all food look good! Hudson Vineyard Wines I - [A Good Red](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-good-red/) - Victoria Beckham's Judo Red nail polish for Nails Inc., is not new, just new to me. I love a good red--they are not as easy find as you'd think. And the Fabien Baron designed Venetian glass bottle is minimalist chic at its best. - [What American Women Get Right](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/what-american-women-get-right/) - Around the recent Bastille Day celebrations, I read several stories extolling French style and how to get it. But I didn't see many stories on American style around the 4th of July. Why are we better at praising women from other countries and their innate sense of chic than the iconic women in our own - [A Stylist's Ode to Color](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/a-stylists-ode-to-color/) - I love highlighting the work of women I've interviewed for this site. And I was excited to read Flair Woman, Christiane Lemieux's piece, now on AD (Architectural Digest) online, on Lauren Michael Goodman's San Francisco home. Goodman, a former NY stylist, has a playful yet elegant eye and mixes color and form in dramatic fashion. - [#mondaymotivation](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mondaymotivation/) - Goals, Inspirations + Thought-Provoking Reads to Start Your Week Why Women Aren't CEOs by Susan Chira. If you missed this Op-Ed in the NY Times yesterday, I highly recommend it. Whether you are a female entrepreneur or a stay-at-home mom, it is a wake up to call the fact that although much attention has been - [Summery + On Sale](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summery-on-sale/) - I am always reluctant to buy color for summer. Then when it's in full swing and everyone is walking around in brights, pastels, and prints I feel drab. My solution? I bought two of the Apiece Apart dresses here, both 40% off (from $110 to $283) . #worthit. There aren't many sizes left and they - [Name to Know: Rachel Drori of Daily Harvest](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-rachel-drori-of-daily-harvest/) - How healthy do you really eat every day? Are you ever too busy to grab something good (or just anything to eat at all)? Wouldn't it be nice to have a convenient, reliable solution? Perhaps you need a little Daily Harvest in your life. Started by Rachel Drori, Daily Harvest is a home delivery subscription - [Cult Serum: Vintner's Daughter](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/cult-serum-vintners-daughter/) - I am on the last few drops of my current oils and serum from Odacite which I love, but there are so many other amazing beauty products out there I am tempted to try. Vintner's Daughter has become a cult favorite--the cutting-edge beauty stores I've featured such as CAP Beauty and Knockout Beauty carry it, - [Summer Whites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-whites/) - It's the middle of summer and the breezy black jumpsuits I bought pre-90° weather seem heavy and uninspiring--I desperately want to be wearing a light, mostly white, feminine dress. Luckily there are still several options out there. clockwise from top left: Lisa Marie Fernandez mini ruffle dress, $785; Mes Demoiselles midi dress, $195; SEA short-sleeved - [Woman Crush: Tracee Ellis Ross](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/woman-crush-tracee-ellis-ross/) - One of my favorite Instagram accounts I follow is that of Tracee Ellis Ross. I have never met her (she is at the top of my interview wish list), but she seems to wear life lightly, but take her glamour seriously. She has major style cred (something her fearless mother/diva Diana Ross probably has a - [#getinspired: Angel Investor Joanne Wilson's Podcast](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/getinspired-angel-investor-joanne-wilsons-podcast/) - Months back, I had the opportunity to interview one of today's most influential female angel investors, Joanne Wilson, (interview here) who has focused her interest on women and minority-run companies not as a feel good gesture, but because she believes they are the wave of the future. Food52, Spring, Swoonery and Blue Bottle Coffee, are - [Women Behaving Badly](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/women-behaving-badly/) - There are two movies on my to-see list. The first is the new Lady Macbeth starring Florence Pugh (nothing to do with Shakespeare). The cinematography is supposed to be beautiful and it has the trappings of a period piece, but the undertones of a psychological thriller. Florence plays a young wife whose husband's attempts to - [Flair Woman: Abby Wallach](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-abby-wallach/) - Abby Wallach is proof careers can come full circle. That if you are nimble enough in your mindset you can follow one path, have success, then pivot and return to other passions that have been sitting on the back burner for years. And return to them with the knowledge and experience you gained along the - [How Do You Stay Focused? How Do You Practice Gratitude?](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/how-do-you-stay-focused-how-do-you-practice-gratitude/) - I know I am not the only who feels like my life pulls me in a million different directions, often on a daily basis. Sometimes it is hard to get everything on my most basic checklist done which often means the attention given to the decisions I make can be lacking. Time often wins out - [A Light Jacket](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-light-jacket/) - If there ever was a four-season jacket, it would be an army surplus style. You either love them (like I do), or you don't. But it's hard to deny the endless versatility of a more lightweight option. You can dress one up--paired with a floral print dress or a silk shirt and pants, or dress - [Flair Five: On My Mind](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-on-my-mind-2/) - A continuation of last week's Flair Five--what's inspiring me and on my mind this week. 1. (And 2.) I just finally finished Joan Juliet Buck's The Price of Illusion, which I wrote about a while back. Instead of moving on to more new releases I'm backtracking. For something juicy I'm reading The Girls by Emma - [Flair Woman: Dr. Elizabeth Poynor](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-dr-elizabeth-poynor/) - TFI is a luxury lifestyle site, so you might wonder why I would choose to profile a doctor, a very serious gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon at that. Here's why. First, Dr. Poynor is an expert in her field (my husband is head of cardiac anesthesia at Lenox Hill Hospital and has worked with - [Name to Know: Kát Rudu](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-kat-rudu/) - When I met Kát Rudu I was nervous. I had agreed to try a lighter version of her new Venus Viva fractional radio-frequency device (the more in depth requires numbing cream) while visiting Knockout Beauty, but it looked like it hurt a little and those who were post-Viva had pink complexions. Then a few of - [Straight from Paris: Blazers](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/straight-from-paris-blazers/) - The couture shows in Paris are under way and it must have been slightly chilly in the beginning because the attendees were fairly covered up—many were wearing jeans and blazers. It's too hot in NYC to wear a jacket now, but seeing these women started me thinking. Besides shoes (like the Dior boots I recently posted - [Upgrade Your Toothpaste](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/upgrade-your-toothpaste/) - In my effort to change up my everyday beauty and health essentials to organic versions, toothpaste is one of my last holdouts. I find it very hard to give up the minty fresh feeling you get when you use drugstore brands. But drugstore brands have ingredients that can be hormone disruptors and cause canker sores. - [Happy 4th of July!](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-4th-of-july/) - As much as I look forward to grilling, going to the beach and fireworks on July 4th, I also try to take time to reflect on how lucky and proud I am to be American. What does being American mean to me? I love being able to exercise my right to use freedom of expression. - [Escape: Hotel Esencia](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/escape-hotel-esencia/) - On my wish list of places to spend a few blissfully quiet days is the Hotel Esencia on Mexico's Riviera Maya, just above Tulum. Once the home of the Duchess Rosa di Ferrari, it became a mediocre hotel years back, but was purchased and updated by media entrepreneur Kevin Wendle in 2014. The hotel is - [A Summer Capsule](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/a-summer-capsule/) - Lisa Marie Fernandez's exclusive collaboration of breezy summer dresses and bathing suits for Matches Fashion which launches today are the kind of pieces you imagine wearing around Capri or Havana. The sun-bleached colors and crinkled, striped and gingham cottons are feminine without being fussy. I like the idea of wearing the gingham one piece below as - [Thank You WSJ!](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/thank-you-wsj/) - I find Jackie O. and Lee Radziwill's style to as relevant today as ever, so I was thrilled to be included in the latest Wall Street Journal piece on Jackie's timeless vacation style. A big thank you to Rima Suqi, who wrote the piece, and Meenal Mistry, the editor, for including me. If you have - [Name to Know: Carla Sersale of Le Sirenuse](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-carla-sersale-of-le-sirenuse/) - Carla Sersale has a dreamy job. With her husband and his family, she runs (and owns) perhaps the most glamorous and exquisite tiny slice of paradise on Italy's Amalfi coast, the hotel Le Sirenuse in Positano. Writer John Steinbeck helped put Sirenuse on the map when he visited in 1953, two years after it opened, writing - [One Look: Jeans + Florals](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/4257/) - I love this Miss Vogue shoot in the April issue of Vogue Paris. Even though it's styled for "younger" women, wearing a floral or geometric print shirt with jeans works no matter what your age. It really doesn't need further explanation, it's more about finding a top you love (it can even be a basic - [Back to Basics: The Button-Down](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/back-to-basics-the-button-down/) - I try to not to put too many shopping posts one after the other, but this is less about shopping and more about pulling out a classic most women already have in their closet. Never underestimate the understated allure of a simple button-down shirt. These extremely fashion savvy women, left to right, the late Franca - [Flair Five: On My Mind](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-on-my-mind/) - Last week I posted my first personal Flair Five based around my summer dressing essentials, today I thought I'd post on five things that caught my eye/interest recently. Many came from my daily Instagram scrolls. The new issue of Unconditional Magazine. If minimalist fashion grabs your attention, you will love the striking simplicity of this - [These Dior Boots](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/these-dior-boots/) - It is very hard to wrap your head around buying fall clothes when summer just started—someday the fashion industry might get in sync with the seasons (something most of us would prefer), but until then there will always be a few items that are so covetable they come and go in the blink of an - [An Elegant Natural Deodorant](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/an-elegant-natural-deodorant/) - Recently I resolved to change four beauty/health products I use regularly to healthier, non-toxic formulas. One was nail polish, which I wrote about, then organic sunscreen (covered that too), another is toothpaste (still working on finding one I love) and the last is deodorant. Most anti-perspirants (which block sweat) contain some form of aluminum and - [Flair Five: My (JA's) Summer Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-my-jas-summer-essentials/) - I am always posting about what other people love for their Flair Fives and thought I should share my favorite summer classics that are always a part, in some form, of my wardrobe. These are the kind of investments that are always worth it. A brown leather tote: Kendall Conrad Girona bag, $550. My requirements - [Name to Know: Sara Beltran](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-sara-beltran/) - Sara Beltran, designer of jewelry collection Dezso, has always intrigued me because she uses her biggest influence—the ocean, in the most atypical way. Rather than being ephemeral and shimmery, her work is sexy, edgy and elegant. Her dark, glistening hand-carved shell pendants, polki diamond-studded shark fins, enameled cuffs and chokers have a dark, poetic, raw - [Smells Like Summer](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/smells-like-summer/) - In NYC (and much of the North East) is has been August-hot for the past few days. The heat and humidity made me immediately want to switch to beauty products that are summer-oreinted in both scent and ingredients. Two are products I use every summer, two I'm trying for the first time. Here, my picks: - [Flair Five: Elisabeth Holder Raberin's Summer Loves](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-elisabeth-holder-raberins-summer-loves/) - Ladurée jams and candles. "They make perfect gifts and you can ship them." Eres maillot, $560. "Because Eres has the best fit--always." Darphin Intral Serum, $88 and Hydraskin Light, $62. "These are refreshing and hydrating for summer. The Darphin Institute is my spa in Paris." Gray Malin photography. "I'm in love. That's how the whole - [Flair Woman: Elisabeth Holder Raberin of Ladurée](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-elisabeth-holder-raberin-of-laduree/) - A citron Ladurée macaron has been, since I became familiar with them in Paris in the early 2000s when I used to go to the collections, an ultimate treat. So when I had the chance to interview Elisabeth, president of my idea of confectionary heaven, I was more than excited. I will admit when Ladurée - [Summer's Perfect Tee](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summers-perfect-tee/) - A good t-shirt is harder to find than you'd think. And as much as I try others I always come back to the same—the classic Petite Bateau. The cotton is good and has weight so it doesn't lose shape or wear thin. The fit is slim with a high arm-hole (the French are so good at - [I ♥ Buvette](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/i-♥-buvette/) - My favorite places in New York usually have a stubborn quirkiness that lends to their magic. One such place is Buvette in the West Village. Here, the tables are too close together, the chairs not exactly comfortable (especially if you get a stool) the garden area hardly lush. Plus they don't take reservations. But the - [Summer Glow from Kjaer Weis](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/summer-glow-from-kjaer-weis/) - My younger daughter, who is quite adept at makeup application and does mine on occasion, learned everything she knows from YouTube. I have no time or interest in searching for good makeup videos. Plus I'm a makeup minimalist; I use relatively few products and spend very little time in the morning putting makeup on. So when - [Father's Day Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/fathers-day-gift-guide/) - Gone are the days (thankfully) of giving ties and socks as Father's Day gifts. Now, there are so many more options. From portable pizza ovens, to graphic running tees and board shorts, or perhaps a good read—here are a few of my favorite ideas to give the man (or if you're lucky men) in your - [One Look: Casual Summer Evening](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/one-look-casual-summer-evening/) - This photo, styled by Vanessa Traina and shot by photographer Benjamin Alexander Huseby for NY Times T Magazine in 2013 is still a favorite of mine. One reason is I have a penchant for burgundy in the summer...with a slight tan and brown leather accessories, it is rich, somewhat exotic antidote to your typical pastels. - [To See: Rauschenberg + Friends](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-see-rauschenberg-friends/) - This weekend I am going to try to go to the Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends exhibit at MOMA, which runs through September 17th. Rauschenberg was working in New York City in the 50s and 60s, which was a heyday of the collaborative, experimental cross-pollination of different artistic genres. Dancer/choreographer Merce Cunningham and Trisha Brown, Jasper - [Flair Woman: Frances Palmer](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-frances-palmer/) - Earlier this week, when I had the first Flair Index lunch, a few women asked me 'Who are you profiling next?', to which I replied, 'Frances Palmer.' Their response? 'You mean, The Frances Palmer?' Then I had the delight of introducing them to this quiet but dynamic, and enormously talented ceramist/photographer/gardener. Frances' work, in which she photographs the - [Flair Five: Frances Palmer's Entertaining Favorites](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-frances-palmers-entertaining-favorites/) - "I love to entertain and set the table for guests."—Frances Madeline Weinrib Daphne collection napkins, 4 for $100 and Frances Palmer Styria vase, $160. "I am a great fan of Madeline's textiles and I especially like the napkins that she designed, for the Neue Galerie that are inspired by Kandinsky. I also created a collection of - [One Look: Debbie's Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/one-look-debbies-dress/) - This is the first of a series of posts (on occasional rotation) centered around an image I love and ideas on how to replicate the look. I am always on the hunt for one shoulder tops and dresses. What could be easier, or chicer, than this Totême dress styled a la Debbie Harry—with classic Ray-Bans, the simplest - [Sofia Coppola's Period Piece](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sofia-coppolas-period-piece/) - One movie I can't wait to see this summer (it releases on June 23rd) is Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled, starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning and Colin Farrell. And I love the images and article in the upcoming WSJ Magazine in which Sofia is the cover story. Paul Cavaco, who worked at Bazaar as - [Get Your Summer House On](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/get-your-summer-house-on/) - Memorial Day weekend hallmarks the transition to everything summer including your home. Maybe you're pulling off the dust cloths from your country retreat, settling into a new beach rental, or just want to lighten up your home for the warmer months. Switching up a few elements—throw pillows, bedspreads, area rugs, baskets, art and prints, serving - [Name to Know: Valerie McMurray of Soleil Toujours](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-valerie-mcmurray-of-soleil-toujours/) - I promise if you read through this interview you will never think about sunscreen the same way again. When Valerie McMurray launched her organic sun protection line Soleil Toujours in early 2014 she had three goals: 1) To make sunscreen glamorous again (think Bain de Soleil) 2) To marry the highest quality sun care with anti-aging - [Summer Weekend Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-weekend-basics/) - No matter how many festive sundresses and sandals you add to your summer wardrobe, you should always have a core group of reliable basics that can multi-task. The kind of pieces that require no thought and can be counted on to keep you looking pulled together: a basic button-down, classic swim pieces, an open-weave knit you can - [A Summer Bag](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-summer-bag/) - While it is not yet officially summer, Memorial Day weekend is the first "unofficial" summer weekend. With that in mind, all my posts this week will focus on summer basics, beginning with a summer bag. I am a big fan of an inexpensive summer bag. Unless you are going somewhere formal during the day, as - [French Riviera Getaway](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/french-riviera-getaway/) - With the Cannes Film Festival in full swing this week, French Vogue posted this new hotel, Les Roches Rouges (Red Rocks), located in Saint-Raphaël on the French Riviera down the road from Cannes. It looks like my kind of heaven. I love the clean, modernist design and it's sea-side location is just breath-taking. What would - [Flair Woman: Julia Leach of Chance Studio](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-julia-leach-of-chance-studio/) - You might now Julia Leach from Chance, her fresh resort-focused collection of classic striped tees, beach accessories (totes, towels, hats) and more, but her most well-known work might actually be both more familiar and at the same time far more under the radar. Julia is a brand strategist, who honed her skills at the advertising giant - [Flair Five: Julia Leach's Summer Vacation Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-julia-leachs-summer-vacation-musts/) - These pieces will be ideal to pack for my trip to San Sebastian and Corsica this summer, including Lesley Blume's book about Hemingway's scandalous circle of friends that surrounded him as he wrote The Sun Also Rises, set in the Basque country. Can't wait to finally read it!1. Anna Kosturova crocheted bikini, top, $83, bottoms, $83. - [Detox Your Nails](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/detox-your-nails/) - I can't imagine going a day without pedicured (and often manicured) nails—especially during the summer, but knowing that many polishes are full of toxic chemicals, I have started to get concerned. I want a polish that is healthier (yes, the healthiest alternative is no polish at all and that is so not happening), but I'm not willing - [A Bell Sleeve Sweater](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-bell-sleeve-sweater/) - I was looking to replace an old cotton summer cardigan and found this bell-sleeved style, above, from Doen which I love (it comes in other colors and as a pull-over). A voluminous sleeve instantly updates a sweater--whether it's one to wear beach-bound, or in a more polished manner in the city. Below, some favorites. Clockwise from - [Summer Gold](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/summer-gold/) - I tend to favor jewelry that is substantial--the bigger, often the better. Except in summer, when delicate gold jewelry is something I put on in late June and tend not to take off until September. Shimmery gold lights up sun-kissed skin like nothing else. My favorite way to wear it? Layered. I still love these - [Happy Mother's Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/happy-mothers-day/) - To all moms: Here's to breakfast in bed, someone else to do the dishes, a little bit of pampering, and a lot of love from your family ♥. Some of my favorite chic mommy photos + moments.... - [Artist Gail Albert Halaban Celebrates The Messinesss of Motherhood](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/artist-gail-halaban-celebrates-the-messinesss-of-motherhood/) - Instead of your typical Ode to Mother's Day, this is a feature on an artist whose ongoing series (since 1997), The Stages of Motherhood, focuses on the perfectly imperfect lives of women from NYC to LA and beyond. Blair Clarke, who represents Gail's work, introduced me to her and I am a fan. Motherhood is complex, often chaotic, and - [A Summer Ponytail](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/a-summer-ponytail/) - I love ponytails, especially when it's warm, but I put zero effort into creating one. (I am about as low maintenance as you can be when it comes to hair care…no products, no professional blow drys, and while I do color my hair once a month, haircuts don't happen with any regularity either.) Vogue Paris posted - [A Simple Shift](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-simple-shift/) - Whether you're a little Debbie Harry or a lot more Jackie O., sometimes the simplest shift dress just works. It's timeless and feminine, and can become a wardrobe staple by changing up the accessories. I could go on and on, but the look doesn't require that much explanation—the above photos might be dated, yet the look - [Cartier's Slim Panthere Watch](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/cartiers-slim-panthere-watch/) - If you like jewelry and are lucky, you have a little Cartier in your life. Their iconic designs--the rolling ring, the Love bracelet, their tank watches, never get old. Last week, Cartier, relaunched their slim bracelet watch, the Panthère, and they're available on Net-a-Porter (where the picture of Ruth Wilson, above, comes from). I have - [More Mother's Day](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/more-mothers-day/) - I love Mother's Day for many reasons—I love being a mother, I love having a mother who loves me back, I love celebrating women in general and I'm not going to lie, I love receiving a little something from my girls and husband (including, but not exclusively, hand-made items). Mother's Day, to me, is one day - [Fekkai's Ode to Provence](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/fekkais-ode-to-provence/) - Summer in Provence, if you have ever experienced it, has a languid, romantic, allure like no other place on earth. And the scents—lavender fields, roses, olive trees can linger in the deep recesses of your brain forever. (Sounds sappy? Maybe, but if you have been, you know of what I speak.) Want to bring back - [To See in NYC: CDG at the Met, Frieze Art Fair and more...](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-see-in-nyc-cdg-at-the-met-frieze-art-fair-and-more/) - If you live, or are visiting, NYC there are so many incredible exhibits opening today and tomorrow, I suggest you put on a pair of comfortable shoes and plan on visiting all, or at least one of the following. Not only will the art be inspiring and visually stimulating, the people watching is superb at - [Dr. Sara Palmer Hussey, Founder Lumity Anti-Ageing Supplements](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/dr-sara-palmer-hussey-founder-lumity-anti-ageing-supplement/) - I don't take vitamins, ingest herbal mixes or adaptogens, am lucky if I get in four green juices max per month, and believe in tonics like a nightly glass of wine and a weekly cheeseburger. You get the picture—I am fairly healthy (I do exercise often), but hardly a health nut. But after taking Lumity anti-ageing - [Dress Up Baggy Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dress-up-baggy-jeans/) - I don't usually post modern paparazzi photos, but I like this one of Kate Bosworth in Toteme jeans, because she has taken such simple elements—a white button-down and baggy jeans--and made them look casually elegant. How? It really boils down to her accessories, the feminine shoes and bag. Waist definition is also key, a bit of - [Mother's Day: Gifts That Give Back](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mothers-day-gifts-that-give-back/) - This is the first of a couple Mother's Day Gift Guides I'm going to post. Why not give your mother, grandmother, aunt or even sister a present that also helps someone else? It's a generous win-win on many levels. Some favorites I found. Claire Vivier for LACMA Charmant T-shirt, $69. This limited-edition T-shirt was created - [Beauty + Wellness Wednesday: Do You Dry Brush? A How-To from Knockout Beauty](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/beauty-wellness-wednesday-do-you-dry-brush-a-how-to-from-knockout-beauty/) - Welcome to the first Beauty + Wellness Wednesday post. While I've written about beauty before, I thought giving it weekly home would be a plus for those beauty and wellness obsessed (as I have become more and more) and push me to delve deeper into the topic. This inaugural post is on dry brushing. And - [The World of Flair Woman Liseanne Frankfurt](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/the-world-of-flair-woman-lisanne-frankfurt/) - This is my first "World Of" post on jewelry and lingerie designer Liseanne Frankfurt of LFrank. While all the women in fashion, design and beyond that I've profiled have well-tuned, singular aesthetics, there are some whose sense of flair imbues everything they touch. The "World Of" is not only a chance to have them talk about what they - [Flair Five: Liseanne Frankfurt's Desert X Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-lisanne-frankfurts-desert-x-musts/) - I’m planning a quick getaway to the desert to see Desert X, the art installation curated by Neville Wakefield. For the day, I’ll need this gorgeous I Pezzi Dipinti cotton Kurta. I can wear it to look at the art, as well as by the pool. I PEZZI DIPINTI Khadi Cotton Margherita Kurta, $690. Milla chocolates - [White + White](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/white-on-white/) - The notion that you can't wear all-white before Memorial Day is old-fashioned. White-on-white, or mixes of cream and white are a timeless year-round combo. The best looks mix textures and shades, like Nili Lotan's pin-tucked sleeveless shirt with a pair of Rachel Comey's wide-legged jeans, or M.I.H. jeans bell-sleeved cotton sweater with R13's cropped flares. - [Cult Skincare Favorite: P50](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/cult-skincare-favorite-p50/) - P50, a "gentle" exfoliator/balancing toner—as Biologique-Recherche, the French skincare company that launched the lotion years ago calls it, seems to be having a resurgence. I had never heard of it but recently, it has been coming up in a lot of women's skincare regimens, from Emily Weiss at Glossier to Stella Bugbee at The Cut. (It's under-the-radar - [SPRING PREVIEW: IPEZZI DIPINTI](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/spring-preview-ipezzi-dipinti/) - I am such a fan of designer Cathryn Collins and her line of exquisite, artisanal cashmere shawls, sweaters, jackets and more, called IPEZZI DIPINTI, because she is almost borderline obsessive about the craft of her pieces, and the artisans--in Italy and India, who make them. (I wrote about her line in the fall, link here.) Her - [Brilliant Slips](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/brilliant-slips/) - The silk slip and bias cut skirt trend shows no sign in slowing down. Last week, both Nili Lotan and Protagonist (above) launched exclusive limited-edition collections of silk tops, skirts and slip dresses in a rainbow of sherbet to jewel tone shades. They are gorgeous. While the Protagonist colors available now are a deep claret, - [These Are Flair Women](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/theseareflairwomen/) - When I launched this site seven months ago, I wanted to create a platform for and about women. My goal was to interview one entrepreneurial woman a week, which many said was an overreaching goal, but I'm pretty close. To date, I've had to opportunity to speak with and share the stories of 28 outstanding - [Bring Back the Mini](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/bring-back-the-mini/) - Lately everything in fashion seems to be getting longer and looser. Case in point, two recent jumpsuits I bought have enough fabric between them to make floor-length curtains for the three windows in my bedroom. (I am only slightly exaggerating.) I like the new long and loose, but sometimes I need a break. So I'm going short. Not a - [To Read: Two Women Tell It Like It Is](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-read-two-women-tell-it-like-it-is/) - Two books I look forward to reading are memoirs by two powerhouses in the fashion world. The first, which comes out today, Beyond the Label: Women, Leadership and Success on Our Own Terms is by Maureen Chiquet, the global chief executive at Chanel for over nine years until she was fired last year. Sadly, there - [Classic Hoops](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/classic-hoops/) - This post is inspired by my 15-year-old daughter who wanted a pair of plain gold hoops for spring. A big pair of simple gold hoops are always in style—like a classic button-down shirt (also a good combo--a button-down and hoops, see Sade below) or trench coat. You can splurge on new designs from Tilda Beihn - [Going Back to Move Forward](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/going-back-to-move-forward/) - Yesterday I interviewed a woman I admire (and can't wait to share her story) and with whom I've shared some thoughtful conversations. Her "new" venture is actually a return full-time to her original career. She is so passionate about what she is doing, that is doesn't feel like work. Her work comes naturally to her - [A Bold Stripe](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-bold-stripe/) - I love stripes of all kinds, yet I've never ventured into the more graphic, bold stripe territory. I love the idea of a casual mega-stripe dress a la Francoise Hardy, above, but not sure I am that adventurous. I would be comfortable in the Kule button-down Hutton shirt or the gorgeous Saint Laurent cashmere sweater below—they are - [Christophe Robin: A Parisian Woman's Best Friend Comes to New York](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/christophe-robin-a-parisian-womans-best-friend-comes-to-new-york/) - If you can get yourself to Tribeca, care about your hair, and like to indulge in a bit of pampering, I highly suggest you make your way to the Christophe Robin pop up "salon" at 42 Hudson Street. Robin is the premiere colorist in Paris, everyone from Catherine Deneuve to Tilda Swinton to fashion designers - [Dressed Up Singles](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/dressed-up-singles/) - Mismatched earrings are becoming more and more popular, but perhaps the most dramatic, and elegant, way to wear them (or one) is to choose a dressier, evening earring. I prefer something long, perhaps with diamonds or pearls, worn with your hair pulled back to accentuate your neck. If you feel unbalanced, a tiny stud or hoop - [Just Like Jane](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/just-like-jane/) - Even though I dress fairly minimalist most of the time, I always find room in my closet for a bohemian blouse or two each season. Who better to take inspiration from than Jane Birkin? I love the idea of pairing a billowy blouse with a denim skirt and sandals or espadrilles, a woven leather Dragon - [To See: Irving Penn](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-see-irving-penn/) - I cannot wait to see the extensive centennial celebration exhibit at the Met Museum of photographer Irving Penn's work which opens April 24th. Penn worked for almost 70 years, many of them for Vogue magazine, and his subjects varied from flowers and cigarette butts, to tribesman in New Guinea, Picasso, Truman Capote and Penn's elegant - [At First Blush: Pale Luminizers](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/at-first-blush-pale-luminizers/) - If you don't know already, I am a big fan of Cayli Cavaco Reck, founder of Knockout Beauty—so when she recently posted on Instagram about three Rituel de Fille luminizers she uses in rotation, I wanted at least one (ok, really all three) immediately. I have, and use almost every day, the RMS Beauty Living Luminizer, - [Spring Table](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/spring-table/) - Whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, have a Spring luncheon planned or just want to refresh your table—these pale hued glasses, napkins, plates and other table top accoutrements can help set the tone. I love the shades of blush and cream with bronze accents (top) as much as the butterflies and various hues of blue (slideshow below). - [Her View: Cindy Weber Cleary and Career Reboot--What Matters to Her Now](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/her-view-cindy-weber-clearys-career-reboot-what-matters-to-me-now/) - This Her View piece is the first of a series of personal essays from guest editors on a wide range of topics. I am including these on TFI, because I feel as women, if we can't engage in open and honest conversations, we can't move forward. I have known Cindy Weber Cleary for years—she was a fashion - [Valentino Minis](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/valentino-minis/) - Though I tend to be more practical in nature when it comes to fashion, there is something about Valentino's new mini minaudières that I love. Part jewelry, part evening bag, they have an almost Deco feel to them. Sure you can't fit more than an id, credit card and money in them (some seem to - [Flair Five: Michelle LeBlanc of Mille's Spring Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-michelle-leblanc-of-shop-milles-spring-musts/) - Five everyday basics Michelle and her Mille team have in their closets for Spring. Xirena button down shirt, $171. "These shirts fly out of the store, because they're so easy." Jesse Kamm pants, $395. "The slim leg version of her sailor pants." Maryam Nassir Zadeh heel, $386—"in a bright suede." A Detacher cardigan, $420. Annie Costello - [Name to Know: Michelle LeBlanc of Mille](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-michelle-leblanc-of-shop-mille/) - One of the sunniest fashion boutiques I've come across, Mille, owned by Michelle LeBlanc, offers the kind of easy, modern, feminine clothing and accessories from both established and up-and-coming designers that many women crave these days. But unless you visit Minneapolis, where the shop is located, chances are you won't get to meet Michelle. Luckily - [Jump On It](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/jump-on-it/) - I have a soft spot for jumpsuits. If you have always considered them too masculine, or just not for you, this season you might want to reconsider. There are so many variations out there--from bowed and backless (Ulla Johnson), to slim and sleek (Rachel Comey) you are bound to find one you like. I bought - [Whitney Biennial + Tiffany's = Great Art Videos](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/whitney-biennial-tiffanys/) - Kudos to Tiffany's for creating a sponsored content/ad campaign that highlights artists and ideas about art for the new Whitney Biennial. There are five short videos (only three seem to be live now) which I found on the NY Times (I hope you can get them from the link)—all worth watching. I am going to imagine - [Emeralds Optional](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/emeralds-optional/) - I love the idea of a brilliant green top with jeans for Spring. But the right green top is not as easy to find as you would think—a saturated brilliant green is best. I have my eye on the Demylee knit top—I love its simplicity. The Elder Statesman sweater is have forever green piece, while the Kule striped - [Sunday Read: Holiday Magazine](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sunday-read-holiday-magazine/) - There are so many magazines these days and only so much time to get through them—hence, I've become selective about what I buy. A favorite? Holiday published by Atelier Durand. The newest issue on California (each issue is dedicated to a singular vacation destination) includes an essay by Joan Didion, the photographs of Bruce Davidson and some - [Flair Woman: Brooke Garber Neidich of Sidney Garber](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-brooke-garber-neidich-of-sidney-garber/) - For some women, it is the sum of their parts—not just their day job description, that best defines their dynamic personalities. This is the case with Brooke Garber Neidich. Yes, she's the designer/owner of the successful fine jewelry line Sidney Garber, a Chicago-based business she inherited from her father which she has successfully expanded to - [To See: Matisse in Boston](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/art-trip-boston/) - On my to-do list this Spring, probably later in May when the flowers are in bloom, is the Matisse exhibit at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibit, Matisse in the Studio, which opens April 9th, delves into the importance Matisse placed on objects and treasures he kept in his studio and how he used - [Ulla's World](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/ullas-world/) - Need a fresh dose of Spring on this frigid New York day? I suggest you visit the new Ulla Johnson boutique at 15 Bleeker Street. Ulla's design aesthetic--breezy, feminine bohemian, is full display here in a store that glitters in shades of blush and bronze. The gorgeous abundant floral arrangements, by Saipua, are worth it - [Joseph Dirand: Fave French Architect](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/joseph-dirand-fave-french-architect/) - The Parisian apartment of my dreams (or a New York one for that matter) would be given over to the creative genius of architect Joseph Dirand to design. You can see his latest project, a double apartment on Avenue Montaigne owned by an Eastern European heiress, on NY Times T mag blog (imagine it's going - [A Dash of Red](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-dash-of-red/) - Happy first day of Spring! While it doesn't feel like Spring here in New York (and there is still a foot of snow in my yard), the only way I can think to combat the cold is to start adding some color to my wardrobe. I posted recently on red, white and navy—a favorite warm-weather - [Name to Know: Happy Menocal](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-happy-menocal/) - Happy Menocal is like a magical story teller who spins color-drenched whimsical tales out of paper, paint and pen. In actuality, she is an artist who creates custom family emblems, stationery and other personalized elements of entertaining that the fashion and design world can't get enough of. Vogue, Aerin Lauder, Aurelie Bidermann and Jonathan Adler - [Azzedine on film](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/azzedine-on-film/) - Azzedine Alaia, even though he is Tunisian by birth, might be the most quintessentially Parisian designer alive today. And whether you are familiar with his work or not, I highly suggest you watch stylist Joe McKenna's film on him that I just found yesterday on The Cut. Alaia is less a designer than a master - [Leafy Greens](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/leafy-greens/) - I have a bay window in my library where I usually keep a few orchids. Perhaps it's my desire to get in the mood for spring, but I want to replace them with some leafy green plants. And not a few, spare, minimalist succulents which are so in I'm (sadly) almost over them (at least - [Name to Know: Cayli Cavaco Reck of Knockout Beauty](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-cayli-cavaco-reck-of-knockout-beauty/) - The future of beauty retail seems to be taking shape in a tiny jewel-box boutique on the Upper East Side's Lexington Avenue. It's where Cayli Cavaco Reck has permanently set up shop for her hands-on concept, Knockout Beauty. Cayli is the daughter of two New York fashion legends, her mother Kezia Keeble (who sadly passed - [Copy That, Julie](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/copy-that-julie/) - I have been a fan of Sonia Rykiel designer Julie de Libran and her style for years. I first came to know of her when she worked for Marc Jacobs at Vuitton where she was responsible for the resort women's collections, which were beyond chic. Libran has that innate Parisian I-just-threw-this-on effortlessness about her, and - [Oudejans's India](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/oudejans-india/) - Dutch Marie-Anne Oudejans, who founded the feminine clothing line Tocca in the 90s, has in the past few years married her vivid color sense and use of texture and pattern with traditional Indian design to create whimsically elegant interiors in Jaipur, where she now spends half the year. First it was the Bar Palladio in - [My Knockout Beauty Personal Prescription](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/my-knockout-beauty-personal-prescription/) - When I asked Cayli if she wanted to do a Flair Five, she suggested that since Knockout Beauty is about hands-on help she would rather give me my own personal beauty prescription. I certainly wasn't going pass up her offer. Cayli asked what I used as products (not a lot) and what I was looking to - [Sofia Coppola + The Gentlewoman](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/sofia-coppola-the-gentlewoman/) - I have long admired Sofia Coppola's work—from her indie clothing line MilkFed to her director's work on such movies at Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette and Lost in Translation. I love her trademark gamine sensibility that comes across in everything she does, proving you can be smart and unapologetically feminine at the same time. And that in - [Isabelle Huppert's Impeccable Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/isabelle-hupperts-impeccable-style/) - I must admit I have yet to see Isabelle Huppert's latest movie, Elle, for which she won a Golden Globe and is nominated for an Oscar tonight. (I will.) But, since T Magazine featured her on their cover in December I have been following her on Instagram and have become obsessed with her style. (Many - [Owning Your Age](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/owning-your-age/) - Today I turn 49. I went back and forth on announcing this on my site, not because I want to solicit more birthday wishes than I get on Facebook, but because I honestly think women would rather not discuss how old they are. And today being #DayWithoutAWoman and International Women's Day, I thought it an - [Pant(suit) Nation](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/pantsuit-nation/) - At the current Paris Fall 2017 shows there is a lot of exaggeration going on—oversized coats (Sonia Rykiel), ballgowns so enormous they would fill up a freight elevator (Balenciaga), and serious amorphous blobs?? at Comme des Garcons. I get it and have witnessed it and appreciated those ideas in person (I remember the CDG bumps - [A Cohesive Closet](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/a-cohesive-closet/) - Is your closet in sync with your style? A confluence of several factors got me thinking about this over the weekend. First was a visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Living Modern exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum I mentioned a few days ago. I am a fan of O'Keeffe and her minimalist aesthetic, but seeing some - [To See: Georgia O'Keeffe, Living Modern](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/to-see-georgia-okeefe-living-modern/) - Women artists have long used clothes (and their homes) as an extension of their artistic expression. I just got back from Mexico City where there is a new exhibition of recently discovered clothes and accessories of Frida Kahlo at her Casa Azul house. While Frida's clothes were feminine and colorful (based on specific Mexican traditional - [Slide into Spring](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/slide-into-spring/) - Kitten-heeled slides are my favorite Spring transition shoe--especially these two styles from The Row. Sometimes it takes a while for my eye to adjust, but when I saw the bow-tie slides pictured here on a woman this Monday, I immediately went from 'maybe they're good' to 'I need them now.' Luckily I found a pair - [Flair Five: Blair Clarke's Spring Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-five-blair-clarkes-spring-musts/) - I can't get through Spring without…. Milly Italian Cady Petal Shorts, $200. "Never a pair of short shorts I don't love!" Veronica Beard's August Boho Dress, $495. "It's super comfy and great for traveling." Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss, $30. "This just launched and it's my latest fave." Celine shades. "Because I'm always hoping the sun - [Old School Earrings](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/old-school-earrings/) - I love this image from the new Fall 2017 Tory Burch show—the feminine dress, the ponytail with a black velvet bow and the earrings—it feels very late Sixties/early Seventies and reminds me of pictures my mom would tear out of Vogue for inspiration (you can guess where I got my fascination with all things style-related). - [New Basics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/new-basics/) - Do your wardrobe basics need an update? Mine do. Looking ahead to spring I not only need to replenish a few items, but I am looking for a refresh when it comes to silhouettes. Narrow, cropped pants to wear with mules and sandals, a slim bodysuit in place of a tank for pants and fuller-longer skirts, a dressy - [My Travel Beauty Essentials](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/my-travel-beauty-essentials/) - I am always mildly obsessed with what women pack when they travel—from their beauty products to their carry-on essentials. So in that spirit, since I am taking off for Mexico City this weekend, I thought I would share my beauty travel essentials. Bioderma Sensibo H2O. This no-rinse makeup remover/micellar water is lightweight, not sticky and - [Name to Know: Emily Satloff of Larkspur & Hawk](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-emily-satloff-of-larkspur-hawk/) - I discovered and fell in love with Emily's jewelry over 5 years ago. Since then, Emily has been somewhat of a mentor to me as I launched my own jewelry line (now shut down), and we both worked with the same brilliant p.r. woman, Blair Brindley. Emily has the most unique sense of style of anyone - [Big Little Lies](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/big-little-lies/) - I cannot wait to watch the HBO mini series Big Little Lies, which debuts on Sunday. The cast—Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Alexander Skarsgärd and Zoë Kravitz (and more) is stellar. It is a dark comedy that takes place in Monterey CA. I could use a serious dose of wicked, escapist humor - [Flair Find: Nili Lotan Tel Aviv Jeans](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-find-nili-lotan-tel-aviv-jeans/) - I am a big fan of Nili Lotan's relaxed basics and think the fit of her pants is superb. But I really wasn't interested in her denim when it launched recently, because I thought what could she possibly do that hasn't done before. Then I went into her Tribeca boutique over the weekend to try - [Red, White + Blue: Three Ways](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/red-white-blue-three-ways/) - A favorite Spring combination for me is red, white and navy. It's fresh--think Françoise Hardy in her stripes above, sometimes sporty, on model Luna Bijl in the upcoming WSJ magazine (center), even sexy like the gorgeous--and supremely talented Julie de Libran, designer for Sonia Rykiel (bottom). A striped sweater and wide-legged white pants, a printed - [Escape Outfit](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/escape-outfit/) - I am taking off for Mexico City in a couple of weeks and am hoping it will be warmer than the weather predicts so I can wear something light and feminine, instead of being bundled in layers of cashmere and wool. I love this picture of Eva Herzigova from a recent Porter magazine—her broderie anglaise - [Valentine Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/valentine-gifts/) - Many people dismiss Valentine's Day as a Hallmark holiday, but I can't think of anything bad about celebrating love. We could use a lot more of it in the world. But I did struggle with putting together a gift guide--haven't you seen enough filled with pink and red lingerie, perfume and flowers? Here, a few - [On My Reading List](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/on-my-reading-list/) - Three books I am looking forward to reading are Joan Didion's South and West, Lauren Eklin's Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London and Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel's We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere. All are available for pre-order for end of month delivery on Barnes & Noble - [Name to Know: Marina Adams](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-marina-adams/) - If you follow the site, you will know that recently I wrote about artist Marina Adams' newest exhibition, Soft Power at Salon 94 Bowery, which is currently on view through February 22nd. I was really moved by her work that I saw online, and thought why not request an interview? Lucky for me, she not - [Play Clothes](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/play-clothes/) - I found this vintage image on Pinterest and loved it because everything (except for the hair) is something I'd want to wear today. You can never go wrong with black and white. Below, a modern interpretation. Black turtleneck, $34, J. Crew, white pants, $520, Jil Sander; espadrilles, $425, Tabitha Simmons; sandals, $385, Isabel Marant; - [Get Inspired: Women in the News](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/get-inspired-women-in-the-news/) - Because I'm most interested in celebrating (and hopefully inspiring) entrepreneurial women, on occasion, I want to share profiles/pieces I find interesting. This week there have been two. First, a Wall Street Journal feature today on former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief and now Hearst's Content Chief Joanna Coles. Coles, who says she's “an overnight sensation 30 years in - [Sisters](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/sisters/) - As I head off the Women's March with my two daughters and niece at too early an hour this morning, one person I wish was joining me is my sister. (She moved out to California over the summer.) If you are lucky enough to have one, I hope you treasure your friendship. Yesterday I was - [Pantsuits](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/pantsuits/) - Fashion loves to do a 180º every now and then just to keep you on your toes (and your credit card maxed out), and one thing that could be making a comeback are pantsuits. Why? Because they are showing up on some pretty fashion forward women—actress Thandie Newtown for Net-a-Porter, Gwyneth Paltrow and the always - [Pamper Your Love Life](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/pamper-your-love-life/) - So many people I talk with feel like the world is slightly spinning out of control these days. And some are suggesting that in times of stress, don't forget to look after yourself. My unsolicited advice? Love a little. It's Sunday. Go flirt with someone. Wear the prettiest bra you own under your T-shirt. Or - [Name to Know: Jennifer Grove of Repeat Roses](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-jennifer-grove-of-repeat-roses/) - If you are planning any event that includes a flower budget, a call to Repeat Roses should be part of your to do list. Launched by former event planner Jennifer Grove, Repeat Roses is the genius, eco-friendly, zero-waste feel-good business that takes your floral arrangements post-event, gives them to those who deserve a little beauty in their - [Modern Femininity](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/modern-femininity/) - One thing you will never see on TFI is red carpet coverage, because it has zero relevance in most women's every day life, plus personally, I don't dream about wearing ballgowns—I find most completely un-modern. But I am making an exception because Pierpaulo Piccioli's couture collection for Valentino he showed today is stunning, as well as many of - [Michelle My Bell](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/michelle-my-bell/) - Weekend bliss for me is a new Wall Street Journal Magazine and a lazy Saturday morning when I can sit in bed and read it. I cannot wait to see the new issue with Michelle Williams on the cover. She exudes an aura of such a fragility, radiance and strength, I find her a very - [Flair Woman: Kerry Diamond](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-kerry-diamond/) - Kerry Diamond is one of those women who can do anything she puts her mind to. I have known her for 15 years and been somewhat envious of her career trajectory, because at each, sometimes unexpected, turn—as a beauty director at Harper's Bazaar, head of P.R for global beauty powerhouse Lancôme, one of Brooklyn's favorite - [Flair Five: Kerry Diamond's Kitchen Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-five-kerry-diamonds-kitchen-musts/) - Neighbor's Fig Tree by Catbird, $38. The company founder Rony Vardi, who is a neighbor, gave it to me after I brought her some food from the Cherry Bombe cookbook recipe testing I was doing in my apartment. A lot of fig-scented candles are too overpowering, but this one is perfect. KitchenAid mixer in White, - [Frances + Her Flora](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/frances-her-flora/) - There are some things I like very minimal and simple (furniture, jewelry, most of my clothes), flowers, however, don't fall into that category. Give me lush, vibrant, and wildly romantic. This is why I am slightly obsessed with artist/ceramist/photographer/gardener Frances Palmer's Instagram feed. (With 42k followers I'm not alone.) The photos (many which you can purchase) of her - [Flair Woman: Christiane Lemieux](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-christiane-lemieux/) - I do not know Christiane, but I do know of her first company, DwellStudio. Then I found her Instagram feed, which consists of the most enviable interiors I've ever seen—many of which have been featured in her recently released tome, The Finer Things. Christiane is one of those women who make you feel bad for - [Simple Getaway](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/simple-getaway/) - While warm-weather vacation dressing is the time to bring out vibrant colors in your wardrobe, sometimes I prefer the subtlety of something monochromatic. And white on white (or ivory on ivory) is, by far, my favorite. A lightweight turtleneck and shorts feel very Babe Paley/Lee Radziwill to me—a kind of restrained chic. Toss on a bit of gold, a - [Flair Beauty: French Favorites](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/flair-beauty-french-favorites/) - There are so many new beauty products that deserve attention sometimes I forget ones that I've liked before. I was reading Into The Gloss's Top Shelf post on Violet Grey's founder Cassandra Grey, who mentioned her love of Embroylisse's Lait-Crème Concentrè cream. I have never tried the cream which apparently is a favorite among models (I'll - [To See: Marina Adams](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/to-see-marina-adams/) - I love Instagram, not only is it a great source for visual inspiration, but I constantly discover new people, places and things of interest. It is how I found out about artist Marina Adams (on designer Duro Olowu's feed; Olowu is married to Thelma Golden, director of the Studio Museum in Harlem—they both have exquisite - [A Blouse with Character](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-blouse-with-character/) - Resort and Spring 2017 clothes (yes spring) are in stores now and while it's too cold to wear any of this in New York, there is somewhere warm where you can put on a fun blouse (selfishly I'm thinking ahead). Since so many of us practically live in jeans, designers are putting their effort into other clothing items - [Expert Advice: Anything but Fillers from Dr. Gervaise Gerstner](https://www.theflairindex.com/wellness/expert-advice-anything-but-fillers-from-dr-gervaise-gerstner/) - One constant I hear again and again from friends and other women I know in their 40s is that want to take care of their skin, but they are afraid of fillers. So am I. I'm ok with a little Botox now and then, and for those Botox virgins out there, no you don't end - [Flair Find: Mad et Len](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/flair-find-mad-et-len/) - For a long time, Le Labo Santal 26 and Cire Trudon's Abd el Kader (Moroccan mint) and Balmoral (mist, soil, meadows) have been to my go-to home scents. They have a luxurious depth but also subtlety that makes them everyday luxuries worth splurging on. But Mad et Len "potpourris" might be a step above. I - [We're Not the 1%](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/were-not-the-1/) - I was going to write a light-hearted post today (such as my first recipe of the year attempt, a resolution to try a new one every other week, but it didn't turn out so well), but I can't stop thinking about an article that ran on New Year's Day in the NY Times. The article discusses - [Flair Five: Christiane Lemieux's Decor Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-five-christiane-lemieux/) - Jean Prouve Architecture: 5 Volum Box Set No. 2 "If you love books, design and architecture, this is the ultimate addition to your library." A Detacher Hairy Pillow. "This is equal parts pillow and pet and very hip; it always delights." Garth Roberts' Antique Mirror Containers. "These boxes make the chicest addition to any table top." - [Singular Style](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/singular-style/) - Freelance fashion stylist Barbara Martelo, pictured here (these are photos from her Instagram), is my current style crush. I always admire women who have a very succinct, singular style. It seems ideal to have a closet full of clothes that have a similar point of view and work together instead of veering off into multiple personalities. - [In 2017](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/in-2017/) - A lot of people didn't like 2016 and are glad it's over. I get it. There were more unspeakable atrocities, unnecessary tragedies and far too much anger in the world in general. What to do about it? Make 2017 matter and make it a better year. Arthur Brooks wrote an op-ed about philanthropy in the - [Life Edited](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/life-edited/) - January is always a time of reflection and re-evaluation. It is also a time when many (myself included) try to purge the extraneous—whether it's the clothes in your closet, extra stuff in your home, or getting rid of bad habits. January is a time to basically edit your life. Taped to my computer I have the last - [Classic California](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/classic-california/) - I am in Costa Mesa visiting my sister with my daughters this week, so I thought it would be fitting to do a short post on women who embody classic California style. While none of them have the same style per se, they do have an effortless, breezy barefoot sensuality that embodies California's laid back - [Happy Holidays](https://www.theflairindex.com/featured/happy-holidays/) - WISHING YOU LOVE + PEACE + JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON xx Jennifer - [Winter Home](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/winter-home/) - Winter is officially here and once the holiday rush is over, it will mean more days spent inside reading by the fire, baking, watching old movies and shopping for warm weather clothes I can't wear for months. Here, some of my favorite cozy winter-friendly interiors including the Stockholm apartment of illustrator Mats Gustafson (first four - [Holiday Punch](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/holiday-punch/) - My sister, Caroline Smile, is a personal chef/entrepreneur living in Newport Beach CA (a recent transplant from Park Slope, Brooklyn), so I thought who better to ask for a quick festive holiday recipe? Her choice was punch. Why? Because it really does put you in the holiday spirit. Plus a warm, simmered punch not only - [Name to Know: Kerri Rosenthal](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-kerri-rosenthal/) - I learned about Kerri Rosenthal and her eponymously named concept shop, in Westport Connecticut from my friend/designer Nikki Kule. Nikki said, 'Go and see it, you will love it.' That was an understatement. My all-time favorite shopping experiences take place in those rare emporiums that have a unique, succinct vision, warmth and vibe that feels very personal. - [Vogue's Strong Women](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/vogues-strong-women/) - Bravo to Vogue for running a feature in the January issue on Bold Visionaries--women and men, who are using their celebrity and stature in their respective fields to help those causes and people whose voices often go unheard, from Tory Burch's Tory Burch Capitol Program which has given over 700 women entrepreneurs loans, to Julianne - [Holiday Gift Guide: The Classics](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-the-classics/) - There are times when you cannot beat a classic. Some items are so wonderfully iconic that every type of woman I know—from the incurable romantic to the streamlined minimalist, would love to own them. A Cartier trinity bracelet, Manolo Blahnik mules in deep blue suede, or a Tiffany men's signet ring which you can have - [Flair Five: Karla Martinez de Salas' Vacation Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-karla-martinez-de-salas-vacation-musts/) - I am thinking of my upcoming trip to Cabo so I have a one track mind. I love these new bags by Ballen Palletiere a Colombian designer! This Daft Faye Dunaway caftan from my friend Suzy´s collection which is amazing. Suzy is from El Salvador and lives in Italy. An Elder Statesman cozy colorful knit. This Eres - [Black Tie?](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/black-tie/) - I am not a fan of frothy ball gowns. Beautiful cocktail dresses, absolutely, who doesn't want one? But what I love most is a seductive tuxedo on a woman. Very Seventies. Very Helmut Newtown/Yves Saint Laurent. It's not for everyone, but more women look good in them than they think. And there are many ways to - [TFI ♥'s Sidney Garber + Mahnaz](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/tfi-♥s-sidney-garber-mahnaz/) - No matter how much jewelry you have, even if you're a jewelry designer, there are some iconic designs that are still coveted by many (myself included). Vintage 70s pieces from Aldo Cipullo for Cartier, Elsa Peretti and Van Cleef & Arpels have become highly collectible, and this holiday season, Brooke Garber Neidich of Sidney Garber has curated - [Name to Know: Kendall Conrad](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/name-to-know-kendall-conrad/) - When I think of California style, Kendall Conrad, the woman and her brand of accessories, immediately come to mind. Her minimalist, slightly earthy, elegant yet relaxed aesthetic imbues everything she touches. Her three California stores are a testament to the appeal of her designs. Add to that, she is incredibly warm, gorgeous, and a good - [A Weekend Boot](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-weekend-boot/) - For the past couple of years, I have been searching for a weekend boot, because I was getting bored with the classic R.M. Williams pair I've had for over 15 years. But frankly, I can't find a better replacement. My brother-in-law, who married an Australian and lives there, introduced me to these Australian work boots years - [Flair Woman: Angel Investor Joanne Wilson](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-angel-investor-joanne-wilson/) - If you are a female entrepreneur looking for an angel investor Joanne Wilson should top your list. Chances are you probably know, have used, or purchased products from some of the companies she’s invested in such as Food52, Swoonery, Spring, Blue Bottle coffee, Willa and Phin & Phebes ice cream among others. (In her spare time, - [Flair Five: Joanne Wilson's Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-joanne-wilsons-musts/) - Food52's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, $49. "It sits on my kitchen counter to use on anything." Jacobson's Flake Finishing Sea Salt, $55. "This sits next to the balsamic vinegar." Hotoveli. "My fave NYC store for clothes." Rick Owens blazer, $1185. Mouth. "The perfect gift shop for everyone from everything from bacon to bourbon." Holiday Punch Kit, $111. Swoonery. - [A White Dress](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-white-dress/) - Can you ever have too many white dresses? I think not. Even if you don't live in a warm clime and have no plans to travel to one in the next few months, you still might want to consider finding a favorite (or two) now from the new resort collections while the options are plentiful. - [The Minimalist Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-minimalist-gift-guide/) - Sometimes it's the simple things that have the most appeal (I have a weakness for anything in clean, elegant packaging). But simplicity doesn't necessarily come cheap—materials are everything in minimalist design. Like the romantic gift guide, here are some ideas to give your best friend, mother or sister, plus some splurges you might want to - [Weekend Plans](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/weekend-plans/) - I feel like this is the quiet weekend (sort of) before the holiday season kicks off and life starts to get really busy. What do I want to do most? READ Curl up in my pj's by the fire and read the new issues of T Magazine, WSJ Magazine and The Happy Reader. SEE Isabelle - [Flair Woman: Stephanie von Watzdorf of Figue](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-stephanie-von-watzdorf-of-figue/) - I met Stephanie years ago when she was design director at Tory Burch and have followed her career as her glamorous resort-minded collection, Figue, has blossomed into a successful brand. Stephanie is the ultimate global nomad, travel is in her blood, and the artisans she engages with and the products she culls from her adventures - [Flair Five: Stephanie von Watzdorf's Travel Musts](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/flair-five-stephanie-von-watzdorfs-travel-musts/) - Figue Alexandra dress, $525. I always travel with longer kaftans and dresses; they're the most comfortable items to wear day and night. This piece reflects the heart of the Resort Collection, which was inspired by an oasis in the Egyptian desert. The ivory background is like a canvas, which makes it great for layering lots - [The Romantic Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/the-romantic-gift-guide/) - I will venture to say that even a hardcore minimalist woman, on occasion, wants something very feminine as a present. Here some ideas to give your best friend, mother or sister, plus some splurges you might want to add to your own list. (Sure present options for women are endless, but many men get overwhelmed - [A Frothy Skirt](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/a-frothy-skirt/) - No matter how minimalist one's style might be, there are times when you crave (or at least I do) one standout, flirtatious, thoroughly feminine piece—something that turns heads and makes you happy when you wear it. Usually I fall hard for a silk print dress each resort or spring season, but this time it might - [Men's Gift Guide](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/mens-gift-guide/) - Why is buying a gift for a man so hard? Women are easy. Plus many of us are happy to drop subtle and not so subtle hints to help guide men in their choices. But when I ask my husband what he wants for Christmas or his birthday 'I don't know' is the usual answer. Last - [Food for Thought](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/food-for-thought/) - One of my favorite Christmas gifts to receive is a cookbook or other food-related tome. (I know it might be hard to think of food after Thanksgiving, but you will want to eat again.) I'm not an outstanding cook and rarely even use my books for recipes, but well-written cookbooks are like good novels (with much - [Happy Thanksgiving](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/happy-thanksgiving/) - I have so many things to be thankful for this year, including the launch of TFI and having a group of amazing, strong women who support it in so many ways. And I hope you all have things to be thankful for today as well. I hope you eat something delicious. I hope you are with - [Time for Turtlenecks](https://www.theflairindex.com/style/time-for-turtlenecks/) - I love turtlenecks, both heavy-knit ones with jeans and slim-fit versions with everything—pants, jeans, skirts. The slim fit ones feel very Seventies to me, especially worn with one or two long pendant necklaces and a fitted blazer. I'm not a fan of spending a lot of money on turtlenecks, you just need a decent basic; mine - [Hostess Gifts](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/hostess-gifts/) - I enjoy receiving unexpected hostess gifts as much as I love giving them. My rule of thumb when choosing one? To give something that feels like a splurge—the kind of item you rarely buy for yourself, because you might want it, but you don't need it. A splurge doesn't have to be expensive—a beautiful box - [The Art of the Arrangement](https://www.theflairindex.com/lifestyle/the-art-of-the-arrangement/) - Last year when I had a jewelry presentation (at the gorgeous, modernist Apparatus Studio), Putnam & Putnam did my flowers. It was unlike getting any other floral arrangement I've ever received, because Michael (the designer) and his husband/business partner, Darroch, arrived carrying buckets of flowers, bags of live moss, and Michael created the arrangement on - [Flair Woman: Robin Renzi of Me & Ro](https://www.theflairindex.com/women/flair-woman-robin-renzi-of-me-ro/) - Robin Renzi, the designer/owner of Me & Ro jewelry is celebrating her 25th year in business. I also design jewelry and am inspired by Robin’s creativity and longevity in the business. 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