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What you need to know is that “real style” is timeless so we cover classics mostly, but also runway fashion, fads and trends
Coveting Cover Ups: from Peacoats to Parkas and all kinds of cozy sweaters. Here are some chic and practical style options to consider for this time of year:
Try Houndstooth, Animal print, Max Mara’s Teddy Coat and/or Faux Fur if you don’t have anything like this in your wardrobe. It will make going out in the cold more fun.
Do you have a favorite style?
Everything in the Fall 2019 Box of Style
Fall calls for bolder jewelry like the gold plated Elisa statement necklace from DANNIJO which can dress up everything from a pair of jeans to evening wear.
JJ WINTERS Ivy leather crossbody bag in rich caramel looks great with everything from late-summer dresses to fall’s chunky knits and jackets. Crossbody bags are my go-to especially for hands-free dog walking.
with Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer from Marc Jacobs Beauty. Insanely beautiful sheer colors that are non sticky and easily buildable to feel good on the lips. We were offered one of two choices but there’s more in the collection.
Fall calls for a change in skincare which for me, means going back to using a high quality serum. I love SHANI DARDEN’s Texture Reform Gentle Resurfacing Serum.
Even sensitive skin types can benefit from this gentle retinol serum. It encourages cell turnover, softens lines and reduces signs of sun damage which is especially important after the long summer months.
MOVIE MONTH begins
Looking forward to viewing some fascinating films and documentaries.
Time for COMFORT FOOD
I’m making pizza, roast chicken, pot roast, thai veggie stew, pasta dishes……and it’s only September.
What are you craving for Fall?
I think of all the summer whites, linen is my favorite. Linen is not a year-round fabric like silk or cotton. Linen is the definitive summer staple. It breathes well and you can even blame the creases (which will inevitably show up) on the material instead of not wanting to iron it. Of course it doesn’t travel well unless you pack your trusty steam iron. However it just looks crisp.
Derived from the flax plant, linen is a highly sustainable material that doesn’t need any pesticides or fertilizers to grow plus very little water compared to thirsty cottons. One of the oldest fabrics in the world, the ancient Egyptians used it to wrap mummies, whilst in the 1930s, wedding gowns combined linen with lace.
Goodbye purported frumpy fabric of long ago…
Do you have a summer favorite fabric?
It’s been a month since I’ve received the Spring Box and I can’t believe that I haven’t shared what’s inside. Until now…
Thoughtfully choosing versatile, well-made pieces is the key to building a timeless closet. These photos and main descriptions are taken from Rachel Zoe’s Website. I find everything to be thoughtfully curated. Pieces to mix and match with what you already have. To order see below.
Classic items like the leather clutch is an exclusive size available to Box of Style members. Just big enough to hold every day essentials like a wallet, keys, cell phone and lipstick (that’s an essential right?). I stow it inside a larger bag and simply take it out to use alone when need be like going out for dinner. A versatile hue, like the black of this clutch, pairs perfectly with all manner of ensembles.
Another essential is a silk scarf. Even though I own a numerous amount of silk scarves you can’t really have too many. Right?? Plus they’re so easy to store and tie in a multitude of ways. The Chan Luu silk scarf shown is available in 2 exclusive Rachel Zoe Collection prints: cactus flower or leopard. It was a toss up but I went with the leopard. This coming from the woman who wears scarves meant for her dogs (I know; it’s a problem).
You heard it here first, gua shas are the new jade rollers. This rose quartz massage tool helps to drain toxins from the face by increasing circulation and decreasing puffiness. Great for long flights and mid-day pick me ups but with regular use as a part of your daily regime, you’ll see the best results.
A person carries off the hat. Hats are about emotion. It is all about how it makes you feel. – Philip Treacy (Milliner).
Remember ALEX, the sane hatter I met from the Vintage Market? 
I bumped into her again at yet another venue – of all places “Yappy Hour” at the Riviera Hotel. She did not bring a dog however she brought her boyfriend who is definitely not a dog. She really has great style.
Here is a little heads-up (pun intended) about her hand-made hat designs and her company appropriately named “SuperBloom” …coming soon.
Superbloom is about putting meaning into color. There are 10 colors with 10 original patterns inspired to accompany each color and meaning. Each one reflects one of the following… Self Love, Uniqueness, Passion, Equality, Reflection, Boldness, Loyalty, Offline (?), Optimism + Mysteriousness.
Whatever the meaning; they’re lovely to look at and even lovelier to wear.
“Take off your hat,” the King said to the Hatter.
“It isn’t mine,” said the Hatter.
“Stolen!” the King exclaimed, turning to the jury, who instantly made a memorandum of the fact.
“I keep them to sell,” the Hatter added as an explanation; “I’ve none of my own. I’m a hatter.” ―
The LE CHIEN fabulous fashion event I attended on Sunday wasn’t only for fun; it was for a meaningful cause. Presented by Animal Samaritans and sponsored by the Westin Mission Hills Golf Course & Spa, proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction items go towards rescue, shelter and adoption of homeless animals. The Animal Samaritan group champion compassion for all living creatures, with a primary focus on dogs, cats, and the people who love them…like the people in these pictures.
Professional models rocked the runway posing for paparazzi with adorable rescue dogs who put their best paw forward. The models wore San Francisco street artist and fashion designer Victor Tung‘s (a Project Runway alumnus) artsy yet elegant fashion.
People in the audience and at the cocktail reception proceeding the show were almost as fun to watch as I’m hoping these photos go to prove.
Animal Samaritans (the same people who put on the monthly “yappy hour” at the Riviera Hotel I previously blogged about) require financial support from community and fellow animal lovers to continue their good work of improving the lives of animals and the people who love them.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated – Gandhi
Visit: animalsamaritans.org
Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses – Elizabeth Taylor
Life is better with a DOG!
and a healthy dose of kitsch. A boutique with a culture all their own. Sharing some things that caught my eye…
However you want to describe it, Peepa’s in Palm Springs is an all around FUN place to visit with almost something for everyone.
Palm Springs is known for its chic pool parties. They curate a wonderful assortment of product for all your lazy poolside, or nighttime pool party needs such as:
$79.00
$169.00
This boutique houses an exciting collection of local artists and brands, beautiful books on the cities culture and architecture. An exclusive carrier for the apparel brand, Twin Palms, you will also see their private label, David Mason in their Palm Springs Collection. David Mason is designed by the owner of Peepa’s and this product is found no where else.
Peepa’s features residence artists, and pop-up artists. It is curated to fit the Palm Springs aesthetic. Bright, colorful, modern, contemporary, sophisticated, edgy, and above all, original.
108 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Introducing Alexis, who moved to Palm Springs one week ago from New York. Stalked Approached her last Sunday at the once-a-month Palm Springs Vintage Market. My friend and I couldn’t help but notice her put together from head-to-toe unique look. Had to talk to her.
Alexis told us she’s starting her own line here in Palm Springs. More on that later. She previously was assistant to designer Stacey Bendet of Alice & Olivia – a New York City-based contemporary clothing company which I happen to like very much. The global brand launched at Barneys in 2002, and is now sold in over fifty countries.
It’s no secret I Love Hats. Among her personal line will be hats (she makes them herself) with interesting interior linings such as this. Hidden surprises are always nice. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with. Until then….
Here’s a Sneak Peek:
Happy Weekend!
The Look of LOVE
Cool, eclectic, embroidered bohemian chic…
Those five words best describe this upscale boutique with locations in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. And let’s just say that caftans are back and kimonos are on the rise in a big way. I’m seeing them everywhere. Okay; only at the vintage markets and a handful of boutiques around here. They seem to suit the laid back by-the-pool resort style with mimosa in hand don’t you think? If only…
Photo; d. king
In a perfect world I think I could live in them.
Photo: d. king
Locations: Palm Desert: The gardens on El Paseo
Palm Springs: 175 N Palm Canyon Dr.
Designing Woman Helen Rose
Though Helen Rose may not be a household name like her contemporary Edith Head, she was a costume design legend in her own right.
Lena Horne, Cyd Charisse, Deborah Kerr, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall , Esther Williams, Lana Turner, Judy Garland – They all loved to be dressed by Helen Rose.
Palm Springs Life presented a runway production of the Palm Springs Historical Society’s Helen Rose Collection donated by Barbara Marx (Mrs. Frank Sinatra) on Monday, February 25th.
I was among those who were lucky enough to have a ticket to her glamorous sold-out show. Held behind the gates of the stunning private Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, we sipped on champagne and ate a delicious lunch while waiting for her creations from classic films to come to life on the runway.
A brief history – La Vie en Rose:
A resident of Palm Springs, Rose won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, for The Bad and the Beautiful in 1952 and for I’ll Cry Tomorrow in 1955. She was nominated a further eight times and was also very well known for designing famous wedding dresses of the era. She designed the famous wedding dress for Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. She also designed clothing for Elizabeth Taylor in the movies Father of the Bride and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as well as Elizabeth Taylor’s wedding dress when she married Conrad “Nicky” Hilton. The show did not disappoint. Susan Stein, fashion editor for Palm Springs Life Magazine, did a wonderful job as MC for this event. The models were as gorgeous as the gowns and outfits. Simply stunning afternoon.
Rose stepped in to do Lena Horne’s hair on set of the 1943 film Stormy Weather when the studio hairdresser refused to work on a black woman, and the star became her lifelong friend thereafter.
These images are just a sampling of some of my favorites. I met some very interesting women in that room. Some I will see again for sure. In the meantime…
FASHION WEEK
takes place March 16-23rd – held at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Tickets are on sale now https://fashionweekelpaseo.com/
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