Fashion with a spark of intellect.

  • When a Good Hair Day Means So Much More

    When a Good Hair Day Means So Much More

    Do you ever have days where you wake up feeling fabulous? I used to have more of those days, and I didn’t even realize I was having them. There was a time when feeling comfortable in my skin was the only way I felt. Now those days are rare. I got a taste of that…

  • The Perfect Handbag for the Busy Woman (#styleforyourlife)

    The Perfect Handbag for the Busy Woman (#styleforyourlife)

    {Tara&Co: Fashion Meets Function Convertible Bag} I get so frustrated with fashion-meets-function products because they’re quite often heavy on function and light on fashion. It’s hard to find a beautiful, hyper-functional handbag for a busy life! I mean yeah, I want my bag to be functional, but I’m certainly not going to rely on a bag that would…

  • Looking at the Bright Side of a Schizo Spring

    Looking at the Bright Side of a Schizo Spring

    If I were a New Yorker, I would probably be annoyed by spring in New York. A few days ago it was nearly 80 degrees. Yesterday it between 45-50. Irritating, right? Wrong. Thankfully, I’m not a New Yorker (yet?). I still consider myself a California girl. And for me, this kind of weather is my sweet…

  • Joan Juliet Buck, Former Editor of French Vogue

    Joan Juliet Buck, Former Editor of French Vogue

    I recently had the opportunity to speak with Joan Juliet Buck, a longtime fashion editor and the only American Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue. The occasion was her new memoir, The Price of Illusion. Quite pleasantly, the interview quickly took on a natural cadence. It felt like she was lounging in a cozy chair by the fireplace, reminiscing about…

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