Walter De Maria is one of my favorite artists. He passed at the age of 77 yesterday. His works were astounding and fine examples of minimal yet monumental art installations. Two of those are pictured below (The Broken Kilometer and the Earth Room).
It may be hard to look bad when you are Daria Werbowy, but she should be applauded for this sophisticated, yet young get-up on the Lancome/Alber Elbaz step and repeat. Spot on with the beachy waves, statement lip and all nude ensemble.
Every year the CFDA fashion awards brings a wide variety of talented designers, models and celebs. I think it must be the best dressed event of the year. Would never have predicted this, but by far my favorite look of the night was Nicole Richie in Marc Jacobs.
It’s wedding season! I am in 3 weddings this year. One of my dearest friends is getting married in Mexico, another lovely friend in Santa Barbara and my little sister is getting married as well! This Acne dress is what I’m wearing as a bridesmaid in Santa Barbara at The Presidio. Can’t wait to see all my lovely ladies on their special day.
There’s something about warmer weather that makes me want to toss aside anything cumbersome. But, alas, I’m still a 9 to 5 kind of gal and need to carry all sorts of oddities around. Hence, my newest obsession. Sturdy cotton canvas bags from WANT Les Essentials De La Vie.
These bags first entered my world when I bought the O’Hare bag in black. It fits everything and doesn’t break your back. Then I went for round two with a khaki smaller bag called the Orly bag (found at one of my favorite stores Maison Kitsune). Understated, simple and did I mention LIGHT?
These looks don’t feel entirely new, but it’s what I crave come warmer weather. Now, if the weather could be a balmy 60-75 F we’d really be set!
Saint Laurent (still getting use to the fact that Yves was dropped out of the timeless brand now helmed by the one and only Hedi Slimane) is making some very chic accessories. Anyone who knows me knows when it comes to shoes I go for chunky and ugly, but these are just so minimal and pretty.
When I stumbled across this brand Everlane I was thrilled. Great basics, everything from scoop necks, to cashmere sweaters and silk button downs. Based in California (my birth state!) and currently only selling online, their clean clear-cut website could not get better! Finally, quality basics at prices that make sense.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d blog some cool paper goods that will surely warrant a smile, if not a big wet kiss!
Cards from The Hungry Workshop (in Australia) and Tokyo Milk.
Chantal Hughes 
