Monthly Archives: April 2010

DEep WArdrobe THoughts

Rebecca Taylor S/S 10 image courtesy of Style.com Deep thoughts by Laney Crowell: -What does one pack for the weekend at a boy’s mom’s house? -How does one dress for bike riding in 90 degree weather, final destination drinks with said boy’s friends? … Continue reading

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FIlling OUt

I read a book recently where the girl’s boyfriend describes her body– it reminds him of “sand dunes”, every inch curved, smooth, and soft. Just like Crystal Renn, bell-bottom jeans, Lara Stone, Prada’s runway, Gabourey Sidibe.  Curves are back. Thankfully. … Continue reading

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POst-party PRoblems

An alternate title for the post is HAngover HEll. Saturday’s brunch got relocated to the new boozy daytime locale, I Tre Merli. Yep, you heard it here first: if you’re looking for $500 bottles of wine and Champagne bottles with sparklers … Continue reading

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COddington’s COlors

Yesterday my friend sat next to Grace Coddington on the subway. Yes, the Grace Coddington, Creative Director of Vogue magazine. She has flaming red unruly hair, wears orthopedic shoes and is so un-Vogue that you can’t help but adore her. Personally I love her … Continue reading

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SUnday GIrls

Last Sunday, a group of eight fashion editors, the Blue Stripe pr ladies and myself convened at The Crosby Street Hotel to celebrate Joie‘s new collection. The event was so fabulous, I have to admit I wondered if I was really … Continue reading

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MY HAir GUru

Myself, Jenna, and Vivian (all devotees of David) at the Erin Fetherson F/W ’10 show. The one thing people always comment on is my hair (and my height but I wouldn’t say I appreciate those “compliments”). But I have to … Continue reading

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SPoradic SPring

LnA t-shirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim pants, vintage leather jacket, Brian Atwood heels, Christian Louboutin bag, vintage scarf, Fortunoff necklace. I wanted to yell at the weather gods when I woke Friday, “Just stay one temperature. Is that too much to ask?!” I … Continue reading

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SAmantha HOuse ONline

As a possible repercussion of reading too many Eckhart Tolle books in my youth, I believe in personal magnetism. What I mean by this is, I believe as individuals we are each attracted to each other like magnets, our energies pull … Continue reading

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FArm FResh

Last week I went to Colorado to visit my ninety-six year old grandmother. She’s more years old than she is pounds heavy, but that didn’t stop her from beating me in cards (twice), attending three birthday parties, and teaching me … Continue reading

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WHen LIfe GIves YOu LEmons, MAke A LEmon TArt

Yesterday was just one of those days. Nothing was wrong per se, I just felt kinda off. It was like I was missing someone but I didn’t know who or I had forgotten something but didn’t know what. The sun … Continue reading

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