24 August, 2022

Quote of the day: WTF is Dimes Square?

Cafe de Flore by Robert Doisneau

“This is a city filled with people who thrive on trying to stay culturally relevant, and thus, have anxiety over not being relevant enough. It leads to an obsession over where the chic people are hanging out—the artists, the writers, the avant-garde. The fascination with the next big thing is why you probably read about Williamsburg for a while in the early 2010s, a media treatment that eventually broadened to Brooklyn overall. The Brooklynification of the world is well-documented, synonymous with hipster and reclaimed wood, and gentrification.”
Serena Dai, Bon Appetit (more…)

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22 August, 2022

Trend report: what to wear for AW22

Craig McDean British Vogue Aug 2022

As you know by now, my trend reports are utterly self-indulgent and reflect what’s ‘new’ through my own personal ‘gentlewoman style’ lens. So I’m glad to say that fifty shades of cappuccino, a Ralph Lauren revival, chunky gold chains and classic bags (with a twist) are all trending for AW22. Of course, the 90s is a major influence on fashion and culture. (more…)

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18 August, 2022

On artisan sneakers and the repair and re-wear movement

Drake's Doek sneaker

While I was picking up Mr DRG’s birthday present from Drake’s last month (excellent service if I may say so), I was instantly attracted to these Doek canvas sneakers (above). In an array of primary colours, these Japanese beauties (particularly the blue) have the elegant almond toe and easy demeanour of a 60s Vans, but with a slightly chunkier sole and a cork footbed. (more…)

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17 August, 2022

One-and-done make-up

Never has there been a better time for one-and-done, multi-tasking make-up. If you’re not a high maintenance contour-and-lashes kinda girl, then now is your moment.

For die-hard minimalists, the Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-use Glow Stick* (£35, below) is the gold standard for sheer illumination. You can use it on cheekbones, browbones, lids and lips and the range has now expanded to seven shades. (more…)