Shoeday Saturday...

October inadvertently became velvet shoe month.

Rochas velvet mule, available at M'Oda Operandi

image via modaoperandi.com

In the trenches...

I just spied a woman on Park Avenue wearing this stripe trench coat from JCrew.

Chic in stripes!

Shoeday Saturday...

Velvet + bows + pointy flats = my winter shoes!

These Tory Burch flats were a show stopper at last seasons runway show.  

Tory Burch velvet Clara flat

via ToryBurch.com

The one that got away...

Last year I came across a robe coat by The Row, similar to this, tremendously marked down, and did not buy it.  What was I thinking?  It was navy, lightweight-yet-warm, and unlike any coat that I own.  

Now, some ten months later, and starting to get cold again, I am reminded of the coat that got away. 

I came across these, which are similar, but am still on the lookout for the one from The Row.

Acne Studios cashmere blend coat

Vince reversible felt coat

via Net-a-Porter.com

Kitchen Confidential...

The kitchen is favorite room in any home.  I think they give true insight into who lives there Do they like to cook? Are they entertainers? Are they cookie-cutter copycats or follow their own set of rules?  Yes, all of these questions can be answered by standing in someone kitchen.   The New York Times recently wrote on the evolution of kitchen design; specifically the breakaway from the "Nancy Meyers" kitchen, so to speak.  The departure of all white kitchens with larger-than-life marble islands, to spaces embracing creativity and not a Pinterest board.   
The article mentions some favorites, (March in San Francisco for unique kitchen islands, and Steven Gambrel and Thomas O'Brien for their library-like kitchen designs) but, Humphrey Munson is worth mentioning in this arena as well.  The UK based bespoke kitchen firm design not your typical kitchens in shades of grey, blue, and white that evoke charm and character, which never go out of style.

Images via humphreymunson.co.uk

Shoeday Saturday...

Velvet is the fabric of the season! From jackets, to pants, to handbags, it is everywhere for Fall/Winter. These Tabitha Simmons slides are just the ticket to embrace the trend, without going velvet-overboard.

Available at Net-a-Porter

Top of the list...

Somehow, someway this navy velvet cutie will be mine this season!

Ascot small velvet clutch by The Row

available at MATCHESFASHION