want of the day

I've always loved Jonas Damon's Numbers Clock as seen in Jenna Lyon's old Brooklyn brownstone. Its four boxes can be stacked (or strewn) in a varity of ways and look fantastic when placed alongside traditional accessories. I want one!

P.S. I'd bet money that Jenna sets her clock ten minutes ahead of schedule :) 

ephemera, etc.

There's something about personal ephemera tucked in expected places that I find incredibly charming. A step beyond the bulletin board, it gives a home a sense of instant cheeky humor and ease (at least to someone like myself who revels in beautiful chaos). Here, anything can be turned into a canvas... the possibilities are endless! Both Miles Redd and Herve Pierre extend their artistic eye to the lampshade, turning a plain jane shade into a mesmorizing work of art. Rita Konig, as I've written before, dresses up her mantel with personal polaroids. Similarly, Hamish Bowles and Jenna Lyons use photos to dress down fancy mirrors. The best part about this look? It's 100% budget-friendly! We all have photos laying around that need a home, and I'm betting that everyone has a lampshade and/or a mirror that could use a little sprucing up. So there you have it: Instant chic on the cheap. What could be better? 

want of the day

I’m assuming that – as much as we don’t like it – most of us will not be spending $2,160 (+ tax) on those Sofia Coppola for LV leopard silk pajamas. But never fear! J.Crew makes a comparable pair of PJs that are just as adorable. Their silk celestial pajama shirt + pant caught my eye in the December catalog – they made it into Jenna’s Picks. If they’re good enough for Ms. Lyons, they’re certainly good enough for me. I'm willing to bet money that Sofia fancies them, as well :) 

want of the day

Without discussing the “whys” of Jenna Lyon’s recent (and very public) split with husband Vincent Mazeau, can we all take a moment to enjoy these last photos of their shared Brooklyn townhouse? The space is currently listed by Sotheby’s for a cool 3.75 million. But to live in a home once inhabited by the already-legendary president of J.Crew? I’d say it’s a steal! One can only wonder where Ms. Lyons will find herself next (…and if it will be published soon). I feel bittersweet about posting these photos - divorce, in any case, is awful. I can only hope that it brings the couple peace and happiness. I'm sure my sweet readers feel the same :) 

j.crew's fashion week debut

Jenna begged me to come to J.Crew’s MBFW debut, but I just couldn’t make it. I guess this WWD video of the event is the next best thing, right? You know, I didn’t post photos of their much-anticipated women’s RTW collection because, on first glance, it didn’t move me. But I think this video definitely does the clothing more justice. The way that that lemon sequin top catches the light (see 1:16) is perfection! And that ikat denim jacket nearly brought me to tears. I'll take one of everything, please.