Monthly Archives: November 2017

BECOMING A MASTER BARISTA WITH ILLY COFFEE

I always start my mornings with one or two cups of coffee! No matter where I am in the world, I love slow mornings as I have my first cup… the aroma filling my kitchen and awakening my senses. My love for coffee began with my mother. When I was child, I would always prepare her cups of coffee throughout the day…brewing it up and topping it off with a delicious creamer. The smell always warms my heart. As I’ve grown up, my love for coffee grows more and more as I discover its art. And now, I have this ultra luxurious coffee maker, the illy X1 Anniversary machine in Black. I fell in love with it just by looking at it. It’s iconic and classic design is super chic. It looks stunning in my kitchen at home, and perfectly contrasts against the reds and whites of my decor. It’s a super special multi-beverage machine. I can prepare espresso, cappuccinos, coffee, and lattes with ease. The delicious espresso I normally only get when I’m in Italy, I now make daily at home. illy’s Master Barista, Giorgio Milos, came over to my abode to teach me all the ins, outs, and tricks to making a delicious cup of joe.

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THE ULTIMATE RED CARPET GOWN BY GUCCI

A quick hello tonight from the Catskills! This holiday weekend has been perfection. Out here in the mountains, I’ve gotten so much fresh air. A perfect Thanksgiving…one with a lot of much-needed rest. I’ve been working non-stop for the past few weeks, and already am headed to LA in 2 days so I needed this quiet little getaway to lay low and escape the city for a few days. With plenty of down time to scroll through my camera roll, I stumbled upon images of this gorgeous Gucci gown I’ve worn quite a few times this past month. It’s so good. It had to be blogged. It’s from NET-A-PORTER. I save this stunning dress for special occasions. I wore it to a red carpet event in London recently, and also here, gallivanting in Vinegar Hill  on my birthday. Even when I don’t have a reason to celebrate, it’s a piece you put on and daydream in. So. Glamorous. That’s all I can say! This silk beauty zips up like a glove and moves beautifully on the dance floor. I gravitated towards it’s retro, vintage feel. With a white flower so perfectly sewn to the neckline, it could easily double as a costume in a Hollywood movie. This old school elegance doesn’t come around often, and Gucci really knows how to bring it to life.

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PINK VELVET ON THE STREETS OF LONDON

I have a new designer to love: Rejina Pyo. I discovered this amazing designer label on NET-A-PORTER when I spotted this crushed velvet David Bowie-esque pantsuit splashed against the homepage. I knew it had to be mine. I love the thick waist belt complete with an extra wide-leg pant. A pantsuit is essential for me when I travel. I have them in just about every color, and they’re fantastic to travel in…worn together or as separates. They make packing a total breeze. This one is a showstopper. I was just in London with Veuve Clicquot for their special Widow Series art exhibit with Carine Roitlfeld and decided to extend my stay at the Nobu Shoreditch so that I could soak in all that East London had to offer.  Traveling with Veuve Clicquot is always such a dream. They throw the most incredible events, that always leave me inspired. More on that in another post! But here, I hit up just about every single store off Redchurch Street as I constantly searched for the nearest Indian restaurant. Can you say Dishoom?! I crave their curry the moment I get off the plane. London is a such a special city. Their love for art and fashion is unlike anywhere else. It’s the most amazing place to be inspired in both design and decor. I finally had a day off so I grabbed a cup of coffee and hit the city by foot in Rejina Pyo pink.

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OUR COTTAGE IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE | M MISSONI

Isn’t this the most beautiful English cottage? I have so, so much to be thankful for this year. I’m so thankful for being able to travel the world, to constantly create and imagine, to meet amazing people, and be able to bring my family and friends along with me on this wonderful journey, every single day. The M Missoni stories I shot in England with Dylana are ones to be framed and remembered. I get a tingling feeling just looking back at them. It has always been a dream of mine to shoot in the foggy English countryside. For years, I have admired the grey skies, fair isle sweaters, and chicken coups that graced the glossy pages of British Vogue. That feeling of being far away, in the middle of nowhere, wrapped in wool is mesmerizing and intriguing. It’s a photographer’s dream. M Missoni made that dream of mine a reality during our Winter ’17 shoot at Soho Farm House in Oxfordshire, England. This is just a sneak peek into our shoot. I’ll rolling around in our grassy front yard for now.

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