Is this not the most beautiful meadow you’ve ever seen? England, you’re so dreamy. Here we are at Soho Farm House… one of the most remote and secluded properties of all of Soho House out in Great Tew, Oxfordshire… about 2 hours from the city of London. Think classic barns-turned-restaurants. Romantic little cabins in the open field. A steamy indoor/outdoor pool to decompress in. Boat rides through the fog. And then one gorgeous cottage perched perfectly beside this very meadow. Now this is how a home away from home should look like…a private place to unplug and get away from it all…no social media allow #truth. As for getting dressed for a weekend in the country, simply layer and match your surroundings. Shirts under dresses. Shirts under vests. Socks and sandals. M Missoni does a killer job once again for our winter 2017 photoshoot. At this point in time, I was traveling every single week, and time was flying by like the speed of light. It’s nice to step back this holiday season, and finally get to see all the beauty we created shooting on location along with the stories and memories. We’d slip on our clogs to fetch our freshly made milk and cookies, plucked flowers in our oversize wool totes, and danced in what felt like the middle of nowhere. For now, stay warm and keep on dreaming lovebugs.

wearing M Missoni Winter 2017

Alexis Bittar earrings

White + Warren cashmere beanie

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This is how I define a perfect weekend. The dreamy English countryside. Nubby fair isle sweaters. Horseback riding. Cow printed wellies. Hot toddies. Picking up fresh flowers on my bike. This is by far the chicest part of Oxfordshire, England and I’m so happy I got to spend it with M Missoni, shooting their Winter ’17 collection, pieces that will work well into 2018 and beyond. A collection that is meant to be layered with a serious mix of prints in the warmest of colors that blended seamlessly with our surroundings of open meadows and gardens. I can always spot an M Missoni print from a mile away, they’re iconic and timeless. I didn’t pack much else. As a NYC girl, I spent as much time during my day breathing in the clean country air as nights were spent in with a glass of wine and really, long hot bath in our beautiful classically English cottage. Now that is weekend perfection. Simple.

wearing all M Missoni Winter 2017

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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.

Our cottage is an original home from the property so it’s quaint wooden staircase and cozy little bedrooms only added to it’s charm. So classically British. So simple and beautiful. It’s the ultimate weekend escape. A place to read and write and find inspiration. I found it so cute how fresh milk arrived at our doorstep every morning. Our days were spent bouncing in and around the property scouting shooting locations before a night curled up by the fireplace. It was cardigan weather and I couldn’t help but throw this gorgeous M Missoni cardigan over my shoulders just about everywhere we went. M Missoni Winter ’17 is all about rich, warm tones. Everything can be layered. The prints can be mixed and matched. It’s a collection that perfectly complimented the beauty of our natural surroundings. I can’t wait to show you all of our looks and show you more of the farm.

wearing all M Missoni Winter ’17 (cardigan, blouse, bag, pant, clogs, top)

Alexis Bittar earrings

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Isn’t there just something so beautiful about this color palette? So peachy. Orange has never looked so good thanks to my friends at M Missoni. They do beach luxury and striking color palettes unlike anyone else. Bright pink, lemon yellow, and mandarin orange. And yes, ponchos really are back.

This month has been pretty insane. I literally went from LA, to the Cayman Islands, to London, and now I’m plopped back here at my desktop here in NYC for another hectic week, just finishing off the Maison Valentino show…which happens to also be M Missoni’s sister company. Talk about a dramatic change in wardrobe for each location. Luckily I have 2 weeks back home…my suitcase is finally taking a little breather. But amidst the NYC rush, I miss those moments in the sun and not wearing a drop of makeup. Most importantly, I miss these super rich and happy colors. This top easily resembles an upside-down sunset…the skirt like lightning bolts flying through a fiery pink sky. I could easily see myself taking this look around the world this summer. An afternoon blending in with the pool chairs back home at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Or maybe somewhere on the cliffs of rosy Positano, Italy. Maybe next it’ll come with me to Santorini, Greece?! Out in the sandy desert of Dubai?! It’s my luxurious designer pieces that always inspire where I travel to, what adventures I want to go on. With each piece, comes a picture in my mind. And yes, I’m always watching the sun rise and fall.

M Missoni poncho 

M Missoni skirt

Salvatore Ferragamo handbag

Donni Charm scarf 

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