Black Friday

an artistic reminder that this is Black Friday, the traditional day that retailers go from the red to the black in their account ledgers and it is the harbinger of a good holiday season.  happy shopping y'all.  see you in the store.

Sometimes we miss the old black and white photos. 

 

Photo by William Curtis Rolf

Why not wear these patent leather wedge boots with your traditional Worth- REALLY!

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This has a fabulous ribbed sweater knit turtle neck which does not photograph well.

 
 North Cherry St. Chattanooga TN

This building reminds us of Nashville's Estes Kefauver Bld.

 

Nashville, TN

Not certain where this is but it would be fun to try and find this in town. I think it is on Church St.

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Memphis. TN

OKAY BACK TO REALITY AND OUR WORLD OF COLOR!

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moths and cashmere don't get along

HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR FAVORITE CASHMERE SWEATER LATELY?

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"Mr. Greenberg says not to store your clothes for months or longer without cleaning them. His basic guidelines: Wash or dry clean all your clothes before you store them away in a separate closet from the in-season clothes you're wearing now. Invest in a hand steamer, which will "sterilize garments and kill bacteria because of the heat," he says.

And understand that even a single wearing (or probably a lot of try-ons with your new sweater) means your natural-fiber clothes (wool, silk, cotton, cashmere, fur—including blends) are no longer sterile when it comes to insects. The clothing fibers carry fragrance, perspiration, hair, invisible food stains, all of which over time can turn into protein that attracts insects that lay eggs and will chew up your clothes."

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Alpaca wearing persimmon alpaca scarf

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"Tips and Tricks:

• When storing for the season, spray with The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Spray and place in a breathable cotton bag with a zip closure such as The Laundress All Purpose Storage Bag.

* Also store with a natural bug repellent such as Lavender, The Laundress Scented Squares.

• Hand washing will lengthen the life of colored garments. 

• Clean your washer monthly with The Laundress Machine Cleaner to protect fibers and fading from machine build up, lime scale and rust.  Add (1/2 cup, 4 oz, 120 ml) to your machine dispenser and run a long load with hot water. Run a second load with just water and you’re ready to go! "

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more cashmere

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Cashmere Gift Ideas:

Cashmere robe:  Restoration Hardware

Cashmere  jogging pants and leggings:  Hatch website

Cashmere socks

Cashmere throw: Williams & Sonoma

DARK CHOCOLATE

72% NOIR AND CREAM

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Chanel for HIM and blonde mink via Designer Finds

Chanel sunglasses via Designer Finds

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This is actually the back of this Rachel Roy dress. Very simple front view with a good looking exit view.

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 I admit I cannot stop thinking of Vespas although I could not convince friends to try in Victoria BC
Darling Vespa, guy and groceries .

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Fur or Faux

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!

It was 28 degrees this morning in New York.  Definitely makes me regret dropping all my fur coats off for a little TLC last week.  While I was talking to my furrier Anne Dee Goldin (by appointment via adg@goldin44.com or 917-282-6626), I inquired if she could rework vintage furs into blankets and she said anything is possible.  She just used the old hem of a client's shortened coat to make pillows. The reason I asked was because Howard Slatkin had told me that he had his mother's old minks turned into blankets.  I know some of you are very anti-fur but it's eco-friendly to be able to take a vintage fur and modernize it either into a blanket or pillows especially if it has sentimental value. But there is always the faux fur option.  Bunny Williams Home has a great option as does Pottery Barn.

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IT WAS 28 DEGREES HERE THIS MORNING

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TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR

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TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR

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TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR

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