In Part I of my Defining Style series, I mentioned briefly that I believed style to be an innate factor—an instinct, if you will—versus fashion (I defined “fashionable” as an acquired ability to follow the latest trends). Yes, aesthetic is purely personal, but whether you possess it or not is as ... Read More
I Love Me Before I Love Men
I love men. Oh yes I do. Call me boy crazy—I’m not a bit coquettish for no reason! But before men (I only get the butterflies for boys who dance) there’s a few things I love more including—but certainly not limited to Nutella, sexy little underthings, and myself. I’m well aware of how totally and ... Read More
Bonjour, Emmanuelle Alt
At last, Carine Roitfeld’s successor has been announced. Emmanuelle Alt. It wasn’t that surprising, really, considering how tightly knit the French Voguettes were. I’m interested in what she has in store for French Vogue—possibly an era of more androgyny as opposed to Carine’s sensual, feminine ... Read More