By August my hair is always fried from salt water, swimming pool chlorine and too much fun in the sun—hence the need for an ultra-moisturizing treatment. My favorite is Philip B. Rejuvenating Oil for Dry to Damaged Hair & Scalp, which smells like a cross between Bain De Soleil suntan gelee and fresh gardenias. The [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Plum
August 16, 2009 – 11:04 am
It all started years ago with salon trips the Lower East Side, when it was still a lesser-known neighborhood ruled by takeout Chinese dives, old-school Jewish garment shops and the occasional boutique. I’d go get an edgy haircut and dye job, and then shop some of my very favorite spots—just the place to find unique, [...]
August Style
August 13, 2009 – 6:16 am
It’s August in New York, which means dreaming about past or future travels. Most of all, I want to be here wearing vibrant layers… but I’d settle for here…
Style ala Henri Matisse
August 10, 2009 – 10:52 am
From left: Henri Matisse “Breakfast” 1920; Christian Lacriox Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2010. As far as personal fashion inspirations go, there are few that stand the test of time. Mine might number: overalls, Archie comics, tutus and Henri Matisse, the latter of which resurfaced while viewing the Philadelphia Art Museum’s current exhibition Henri Matisse and Modern [...]
