The New York-based fashion photographer Mei Tao has an enviable look that is both casual and just the right amount of fashion-y. She has an uncanny knack for pairing classics with a bit of whimsy—as well as for the great…
Comfy Cute Summer Shoe
Our friend Ayesha just got these sandal/clogs from No. 6. She is the style director at Martha Stewart Living, which means she spends much of her day propping for shoots (hoofing it around the city), and when she’s in the office,…
Marlien Rentmeester Los Angeles
A former magazine editor and mother of two turns her expert fashion eye and love of the hunt into the fantastic fashion website, LE CATCH. From Forever 21 to Marni and everything in between, Marlien scours the internet to serve up the…
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Heather Shaw Toronto
When I discovered the handmade domestic goods line Pi’lo at a lovely store in Maine, I just had to find out about the woman behind the collection. From the toothfairy pillows to the magnetic car bingo to the party banners, everything she makes is equal…
Some Back to School Fashion Ideas (Girl Edition)
Jenny from Dinner a Love Story called on us in her hour of need: “Picky eating I can handle — picky dressing is another thing altogether. Can anyone suggest good sources/brands for girls’ clothes that are not overly girly? Dealbreakers: ruffles, pleats,…
Noemi Bonazzi
She’s an Italian born, Brooklyn-based mom, who is a prop stylist and set designer. We love the way she puts herself together, and when she visited us last week, she let us snap her picture. “The dress is from Koos…
Joslyn Taylor Dallas, TX
I was certain I already knew Joslyn back when I found her blog Simple Lovely earlier this year…so much so, I could hear her voice in my head as I read through her honest and down to earth posts! It was as though somewhere…
Easy Style Upgrade: Cute Socks
Our friend Jen extends the life of her summer shoes even in the colder months by wearing cute socks with them. While we’re not sure we can get away with the sock/sandal combo (in our own minds), we sure love…
Luise Stauss
We ran into Luise and her adorable 3-year-old son, Anatole, at a birthday party recently. She moved here from Munich 7 years ago, and is now the photo editor at the New York Times Magazine. We thought she had such…
That Mom Ilana Anger
A couple of weeks ago we went met Ilana, founder of the adorable kids line Little Lief, at a children’s trade show. We loved her look and asked her to tell us about it: “Now that I am a mum getting…
Celebrity Moms Before Publicists
How brilliant are these pictures of Ingrid Bergman? I scored a box of Look Magazines (for free at a yard sale) and this story is from a May 1952 issue. I love these unguarded moments–especially the cover image of her…