Ann Street Studio: Behind the Scenes
…no time to be camera shy!
I was very honored when DKNY Fragrances offered me a unique look into their world of scents and opened the pathway for me to be inspired to create imagery around the essence and emotion of the DKNY Fragrance collections.
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A Designer’s Studio in Brooklyn~
Getting a peak behind the doors of this Brooklyn based clothing line Edelweiss by Sarah to see how she works, what inspires her collections and where she draws her 1940s old Hollywood vibe from…
Keeping up with the Joneses
Oh to be a fashion designer in New York City…
Last night Gretchen Jones (you know the bright lipped dessert rose from Project Runway?) had a trunk show with beautifully constructed clothes, interesting people, and unforgettable jewelry!
In the studio with Prabal Gurung
Fit for the First Lady, adorned by celebrities, on the cover of WWD and still Prabal Gurung remains sweetly humble and wonderfully kind as he lives the American Dream propelled by his amazing talent for designing chic clothes.
A peak inside his working studio in Manhattan’s garment district, a long way from his fashion beginnings halfway around the world…
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Ann Street Studio: A Day at Oscar de la Renta
A glimpse into the working world of the people that give us season after season what is the designed beauty of Mr. Oscar de la Renta. From hand crafting gowns to fittings for that evening’s runway show- this is what it’s like to work for one of the most beautiful designers in the world.
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An Artist and Jeweler’s apartment in Brooklyn
A fourth generation jeweler and artist’s simple and retro home filled with eclectic items from around the world. Soft light, personal items, quiet working afternoons and a lot of love-
Welcome to the Brooklyn home of the newly engaged (!!!) Alisa & Jared…
See more from my At Home With series as we go behind the doors of real people in New York City.
Ann Street Studio: In the Studio With...
{Fashion Designer Lela Rose}
Fashion can be a lot of things from edgy to extreme… but every now and then it can be the total essence of beautiful. Perhaps I’m drawn to Lela Rose because of our Texas roots but I’m also a fan for what she gives to women, the confidence to be lovely. I had to stop…
Ann Street Studio: In the Studio With...Paco Rabanne
Coco Chanel once commented that Paco Rabanne was the “metalworker of fashion”. Known for pushing the limits on wearable fashion, Rabanne constantly questioned the conventions of clothing design.
Rabanne started his own fashion house in 1966 and retired in 1999 after his final collection….
From Me To You: It's All About the Souk...
It’s All About the Souk…
The phrase “shop till you drop” was never more well said than after a day in Marrakech’s Le Souk. If I wasn’t such a woman distracted by shopping in every other stall I came across, I could have wondered the narrow corridors all day in amazement of the wares, colors, food, local culture and vast size… but alas, these are the few snapshots of this ultimate shopping excursion Kelly & I embarked on in day three of Marrakech~
Below: WATCH OUT FOR THE MOTORBIKES! We became very trained to step to the side when you hear the sound of a motorbike coming because OH! They will not stop!
Below: You can’t go to Morocco and not go rug shopping! I bought floor rugs, pouf rugs, rug shoes, a rug backpack, rug tote… hence the trip hash tag #putarugonit because then, obviously, I will buy it.
Below: Best olives I have ever eaten.
Below: After a long day of shopping we reviewed the damage, freshened up and then went for a lovely dinner at Le Morocian. Kelly sprayed orange blossom on her Naeem Khan shawl as she disappeared behind the garden walls.
Below: With new souk purchased earrings, I slipped into a classic caped Halston Heritage gown, another genius piece from RTR.
From Me To You: Desert Oasis
Desert Oasis
Throwing on our souk purchased packs, Kelly and I ventured out of the ancient walls of Marrakech onward to the Agafay desert at the base of the Atlas Mountains. It is quite a strange sensation feeling the heat of the desert sun on your skin while looking out onto snow capped mountains…
Day four in Marrakech, the adventure~
It was tan as far as the eye could see until we came over the hill and spotted our desert oasis “Le Pause” waiting for us.
We relaxed away the late morning sun under heavy woven tents and soft corner couches where the breeze off the earth swept through keeping us cool from the heat of the day.
Le Pause has no electricity, cell service or Internet making it a true escape from our daily lives.
Below: A traditional tagine lunch of apricots, pears, almonds, dates and lamb was served over simple couscous on rugged tin plates. With light salads, fresh fruit desserts and long slow conversations, we sipped crisp rosé wine as the hours melted away.
Light and airy, for outfit credits please see here.
Ready to see more, we hopped onto a pair of camels and headed out into the desert sun, taking in the landscape one last time before heading back to town, rested and relaxed.
From Me To You: A Sweet Goodbye
A Sweet Goodbye
As the golden light of the setting sun brought our last day in Marrakech to a close, we wandered the halls one last time at the Four Seasons, smelled the sweet garden air of roses and gathered for one last dinner with our fearless travel companions and inspirational group of women Nola, Caroline, Rebecca, Susie and Megan.
I look forward to the day I return and the warm memories I have yet to create in this truly magical place. Thank you so much to the Moroccan National Tourist Office for your hospitality, the beautiful and calming Four Seasons for hosting us, our amazing driver Aziz who in true gentleman for putting up with all our perfume, giggles, and constant tardiness.
I will take the emotions of Marrakech, the colors, the light and inspiration from the culture into my work back in New York until the next time we meet again…
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