My First Time: The Barneys Warehouse Sale

I’ve lived in New York for more than five years — but until this week, I never braved the crowds at the Barneys Warehouse Sale. This sale is legendary among New Yorkers; Many of my girlfriends would call in sick JUST to be the first in line. But I still was not convinced. My reasons for avoiding the […]

The Holy Grail

I’m sick of fall clothing already, and we haven’t even hit August. I blame this on the pre-fall shopping hysteria unfolding online. Every fashion blog has been crammed with “previews” of pre-fall sales, imploring me to scramble for limited quantities of boots, coats and sweaters. Every promotion is a thinly veiled threat: Shop NOW or […]

A Dress that Unlocked a Million Memories

My favorite clothes act as a visual autobiography. These outfits drum up memories of my travels, unearth childhood nostalgia or remind me of a favorite book. Take this Dolce & Gabbana dress, which I spotted at Barneys last week. Instantly, I was electrified with the memories of my Morocco honeymoon. The cheeky oranges teleported me to […]