Winter Reading

The love of learning,the sequestered nooks,

And all the sweet serenity of books.

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

As much as I love reading on the beach in the summer, there is really nothing better than snuggling up with a good book in the winter.  Yesterday, I stopped by the Strand Bookstore in the newly renovated Club Monaco store on lower Fifth Avenue, who is also having a big sale by the way, where I picked Speedboat by Renata Adler. It's a reprint of the original that was published 1971 with an afterword by Guy Trebay. Buying new books is probably the reason why I still haven't finished The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt which was my goal this holiday vacation. 

Very curious to hear what you all are reading this winter.

Bon weekend!

HC 

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Alpha Mayle

I was excited to read on Refinery 29 this morning that Jane Mayle is collaborating on a five piece bag collection for Club Monaco. The fashion flock will be rejoicing for sure. This also is the perfect opportunity to look at some old and new photos of her West Village apartment. 

The five Mayle bags will be priced from $195 to $595 and will be available in Club Monaco stores and online beginning on October 3, 2012. 

Jane at work sketching for Club Monaco. 

Remember this famous photo of her shelves from the September 2007 issue of Domino?  

Another photo from the Domino spread by Athur Elgort. 

Some new shots of the same West Village apartment from Here We Go Now. 

An old Mayle moodboard. 

Jane in front of an old Mayle moodboard. 

Another old Mayle moodboard and logo below. 

 

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What I Wore

Yesterday was my last full day of fashion week and I decided to go out with a bang. I wore a black dress to the Harper's Bazaar breakfast but when everyone else went off to Michael Kors show, I decided to go shopping for a new afternoon outfit.  I headed over to the J.Crew Collection store on Madison Avenue at 66th Street, my home away from home. I found a bunch a great things but decided on these green brocade pants.  The outfit I threw together was very different for me but fashion week is definitely not the time to be a wallflower. 

Collection Cafe Capri Pants in Jade Jacquard - After buying these pants, I ran home and stitch witcheried the hem which my tailor is going to have to now fix.  For day they looked good with the blue shirt and I also bought a black cashmere crewneck to wear with them with it gets cooler.  I also plan to wear them to Amanda Nisbet's book party next week with a black blouse and tuxedo jacket and heels.  

French Blue Susan Shirt from Club Monaco - I never met a blue shirt I didn't like and this one is baby soft and relaxed.  

J.Crew Leopard Calf Hair Belt - I would never wear a leopard belt with jacquard pants usually but it seemed appropriate for fashion week to step outside my comfort zone.  

Roger Vivier Thong Sandals - My feet could not do heels one more day so I wore my favorite flat sandals.  The best thing about the shows in September is that everyone is wearing flat sandals. Many of you asked about these sandals the last time I posted them.  They aren't online but if you call one of the stores, they can help you. 

Hermes Birkin - My bag was purchased vintage from an estate sale.

Tassle Necklace - I made this myself with a tassle from a vintage necklace and another long chain I had in my jewelry box.

Lanvin Bracelets - I bought these in Paris years ago.  I wish they made they again because everyone loves them.

The Branch Green Ring - Green, gold and wood that I bought at Treillage always garners compliments. 

Lookmatic Glasses - I worse glasses to hide the bags under my eyes.

Estee Lauder Violet Electra Lipstick - Nothing like a bright lipstick to make you look and feel more alive.

If you're a long time reader, you know this is the way I like to post my outfits.  Some of you keep asking me to take photos of me wearing the outfits.  I'm not a fashion blogger nor do I want to compete with girls who are 22 or a size 2 so please stop asking me.

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