Advanced Style

Pattern on Pattern

on October 26, 2012

One of my style secrets is to mix patterns and prints that wouldn’t otherwise go together. When paired in a thoughtful way mixing patterns can create a layered and artful blend of color and textures. The woman above uses black as a base and layers prints on top. I love her pattern on pattern look.

Iris Apfel’s Avant/Garde Diaries Video Interview Trailer

on October 25, 2012

Iris Apfel – Sneak Peek from The Avant/Garde Diaries on Vimeo.
Check out this amazing teaser for an interview I worked on with Iris Apfel for The Avant/Garde Diaries. The full interview, which launches in November, will feature insight into Iris’ life, love, and incredible career. Check out The Avant/Garde Diaries for more inspired conversation HERE.

Ruth Celebrates Her 101st Birthday

on October 24, 2012

Ruth with her new friend Henry

One of our favorite centenarians, Ruth, just celebrated her 101st birthday. This past weekend I stopped by her apartment to wish her a very happy birthday and gave her a copy of Pilates Style magazine featuring photos of her stretching and lifting weights. Ruth believes that as long as you can move, you can do some form of exercise. She is a great inspiration to us all!

Beatrix Ost in Harper’s Bazaar

on October 23, 2012

The Advanced Style Ladies are taking the fashion world by storm. First it was Iris Apfel on the cover of Dazed and Confused. Now, Beatrix Ost is featured in an incredible spread in November’s Harper’s Bazaar, shot by Terry Richardson. I can’t wait to see who will be next…

A Book Signing at LIM College

on October 22, 2012

Debra Rapoport, Jane Folds, Ilona Royce Smithkin, and Joyce Carpati

The Idiosyncratic Fashionistas and Debra Rapoport are rarely seen without hats.

It’s always so wonderful to have an excuse to party with the Advanced Style Ladies. This weekend LIM College invited me to speak on a panel about fashion blogging. After the panel we celebrated with a wonderful book signing party hosted by LIM. I usually have my big camera on me, but I decided to capture the evening’s style and conversation through my Instagram account.( For more photos on Instagram check out my account @advancedstyle).

This Friday at 2pm I will be doing an informal signing of the Advanced Style Book at Strand Books near Union Square. Some of the ladies will be there too! Let me know if you can make it!!!