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Who does not love a pair of Jack Rogers sandals? This year, the company is celebrating its 55th anniversary. For 55 years women have been fans of this iconic sandal. One of the company’s loyalist clients was none other that Jackie O herself. She purchased her first pair in Capri in the 1960s. She returned with the shoe to Palm Beach and had a local cobbler copy the design.. Viola Jack Rogers was born!! I LOVE Jack Rogers. I began wearing them a life time ago, when they were only available in Palm Beach. My family traveled to Florida throughout the year and we spent Thanksgiving at the Breakers. After the HUGE Thanksgiving feast we would walk around the gorgeous Breakers and the only store that was opened was an expensive Italian shoe store. Low and behold, there in that shop were the coveted Jack Rogers sandals. My grandfather insisted that we buy a pair to take home. So that became our tradition, we would enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner at the Breakers and go sandal shopping afterwards!!! This went on for quite a few years and WE LOVED IT!!! There are going to be some very special 55th anniversary styles available after April 1st HERE.
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This week’s fashionable friend Friday is all around Fabulous. I was lucky enough to be able to see her gorgeous house, that was recently renovated. She has such great taste and a flare for fashion and her home truly reflects this. Here are some highlights for you to enjoy!!! Bon Week-End!
My dear friend Dana Ramos is the skin guru. She developed an amazing face peel (with a dermatologist as her technical advisor) that is cost effective and you can do in the privacy of your own home with OUTSTANDING results. I absolutely love this peel. I was hesitant at first but the more I got to know Dana, my fears slipped away. If seeing Dana is not proof enough, she is in her 50’s but does not look a day over 30, once you try this peel you will be hooked!
Ok, but if you still do not believe me…..you must read this…..remember “TAN MOM”? The mom from Long Island that was accused of taking her child into the tanning booth. Once seeing her on TV, Dana decided that she needed to help that poor skin damaged lady. She told “Tan Mom” that she must follow her regiment and she would see a HUGE difference…..well……
If I did not know Dana personally, I would think this was a total hoax….BUT her REGIME WORKS.
Dana has offered to give one of our lucky readers a copy of her book, The Skin Regime and a sample of her fabulous peel. In order to enter the drawing, please sign up to follow this blog on email and “LIKE” the Skin Regime on Facebook! The winner will be announced, Thursday, February 26th.
To learn more, go to Dana’s website www.theskinregime.com
Does the video below sound familiar, ladies? My friend told me that this is based on an a nail salon in DC. Women actually avoid the place at all costs. I love this and laugh every single time. The only thing they are missing is the death trap “relaxing” massage at the end of your service! I have a way you can avoid this awkwardness altogether. One late night when I was channel surfing, I fell upon the Haute Polish infomercial. In full disclosure here, I must admit that I cannot pass up a good infomercial. My Haute Polish kit arrived yesterday and IT IS LIFE CHANGING. It is a home version of the salon gel manicure, that is suppose to last TWO WEEKS and does not damage your nails. Its so easy and it really does look professional without all the “free salon advice”. Check out the Haute Polish kit HERE.
Today’s Fashion Friend Friday is Cricket Burns. Cricket is a highly respected New York City based fashion editor, and stylist with over 30 years in the industry. She recently established the website Crickets Crush. CricketsCrush.com is a high end E-commerce site selling all genres of furnishings and home decor in addition to the works of artisans which Cricket believes reflect the taste level and design interests of her clients. Recently added, by demand of her clients, is a “Fashion” platform including faux jewelry, fine estate jewelry and unusual handbags. Crickets searches for the highly sought after and unusual, only those unique pieces that she is “Crushing” on.
This is the story of a fashion-obsessed stylist turned home decor fanatic:
After 30 years as a creative director, styling cover shoots for magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, Seventeen, Avenue, Quest, and Scene, Cricket Burns’ passion shifted focus from Haute Couture to Interiors. She found herself detouring from Bergdorfs to the D&D building, spending hours entranced by wall coverings and fabric options rather than bias-cut skirts and statement baubles.
As a result, she packed up her prada prop kit for a utilitarian canvas bag, cancelled market appointments at Chanel and Dior for walk-ins at Waterworks and trips to Paris for Maison Objet rather than Pret a Porter. Hence, the birth of CricketsCrush.com. Also as a direct result of her clients’ requests, Cricket is also “The Jusher”. They longed for their homes to have that certain “Wow factor” that Cricket is known for in both her fashion and interior taste and interpretation. Following an in home consultation, Cricket will return with her Crush-mobile brimming with treasures she personally curates for each installation. In a matter of hours, she will work her magic and style on your living space whipping it into a chic frenzy! Your home will transform form “This is nice” to “This is drop dead gorgeous” right before your eyes and who doesn’t want that?
photo:Cloudfront
I was fortunate enough to be able to interview Cricket for NS LIFESYTLES and get some of her expert advice for my readers. Enjoy and don’t forget to visit Cricket’s Crush.
Current Residence?
Carnegie Hill, NYC
Years in Fashion Industry?
Over 30
Favorite Stylist Trick?
For me the best trick for when you don’t know know what to wear is to keep is sleek, simple and elegant and add a statement necklace or stacks of bangles or major earrings (only one of these options please!). Great fitting jeans with a crisp white shirt and an insanely chic choker will turn heads as well as a simple monotone shift dress with an armful of colorful bangles.
Five Items every girls needs in their wardrobe?
1. lots of statement baubles
2. simple / chic black or chocolate brown dress
3. pencil skirt / fit cashmere t-shirt
4. an investment bag for day
5. a fabulous minaudière for night
Most treasured item in your closet?
My mother’s vintage needlepoint Chanel bag.
Describe your own personal style.
When I got married, my wedding was featured in Vows in the NYT and my best friend described my style as Princess Grace meets Lucille Ball. I am an unexpected combo of elegance and wackiness!
Favorite City and Why?
Right now, Istanbul. I have found so many treasures in their mile-long Souk.
Biggest Mistake women make when shopping or getting dressed?
Impulse buying for a specific event. You have it in your closet, just reimagine what you have. I love shopping my closet and I always find something fabulous that I forgot about and reinvent it!
If you could choose a celebrity closet to shop in, who’s would it be and why?
SJP. period.
What items do you feel worth splurging on and saving on?
Splurge; your watch, coat and day bag. Save(wait for sales); fun jewelry, designer shoes, cashmere.
If you could choose to give anyone a makeover who would it be and why?
Rachael Ray. I happen to have this on in the background every morning at work. She is so pretty, but she is styled all wrong for her body type. It pains me.
Who or what inspires you on a daily basis?
My two beautiful daughters, Manzi and India. I want to show them that if you can imagine it, you can do it! All you need is passion and perseverance.
Whats your favorite store and why?
I’d like to be more creative, but I have to say Bergdorf Goodman. It has been my grandmother’s, my mother’s and now my go-to fashion and home decor mecca. From my prom dresses, wedding gown, wedding registry, to my baby layettes and decorating my first apartment and every one since, BG has never let me down the in the chic department…for big occasions as well as everyday needs.
What your favorite restaurant and why?
The Columbus Club in NYC – a stunning little-known Townhouse off of 5th Avenue that serves the most authentically delicious Italian food in a city that is saturated with Italian restaurants that just don’t get it (note: it’s a members only club)
What is your go to item in your closet?
Right now in the freezing cold, my multi color fox fur jacket. Sounds nutty, I know, but it actually works perfectly over everything…It’s a head turner!
What is your favorite piece in your home?
My favorite piece in my home is a super graphic photograph of Mick Jagger taken by Annie Lennox’s former husband/photographer, Dave Stewart. It is the first thing you see when you enter at the end of long hallway above an antique mirrored vanity table adorned with a white porcelain buddha (see photo below). Some of my constant and most passionate crushes include;The Rolling Stones, Buddhas, pug dogs, skulls, anything Andy Warhol, vintage Chanel,and Larry VRBA jewelry.
What is on your wish list?
There are many; like a Manhattan townhouse, a live-in masseuse, a month long trip to India — but back in reality, I would have to say the Cartier “Juste Un Clou” bent nail bracelet in the biggest size and rose gold. Divine!
Cricket, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me. I cannot wait to get my first purchase from your gorgeous site.
To contact Cricket call her at 646 270 6065 to book your jushing consultation today.
Here are some great ideas for that special little someone in your life. These gifts are perfect for little ladies of all ages, even your mom, BFF, sister, anyone you want to show how special they are to you! XO
