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PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.
The Lovely Lure of Lanvin
EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110
Stuff today, Antiques Tomorrow When you look at the current fashion scene, certain brands follow the trends while others continue to do what they do best. A perfect example of the latter is Lanvin.
Bangles with a Bang!
BUILT TO LAST When I was in middle school, the ultimate sign of style was how many bangles you wore on your arm. I used to go over to Claire’s Accessories, buy (fake) thin gold bangles and just pile them up to my elbow, mixing them with everything from hemp to plastic (I know, stylish, right?). Eventually I learned that when Coco Chanel advised to always take off one thing before leaving the house she was absolutely right. Though, in my case, I needed to take off about twenty-plus.
A Conversation with Cindi Leive
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection Many women define glamour. However, Cindi Leive is Glamour. Here, the elegant editor-in-chief of the illustrious women’s magazine shares with us her precious family heirloom and childhood dreams of becoming a glamorous reporter.
Hats Off to Fedoras
BUILT TO LAST
Style that transcends time and fashion I know what you’re thinking. Is this week´s column really about the most annoying celebrity/hipster trend ever to appear in the pages of magazines and on ¨Entertainment Tonight¨ circa 2007? The answer is, kind of…
A Conversation with Michael McCarty
MY HEIRLOOM Known as the father of contemporary California cuisine, Michael McCarty opened his first restaurant, the critically-acclaimed Michael’s, in Santa Monica in 1979 at age 25. A decade later, he opened a second Michael’s in New York City. Here, McCarty lets us into his wonderful world of food, wine, art, and people.
Brighten Up With a Pucci Scarf
BUILT TO LAST Summer fashion is the best. Unfortunately, by the third straight week of oven-like temps, it’s too hot to wear anything but a white tank and shorts. That was my summer MO for the longest time until I discovered the perfect solution to my mid-season style rut: a Pucci scarf. Here’s my favorite scarf and two other budget-friendly alternatives!
A Conversation with Lauren Bush
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection Lauren Bush is that irresistible trifecta of beauty, brains, and benevolence. The Princeton University grad who has donned the covers of fashion magazines, like Vogue and Vanity Fair, has made it her mission to feed the planet one child at a time.
New York’s Famous Coney Island Rises to the Occasion Again!
SLIDE SHOW On June 19th, crowds of costume-clad citizens will march in Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade, where musician Lou Reed and his wife will appear as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid. The popular summer event celebrates the amusement park’s long, rich, and, well, amusing history.
Top 10 Most Memorable “Glee” Cover Songs (Season 1)
MUSIC With Fox’s smash-hit TV show’s season finale around the corner (June 8th), it’s time to recap our favorite classic songs as re-interpreted by a new generation of talented young singers. Listen to a snippet of the original, then watch the Golden Globe-winning “Glee” cast’s version.
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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