Hippify Your Guy: Cool Picks For Dads

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Here: My edit of everything "hip" for a
Happy Father's Day

Coach's Heritage Baseball Leather 
Colorblocked Glove.  Even athletic types
can look dapper on the diamond with this
 selection of leather balls, bats, and gloves.
Coach

For Sugar Daddies!  From Black Limited Edition,
Matt Black and Gold Vintage Rolex.  This watch
plays big no matter what time zone he's in.
be forewarned, you might want to use his
Black AMEX card to purchase it.
SSENSE

Go ahead, up his game. Rocky Mountain Hardware's Solid Bronze Horseshoe Set is
just the thing to give Pops some luxe luck.
Hand forged in Idaho.
Rocky Mountain Hardware

Give him a cool vintage vibe with a pair
of Tortoiseshell Sunnies. Pictured above
Carrera's "Cool" Aviators. Find other fab 
choices at Nordstrom's Men's Shop.
Nordstrom's

When he just can't be without his pinstripes
or even if he wouldn't think of wearing stripes,
this bag just may be the answer. 
Herschel supplies backpacks and bags are modern in shape with loads of crafted detail. 
It's practical and old school cool.
Need Supply

For the retired or road warrior dad.
He'll feel like a high roller when he 
whips out his leather Backgammon 
Game poolside or in the air. For the
right dad, this one is a winner.
Barneys New York

Mama always said, "You can tell a man by his shoes." If these Prada suede loafers could
talk, they would say their owner is one
dapper Dad!
Nordstrom

For secret agent Dads. The James Bond
Archives is a gift of fantasy.
Amazon

Put a little pep in his step with these gorgeous
Walking Sticks by Barbara Cosgrove. It's a 
stylish set of five.
Burke Decor

Dad has bankrolled you for a life time.
Now here's a little something-something
to keep his roll together.  It's a sterling
silver money clip. A bright idea!
Barneys New York

For Digital Dads: WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie
'Kansai' Computer Case
Nordstrom

Give Dad a helping hand. This Hand Docking
Station by Harry Allen is a hip addition to his desk or wall space.  He'll be the talk of the
water cooler at the office.
Generate Design

Not for the stuffed shirt Dad! Paul Smith's
graphic stripes and dots injects some
personality to dress shirts. Fun!
Bloomingdales


And Finally...The Best Gift Of All
Give Dad The Gift Of An Unforgettable
Experience From less than $100 at
Cloud Nine Living

Travel Thursday: Get There In Style

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Many of you will be taking a Holiday

this Summer.  No matter where your

travels take you, here's what you need

to get there in style.

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Packing Pretty

I know, I know, the airlines can really

beat up baggage. Which means we need

to pack smart with good looking inexpensive

luggage or bullet proof quality bags.

Travel expert Samantha Brown has 

designed her own line of luggage. It

is intuitive and really makes a fashion

statement. Best of all, it looks so much

more expensive than it really is!

HSN

Tumi gets a little makeover with their new

Tegra Lite Line. Don't worry about these

white wonders, they can be wiped down 

easily. Tumi offers impact resistance on a 

hard-side packing case with lightweight ease and maneuverability. In four colors.

Nordstrom's

I just love a good duffle bag, don't you? 

Diane Von Furstenberg's Wheeled Box Bag

packs a punch. The sale price makes it

affordable, as well. This is one chic carry-on!

Zappos Couture

Packing Practical

Tag your bag!  A baggage tag is a must have.

Might as well have fun with it.  Maybe if you

make the baggage handlers smile, they will 

take better care of your baggage.  These

cyber tags can be found at

Flight 001

Your shoes will thank you for these

 simple cotton bags. These sole savers

sell for a song! Pack a pair or two.

Simply Soles

Granted, this isn't pretty, but neither is

sleeping on a plane. And this soft jersey

blanket comes cootie free. For those who 

really want practicality, it doubles as a

pillow when stored in its' pouch!

Shop Bop

The Tech Traveller

Hands down, for me, my tech gadgets are my

most precious cargo.  I like to pack them 

carefully and chicly. No one does an i-Pad

Case better than these embossed Python

protectors. Find them at 

GiGi New York

Kate Spade's Le Pavilion iPad Mini Case

 has maximum style with classic dots.

Nordstrom

LeSportsac's Patent Laptop Bag is

shiny, stylish and so very affordable.

Zappos

Security Line Style

Just like their iPad cases, Gigi NY'S

passport cases are so lovely, they will

even impress the TSA Agent!

Gigi NY

It seems we all have to show way 

TMI in the airport security lines. 

These pouches will keep your necessities

secure in style yet readily available to

be inspected.  A great gift set!

Layla Grayce

Flying colors. If you are a practical traveler

or traveling with kids, these rubber travel

essentials get you thru those lines

with primary colors.  Nicely priced sets at

Fab

The Stylish Traveler

I just can't believe how people dress to

travel these days! Upgrade your own

personal style with these key and comfy

pieces from 

Boston Proper

The perfect fit Paris Trouser!

They are slimming, comfortable

and come in tall, short, and reg. lengths.

Boston Proper

Bon Voyage!

Bridal Bliss

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Many moons ago on this very day, I was married. As a bride to be, I didn't want to look like a princess, a mermaid, or a southern belle with a hoop. I wanted to look stylish and in keeping with the times, a little "haute hippi-ish." I only tried on one dress. If I had it to do all over again, there are the styles that put me in a state of bridal bliss. 

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Claire Pettibone's Dragonfly Dress would be my 

"one dress" this year.  It is today's version of hippie chic and at the same time very ethereal. Even with all of the sparkle and color, it remains delicate. The jeweled headband would replace my own large brimmed hat. Adore!

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Because I think sleeves are almost a must

for an elegant bride, I add this Chanel gown

 from Paris Couture Fashion Week S/S13

to my edits. It would be great fun to 

wear those lace boots, as well.

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Why not pink? Love this gown by 
Isabel Zapardiez. The head band is perfect.

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I surprised myself by selecting this Rosa Clara gown. The skirt is rather full and it is so very white. But I really love the close fitting top and skirt with pockets!  The addition of a fabulous necklace is needed!

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If I was doing a small non-ceremony
wedding, Emilio Pucci's coat/dress
is really a luxe modern look.

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Vera Wang offers several black wedding gowns. They all seem a bit severe to me.  But this gown, and I can't find the designer, detailed in black and white is fabulous! And the little bit of sleeve meets my need
for a gown with a sleeve.

Need More Inspiration?
Visit "Ceremony Chic,"
My Pinterest Bridal Board

Opposites Attract: Black and White

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"The black and white trend continues to be a strong trend into the Spring. We've even seen it on the runways for Fall.  The stark contrast between black and white creates a clean, modern look." says the new style voice of

JC Penny, Nina Garcia.

I adore the Black + White trend for fab fashion and haute homes.  It's always bold and can be a little bit mod or very sophisticated. It makes an impact and sometimes surprises with the attraction of two opposites. Most of all, black and white for me, is chic and classic.  Here are some of my favorite finds.

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Above, Diane Von Furstenberg' Spring Runway

Show featured lots of black and white.

Shop the collection at Nordstrom's

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What doesn't Diane Von Furstenberg do? 
Pictured above, one of the suites she has
designed at Claridge's in London.

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Michael Kors knows how to dress the modern woman. Black and white can be effective even
in small doses. Shop the collection at
Nordstrom's

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Black and White often means time to party!

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Vogue photo shoot December 1997.
Black and White equals timeless.

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The classic foyer. This look is really timeless.

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The House of Balmain made a big
statement for Resort 2013. I loved
every piece.  Shop the collection at
SSENSE or Style Bop

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What looks like a black and white framed
mirror actually is a papered wall in the
next room. Love it!

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Though the black and white trend is huge
for Spring and Summer, it was seen on the 
runways for Fall 2013, as well.
Emanuel Ungaro Autumn Fall Winter 2013
Look #31

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This room packs a punch of style.
The chic chevrons and pops of yellow
add to the sophistication.

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Chanel can do no wrong in my fashion
notebook. The Spring 2013 Runway show
featured Coco's iconic color palette in a
big way. Look #30 was one of my faves.

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A Martyn Lawrence Bullard outdoor room.
The perfect pairing with the white and black
home. It's both chic and cozy.

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