First rule of road-tripping: when you see a tiny, hand-painted sign that says "Antiques," you should definitely go wherever it's pointing, because what you might find is a half-gas station half-junk shop, and in that junk shop you might be able to find something called "Weepy The Wee-Wee."
We spent yesterday driving from Williamsburg to Asheville, and arrived about four hours later than we expected to, but that's okay: the reasons we arrived later were:
I don't have much to say about this afternoon, other than that it was a dream and that a dandelion (or two) behind the ear is always a good idea.
On Me: Eddie Bauer Flannel. (Speaking of Eddie Bauer, I'm going to be at the Union Square store this Thursday from 4-5, and will be doing a full styling session on one reader. Would love to see you before I strike out West!)
OK, so remember back when I was all "I CANNOT DO THIS THERE ARE TOO MANY LOGISTICAL ISSUES YAAAAA"?
You guys were SO helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
And an extra-big thank-you to Angela, who wrote me to tell me that she'd done a cross-country move herself and had done a ton of research about moving companies, and had ultimately decided to go with U-Pack. I looked into the company, and: YES. Big yes.
Goodness is Zac Posen ever the nicest guy (as nice as he looks - and smart and thoughtful and passionate and lots of other lovely things).
And he should be smiling, because his new collaboration with Ecco Domani – which just hit stores a couple of days ago - is an inspired one. Partially because it's just such a neat idea, marrying wine, entertaining and fashion, but also because it grew out of a genuine respect and long-term bond between two powerhouse brands, which is how all the greatest partnerships come about.
Years and years ago, Zac Posen's very first runway New York Fashion Week show was sponsored by Ecco Domani - helping him kick off what's been a pretty obviously amazing ride - and now he's returned to design a custom bottle for the brand inspired by his love of flowers and a classic Kiko print he's used in past collections. Inside is Ecco Domani's Pinot Grigio - the number one Pinot Grigio in the United States* - but on the outside is a print that showcases the vibrant, fresh notes of the wine and transforms the bottle from a sidenote to the meal into a centerpiece.
OK, so the other night I headed into the city for dinner with a couple of girlfriends at Da Mikele (oh, my gnocchi) followed by a screening of Hot Pursuit thrown by SheKnows, and I dressed in what amounts to a Jordan Uniform: slouchy grey thing and jeans. Plus earrings. You know, 'cause I was "out."
And then I realized: you know what? It's probably my last official Girl's Night Out in the city for...well, I don't know. Maybe forever. Certainly for awhile. And Sofia Vergara is in the movie, for goodness sakes. Sofia Vergara is a fancy, fancy lady.
So:
