Givenchy Fall 2012 - The It Boot

It may be in the 90's outside but I have my eyes set on Fall's boots already.  Nobody has a more stylish boot for the colder weather than Givenchy.  This sheath boot is so spectacular that nothing else could ever come close.  I have to have them.  Riccardo Tisci showed them in a variety of colors and materials during the runway show so it is to be seen which ones will end up in the stores come August.  They might be worth a month's rent for some but they are so worth it.

Givenchy - $1695.00 - available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com

Why Yes Governor

There's a new governor in Brooklyn - Dumbo to be exact!  Governor is the newest restaurant to open in Dumbo with chef Brad McDonald at its helm.  It's the same team to bring you Gran Electrica which opened earlier this year also in Dumbo.  The name is derived from Robert Gair, who was a paper bag maker (who's wallpaper is used in the restaurant), and helped develop Dumbo in the late 1800's.  They called him the Governor.    
Now on to the important stuff - the food!  This isn't your conventional restaurant so you should have an open palette that's ready for new ideas.  Grilled tongue, bone marrow popovers, sweetbreads, and house-churned butter just to name a few.  The reviews so far have been fantastic.  As well as the stunning design aesthetic chosen.  It shouldn't be hard to decide where to eat tonight.

Governor - 15 Main Street - Dumbo - Brooklyn - 718-858-4756

 

http://www.governordumbo.com/

Housekeeping

Sometimes you needs to do a little reorganizing and get rid of the clutter.

I find these fashionable pieces can help make any home neat and clean.

Rugby Stripe Bin - The Container Store - $9.99-$14.99

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/openBinsBaskets/naturalMaterials?productId=10029538&N=71225

Mercer Jewelry Boxes - Z Gallerie - $32.95

 

http://www.zgallerie.com/p-10654-mercer-jewelry-boxes.aspx 

 

A Meal With Views You'll Never Forget

At the Nomad Hotel's new rooftop restaurant the food isn't the only thing that's memorable.  The restaurant is made up of multiple rooms surrounding an atrium with stunning views of Manhattan.  The food, created by chef Daniel Humm, is pleasingly simple and sophisticated.  The $125 tasting menu must be booked online only for same day reservations.  Good luck!

https://www.thenomadrooftop.com/

Summer Nights

On hot balmy nights like these you want to be as cool as possible in bed.  Try these light summer sheets and you'll be having sweet dreams til morning.

Stonewashed Belgian Linen Sheeting - $59-$219 - Restoration Hardware

http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?categoryId=cat1580067

Everyday Luxury Coral Embroidered Bedding - $29.99-$109.99 - Williams-Sonoma

 

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/everyday-luxury-coral-embroidered-sheeting/?pkey=cdecor-bedding-bath-sheeting 

Orlo Collection - $50.00-$430.00 - Sferra

 

http://www.sferra.com/product/sheets/11716-15867/sferra-orlo-collection.html

Sneak It In

Wedge sneakers have been having their moment in the spotlight.  And for good reason.  Not only do they look fantastic but they give you a little added height without compromising comfort.  This one particular sneaker is a favorite of mine at the moment.  Enjoy.

Jeffrey Campbell - Venice-Hi - $160.00 - available on Need Supply

 

http://needsupply.com/venice-hi.html# 

Weekend at the Beach House

Having just returned from one of those picture perfect weekends at a beach house in the Hamptons I knew I had to post my thoughts on what you need to pack for one of these retreats.

The Bikini
You're going to need one of these since you'll be spending a good amount of time at the beach.  You better make it cute!

Kushcush Bali Bikini (Top $75.00/Bottom $71.00) - available on www.shopbop.com

The Cover-Up
This cover-up does double duty (my favorite) and can quickly go from the beach to dinner and drink with a quick change of the shoes.

Hurley Dress ($49.50) - available on http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hurley-dress-war-paint?ID=605609&CategoryID=8608&LinkType=#fn=spp%3D85%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D2%26rid%3D61

The Sandal
You always need killer shoes.  I love the modern lines of these.

 

Black Patent Leather and Gold Metallic Sandals ($739.00) - available on http://www.giuseppezanottidesign.com/item/store/GIUSEPPE+ZANOTTI+DESIGN/tskay/96745C45/gender/D/season/main/rr/1/cod10/44400138QP/areaid//sts/