About Face

Jerry Hall

On a recent lazy afternoon, I had finally had the chance to sit down and watch the HBO documentary About Face. I’ve always been captivated by the world of fashion and modeling, but I’ve had to get my media fix from sources such as The Making of the Swimsuit Issue and the early years of America’s Next Top Model. I’ve never been able to bring myself to watch any of the recent reality shows on the topic. 

Luckily, in the last few years, there has been a number of sophisticated films offering a peak into the exclusive industry including: Bill Cunningham New York, The September Issue, and Valentino: The Last Emperor. It seems that About Face can now be added to the list. The models interviewed are timeless and, while watching Jerry Hall throw her head back and laugh, I found myself wishing that I could have been around in their respective heydays.

Carmen Dell'Orefice

Isabella Rossellini

Carol Alt

China Machado

Christie Brinkley

Blink of an Eye

I channeled Carrie Bradshaw with a very affordable new flower pin (and the most fun nail combo ever: Essie’s A Crewed Interest with a top layer of Lux Effects Set in Stone)

I rarely reach for an afternoon coffee, but that’s precisely what I did this Sunday afternoon when I found myself with a half-finished list of things that I hoped to accomplish before the day’s end. I love jam-packed weekends, but I find that the time flies by much more quickly than it would if I spent the day in front of the TV. That’s not to say that I didn’t reserve a few hours to check out HBO’s Game of Thrones, and the highly anticipated series premiere of Girls. Here are a few of the other highlights.

Obsessed over my new semi-permanent lash extensions from Benefit

Finally celebrated the arrival of a much-needed bahn mi shop with a toast of unfiltered ginger ale

Got started on a surprise craft project, details to be shared soon

Stashed some fragrant lilacs, “borrowed” from a neighbor, in the bathroom