What started as a love affair with fashion, art and sports (particularly surfing in her native California) has transformed into a spectacularly brilliant business concept – the convergence of art and fashion.  Mother of Pearl founder, Maia Norman’s, passions emboldened her to create artistic alliances with that of her brand. Employing a different artist every season to influence and collaborate […]

If you can’t get to the tropics, make the tropics come to you.  Graphic tees are all the craze and the trend shows no intention of slowing down.  If you’re feeling the need to slip away, slip into a colorful and/or kitschy top that will put a spring in your summertime step. Catch a wave, feel the breeze, or get […]

Outshine the sun with one of summer’s hottest and most glamorous jewelry trends, crystals! Crystal jewelry is so fabulous! You get luxury, shine and sparkle. We don’t care if you pair this trend with your favorite tissue tee or a hot cocktail dress, we just know that you are going to looking amazing. Valentino Embellished Satin Necklace $695 This is […]

The C. Wonder bag that is. C. Wonder bags are fantastic for the summer season. They are lightweight, have fun prints and are functional for work or the beach. And for an extra special touch, you also have the option of monogramming their totes and pouches. The personalization will add an air of luxury to your overall look. Tidal Stripe […]

The Resort collections may have officially closed for this year, but the barrage of colors, prints, textures and styles left us pining for a vacay to some far off exotic locales. However, once we spotted this look from Ellery, we were brought straight back to city living. Simple, yet sophisticated, this crisp sleeveless top tucked under a pinafore dress echoed […]

In case you haven’t treated your toes to the gorgeously luxe styles of Aquazzura, let it be said – you are seriously missing out.  Founded by Edgardo Osorio in 2011, the Columbian born, Florence based footwear designer creates unapologetically bold and fiercely glamorous shoes for the “life of the party” clientele.  Adding his signature flamboyance and panache into each pair, […]

Finding the quintessential blouse can be a challenge. It needs to be flattering, on-point, multifaceted, season-less, easy to layer, and make a statement all in one shebang. No easy task. A few fashion rules to shop by when browsing blouses: 1. It should be figure flattering. Choose a hue that suits you and has longevity. Make sure it plays up […]

It’s the telltale sign that summer is officially underway – the resurgence of the eyelet. Loved by practically every sun soaked fashionista, the airy cutout design is typically featured in crisp poplins to highlight both the ultra feminine undertone and breezy disposition of the fabric. But this summer, the contemporary renderings of this ladylike embroidery defy the old adage that […]

Cork is a fan favorite around these parts.  Versatile and neutral they are a maven’s BFF as soon as summer fridays are in observance.  The cherry to your hot fudge sunday, cork adds just the right accent to your warm weather wardrobe, whether it’s one of traipsing around the city, or heading to the shore. We’re particularly smitten with supple leather […]

Fashion’s equivalent to the search for the Holy Grail is the search for the quintessential, wardrobe essential, carryall tote. We view the hunt for fashion’s fundamental handbag as a sport.  With that being said: Game On. Structured.  Sharp.  Stylish.  Serious.  And sturdy.  No short order. A tote is typically an investment piece.  The carryall falls into the Wardrobe Staple category […]