Author Archives: Jenny

In Season

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Recently, I curated the IN SEASON section of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s New York fan mail.  The request came as a pleasant surprise and a fun honor after learning last season’s letter was curated by Simon Doonan. Without further ado, I share with you three superb selections!

This season go on a tropical travel fantasy while draped in Chris Benz’s Resort 2013 collection. My favorite is his classic floral Marilyn Shirtdress. Mid-century archive prints dance merrily amongst color blocked separates, all ideal for an impromptu sunny getaway. Shirtdress, Chris Benz.

Nothing says summer like a pop of pink! Think of a Bermuda breeze as you gloss your nails with Essie’s Cascade Cool. I can’t get enough of this color.

The best way to bring summer break home is to indulge in hammock décor. Your sunshine-sense will be piqued whether you lounge inside or bask in the sway of this cotton wonder-piece. Hammock, NOVICA.

Florence + the Midsummer Machine

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One of my favorite things about traveling is the opportunity to indulge in international magazines. On my last jaunt across the country, I scooped up the UK version of Harper’s Bazaar. Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine is perfect parts lyricism and Shakespearean magic on the July 2012 cover. A midsummer’s night dream dances off the pages and straight into the hearts of one’s own mother nature. Hermia, Lysander, Helena and Demetrius take note: Florence is amidst the enchanted woods, and if we are lucky, she isn’t leaving any time soon.

 

Image Credits: Camilla Akrans for Harper’s Bazaar UK

Friday Frock and Fizz

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A futuristic, feminine silhouette that feels fresh and classic. I haven’t stopped thinking about Cushnie et Ochs Resort 2013 collection since first spotting it a couple of weeks ago. The ultimate flirting mod-adventure must be paired with a stand-out Cucumber Ginger Fizz.

Create the crisp fizz like this:

Pour 1 1/2 ounces of vodka and 1 peeled and chopped cucumber in a nonreactive container. Refrigerate for one hour, then strain and discard the cucumber.

Using a vegetable peeler, shave another cucumber length-wise into large strips.

Fill 8 tumblers with ice.

Add 3 cucumber strips and 3 ounces of infused vodka to each glass.

Squeeze and drop a lime wedge into each glass.

Top off with sparkling water.

Stir in a tablespoon of ginger simple syrup.

Cheers!

Frock / Fizz

 

City of Angels

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I am L.A. bound. The trip is all business, but truth be told, going back to my former home isn’t just work, of course. I’ll get to see one of my younger brothers for the first time in nine months! He is back from his second deployment and prepping for the next move. A little sunshine never hurt anyone, either.  Wishes for a whimsical Tuesday…

Image Credit: Swimsuit featured here.

Friday Frock and Fizz

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Kids,the temperature in New York City is hovering at 100+ degrees. The past few days have been steamy, to say the least. I walked out of my local market last night with Ayala’s Sparkling Herbal Water in glass bottles. Refreshing and satisfying doesn’t begin to explain the relief the lavender mint spritz immediately offers. Try one of four certified organic flavored waters at no harm to yourself or the sun.

 

In keeping up with my spur-of-the-moment lavender love fest, I give you a spur of the moment photo, captured during my most recent stint at an international movie premiere. Just as the theatre doors were to close, Ms. Salma Hayek glided in with the love of her life. Oh, wait, we were talking about lavender, right? Well, take a peek at this amazing Bottega Veneta frock, first worn by Hayek while gracing the pages of InStyle’s July 2012 issue.

Cheers and Happy Weekend!

Image Credits: 1. Ayala 2. Jenny by design 3. Giampaolo Sgura (Instagram’d by JBD)