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This blog has always been a sewing together of ideas. Like a long hand-written letter, I draw inspiration from the roots of a hard-earned, well-rounded career. My first gig out of college as an aide to a U.S. Senator had a profound influence on me. During an election...
Do you like the company you keep? I do hope the answer is yes! My recent interview with the founder of Out of Print got me to thinking about my own favorite books. These read-more-than-once tomes are like old friends, a comfort coupled with keen advice. Persuasion by...
The right shoes will always pull an outfit together. Each season, I scoop up a few new pairs. This weekend I am splitting my time and toes with these low-key, marvelous Marais'. Pick them up, like I did, in Brooklyn at A. Cheng or purchase from any local spot right...
Out of Print hits the spot when it comes to experiencing a long-favored novel in a variety of ways. My elation grew after locking in an interview with Todd Lawton, one of two founders of the company keeping iconic book covers in the mind's eye of artistic...
In the moment, I caught the words: PRAY FOR THOSE. It was a breezy day in Brooklyn. The sun was strong, strong enough to keep a cardigan in hand and off the shoulders. Faith or science, science or faith. Don't we all share knowledge? Doesn't sharing knowledge...
Illustration and fashion go hand in hand. Telling a story of style, Jessica Durrant captures femininity and whimsy with her watercolor paintings. The Atlanta based artist's creations can be found on Etsy. Or, feel free to contact her directly (as I did) to commission...
JBD is giving away the DR Volume Extend hair care line, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist, Cristophe! All of the products are paraben and sulfate free, never tested on animals. Cristophe and actress Denise Richards created the innovative line to keep your hair full of...
I am currently coveting a Lanvin cameo. She is elegant, chic and refined, don't you think? The price tag is a tad out of reach for this blogger, but it reminds me of a cousin-of-a-cameo version I scooped up at the Brooklyn Flea, over a year ago. The story behind this...
I became a RUSSH devotee back in the Fall of 2011, after a photographer snapped a shot of me at NYFW for their blog. Ever since, I have followed the images and articles. To JBD's Aussie readers, especially, and those beyond Oz, October's issue kills it with Miranda...
I grew up in a close-knit small town. All the kids rode bicycles after school and built tree forts near the school bus stop. Life moved along and so did I. City to city, continent to continent, I landed in Brooklyn two years ago. The neighborhood vibe changed my...
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