Is Sydney the new fashion capital? Fashion insiders are increasingly making the long trip to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, making it ripe with fashion inspiration for all of us.
Beauty // Lifestyle // Women's
Inspired: Oscar de la Renta Essential Luxuries
Casa de la Renta in Punta Cana.
Oscar de la Renta has launched Essential Luxuries, a collection of six scents evoking the worldly life of one of fashion’s most gracious bon vivants.
Santo Domingo is a citrusy, spicy tabac fragrance inspired by the Dominican Republic, Mr. de la Renta’s birthplace.
Granada refers to his life in Spain, where he moved in his youth to study painting and became an apprentice to Cristobal Balenciaga. The scent is an homage to the lush gardens of the Alhambra.
The gardens of the Alhambra.
Oriental Lace alludes to the opulent textures in his most celebrated runway collections.
Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2013
Mi Corazon is a white floral bouquet associated with his devotion to family. He created it for his daughter Eliza Bolen.
A father-daughter moment with Eliza.
Sargasso is a watery, green scent channeling the air and vegetation where the Sargasso Sea touches the shores of Punta Cana.
The view from home in Punta Cana.
Coralina is named for an opalescent, ginger-colored stone indigenous to the Dominican Republic. He used the stone to unify many of his habitats and signature spaces. Now it stands for the refinement and femininity of the Oscar woman.
Oscar de la Renta Essential Luxuries
Lifestyle
Happy Hour: Verde Primavera
Verde Primavera
Verde Primavera:
1.5 fluid oz. Bottega Limoncino
.5 fluid oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
1 Lemon 1/2 Squeeze
2 Basil Leaves
2 fluid oz. Berlucchi Franciacorta
Ice
Add the first 4 ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, saving one leaf of basil. Cap, shake for 10 seconds and strain into a mixing glass. Top with the sparkling wine and “roll” between the shaker and the mixing glass 2 to 3 times. Pour into a champagne flute and garnish with a basil leaf. Cheers!
Categories: Lifestyle » Food, Lifestyle
Tagged Cocktails, Happy Hour, Verde Primavera
Lifestyle
Seeing Things: Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s
Bergdorf Goodman founders Nena and Andrew Goodman circa1939, from the documentary Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's.
Surely you’ve heard about Bergdorf Goodman’s big birthday? When our sister store turned 111 last year, one of the celebration’s high points was the world premiere of Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s. Now the documentary is getting a spring theatrical release. Director Matthew Miele has put together 86 minutes of history and charm, weaving stories from longtime BG associates and interviews with fashion A-listers including Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Manolo Blahnik, Michael Kors, Ashley Olsen, and Mary-Kate Olsen. Dates vary by city, so watch your local listings starting in May.
Categories: Lifestyle » Books & Media, Lifestyle
Tagged Bergdorf Goodman, Scatter My Ashes
Lifestyle // Women's
We Have a Winner-Pinner in The Art of Fashion!
Screenshots don’t begin to do it justice, but we at NMdaily were absolutely enthralled by Mimi Tanaka’s Pinterest board. It incorporates two of our favorite things at NM — butterflies and breathtaking black-and-white fashion photography. So Mimi has won our Pinterest contest, The Art of Fashion! Please enjoy Mimi’s board here:
http://pinterest.com/mimitanaka/the-art-of-fashion/
We want to thank everyone who took the time and care to craft beautiful boards interpreting The Art of Fashion. We hope you’ll keep on pinning with us.
Congrats, Mimi Tanaka!
And a few honorable mentions:
http://pinterest.com/deborahbiggs/my-neiman-marcus-art-of-fashion-board/
http://pinterest.com/juliaguila2013/the-art-of-fashion/
Categories: Lifestyle » Art, Women's » Designer
Tagged Pinterest, The Art of Fashion
Lifestyle // Women's
Out of Office: Dominican Republic
Desiree Gruber with son Callum in Cabrera, DR.
Desiree Gruber, co-creator of Project Runway and cofounder of Theodora & Callum wears the line’s travel-inspired textiles on her own journeys, including a recent family vacation in the Dominican Republic.
To Do: This trip was all about family time, which I love. We made s’mores on the beach, hunted for snails on the shore, got into giant jigsaw puzzles, played music with the locals – all relaxed and very fun!
To Stay: Villa Castellamonte Del Mare in Cabrera
To Eat: Delicious local fare – tostones, empanadas, whole roasted chicken, arepas, flan and birthday cake in my brother’s honor.
To See: All the beautiful wildlife. My son Callum and I love to search the beach for shells, crabs, any kind of sea life we can find. We examine their behavior, shells and colors. Lots of printspiration!
To Drink: Fresh fruit smoothies.
To Wear: Classic pieces with bright accessories.
To Pack: A scarf to wear as a dress, skirt or sarong and definitely a Theodora & Callum caftan – so great for lounging with family or walking on the beach. Also, a Michael Kors swimsuit, Rachel Zoe flat snakeskin sandals, sunblock and activity books for Callum.
Desiree's Theodora & Callum sarong becomes a sun shade at the beach.
Theodora & Callum is available at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills.
Women's
Ten Things #VFBestDressed Winner Nini Nguyen Loves Right Now!
1. Stella McCartney organza-front racerback dress
2. Tom Ford alix fold-over bag
“This bag would look great with denim.”
3. Tom Ford Nastasya metal cat-eye sunglasses
“The gold reflection and cat-eye shape make these sunglasses super sexy.”
4. Manolo Blahnik BB suede pump
“The BB Pump is one of the most comfortable styles on the planet.”
5. Deborah Lippmann limited-edition Ray of Light nail lacquer
“I just love this color.”
6. Vince perforated leather shift dress
“Leather dresses are so chic this season—they work well day or night.”
7. Ashley Pittman kuacha earrings, dark horn
9. The Row embroidered-sleeve shirtdress
10. Alexander Wang Marta runway cutout boot
“Perfect to wear right now—try it with a miniskirt!”
