Beauty // Women's

Ten Things Buyer Stacy Hicks is Packing for NYFW!

Ten Things Cusp Buyer Stacy Hicks is Packing for NYFW!

1. Givenchy Studded Nightengale Tote.

2. Carven Peplum Jacket.

3. Isabel Marant 50MM Dicker Suede Low Boots  are perfect for walking around the city.

4. Nanette Lepore Leather Skirt

5. Halston Heritage Printed Shiftdress that I can wear with tights or  bare legs, depending on the weather.

6. Yves Saint Laurent Le Rouge Lipstick for nights out!

7. Christian Louboutin Leather/Suede Red Sole Ankle Boot

8. Eddie Borgo Tinsel Collar Necklace

9. Alice + Olivia Leather Pants

10. Bleulab Jeans are great because they are reversible and can be worn two ways.

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Lifestyle // Women's

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Bayugita Estate in Ubud.

New York-based swimwear designer Lisa Marie Fernandez kicked off the New Year with a spiritual journey through Bali.   She transports us to her paradise.

To Do: Lots! White-water rafting on the Ayung River in Ubud. Surfing on the Bukit peninsula. Shopping all day long in Seminyak. Dine at the many restaurants and visit a spiritual healer.

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Lisa Marie Fernandez Resort 2013 Poncho.

To See:  Fly to the Gili Islands off the coast of Lombok and visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Borobudur Temple in Java.

To Stay: The most beautiful retreat in the world, Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri in Ubud. It’s nestled in the mountains and is the most magical place on earth.

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Pool at Villa Bella.

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Bathtub in the Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri in Ubud.

To Eat: Metis for French, La Lucciola for Italian and glow, located in the heart of the Como Shambhala Estate, for delicious raw dishes.

To Pack: Lisa Marie Fernandez swimwear and caftans. Sun protection, sandals, one pair of sexy Alaia high heels, iPod and few pairs of sunglasses.

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Lisa Marie Fernandez "Poppy" bikini in Rust Pucker.

To Wear: Lisa Marie Fernandez bikinis, maillots, terry ponchos, caftans and shirtdresses. Marios Schwab X Ancient Greek Sandals.

Out of Office: Lisa Marie Fernandez in Bali

Marios Schwab X Ancient Greek gladiator sandals.

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Women's

Ten Things For a Purr-fect Season

Ten Things Inspiring Blogger On The CUSP Emilee Anne!

1. Milly Tie-Neck Cat-Print Blouse

2. Judith Leiber Cat Capone Clutch Bag

3. Tom Ford Nikita Caty Eye Sunglasses

4. Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats

5. Emilee Anne Kitty Polka-Dot Scarf

6. Hanky Panky Hello Kitty Camisole & Boyshorts

7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Rue Kitty Velvet Loafer

8. Valentino Rockstud Kitten Heels

9. @ChoupettesDiary, Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat’s Twitter Handle

10. Stella McCartney Cat-Eye Sunglasses

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Lifestyle // Women's

Full Disclosure: Erin Wasson

Full Disclosure: Erin Wasson

You’re penning an autobiography. What’s the title? Unbridaled on Horseback

Your idea of perfection? A day without a schedule

The greatest lesson you ever learned from a child? It’s certainly not always about you

What talent do you wish you had? The most extraordinary jazz musician piano player with a decent voice

Greatest fear? People finding out my greatest fear, whatever that is

If not your current occupation, what would you like to be? Food critic

Cat/Dog/Bird/Fish? Dogmatic

If you could be any one person for a day, who would it be? David Quadrini

what puts you in a creative mood? My records

What is your most treasured possession? My brain

What is something about you that nobody would guess? I’d rather sleep in a tent than a 5-star hotel

Favorite indulgence? Dissipating into thin air when the mood strikes

If you could rewrite your history, what one thing would you change? Nothing on my end

Which artist do you most admire? Erick Swenson

What would you do with one extra hour in your day? A dip in the ocean

What is the first concert/musical performance you attended? Tricky at Trees

Your most annoying habit? An occasional excess of opinion

Which single piece of art do you wish you’d created? Falling waters house. Then I’d be living in it.

How would you like to be remembered? Like a shredding star on a warm balmy night

Secret junk food vice? McDonalds’ french fries

If you had to pick your theme song, what would it be? Jonathan Richman “Because her beauty is raw and wild”

Full Disclosure is a recurring feature in The Book by Neiman Marcus. 

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Lifestyle

Happy Hour: Grand Cerise Surprise

Happy Hour: Grand Cerise Surprise

Grand Cerise Surprise:

1.5 oz Grand Marnier Cherry

.5 oz Meyers Dark Rum

1 oz. Half & Half

1 Teaspoon Simple Syrup

Dark Chocolate Shavings

Add Grand Marnier Cherry, dark rum and half & half to  a shaker filed with ice.  Cap, shake for 10 seconds and strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings.

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Beauty // Women's

Ten Things CUSP Fashion Director Caroline Covets For Resort!

Caroline Resort

1. Rag & Bone Cambridge Jacket

2. YSL nail polish in ‘Beige Leger.’ Looking forward to a nude, clean slate.

3. Balenciaga duffel bag for my weekend escape to warmer weather.

4.  A new 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 min. clutch in a fantastic color.

5. Current Elliott rip and rep denim to pair with easy tops.

6. Proenza Schouler tie dye long sleeve tee.  It goes perfectly with the rip and repair denim.

7. Season 6 of Mad Men!

8. Theyskens’ Theory White Leather Moto Jacket.

9. New Mara Hoffman printed bikini.

10. Vince Jogger Pant. Looking chic and feeling comfy is the way to go, almost feels like a pajama pant!

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