Archive for February 2009


Feb 25 2009

Frill Seekers

Mint Main - 1 year ago - Kathryn Lovell

“On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.”
Thomas Jefferson, 1762 – 1826

Ruffles, flounces and tiers showed up across the globe on spring runways. From over the top Carmen Miranda inspirations to uber casual calypso skirts, there’s a frill for everyone. Keep the look sweet, but not saccharine by pairing them with clean lines or menswear inspired pieces.

Statement Top

Banana Republic Tank

Mix it up with worn in jeans and last year’s gladiator sandals.

Season Staple

Ann Taylor Top Try a cardigan and pencil skirt for polished perfection.

24/7 Jacket

J Crew Jacket

A collar tweak that’s as office ready as it is weekend-able.



Feb 11 2009

V is for Vivacious

Mint Main - 1 year ago - Kathryn Lovell

“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
Christian Dior, b. 1907 – 1957

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s the season of heart shaped everything. Whether you have a sweetheart to share the day with or not, it’s a terrific excuse to splurge on a little luxury. Here’s three easy ways to say “I love me!”

Eau de Provence

L'Occitane lavender sachet Keep bugs and blues away with a little lavender sachet. Lavender is a natural moth repellant, and is said to have uplifting and relaxing aromatherapy properties. It also banishes that ‘old man’ smell that sometimes wafts into closets.

Dracula’s Favorite*

Blood Oranges (Image by David Karp)

Foodies and Valentine’s Day menus can thank a genetic mutation in China 3000 years ago for the blood orange. Get ‘em while you can and enliven salads, glasses of water, roast chicken and vodka with a slice or two.

Snuggle Yourself

Terry Cloth Bath Robe Wrap yourself in cuddles with a thick, fluffy robe. It’s the perfect way start a new day or end a long one. Ounces refer to how much one yard of dry fabric weighs, so 20 oz terry cloth is denser than 16 oz terry cloth.

*What’s Dracula’s other favorite fruit?
The neck-tarine!