Sam | Style Aficionado

Fashion

NYFW – Kendall and The Floating Rock

Sometimes I think I see so much written about Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Kendall Jenner because there isn't much else to write about. New York Fashion Week was kind of a yawner. Thank god for London, Milan and Paris. In all honesty, I guess reading some nonsensical blurb about Kendall...

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Giovanni Marcus Versace : 2 December 1946 – 15 July 1997 I remember going to that Versace opening, the boutique being unveiled, the fashion show that followed. It was all so special, every detail choreographed. A who's who in attendance watching the runway, breathless. I remember talking to the...

Fashion

The Classics – Cra·vat krəˈvat/

Style can be described as the expression of your personality, your distinct visual flavor. Originating in the 17th century, the cravat certainly qualifies as a quintessential classic of style. It was once said "In order to be free and elegant, one has to love a cravat – an article...

Lifestyle

A Bygone Era – The Point

Tucked away in upstate New York along the banks of Saranac Lake is one of our favorite vacations spots. Driving through the gates you really start to get the feeling you're stepping back in time. The best way I can describe it is log cabin chic. Sure, The Point...

Design

Of Uniforms and Style

I can't tell you how often I think about adopting a "uniform" look of sorts. Its genius really. Think of the time one would save wondering what to wear with that new blazer, or what color belt you have to match that new Hermes scarf. If you think thats...

Lifestyle

I Just Want to Spin – Really

Sofia LOVES SoulCycle and has been trying to get me to go since forever. Now its not that I don't like spinning, exercise or hanging out with Sofia, its just that I HATE the idea of having to wear a little get-up to work out (not to mention, there...

Fashion

The Bright Side of Blurry

So I've found the bright side of my deteriorating vision. Glasses!! Apparently after years of staring at this screen, its been slowly sucking the life out of my eyes. Some people might find this troubling but I like accessories! Perhaps a reasonably glasses free life has made me a...

Fashion

Ralph Lauren IS Ralph Lauren

We see Ralph Lauren from time to time and I have to say, he's pretty awesome. If you've never seen his house, or his beautiful car collection, you're really missing out. All those pictures of him with beautiful cars aren't just for photo ops, he can be seen many...

Design

No, Not a Purse

Ok, I think I might be coming around on man bags. I just can't seem to figure out a way to live without all my stuff when I'm on the move. Between my phone, my iPad and a camera WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?? Thats not even including...

Fashion

Extinction Watch – Boutiques

Have you noticed how small boutiques are slowly becoming an endangered species? I don't know if its the prevalence of on-line retailers or sky high rent but it seems they are becoming a dying breed and this really makes us sad. There's something about the charm of a small shop,...