THE BEARON

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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:06 -0500

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from The Bearon! x

just a little valentine outfit inspiration because nothing says i love you like silk bedecked in hearts, peplums, and a delicate gold wishbone.

(blouse J.Crew, skirt Asos, wishbone bangle Etsy)

Lemonade: Detroit is a fantastic short by Erik Proulx. In 17...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:05 -0500

Lemonade: Detroit is a fantastic short by Erik Proulx. In 17 minutes he gives the most accurate and inspiring portrayal of Detroit I’ve seen and makes me excited for all of the promise that the city holds. I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and I have so much respect for the amazing people working to revitalize the city. And I am honored to make a (very short) cameo in the film as I closed Joe Faris’ runway show at Fashion In Detroit in 2009.

I ran into this pair while shooting on 5th avenue a few weeks...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:57:00 -0500

I ran into this pair while shooting on 5th avenue a few weeks ago. They were in New York visiting and I love how they were both

1. put together from head to toe (those boots!)

2. so sweet when I stopped them

3. a lovely reminder of how amazing it is to be a tourist in New York

I love a well dressed gentleman (and especially appreciate this attention to detail) and I love a woman who can pull off a cape ( & has the confidence to rock Lagerfeld-inspired leather gloves!) . I think we’ll be seeing a lot of this plaid come fall on everything from pants to kilts, but I love the idea of really making the statement with not-your-average outerwear.

printed pants bonanza

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:11:44 -0500

kicking off the printed pants trend with these bad boys from zara. x

at the of the DeYoung Museum, San Francisco. trench:...

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:18:28 -0500

at the of the DeYoung Museum, San Francisco.

trench: Jones/scarf: Bird NYC/Sweater: Forever 21/Dress: Donna Morgan

i’m back in nyc after an incredible week in san francisco....

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:36:40 -0500

i’m back in nyc after an incredible week in san francisco. it’s hard to be back when this was last tuesday…

karlie kloss by hedi slimane for vogue nippon, Feb 2012 i love...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:23:00 -0500

karlie kloss by hedi slimane for vogue nippon, Feb 2012

i love karlie, and no matter what your reaction to her recent spreads in vogue italia, vogue nippon, and vogue us, she’s fantastic. so when one of my best amigas found herself laid-over in tokyo, and this little ditty landed in my hands, it was love at first sight.

"It Gets Better" Benefit

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:05 -0500

If you happen to call Ann Arbor home, or randomly find yourself around that lovely little hipster college commune tonight, I’d recommend spending your evening here. Musical theatre (one of the best programs in the nation. cough) + TEDx’ers benefit concert for the It Gets Better Project.

8pm Tonight at the Kerrytown Concert House

and you can get ticket here

the Tom Ford for OWN Documentary is now online here just in time...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:40:07 -0500

the Tom Ford for OWN Documentary is now online here just in time for the perfect “I refuse to leave my apartment for fear of freezing to death” Sunday evening.

I’m now off to hatch a plan to save enough money to rationalize Tom Ford velvet slippers… monogrammed. duh.

"Do you need someone else to tell you your product/idea/execution/brand is great? We say don’t..."

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:49:08 -0500

““Do you need someone else to tell you your product/idea/execution/brand is great? We say don’t worry what anyone else things, trust your own judgement. When others doubt, be confident in your vision. Stop waiting for the perfect time to do what you want to do. Just go for it and do it now””

- It’s Time to Do Your Own Thing, The Cool Hunter

friday night shenanigans at La Cerveceria … get the fish...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:09:00 -0500

friday night shenanigans at La Cerveceria … get the fish tacos. nom nom.

behind the scenes with ella swenson, founder of ella sven. ella...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:09:17 -0500

behind the scenes with ella swenson, founder of ella sven.

ella sven launches online next month and I can’t wait to share the amazing video we collaborated on together to coincide with the launch.

Lust: Bruno Martinazzi Goldfinger I think this would look just...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:59:35 -0500

Lust:

Bruno Martinazzi Goldfinger

I think this would look just lovely on my wrist…

from the Museum of Art & Design (NYC) show, Picasso to Koons: The Artist as Jeweler.

image courtesy of Design Miami

Randomly enough I get my music suggestions from American Vogue....

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:05 -0500

Randomly enough I get my music suggestions from American Vogue. Somehow knowing that it was printed in ink, well in advance of the date it landed in my hands, makes me feel like there must be something enduring about their suggestions. And I’m rarely led astray… (cue collegiate obsession with Vampire Weekend. Not sorry.) So when last month’s issue lauded a 15 year old with a crazy powerful voice I ended up here, her dark and beautiful cover of Bon Iver. And then I blasted it over and over again in my apartment. I suggest you do the same.

video: Birdy, “Skinny Love”’

because the best way to challenge a case of the mondays is to...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:11:00 -0500

because the best way to challenge a case of the mondays is to face it… head on… in Prada.

On The Street: Ombre Outerwear

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:15:00 -0500

Last weekend I spotted these two women on 5th Avenue wearing the most beautiful ombre outerwear. The perfect mix of this season’s Pendleton/”tribal”/fairisle trend and last season’s “girls who had the balls to ombre their hair” (a la Rumi Neely) trend. If it isn’t clear, I LOVE these. The perfect, it’s 55 and sunny in NYC in January and tomorrow it might snow, jacket.

I love the cut of the first one… Unfortunately you can’t see the entire thing but it hit just below the hip, cinched at the waist with a matching tie belt. Very cozy reading next to the fireplace with my J Crew clad boyfriend and a golden retriever vibe… but I digress.

The only problem is… I can’t find one anywhere! J Crew did one last year (sold out)… I’m holding out on Mikkat Market to pop one up any day… but really… Anyone? Where can I find one of these??

(photos by The Bearon)

Apparently I’m really big on throwing peace signs at every...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:26:31 -0500

Apparently I’m really big on throwing peace signs at every camera that will pay attention.

Happy New Year Everyone!

photo credit: Kingston Design Group

The Bearon: Summer Music Special

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:37:04 -0400

Your AC is blasting, the markets are sold out of mint, and really, nothing sounds SO fun that it warrants leaving your house. But while you’re cursing summer and wondering how you can get away with wearing any fewer clothes, we’re holed up inside blasting the new videos from two of our all time favorites. Because really, other than Governor’s Island, there’s nothing better in the summer than a few fresh beats (and the summer shows that accompany them)

Hoodie Allen ‘The Chase is On’

Because the girl in the sparkles and chef’s hat really steals the show… and the only way we’d ever go to another college house party was if Hoodie popped in.

Upcoming Shows:

August 16th, The Studio @ Webster Hall (NYC)

August 17th, The Middle East Upstairs (Cambridge, Mass)

August 21st, The Intersection (Grand Rapids, MI)

Charlene Kaye ‘Human’

The song might not be new to long time fans of Charlene but the video sure is, and if you’re in the mood to slow it down (or lucky enough to live in a city where bonfires won’t get you instantly arrested), we’d highly recommend it. Director Liann Kaye is back, elevating this sisterly duo to another artistic level entirely. Plus I secretly want to steal all of Char’s wardrobe…

Upcoming Shows:

July 25th The Black Cat (DC)

July 27th Rockwood Music Hall (NYC)

Blahnik made the perfect shoe

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:59:45 -0400

Dear Mr. Blahnik,

You’ve really done it this time. You’ve taken every Garance Doré, house in Sorrento, summering in St. Barts burning desire and funneled it into the perfect minimal, comfortable, stays on your feet while romping on the beach, yet politely graces the dinner party, sandal. So beautifully european and just asking for a romper… or an A-line… or a bikini. Finally someone got simple so, so right.

Manolo Blahnik Pepe, $645 at Barneys New York

Bonne Bastille

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:07:05 -0400

any excuse to indulge in five macaron is welcome but none the less,

Happy Bastille Day!