Photographed by Marko MacPherson1/12DAY ONE: More often than not my breakfast consists of a coffee en route to the subway, but I do love when I’m able to sneak in a working breakfast at my favorite Brooklyn restaurant, Frankies 457, in Carroll Gardens. I’d been eyeing this Jill Stuart dress on [Senior Market Editor] Meredith Melling Burke for a few months and was thrilled to find it at our Hurricane Sandy sample sale in November—since then, it’s become an unexpected staple in my otherwise pants-dominated wardrobe. I don’t like to feel too frilly, so combining it with my vintage red fox-fur coat and a pair of over-the-knee MaxMara boots keeps me feeling more Penny Lane than prim. I tend to shy away from super-bright colors, but the cool lilac on my Chloé bag feels close enough to a neutral for my comfort zone.
Hair: Adrian Clark; Makeup: Robert Sesnek
Photographed by Marko MacPherson2/12I only wear jewelry that carries personal significance and keep the same pieces on every day. My claddagh ring is an heirloom from the Irish side of my family and I haven’t gone a day without wearing it in ten years. My signet ring—probably the most precious item that I own—was a gift from parents on my 21st birthday and is a testament to their perennial good taste. For my college graduation, I bought myself and my best friend Julia matching gold knuckle rings—our experience at the University of Chicago was far from traditional, so it only felt fitting to share rings that sit in an atypical place.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson3/12DAY TWO: Designers are showing their pre-fall collectsions at the moment, so a large part of my day is spent visiting their studios for presentations. Here I am at the gorgeous Sea loft on Canal Street, two of my favorite young New York designers—Sean Monahan and Monica Paolini create really charming and affordable clothing that doesn’t sacrifice any amount of cool for the price.
Before seeing Isabel Marant’s fall 2012 show, I would have been hard pressed to try on a ruffled skirt, let alone to invest in one. However, I’ve always had a fascination with Americana and how Isabel translates it with her trademark French girl slouch. This skirt and top will easily be wearable during the summer—and I love that, together, they look more like a dress. The silver lining of losing my original cherished leather jacket in Paris was finding this even better version in Hippy Market, the Marais’s veritable treasure trove of vintage.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson4/12This cool chain and fox collar by Jennifer Fisher is just right for cold days when a long coat doesn’t feel appropriate. For better or worse, I am completely addicted to my iPhone. Dependency issues aside, it’s allowed me to downsize my massive totes to more streamlined clutches like this über-chic, dove gray version by Proenza Schouler.
I wear the same three bracelets day in and day out, all of which bear sentimental value. My mother bought the simple silver bangle on the beach in Belize during a family vacation, and I have worn it for close to two decades. My ID bracelet was an eighteenth birthday gift from my parents, and I’m planning on adding an Ann Dexter-Jones ID bracelet with their names engraved to go with this one, which has mine. My David Yurman cable cuff is a family tradition—both my mother and my grandmother wear the same one.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson5/12I’ve had a serious crush on these Isabel Marant boots since I first saw them go down the runway, and it’s now hard to find me out of them. I spend a generous portion of my week running around to market appointments and out doing showroom pulls, and these shoes provide the emotional satisfaction of a high heel with the physical practicality of a flat.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson6/12DAY THREE: I’ve lived in New York my whole life and am about to embark on only my third move—crossing the river from Brooklyn to Chinatown. While I’m quite familiar with my new neighborhood, I’ve been making more and more trips there to scout things out in between market appointments. After some persuasion from my coworkers, I’ve recently come around to white jeans and definitely prefer wearing them in the winter when they feel less expected. J Brand makes the best I’ve found so far. This particular coat by Theory is the perfect combination of my preferred color palette of neutrals, and it spruces up a simple tan sweater by The Row. I’ve recently upgraded my Ray-Ban aviators to this sleek Céline pair, and the olive shade makes me feel like I’m adding color to my wardrobe.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson7/12I’m starting to collects Claire Vivier bags—her price points are unbeatable, and the bags are both classic and charming. Without a doubt, these Rag & Bone booties are my most worn pair of shoes. They look just as good with a bare leg as with pants, and they never make me feel over- or underdressed.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson8/12DAY FOUR: We’re starting to work on some of our spring swim stories, so Matthew, who designs the perpetually chic Charlie by Matthew Zink line, came by the Vogue offices to show me his latest collectsion.
I love the mixed stripes on this Chinti and Parker sweater—it’s a great twist on a classic for a pattern-shy dresser like myself. And, these cropped leather flares from Elizabeth and James encapsulate my favorite new silhouette and showcase my staple Givenchy sandals.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson9/12I like the polish and elevation that symmetrically matching cuffs add to a more casual outfit. This particular set is by YSL, but some of my favorite pairs come from classic High Street stores such as Forever 21 and H&M. They’re made for a Wonder Woman moment.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson10/12DAY FIVE: If I had to choose one outfit to wear daily, this would probably be it. I break out these oversize Tibi trousers at least a few times a week—with a sweater tucked in for the office, a beat-up tee for contrast on a night out, or this silk racer-back Tibi tank for dinner and after-work drinks at the Bowery Hotel—my (much more glamorous) home away from home.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson11/12When it comes to makeup, I adamantly subscribe to the philosophy that less is more—usually I just curl my eyelashes and air-dry my hair. Even in the midst of the nail-art craze, the wildest I got was trying out clear shellac manicures. However, this hefty vintage collar has inspired me to seek out more sooty-eyed, Bianca Jagger–esque moments—with varying degrees of success.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson12/12I’ve tried tuxedo coats in the past, but, as someone who tends to shy away from accenting their shoulders, I’ve found myself largely unwilling to wear them. But the tailoring on this one—which lends it a rare balance between structure and movement—has proven to be just the remedy for my jacket malaise. Originally, I had this tuxedo coat from The Row on my Christmas list, but it turns out I’m a bit more anxious than I had anticipated. It’s become such a fixture, however, that it would have been worth any wait.
