SAMIRA NASR
EDITOR IN CHIEF

PERSON

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Malina Joseph Gilchrist is Harper’s Bazaar’s new style director at large. I have known her for over 20 years and have had the pleasure of watching her become one of our industry’s leading stylists, so you can only imagine my pride and joy to have her join our team. As a working mom with a discerning eye for fashion and all things style, Malina is THE perfect person to tap for her favorite items and spots because she is all about moving through life looking chic minus the fuss, because who really has the time?

 

Here, her go-to spots:

Top row (from left to right): Interior of Le Comptoir de l’image; Flowers by Mario Casarella; Loos American Bar in Vienna

Second row (from left to right): Art in Mendes Wood; Malina wearing Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses; Daimonji ceramics

Third row (from left to right): Malina in Attersee; Interior of Raquel NYC; Rubirosa’s pajamas

Bottom row (from left to right): The garden at Locanda Cipriani; Yasmine Eslami lingerie; the Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

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SHIRTS AND PAJAMAS:

Rubirosa’s (Paris)

 

HAIR SALON:

David Mallett (New York City and Paris)

 

ART GALLERY:

Mendes Wood (São Paulo, Casa Iramaia, Brazil)

 

FACIALIST:

Raquel (New York City)

 

FLORIST:

Mario Casarella, at Flowers by Mario Casarella (New York City)

 

CERAMIC SHOP:

Daimonji (Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

 

NYC GIFT SHOPS (where I pick up something for myself too):

Makié 

Gohar World 

Spazio Creativo, Via Carota

 

LINGERIE:

Yasmine Eslami (Paris)

 

BAR:

Loos American Bar (Vienna, Austria)

 

SUNGLASSES AND OPTICAL:

Jacques Marie Mage (New York City)

 

WARDROBE-BUILDING STORE:

Attersee (New York City)

 

VINTAGE BOOKSTORES:

Joanne Hendricks, Cookbooks (New York City)

Le Comptoir de l’image (Pantin, France)

 

TABLE:

Borgo (New York City)

 

MUSEUM:

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (Humlebæk, Denmark)

 

GARDEN LUNCH:

Locanda Cipriani (Torcello, Venice, Italy)

 

SPOTS IN DETROIT (near my hometown of Bloomfield Hills!):

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead

 

INDULGENCE:

The Row long-sleeve T-shirts (New York City)

 

DESSERT:

Knafe at Em Sherif Café (Paris)

Shatila Bakery (Dearborn, Michigan)

 

WICKER BAGS:

Le Palais d’Osier (Nice, France)

PLACE

Photos courtesy of Samira Nasr

 

Okay, so I have dreamt of staying at the Hôtel du Couvent in Nice since it opened two years ago, and let me tell you, it is WAY better than anything I could have possibly imagined. The grounds are that perfect mix of wild, cared for, and just glorious. The rooms are heaven; the desk has stationery (with a pencil and pencil sharpener), and the minibar comes with fresh lemon and a cutting board. The pools—it has two of them—are not only stunning but also just absolutely luxurious. The staff could not be more wonderful. The actual place is a former convent that dates back to well over 400 years ago. It was converted into a hotel but retained many of the original details, including a resident “herboriste,” which was a service the nuns provided for all the locals. You can still go during special hours and have herbal teas mixed to address any special ailments and needs. This hotel is my new favorite place in the world, and I am plotting my return. Please trust me on this and go! When you do, say hi to the hotel’s manager, Mafoudia, and tell her I sent you!!!

THING

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It’s no secret that I love a heel. I LOVE HEELS. I don't love anything over 105 centimeters because, let’s face it, they are just not made for walking. Up until recently, I never really considered the versatility of a pump. I know, I know, I know. Everyone loves a pump, but I never really saw the appeal. And then something happened. Maybe it was the Alaïa show, or maybe it was Dario’s Versace show, but suddenly the pump started looking WAY more enticing to me. I think it’s because these new versions have a shorter or more almond-shaped toe box and come in more interesting heel shapes and heights. Full disclosure, I also got swept up in the Chanel frenzy and purchased not one but two pairs of Matthieu Blazy’s version and here’s the honest truth: They're perfect. I also bought the Alaïa ones and have paired them with everything from my new Alaïa jeans (more on these in a few weeks) to my favorite slipdress by the Row for a night out. I’m telling you, these shoes are it. Here are four more of my favorite pairs. They go with everything, so I have no notes beyond happy shopping and see you next week.

Here, four of my current obsessions:

Versace

Jude

Dior

Jimmy Choo

Happy shopping, and tell ’em I sent you. 

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