SAMIRA NASR
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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| Hi, friends! It's so great to be back in your inbox. I am finally in Milan for Fashion Week after several infuriating and failed attempts to take off. Why is travel so challenging these days? Anyway, nothing quite like Prada day to serve as a balm to the soul. Onward! To the fun stuff. I'm back for the next four weeks, and as usual, I will be sharing my favorite places and current obsessions, as well as those of some of my most stylish friends and colleagues. Let's get to it! |
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Photo courtesy of Caroline Deroche Pasquier |
I first met Caroline Deroche Pasquier at the hair salon. She was the ultra-chic French woman who seemed to be on the same hair-color schedule as me. She was always impeccably dressed and oftentimes in pieces or with little touches that were unidentifiable. She's got a closet I would absolutely LOVE to raid because she has a treasure trove of the most amazing vintage from her mother, who worked with Mr. Saint Laurent for more than 40 years. Caroline currently lives between Milan and Paris and has put together a list of some of her favorite Milanese addresses. You are going to want to save this one. |
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1. Ring from Sisters' Antiques. 2. Pot from Fornace Curti. 3. Stationery from Pettinaroli. 4. Pasta from Pastificio Irma. 5. Sicily plates from Maddalena Tabasso Antichita'. 6. Japanese bamboo vase from Maddalena Tabasso Antichita'. 7. Venetian slippers from Casa Del Bianco. 8. Dish from Altatto. 9. Caroline's name written on a table at Altatto. |
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I adore J.J. Martin's La DoubleJ line for its joyous prints, which she splashes across everything from chic cocktail dresses to tablewear, but I was today-years-old when I found out that the brand's new Milanese headquarters on Via Vigevano has a dedicated space that offers yoga classes, sound baths, and guided breathwork to help heal and elevate our vibrations. It is the most beautiful space with stunning views of Milan, complete with a massive rooftop terrace. All classes are led by various experts chosen by J.J. herself (trust me, she knows the best of the best) and are open to the public. You just have to sign up for the Sisterhood, here. Guess what I want to do next time I'm in Milan? |
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My love of pouches isn't new, but it has deepened over the past season as designers have offered new and more luxe versions. The reason I love them so much is that they are discreet carryalls and are never cumbersome. They are great for evening, can do double duty as bags within bags for organizing one's things, and pack nicely for travel. I mean, WHAT. IS. THE. PROBLEM? |
Here are four of my current obsessions: |
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Buhai has such a refined and elegant touch. Look at this pouch. It's just so beautiful, and I think it's the perfect answer for day to evening. I would wear this with my jeans and a sandal or with a tux for evening. |
| Mrs. Prada carries a silk satin pouch for evening. Be like Mrs. Prada and carry a silk satin pouch. Did I mention it comes in the most beautiful colors? |
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Michael Rider's version is even more convenient because he added an adjustable and removable strap, which quite literally adds five more ways to wear and enjoy this buttery soft bag. Did I mention it comes in four amazing colors? This one is big enough to fit absolutely everything you could possibly need for a day. I have my hand sanitizer and a few extra lip glosses in mine. |
| This past January, I went to a party in Paris during Couture Week, and there was a very chic, understated woman who was carrying the most perfect little leather pouch I have ever seen. Of course, I had to ask for all the deets, and she introduced me to Porto. Not only are its offerings more affordable, they come in different sizes, and a separate strap can be ordered to extend the drawstrings to wear it as a crossbody. I ordered the white one called "the Pouch," and it is smallish but fits my phone, keys, lipgloss, and glasses. My next purchase will be "the Novella" in green. I'm really hoping the label brings back the butter yellow and pale blue. |
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Happy shopping, and tell 'em I sent you. |
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 While I love reporting a nerdy feature on hair-bond repair or LED masks, sometimes the stories that are the most fun to work on are the simplest. Each month, I ask Bazaar editors to tell me the beauty products they fell in love with in the last 30 days. Their answers are always a mixed bag across all beauty categories, featuring both old favorites and new launches. I love having everyone's voice and POV in one place, and so do you, apparently. These monthly round-ups are some of our top-performing stories, and so I'm thrilled to present you with February's list of beauty favorites. Happy shopping! —Jenna Rosenstein, beauty director |
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Including a Bazaar-approved luxury concealer and our beauty director's favorite new serum for glossy hair. |
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Including a Bazaar-approved luxury concealer and our beauty director's favorite new serum for glossy hair. |
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| From leather outerwear to knit layers, it was all in the details. |
From leather outerwear to knit layers, it was all in the details. |
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| Including books from Britney Spears, Viola Davis, Prince Harry, and more. |
Including books from Britney Spears, Viola Davis, Prince Harry, and more. |
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Back at the Italian brand where she began her career, she's leaning into the things she does best—like relaxed tailoring and romantic eveningwear. |
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy–core. |
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy–core. |
| Shop the timeless staple here. |
Shop the timeless staple here. |
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