SUMMER COCKTAILS AND OTHER CONCOCTIONS….

The color yellow conjures images of sun and spring and light and happy… much like the branding color found in the Line Dry collection launching for Spring 2014. With yellow on the brain, it’s no wonder my summer cocktail list revolves around this shade… cheers!

the hemingway daiquiri.
classic. simple. easy.
the hallmark of a perfect drink (and outfit).
Ice
2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
1 lime wheel, for garnish
**shake it all with ice. serve with a line wheel.
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Manhattan. Obviously.
A nod to the great city in which Line Dry Inc. was created. Many a day I feel the desire to work with one of these in hand……INGREDIENTS:
3 oz. rye whiskey
1 oz. sweet vermouth
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 maraschino cherry
http://www.saveur.com

vintage citrus. delicious and refreshing. for those days when a detox is best.
http://www.garancedore.fr/en/2013/05/12/weekend-inspiration-86/

The Original Dry Martini. The 1910s-era iconic cocktail and my drink of choice at a dinner party.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1⁄2 oz. London dry or Plymouth gin
1 1⁄2 oz. French white dry vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters (preferably
Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6)
Strip of orange peel
http://www.saveur.com

Southside Fizz. Perfect for a relaxing beach vacation or for a night out on the town – as versatile as a Line Dry dress.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz. dry gin
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. superfine sugar (or use simple syrup)
8–10 mint leaves
Chilled club soda
Large ice cubes or ice spear
Garnish: mint sprig
http://imbibemagazine.com

(STARS AND) STRIPES FOREVER – JULY, 4TH 2013

Palais-Royal, Paris, 2008:

Our Line Dry designer standing on one of the many graphic striped platforms right before her husband proposed.

Stylist/Designer/Mother Meg Venison and her adorable son, Rogan, wearing complementary stripes. http://www.venisonprojects.com

Big stripes, little stripes. When applied correctly, scale and illusion can work to your advantage.
http://www.thebeautyfile.com

As I mostly wear neutral colors, I love the pop of color for a shoe or accessory. These vintage oxfords from France are bold yet classic. Perfect for a weekend away by the shore or in the city.
http://www.etsy.com

A sheer navy striped top or dress is a perfect union between sultry and iconic and can easily go from day into night.
This is a snap shot from our Line Dry collection for Spring!  

The iconic stripe swimsuit is always a favorite but, in this case, I am drawn to the hat and scarf combination as well as the cat-eye shaped sunglasses.
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Style icon Georgia May Jagger. Daughter of the lead singer of one of my favorite bands. The Rolling Stones are a steadfast companion for any 4th of July travel.
This photo is from Elle France 2012, featured on http://www.magxone.com under “The Beauty Pages”.

ROY LICHTENSTEIN & BARNEYS NEW YORK

Barneys New York + Roy Lichtenstein + Art Production Fund = Limited Edition Collection

DRAWING FOR A KISS II, 1963

Playful goodies… original Coca-Cola, mini ice cream cones, snow cones complete with vintage striped paper straws!

LAUGHING CAT, 1961

I was lucky enough to stumble upon the launch party celebrating the collaboration of Roy Lichtenstein, Barneys New York, and the Art Production Fund on a new limited edition collection.  I loved the playful nature and strong graphic characteristics of Roy Lichtenstein’s works (even though it was produced for the masses in this case).  The pieces were accentuated by ruby red lighting and mid-century style goodies such as silver dollar sized cherry pies, miniature ice cream cones, and cherry tomato sized BLT’s… Summer is coming!

IMPRESSIONISM, FASHION, AND MODERNITY EXHIBIT – MET MUSEUM, NEW YORK

Beautiful accessories from the 1860s to 1880s…

I love the cream and black color combination especially with the black scrollwork on this 1860s cream cotton pique dress.

Beautiful hand crafted parasols with layers of cream silk and black lace, and rods made of intricately carved ivory – exquisite and cool.

1880s consumer culture…hand made white leather gloves with black trim.

1860s artists paint contemporary scenes of leisure…Monet’s monumental Luncheon on the Grass (Musée d’Orsay, 1865–66). What would leisure look like today?

PALO ALTO, CA – CIRCA 1984

I love how I coordinated my ToysRUs Geoffrey umbrella with my red rain galoshes on a beautiful sunny day (being the reason behind the plastic sunglasses of course).

Vintage Monogram Tie Clips – Circa 1950

Vintage Monogram Tie Clips