A person and a Polaroid. That’s all photographer Anna Bauer needed for Backstage, her new book capturing designers, models, editors and the like in the moments right after a runway show. With drama in full swing this Fall 2012 season, it’s fascinating to see Paul McCartney hug daughter Stella, model Freja looking especially intense and Phoebe Philo, Raf Simons and Marc Jacobs just trying to catch their breath.
Isca Greenfield-Sanders is famous for turning nostalgia-tinged photographs into paintings. She walks us through her process. See the feature…
There’s a lot Rodman Primack loves about St. Moritz, before and après ski. The founder of RP Miller Design and Blacklots tells all. See the feature…
Everyone is talking about heading to beachier climes for a little spring break…which got us talking about our favorite maillot moments (or bikini) in film.
1. Two for the Road — Audrey Hepburn in knits and bright frames, above
2. High Society — Grace Kelly, a white halter…
3. The Swimming Pool — Romy Schneider redefines sexy.
4. Atonement — Kiera Knightley lounges in style
5. The Girl in the Bikini — The title says it all for Brigitte Bardot.
6. Dr. No — Before there was Craig, before there was Halle, there was Ursula.
7. Goodbye, Columbus — Ally MacGraw’s classic country club cool
8. Neptune’s Daughter — Esther Williams was the original bathing beauty.
9. Fast Times at Ridgemont High — Phoebe Cates’ red hot bikini
10. Blue Crush — Little surfer girl Kate Bosworth rules. So do her boy shorts.
Spring weather makes a versatile layering piece a necessity. Try our tweed and stretch knit Leandra Jacket, which ticks so many stylish boxes — it’s a classic navy-and-white combo, and it’s structured like a jacket, but feels like a sweater. See how to style it…
Left: Derrius Blouse, Deidre Skirt, Cantrelle Peep Toe Pump; Center: Angelique Jacquard Blouse, Super Skinny Jean, Ruth Loafer; Right: Adora Dress, Clines Ballet Flat
British blogger Peony Lim is a darling of the fashion paparazzi. Why? Just see the silver jeans and her Survival Guide to Paris Fashion Week. See the feature…
They say motherhood changes you. For actress Jessica Alba, her daughters Honor and Haven inspired her to launch the Honest Company, a line of essential baby products that are environmentally friendly. Here, why the actress branched out. See the feature….
Pilar Guzman, Martha Stewart Living’s Editor-in-Chief, talks magazines, motherhood and Martha with us.
Working with Martha Stewart is…
Like working for the Pope.
I knew I wanted to be in magazines when…
At about nine years old I discovered a trove of Gourmet magazines on a high book shelf.
My first job out of college was…
Writing the first Italy book for the now defunct Berkeley Guides, a shoestring travel guide from Fodor’s.
I learned the most working with…
My magazine mentor and now dear friend, Carrie Tuhy, who is as much an art director as she is an editor.
Best advice I ever received…
“If you’re talking, you’re losing.”
My biggest challenge is…
The proverbial juggle.
Favorite thing to cook for my family…
Cacio e pepe — pasta with pepper, pecorino/parmesan cheese and butter. Despite the few ingredients, it’s shockingly easy
to screw up. When you hit it right, it’s pure gestalt.
Favorite family tradition…
We do Friday movie night with our kids and order in sushi. It’s the only time kids get to eat in front of the TV.
There are only two songs that are nominated for Oscars this year and it got us thinking about all the great songs that we’ve first heard in the movies. So here in honor of Oscar is a playlist of songs (along with a great piece of music from Pedro Almodvar’s latest film) that we’ve come to like…
1. Lonesome Town — Ricky Nelson
2. Concrete & Clay — Unit 4 + 2
3. To Sir, With Love (From “To Sir, With Love) — Lulu
4. A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth) — College
5. Go Do — Jónsi
6. He’eia — Gabby Pahinui & SONS OF HAWAII
7. Immigrant Song — Karen O, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
8. Shades of Marble — Alberto Iglesias
9. Nature Boy — David Bowie & Massive Attack
10. No Ceiling — Eddie Vedder
11. Dearest — Buddy Holly
12. Lovefool —The Cardigans
13. Three Best Friends — Zach Galifianakis
14. This Land Is Your Land — Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
The Look: Statement-making sunglasses
Style Tip: We love a hint of subtle stripes or colored frames, whether transparent or opaque. They look of-the-moment — and are a great finishing touch for any outfit.
See more style tips and trends in our Spring Accessories Guide.
