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Datebook: june A Note from Katie + Jane Editor’s Wish Lists
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Shoshanna Gruss graces our June cover from her Manhattan showroom.
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history lesson 24
Portrait of a Lady: dorothy parker
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Ten Things you didn’t
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The Icon: penguin paperback
fashion & beauty 44
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Encyclopedia: the bikini
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10 secrets to a charmed life anna sui
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brooklyn vintage Gifts for dad Matchbook Investigates Kindred Spirit: amelia earhart
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lunch box gwyneth paltrow
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the power match Matchbook accompanies the New York decorating duo to three of their favorite
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kentucky gems Jewelry designer Elva Fields shares a glimpse of her life in the bluegrass state.
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summertime escape social butterflies The queens of the party frock invite us into their Manhattan showroom.
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the perfect fit Join us as we pay the seasoned designer a visit at her colorful New York studio.
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Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, and Richard Burton premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.
The Chicago “El” began operation.
“$64,000 Question,” the television show whose title is now a common English idiom, premiered on CBS.
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Norma Jeane Mortenson, most commonly known by her stage name, Marilyn Monroe, was born in Los Angeles, California.
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Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel.
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The Duke of Windsor married Wallis Simpson at Château de Candé near Tours, France.
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Billy Joel received his high school diploma. 25 years earlier, he did not graduate because he overslept and missed a final exam.
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a note from katie and jane
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une, a month of sunshine, freshly picked strawberries, and now, Matchbook’s fifth issue. Growing up in California, Katie and her father spent summertime playing tennis, maxing out their library cards, and scouring farmers markets. While in New York, Jane and her dad passed the days going to Yankees games, concerts, and dining al fresco at sidewalk cafés. Our fathers continually reminded us to get outside, pick up a book, and take advantage of all the world has to offer. As Father’s Day nears, we’d like to thank them for teaching us that the world is our oyster. We adore you, pops. In celebration of summer we are eager to unveil our very first fashion editorial, shot in Mill Valley, California. Photographer Jenna Alcala and her team put in countless hours to ensure the images were picture perfect, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. We hope it inspires you to add a bit of color to your wardrobe! Lastly, we come to our June cover girl, Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss. As business savvy as she is beautiful, the accomplished designer’s colorful dresses have long been a Matchbook favorite. She built her collection around the idea of celebrating women of all shapes and sizes--a goal we so admire. We hope she, and the other impressive ladies in this issue, encourage you to charge forth into the world and do something you love. For us, it’s Matchbook, and we have y-o-u to thank. Katie + Jane
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delighted to meet you
the matchbook team Katie Armour
Jane Lilly Warren
co-founder editorial director
co-founder creative director
Jamie Ericson
Katie Evans
copy editor
illustrator
Amelia Moye
Kaitlin Jolie Olson
Katie Hays Smith
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thank you Jenna Alcala
Carol Dronsfield
Photographer New York, NY
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Justin Chung
Shannon Darrough
Photographer San Francisco, CA
Photographer New York, NY
Writer Wilmington, NC
Natalie Grasso
Bridgit Hill
Kristina Hultkrantz
Writer Washington, D.C.
Stylist San Francisco, CA
Illustrator Stockholm, CA
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thank you Jessie Kriech-Higdon
Photographer Louisville, KY
Rachel McGinn
Photographer Philadelphia, PA
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Kaylen Ralph
Writer Columbus, Missouri
Fallon Hogerty
Lisa Moir
Writer Fairway, Kansas
Stylist San Francisco, CA
Tricia Turner
Scott Wade
Hair & Make-Up Artist San Francisco, CA
Writer Philadelphia, PA
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summer picnic katie armour, editorial director
for idyllic afternoons spent lounging in the grass
Rediscovered Flatware, Anthropologie, $36 for set Nouvel Studios Twisted Tumbler, Barneys New York, $24
Red and White Checked Tablecloth, Sur La Table, from $25 Boatman Geller Monogrammed Melamine Plate, More Than Paper, $21 Striped Lunch Napkins, Kate’s Paperie, $3 for set of 20
I'd live in these all June!
Bensimon Cotton Sneakers, Brook Farm General Store, $55
Nantucket Basket, Amazon, $45
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Beehive Butter Bound Cheese, Dean & Deluca, $25
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Summer Straw Hat, J.Crew, $35
Betsey Johnson Ladybug Studs, Piperlime, $25
Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, BevMo!, $4
Penguin Classics Sense and Sensibility, Amazon, $12
A Matchbook girl never outgrows Martinelli’s! Red Floral Playsuit, Topshop, $70
Fresh Strawberry Flowers Eau de Parfum, Sephora, $25
Roberts Revival Radio, Anthropologie, $328
Summer isn’ t summer without freshly cut watermelon! Watermelon, Safeway, $6
Turkish Foutas, Chance, $40
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par avion jane lilly warren, creative director
Red Sealing Wax, paper source, $7.50
inspired by the timeless charm of the receiving a letter from afar Airmail Envelopes set of 10, Letterbox Co., $5
The Elements of Style Illustrated, barnes and noble, from $5
perfect your prose with this illustrated classic
MARC BY MARC JACOBS Reversible Tie One Shoulder Maillot, bloomingdale’s, $142 Saloon Custom Stamp - PS design, Paper source, $30
postcard mug, bailey doesn’t bark, $52
classic stripe boatneck, chance co., $60
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Charm Co. Air Mail Scooter, saks, $130
editor’s wish list Je taime Papa - Flat Matte card, mix and match set of 4, mr . boddington’s studio, $20
Vintage Royalty Postage Stamps, The Altered Art Store, $2
Mariner Watch, Dooney & Bourke, $165
Vintage Hawaii Silk Scarf, american apparel, $28
Divine Twine - Air Mail, rock paper scissors, $16
a statement piece for any home
Par Avion Stripe Custom iPhone/iPod Case, Pencil Shavings Paper, $40 Crystal Dome Paperweight - air mail, john derian, $60
Authentic French 1930’s Art Deco Mailbox, 1st dibs, price upon request
PAR AVION SMALL bin, zetta florence, $35
fox brass letter opener, horse and hound, $21
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going dotty Shannon Darrough, Guest Editor
modern interpretations of a fanciful classic
Umbrella, Cath Kidston, $46
Colossal Dots Curtain, Anthropologie, from $138
Bow and Dot Ankle Sock, ASOS, $7
Love Moschino Polka Dot Bag, ASOS, $235
Becks öndergaard Dot-Dot Scarf, Styleserver, $111
Kate Pillow Case, Elizabeth’s Embellishments, $28
Larabee Dot Rose Bowl, Kate Spade, $249
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Miu Miu Poplin Skater Skirt, NET-A-PORTER, $640 Herriman Hat, Aldo, $25
This sweet bangle is engraved "MAK E A DAY OF I T."
Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $98
Swimsuit, J.Crew, $80
Ikat Pillow, Madeline Weinrib, $450
Polka Dot Tape Set, Fred Flare, $10
iPhone Case, Dani Notes, $55
Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Wedges, Zappos, $250
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Her Own Society by Kaylen Ralph
S hortly after her birth, Dorothy Parker was already considered a “true New Yorker.” Born in her parents’ New Jersey beach house on August 22, 1893, she was rushed back at her mother’s insistence to the family’s Manhattan apartment by Labor Day of that year to establish her as a true resident of the state. Growing up in the city, Dorothy started to develop a strong willed personality early on. She was kicked out of her Roman Catholic elementary school for referring to the Immaculate Conception as “spontaneous combustion.” After her mother died in 1898, her father remarried and Dorothy refused to call the woman anything other than “housekeeper.” When her father died in 1913, Dorothy started playing piano, aiding in the development of her knack for verse that would serve her so well the rest of her life. In 1914, Dorothy sold her first poem to Vanity Fair. For several years after this initial 24
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the Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers who would frequently dine together at the Algonquin Hotel. As acclaim for the informal society grew, Dorothy’s quick wit and smart repertoire came to define her as a public figure and writer. After two years as the theater critic, Dorothy was fired for offending one too many powerful theater producers in the city. The next decade is said to be her most successful and prolific period, not only because of the number of pieces she produced, but for the multifariousness she began to display in her work. In the 1920s, she produced over three hundred poems, short essays, articles, and more. It was also during this time that she got her start at The New Yorker, creating the work for which she is probably best known. At The New Yorker, Dorothy served on magazine founder Harold Ross’ first editorial board. She wrote several poems for the magazine, exploring subjects such as suicide and failed romantic endeavors, but at all times with her trademark wit and sharp style. During this time, Dorothy also dabbled in playwriting, at times collaborating with Algonquin Round Table associates. Dorothy held a semi-regular reading and writing column for The New
portrait of a lady Yorker under the pseudonym “Constant Reader.” According to Joan Acocella in a 1993 Life and Letters piece, “the Constant Reader columns are not really book reviews; they are standup comedy routines. You don’t have to listen to her opinion...If she didn’t like the book, maybe that was just her hangover speaking.” A collection of the columns was published in 1970 after Dorothy’s death. In 1934, Dorothy married actor and aspiring screenwriter Alan Campbell, to whom she remained married (off and on) until his suicide in 1963. During this time, Dorothy traveled frequently between New York and Hollywood, switching off between her established career as a writer and her budding career as a screenwriter. Before her death by heart attack in 1967, Dorothy became a staunch advocate for the NAACP and dabbled in causes for the Communist Party. She was blacklisted by Hollywood for such involvements in 1950. In the end, however, the array of subjects Dorothy explored and excelled in secured her a place of prominence not only in the literary world but culturally coast to coast.
10 things you didn’t know about... in a half-century as a founder and creator of modern art,
Henri Matisse
(1869-1954) employed many mediums, including sculpture, painting, printmaking, and collage. Matisse was prolific, his work often noted for its vivid colors and for his later work in paper cutouts. This revolutionary genius, not to mention his slew of Lost Generation companions and contemporaries, helped create the face of art as we know it today.
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During a gathering at the house of Gertrude Stein, Matisse was introduced to Pablo Picasso, from which grew a rivalry dividing the Parisian avant-garde scene. Of their rivalry, Picasso said: "No one has ever looked at Matisse's paintings more carefully than The obsessive Matisse worked I; and no one has looked at 12-14 hours a day, seven days a mine more carefully than he." week. A typical day included two work sessions and violin practice.
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from its very earliest days, had dabbled in what were regarded as classics”--so starts a short history of Penguin paperbacks on the Penguin website. In other words, Penguin is the Matchbook girl of publishers. It’s smart but never a show-off; the plucky Penguin logo subtly hints at its own inner life filled with love and mystery, romance and suspense, enigmatic heroines and dashing heroes. Indeed, Austen, Shakespeare, Dickens, and Twain are just a few of Penguin’s most published authors.
in 1935 Sir Allen Lane, then
managing director of a different British publishing house, was pacing the platform of a train station. He had nothing to read on the rails home to London. It’s an enduring conundrum. Just last week--here in the age of the iPad and the Kindle--I found myself waiting to board a flight at Dulles with nothing to read. Then I came across a rack of Penguin paperbacks in the Terminal B Starbucks. Flash back to England, 1935; Lane considered the dearth of high-quality, reasonably-priced paperbacks. All that was available at the station that day were magazines and old Victorian novels. And so he
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Penguin is the Matchbook girl of publishers. It’s smart but never a show-off; the plucky Penguin logo subtly hints at its own inner life filled with love and mystery, romance and suspense, enigmatic heroines and dashing heroes. arrived home in London with an idea--he would take the classics, bind them up, and unleash them on a prose-hungry public for sixpence apiece.
it was a wild success. Said Lane:
“We believed in the existence of a vast reading public for intelligent books at a low price and staked everything on it.” Currently Penguin has over 5,000 titles in print.
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good design was central to Penguin’s appeal. Every book was color-coded according to its genre (fiction was orange, crime was green, travel and adventure were hot pink). The cover art was eye-catching in its simplicity. For the company’s logo, he set out to create something “dignified, but flippant.” His secretary suggested a penguin, and
off an assistant went to make sketches at the London Zoo.
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sistent little bugger and over the past seventy-six years seems to have made his way onto everybody’s bookshelves. Most popular among the Matchbook demographic, one suspects, are the earliest vintage editions and, much more recently, the Clothbound Classics designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
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seen the new clothbound cover for Gulliver’s Travels? With its nautical flags in blue and white, it’s as seaworthy as it is stylish--the perfect complement for your sailor stripes and espadrilles. Toss it in your canvas tote and you’ve got yourself a day at the beach. Happy summertime, Matchbook girl!
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Vaclav & Lena, the debut novel from the young Brooklyn-based writer, Haley Tanner, is infused on every page with a striking sense of true love. It is her true love for the Russian émigré community of Brighton Beach, a love of Coney Island and sideshows, and Harry Houdini and magic. And, of course, the true love between her two young characters, Vaclav and Lena. Tanner’s novel is cute and challenging, playful and powerful, dripping with a sense of charm that will sweep you off your feet.
Vaclav & Lena by Haley Tanner; The Dial Press, $25
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The novel begins with an introduction to the magic act of Vaclav the Magnificent and his lovely assistant, Lena. These two ten-year-old kids have raced from school to Vaclav’s home every day for the past five years to practice their act. In their heavily accented English, the two make lists, work on costumes, and fall adorably in love. At times reminiscent of Michael Chabon’s modern classic, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Tanner shows a similar spirit for the fantastic and a willingness to juxtapose it with tragedy. The novel’s early air of whimsy is anchored by troubling questions. Why is Lena spending all of her time away from home? What exactly does Lena’s caretaker Aunt do for a living? And how should Vaclav’s mother react when she
finds drug paraphernalia and much worse in Lena’s home? Just when the novel seems to cross over a point of just too cute, between the children’s playful Russian accents and their endless magic tricks, Tanner guides her readers to the lower depths. When Vaclav’s mother sends the police into Lena’s home, she not only sends Lena down the rabbit hole of New York’s child services, but she also breaks her son’s heart. For seven years, as Vaclav grows six feet tall and confident, he thinks of Lena every day. On her seventeenth birthday, Vaclav’s lovely assistant comes back and turns his life upside down. Can true love survive such important years apart, and can Vaclav and Lena traverse the mountain of their terrifying past?
culture club also on our shelf... Killer Stuff and Tons of Money by Maureen Stanton; The Penguin Press, $26.95 (available June 9th)
In one of the most enjoyable reads of the year, Maureen Stanton scours the flea market world for the next great find. Alongside Curt Avery, a mid-level dealer with over two decades of experience, Stanton moves from the fields of Brimfield to the thrill of an auction house floor to the home of a master forger whose “authentic” Windsor chairs are in museums worldwide. This gem of a book is so chock full of character and idiosyncratic knowledge that you won’t be able to put it down. South of Superior by Ellen Airgood; Riverhead Books, $25.95 (available June 9th)
Running away from her life in Chicago, Madeline Stone answers a call for help from her estranged grandfather’s friends, the octogenarian sisters Gladys and Arbutus. She moves her life to the shores of Lake Michigan and is quickly embroiled in the small town drama of McAllaster, Michigan. Ellen Airgood paints a portrait of a town and people living together on just enough–a community pulling together and apart during tough times. She writes of these downtrodden and hopeful characters beautifully, and her brilliant portrait of the plucky, resilient sisters is one you won’t soon forget.
The Fearless Baker: Scrumptious Cakes, Pies, Cobblers, Cookies, and Quick Breads that You Can Make to Impress Your Friends and Yourself by Emily Luchetti and Lisa Weiss; Little, Brown and Company, $30
With fantastic illustrations and simple, to-the-point recipes, Farallon and Waterbar pastry chef Emily Luchetti helps you conquer everything from the basic (white cake with chocolate frosting) to the decadent (prosecco-poached peaches with whipped mascarpone cream). Cowritten with Lisa Weiss, each recipe includes a spirited back and forth between the two women in the margins that helps to answer basic questions. With such a helpful book you’ll be fearlessly and deliciously entertaining in no time. matchbook
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In Light, the debut full-length album from the Lafayette, Louisiana band Givers, may be the perfect soundtrack for your Summer ‘11 road trip. The recipient of recent online buzz, the album exhibits retro sensibilities fused with swirling synth flourishes that would make Williamsburg proud. We were hooked by the easy-access pop, at times bringing to mind Paul Simon, but stayed for a second listen (third? fourth?) to catch all the tinges of Motown, swaths of arena rock, dashes of disco, and sunny Afrobeat. Let this tour de force of light and optimism carry you away. Due out June 7th.
at the box office Midnight in Paris
Woody Allen’s latest film, Midnight in Paris, is a Matchbook-minded piece if we ever saw one. The story is that of a young American couple (played by Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams) that travels to Paris and finds their lives forever changed. Allen transports his modern day characters back in time to Paris’ Roaring Twenties, wittily weaving in appearances by popular figures of the Lost Generation such as Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway, and Zelda Fitzgerald. The film’s exploration of nostalgia and endearing message of joie de vivre is bound to make it a classic. This is a film the Matchbook girl won’t want to miss. 32
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Brooklyn Vintage By scott wade photography by justin chung
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ne of the greatest allures of vintage fashion is the age old question: who came before me? Was this outf it worn once by a scandalous young ragamuff in or an old Hollywood star? This question is the premise for Bianca Turetsky’s debut YA novel, The Time Travelling Fashionista. In the novel, 12-year-old Louise Lambert is transported from her suburban present to an old luxury cruise ship a hundred years ago upon trying on a former movie star’s dress. Bianca came up with the germ of the idea 5 years ago when she tried on a pink party dress from an old Newport Socialite named Mrs. Baxter. As she explains, “I couldn’t help but wonder what her life was like, what the last gala… was that she wore this to. Was she in Love? Was she dancing?” Bianca f inished the book over f ive years by waking up to write for an hour every morning and then she would go off to one of the most enviable day jobs around, that of Julian Schnabel’s studio assistant. Bianca has worked with the legendary artists/f ilmmaker on the breathtaking f ilms The Diving Bell and the Butterf ly, the Lou Reed 34
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Documentary, Berlin, and his most recent offering, Miral. “It’s been amazing working with someone who makes a living being creative and doing what they love,” Bianca says. “I feel like 1% of the population lives that way.” Her life as Julian Schnabel’s studio assistant has made her a true jet setter, bringing her everywhere from Hong Kong to Montauk to Cannes. We caught up with Bianca on a sunny spring day as she was packing her bags for the Cannes Film Festival. She shared with us her Brooklyn neighborhood,favorite dresses and tips on vintage fashion the world over.
Bianca’s favorite vintage spots in Brooklyn Brooklyn Flea
For furniture, fashion, and the best food Olives
I’ve acquired quite a collection of totally impractical but stunning vintage slips from this shop Beacon’s Closet
More thrift than vintage, but a good place to sell back your old stuff to buy more old stuff Atlantic Avenue
I often spend a lazy Sunday afternoon on this street, full of great places for vintage clothing and antique furniture. I found the perfect mahogany armoire that f its almost all of my dresses at one of these shops Urban Vintage
My favorite local vintage-inspired coffee shop where you can sit and relax on an antique sofa and they wrap up your sandwiches in a piece of ribbon like an old-fashioned picnic. Charming vintage decor, strong coffee- no better place to write the T-TF books!
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Bianca’s favorite vintage stores the rest of the world over... Fashionista Vintage & Variety - New Haven
(The shop where it all started for me.) Marigorri San Sebastian, Spain Odetta Paris Decades Los angeles Ritual Vintage new york city
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Bianca’s top tip on keeping a vintage, yet modern look.
“Mix it up! I try never to wear head to toe vintage. Wear something classic with something modern. My new favorite look is this 1912 white linen dress (that looks like last season’s Dolce & Gabbana collection) that I bought at Marigorri with espadrilles and a Gap jean jacket.”
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gifts for dad
Winston Frames, Warby Parker, $95 Reading glasses for his morning paper
Briggs Necktie, My dad loves loud clothing--the bright hues of this handsome tie fit the bill. Pierrepont Hicks, $82
David Bust, Bellacor, $99 I can see this statue of David sitting on his piano (he plays beautifully)--cheeky.
Legal Pad Paperweight, MoMA Store, $28 A proud public defense attorney for twenty-seven years, my dad would get a good chuckle from this paperweight.
The Game Signed Photograph, AliciaBock, $35 A tasteful print for the avid tennis player.
katie armour’s dad, david Library Mug, Cafe Press, $15 Because he always took me to the library!
Peace Pillow, Jonathan Adler, $98 My dad raised us to champion peace and social justice.
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My dad is a fun-loving, California guy with a kind smile and big hearty laugh. He raised us to treat others as we’d like to be treated and always help those in need.
Nike Challengers, Everlane, $103 My dad would appreciate the retro look of these sneakers.
Top Cat Messenger Bag, Freitag, CHF 240 These bags are durable, and we had a great time visiting their Zurich shop together.
Madras Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt, L.L. Bean Signature, $69 You can never own too many of Bean’s classic mens’ shirts.
Masterpiece Theatre: My Family and Other Animals, Amazon, $13 A modern classic that is reminiscent of the years his family lived in Greece.
Francis Francis X1 for IperEspresso in Red, Whole Latte Love, $595 He’ll never turn down an espresso! The Way of the World, By Nicolas Bouvier, Better World Books, $15 paddy leigh fermor, his favorite travel writer, wrote the forward – surely a good thing!
jane lilly warren’s dad, michael anyone who knows my dad will tell you that describing him is, quite simply, impossible. But that’s no matter – he always brings his unparalleled enthusiasm, love and support to all that I do.
Classic Early Recordings in Chronogical Order of Django Reinhardt, Amazon, $25.50 Nothing cheers my dad up like a little gypsy swing.
Moosehide Slippers, Calfskin-Lined Moc, L.L. Bean, $69 The only guy I know who loves Mocs as much as I do!
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gifts for dad #1 Dad Trophy, fred flare, $15 My dad is number one. he gives good advice and always knows how to make me laugh. Roku XD-S, Roku, $99.99 He is obsessed with his netflix. this is such an easy way for him to watch them instant on the TV.
Boylan Assorted Pop Glasses, Sterling Place, $38 I think dad would like these displayed in his bar cabinet.
Know It All Pencil Set, Paper Pastries, $10 Pencil set with clever facts Leather Slide Wallet, Jack Spade, $60 Perfect size for your necessities
The Paul McCartney Collection: McCartney II, Amazon, $29.99 He loved the originals, i think he would love the remastered songs too.
katie evans’ dad, marty My dad loves his gadget toys but doesn’t always know how to use them. He is the life of the party telling his funny (bad) jokes and he knows how to make a good cocktail.
Vintage Imperial Fishing Knife, Sugar Cube Vintage, $21
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“My beach bag is always stashed with serious reads. Somehow the inclusion of Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, or a nerdy book on the economy helps me feel a bit less like an airhead as I lounge the day away in a bikini.” - Lauren Bryan Knight, Aspiring Kennedy
“Nothing beats devouring a steamy novel by the shore with a cold beverage in hand, but this summer I’ll be skipping the DanielleSteel and tossing the scandalously-received classic Lady Chatterley’s Lover into my beach tote. The Penguin Essentials paperback version was designed by British artist Lucy McLauchlan and is just as beautiful as a hardback you’d want to treasure forever.” - Natalie Soud, A Dose of the Delightful
“To me, summer books are all about fun and easy reads, which is why I’m dying to pick up the latest Shopaholic novel, Mini Shopaholic. Sophie Kinsella’s books are always so delightfully funny, making them perfect for summer lounging!” – Daniella Zitella, Dress, Design, Decor 42
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“I’m lugging Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, the catalog to the Met exhibition, to the beach this summer. It’s fabulous, an excellent excuse for a huge new beach bag, and the silver skull hologram on the cover should ward off unwanted advances.” - Jenny Sakai, The Terrier and Lobster
“I’m reading The Gospel According to Coco Chanel because I love getting inspired by successful women, especially those that are chic and smart. I’m pretty sure she’s got some worthy life lessons up her sleeves!” - Jeanne Chan, Shop Sweet Things With Jeanne
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sunscreen The Matchbook girl never leaves the house without sunscreen! While summertime means fun in the sun, it also results in extra exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Read on for helpful tips on how to keep skin cancer (and wrinkles!) at bay.
sunscreen: THE FACTS THE BASICS...
There are two types of harmful sun rays: ultraviolet A (UVA), which are the aging rays, and ultraviolet B (UVB), which are the burning rays. In a nutshell, UVA rays cause premature aging and UVB rays cause sunburn--both can lead to the development of skin cancer. BEFORE YOU STEP OUT...
BE GENEROUS...
Be liberal in your sunscreen application and rub it in thoroughly. Studies have shown that most people apply only twenty-five to fifty percent of the recommended amount of sunscreen.
Reapply your sun protection approximately every two hours as well as after swimming. Even waterproof sunscreens may become less effective after forty minutes in the water.
DON’T FORGET YOUR POUT!
RAIN OR SHINE...
Lips can get sunburned too. Dermatologists recommend a lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Always apply your sunscreen fifteen to thirty min- A WORD ON WINDOWS... utes before going outside to While UVB rays are blocked ensure it is most effective. by glass, UVA rays are not. Keep your hands looking young by applying sunscreen before driving. Research provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Even on an overcast day, up to eighty percent of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can pass through the clouds. Sand also reflects twenty-five percent of the sun’s rays and snow reflects eighty percent. In short, wear sunscreen every day regardless of the weather.
beauty counter Some of Our Favorite Sun Protection Products... LAVANILA Healthy Lip Screen SPF 30, Sephora, $16 This yummy peppermint and vanilla lip balm has a high SPF.
Ultra Moisturizing Eye Stick SPF 30, Kiehl’s, $20 This protects and moisturizes the delicate eye area, keeping wrinkles at bay.
Josie Maran Protect Daily Sun Protection Argan Oil Infused SPF 40+, Sephora, $32 This is SPF 40+ and ecofriendly.
Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation, Ulta, $15 All ages benefit from this SPF 22 foundation.
Sun SPF 50 Face Cream, Clinique, $18 Protects from both UVA and UVB rays.
Creme de Corps LightWeight Body Lotion SPF 30, Kiehl’s, $27 A lighter, SPFinfused version of the moisturizing classic.
Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45, Neutrogena, $10 This non-greasy spray is also waterproof--perfect for the beach!
Phytoplage L’Originale Protective Beach Spray, Sephora, $22 Spritz your locks with this before heading to the beach for extra protection.
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the bikini Years before Ursula Andress donned her iconic belted bikini in the James Bond classic Dr. No, women across the world were making grand entries of their own onto the postWWII scene. In fact, contrary to what one may assume, the history of the bikini is heavily entrenched in wartime events. In 1946, Jacques Heim introduced the “Atome” to fashionable French women and marketed it as the smallest bathing suit available for purchase. Heim’s creation was simply a higher-waisted, fullercoverage version of what the bikini is known as today, but it was the f irst time women were free to let their backs and stomachs see the light of day. Heim named his creation after the atom, not only for its small size, but its “explosive” quality. At the time, the atomic bomb was still pervasive in the cultural consciousness of both the United States and France. Only
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Did you know? Although the bikini we know today was not created until 1946, the first two-piece swimsuit was actually catalogued around 1600 B.C. by Minoan wall paintings The 1963 movie Beach Party, starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon, was one of many beachinspired films to popularize the bikini. According to designer Louis Réard, “a bikini is not a bikini unless it can be pulled through a wedding ring.” His original design was composed of only thirty square inches of fabric. after the first Miss World contest in 1951, bikinis were outlawed and evening gowns replaced that particular segment of the competition.
ing he had “split the atom.” Réard’s version exposed the navel, an unprecedented move in fashion. It was this model that took off in the United States. At f irst, the bathing suit wasn’t a lucrative item; some states even outlawed the bikini for its skimpiness. As the sexual revolution came about in the 1960s, and as the bikini infused itself in popular culture with songs (“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”) and movies ( James Bond f ilms, the Stars Wars saga, and Fast
Times at Ridgemont High), it became a must-have for American women. In 1964, Sports Illustrated featured a bikini-clad model on its cover for the f irst time. The bikini, and the women who wear it, have continued to carve out a place for the bathing suit today. According to newspaper columnist Erma Bombeck, “Women shop for a bikini with more care than they do a husband. The rules are the same. Look for something you'll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow.”
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1. Frédéric Fekkai Mini Travel Brush, Space NK, $55 2. Daycation Large Leila, Kate Spade, $70 3. Clinique Sun Targeted Protection Stick, Sephora, $18 4. Amika Go-Go Travel Set, Sephora, $99 5. Bumble and bumble Gentle Shampoo To Go and Super Rich Conditioner To Go, Sephora, $7 and $8 6. Nail Polish in Tea with the Queen, butter LONDON, $14 7. Benefit A Little Bit BADgal Lash Mascara, Sephora, $9 8. Beeswax Lip Balm Tin, Burt’s Bees, $3 9. Eau des Merveilles, Hermes, $95 10. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer To Go, Sephora, $20 11. Guest Soap in Orange Bergamot, Caswell-Massey, $7
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gadget girl This
month’s tech savvy girl about town is the lovely Irene Barsky, a co-founder of Emma Stine Jewelry. In her current role as Director of Merchandise and Marketing for the company, Irene is constantly on the hunt for new technology to streamline their bustling business. The type of gal that researched her coffee maker for six months, Irene takes her gadgets seriously. Read on to learn her go-to gadgets of the moment.
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I love that the Adonit Writer (a keyboard folio case for the iPad) covers the entire iPad so it’s fully protected. Plus, the Writer is environmentally friendly and super light.
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TDK Boombox
I’m completely smitten with the design of the TDK Boombox--super slick glass front with just a touch of gold. There’s something so retro about it. It’d be perfect in my office sitting on an antique bookshelf!
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Zen Charging Station I hate having wires everywhere and the Zen Charging Station does a great job in hiding them. Everything always looks neatly organized and the price is perfect.
Jura-Capresso ENA3 My day cannot start without a good cup of coffee. This Jura was a big splurge, but I definitely recommend it. No-mess, it grinds, preps, and pours without me guessing and makes a mean macchiato.
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Canon Rebel T1i Camera The Rebel T1i is great for simple point-and-shoot on the auto setting, and the manual settings also do not disappoint. The camera itself is light and comfortable.
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Father’s Day just around the corner we couldn’t think of a better hostess to feature than actress, author and foodie Gwyneth Paltrow. Her newly published cookbook, My Father’s Daughter, is brimming with heartfelt stories of her own dad, Bruce Paltrow, and their time together in the kitchen. Gwyneth credits her father with having instilled in her a love of food and the importance of family. The book’s 150 recipes cover everything from breakfast to dessert and lucky for us, they were willing to share a couple favorites with Matchbook. Bon appetite!
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Bruce’s Dip My dad used to whip up this dip and serve it in half of a ripe avocado—it was a summertime staple with a sandwich on the side. 1 cup Vegenaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 scallions, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced or pushed through a press 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice A few fresh grinds black pepper Pinch coarse salt 11/2 tablespoons capers, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
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Grilled tuna rolls I basically love anything that comes in a hot dog bun . . . except hot dogs (sorry, Dad). I mean, what the heck is in those things? Anyway, inspired by the glorious East Coast tradition of f ish deliciousness in a bun, I made these one summer when I had tuna steaks in the fridge for dinner but had an unexpected group of hungry lunch guests. The tuna stretches really far in the hot dog buns and the vinaigrette really makes it pop. 2 tablespoons sweet white miso paste 1 tablespoon vegetable, sunflower, or rice bran oil 1 tablespoon light agave nectar 1 teaspoon water 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar Pinch fine salt 2 1/2-inch-thick tuna steaks or 1 large tuna steak, cut in half horizontally
Preheat the grill or grill pan over high heat. Whisk together the miso, oil, agave, water, and rice wine vinegar. Season to taste with salt. Rub the tuna steaks all over with the mixture and place on the grill. Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds on thef ish. Grill on the f irst side for 3 minutes, f lip, and sprinkle the cooked sides with the remaining sesame seeds. Grill for an additional 3 minutes and then remove to a plate. I like the tuna to be just cooked through, but feel free to grill for less time if you prefer it medium or even rare. To serve, grill or toast the buns. Lay a few lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each bun. Cut the tuna into 1/2inch slices across the grain and evenly distribute on the lettuce. Drizzle each sandwich with a tablespoon of the
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vinaigrette, being sure to get plenty of sliced shallots in each spoonful, and sprinkle with the cilantro leaves. Close each sandwich with the top halves of the buns and serve with lots of napkins.
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For more of Gwyneth’s favorites...
We recommend her latest creative endeavor, My Father’s Daughter. Available in bookstores now.
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10 Secrets to a Charmed Life Anna Sui’s life and designs are colorful, whimsical, and unapologetically fun. Her bold and eclectic prints have become iconic and coveted by both the young and young at heart. After debuting her eponymous fashion line in 1991, Sui has expanded into a global empire of fashion, cosmetics, and fragrances. As both a talented designer and savvy businesswoman, she embodies in many ways the quintessential Matchbook girl. Here she shares her secrets to living a charmed life. By Kaitlin Jolie Olson
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A roundup of our favorite eco-friendly products for your home, wardrobe, and makeup bag. Proof you don’t have to sacrifice style to be green!
1. Capiz Shell Wind Chime Celery Street, $52
2. L ucia Tea Leaf & Wild Honey Soy Candle Burke Decor, $22
3. Anchor Napk ins Ortolan Organic, $76 set of 4
5. P illow Cover Rubie Green, $75
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7. Organic Cotton/ Linen Bedding ABC Carpet & Home, from $41
8. Striped Bask ets West Elm, from $39
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11. F elix White Side Chair Crate & Barrel, $90
12. Recycled Glass Tumbler eBay, $20
13. Tap Water Bottle ReForm School, from $14
14. Antique Mirror Side Table Stray Dog Designs, $1,625
15. M a riana Floor Lamp Stray Dog Designs, $550
18. W oven Pouf Pottery Barn, $99
16. L avender Kitchen Basics Mrs. Meyers, $10
17. P ersonalized Door Mat Pottery Barn, from $59
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19. B odk in Twist Halter One Piece La Garconne, $225
20. Chinti and Park er Striped Organic Cotton T-shirt NET-A-PORTER, $120
22. Annie Greenabelle Summer Dress Topshop, $98
24. Annie Greenabelle Poppy Sk irt Topshop, $60
23. Elephant Bag BAGGU, $8
25. Citizen EcoDrive Watch Macy’s, $275
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28. W anderlust Sumatr a Dress Madewell, $78
30. J ohn Patrick Organic Short La Garconne, $139
31. Alk emie Conch Shell Ring
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Econscious Market, $120
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Real Jewels, $400
Zappos, $120
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it girls How did you two decide on naming your interior design firm after your freshman year dorms?
We both went to college in Boston and we truly love our alma maters (Tufts and Boston College). It’s a constant reminder of our relationship and our affection for our college days–living in Tilton and Fenwick! What do you decide on first when creating a room? A fabric? A rug? The chairs?
Would you say you have the same style? Or the opposite?
Our taste in everything, from furniture to nail polish color, is eerily similar and yet somehow we really do push each other creatively. Our best work has often stemmed from a discussion beginning with, “This sounds crazy, but what if…” What inspires you in your work?
What doesn’t inspire us? Recently we designed a shaped upFloorplan for us is always first. holstered headboard for a client We view it as the most important based on an architectural arch detail at the Equinox gym in Flatpart of a room--its foundation. iron. Design ideas for us are ev-
“Scouring fabric showhouses, we are definitive in our selections. Our library reflects this process: a nonscientific fusion of color and pattern, maximalism, whimsy, but above all our gut instinct.”
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Bennison is tilton fenwick’s go-to for textiles. They shared a few favorites with us.
“We love all of the traditional floral prints [at Bennison] but recently have fallen for palampore [right], a gray, orange, yellow, and light blue print we can’t get enough of.”
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luther quintana works on both old and new pieces.
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“Luther Quintana, our upholsterer, is best in class, a true artisan. Every time we walk into the showroom, we ask ourselves, “Is this heaven?” The quality of materials, workmanship, and attention to details are superior.”
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Do you shop with your clients in tow, or do you present once you pick what you think they’d like?
Our clients are very busy people, so we create a “Look Book”–a compilation of materials and ideas from our library–which ranges from scans out of old decorating books to screen grabs of the latest Matchbook! We have learned it is just as important to know what a client dislikes as much as what they are fawning over. Do you have an interior design idol you’ve met or would love to meet?
Suysel: I would have loved to meet the incomparable Mark Hampton. Anne: I would choose a designer whose lineage he stems from– David Easton.
Where do you go for peace and quiet once your day winds down?
“Our best work has often stemmed from a discussion beginning with, “This sounds crazy, but what if…”
erywhere, and we are constantly We unwind by reading the latest on the lookout…even while on shelter mags, dog-earing our fave images. the treadmill! Do you two run around Manhattan together or divide and conquer projects?
What do you do when you are not on the clock?
We love to spend weekends in Together! We have found com- Upstate New York, where Anne’s bining our creative forces at ev- parents live and Suysel has a ery step of the way is the key to country house...it’s a respite from the Manhattan buzz. our best ideas! matchbook
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“Studio Four is a one-stop shop for us. We think Stacy, Kate, and David are three of the most genuine and kind people in the industry. It’s a joy to work with them.”
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Kentucky Gems By Shannon Darrough photography by Jessie Kriech-Higdon
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her grandmother, and June her mother. The highly coveted pieces are snatched up like hot cakes from her online shop and a handful of choice boutiques around the country. We caught up with Emily one lazy afternoon to ask just how she came to fashion her one-of-a-kind baubles. First off, there must be a lovely person or persons behind the moniker of your colorful jewelry collection? Exactly who is Elva Fields?
Elva Fields was my great grandmother on my mother’s side. She was the matriarch of that side of the family. She set up trust funds for all of her great grandchildren to go to college. Both my great grandmother and grandmother wore beautiful necklaces. Those were my f irst jewelry memories.
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“Both my great grandmother and grandmother wore beautiful necklaces. Those were my first jewelry memories.�
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Was there an event or person that prompted you to take the plunge into designing your own jewelry?
It’s kind of a roundabout story, but at Highlands I majored in French and Art History. I really liked how objects told the story of lives…the furniture, the pictures, the jewelry. I decided to go to Bard for graduate studies. When I started, you had to take a survey course. You looked at the slides that covered a whole gamut of objects. The only slides I could remember were the jewelry slides. I knew that had to be something. Then an advisor suggested I take a metalsmithing class. It was incredibly time consuming, but I was fascinated. I realized I really loved making things.
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I love all the bold beads and glittering brooches on your necklaces. What inspired you to put the two together?
I love to scour f lea markets, so it was not uncommon for me to have a collection of random things around. When my husband and I were engaged, I wanted to make gifts for my bridesmaids that weren’t cookie cutter. I had all these odds and ends collected over time that I put together to make necklaces. I wanted them to f it their personalities. So the f irst pieces I made were actually for them. Do you think it’s important to have a one-of-a-kind piece?
There is always this fear at The Derby that you’ll show up wearing the same thing, but I f ind having that unique piece with its own story is more special. Plus, it’s really fun to shop for the beads.
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plucky pioneer whole Ancestry.com thing; it is really interesting to see The thrill of the hunt and how far back our family the joy of the f ind never fail goes in Kentucky. to brighten my day. I keep my eyes open for opportu- Is there anything (besides nities all the time (much to the bourbon) that is just so the dismay of my poor hus- very Kentucky to you? band when we’re in the car Besides bourbon and horson our way somewhere). es–bluegrass, both the music and the grass. Ooh, and Do you have one piece of the f light rail fences are so jewelry in your own box serene on the rolling hills. that never fails to make a Even when you see a picstatement? ture, you just know it was One is an antique Victori- taken here. an piece owned f irst by my grandmother and mother. Tell me about your house. It It’s a long gold tassel–LOVE appears more rustic in comIT. The other is the only parison to your glamorous piece I have ever kept from pieces. Did you do that on my own designs–a Deb neck- purpose? lace with a gold tone f lower Truth be told, my husband brooch. I would cry if any- loves to hunt and he loves thing ever happened to it. to f ish. And they don’t have that stuff in the city. One How do you come up with day he brought a deer home the whimsical names for in the back of his truck and all those pieces? the neighbors were less We have nearly eight years than thrilled. We loved beof necklace names in the ing in Louisville and being books; we have to dou- able to walk out the door to ble-check the list to make restaurants and my old stusure we’re not repetitive! dio across from The Brown Sometimes a piece seems Hotel, but we needed more to offer up its own name, space. We knew we wanted other times a good song a family. on the radio or occasionally a good magazine ar- Do you miss the city? ticle introduces a word I go into the city and get my into our hat of possibilities. f ix. I go to the Whole Foods for all the fancy ingredients Have you always been a Ken- you can’t get out here. As tucky girl? soon as I hit that last stopMy mother is doing the light on the way back and Where on earth do you find such striking pieces?
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“I really liked how objects told the story of lives…the furniture, the pictures, the jewelry.”
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plucky pioneer hit the curvy road, I can breathe. Where do you find inspiration?
Everywhere! I have my best work ideas when I am not at work. A walk down our road or a good trip to the f lea market does the trick too. I noticed that you give back a bit of your online sales to Backpack Buddies. Is there any reason you are especially passionate about this cause?
My husband, who is an elementary school teacher, mentioned that some kids depend on the school for all their meals. I felt naĂŻve for not realizing that this was even a possibility. I just felt it would help them do what they do best if we contributed. We give them three dollars for each sale, which is all it takes to give children a meal. They always tell us it comes at just the right time. If you could sit a spell with just one person, who would that person be?
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What is the best advice from your SCORE mentor?
It’s like the def inition of insanity: you’re going to keep getting what you’ve been getting. So if you want to change the result, you’ve got to change what you’re doing.
a three-way tie–Diane von Furstenberg because she knows what works, Miriam Haskell because the back of her jewelry is/was as beautiful as the front, and Dorothy Draper for ingenious mixes of pattern and color.
First, if you have a unique original idea, go for it! If you have that idea, ask if you have a local SCORE off ice. They try to pair you with someone in your f ield who If you could describe your can give you free business Do you look up to any en- style in five words what advice. I have been work- trepreneurial style icons would you say? ing with mine for over three today? Comfortable color with vinyears. They are invaluable. Several...if possible, there’s tage elements.
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Photographer: Jenna Alcala Model: Delana from Stars Model Managment SF Hair & Make-Up Artist: Tricia Turner Wardrobe & Prop Stylist: Lisa Moir Assistant Prop Stylist: Bridgit Hill Assistant/Tech: Matt Taylor
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Hello Sunshine hat, Kate Spade. Retro Dot Bikini underwire top, Jcrew. Retro Dot high waisted Shelley brief, Jcrew. Cocktail Ring, Kate Spade.
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Rings, Kate Spade. Kati beaded cardigan, Kate Spade. Floral Pants, Lilly Pulitzer . Vonya Sandals, Kate Spade.
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Lace Dress, Nanette Lepore. Pink Kissing Frog Belt, Kate Spade. Cocktail Ring, Kate Spade Polka Dot Bangle, Kate Spade.
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Palm Print Fleur Dress, Floral Ring & Cluster Clip Earrings, Kate Spade. Pillows, Jenny Pennywood.
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Yellow Dress, Lilly Pulitzer Lawn Party Raine Clutch, Kate Spade. Bakelite Bangles, Ver Unica in SF. Shimmer Short Necklace, Kate Spade. Cricket and Bee Pins on Necklace, Jcrew.
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Primrose Halter Top, Kate Spade. Duchess Ruffle Short, JCrew. Drop Earrings, Emma Stine.
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White Long Sleeved Cotton Crewneck, H&M. Striped Lilith Skirt with navy belt, Kate Spade. Loop de Loop Bib Necklace, Kate Spade. Pave The Way Cocktail Ring and Ice Queen Ring, Both Kate Spade. Satin Slingback Crown Shoes with Crystal Bow, Kate Spade.
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he second we laid eyes on Thread’s “nostalgic and flirty” cocktail numbers, we knew we’d found a match made in heaven. Founded by Beth Blake in 1999 for the fashion savvy bridesmaid, the designer eventually teamed up with friend Melissa Akey to launch a full ready-to-wear line, and in 2006 Thread Social was officially born. Matchbook caught up with the designing duo at their Manhattan showroom to get the dish on their love for New York, penchant for eyelet, and “kill ‘em with kindness” approach to business. By Kaitlin Jolie Olson photography by carol dronsfield
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Melissa: Nostalgic, f lirty, fresh, fun, classic
Beth: Unique, memorable, nostalgic, comfortable, well-made Beth, you previously worked at Chanel and Vogue. Quite the resume! How did your previous work experience prepare you to found Thread?
Beth: Both were luxury brands, so I learned how to work and produce at that level. Although Thread was not created to compete in the luxury brand arena, I still wanted the company I founded to operate on the foundation of a luxury brand, and I want my customer to feel that when buying our product. Melissa, along a similar vein, you worked at Stila and Barneys. What inspired you to join Beth at Thread?
Melissa: I was looking to get involved with a smaller company, especially on a design level. It was a great f it because at the time Thread was only a team of three, so I was really able to jump in and get involved on every level. And, obviously, Beth and I hit it off !
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partners in crime You both grew up in the Midwest. How did it influence the way you do business?
Melissa: I think it keeps us grounded. Our motto is "kill 'em with kindness," and I think that's become somewhat rare in the industry, and possibly New York in general. We are happy people and try to create that environment around us, especially with our Thread team. Beth: Midwesterners are courteous, friendly, and kind, and they usually have more patience then most. I know that seems a little gloat-y, but it really is true! I work hard to remain close to my roots, which isn't always easy in this cutthroat city. Our colleagues and clients can say they enjoy working with us and that we are good people--that means the most to me. Do you feel living and working in New York City has influenced or inspired your designs? What do you love most about New York?
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partners in crime ery aspect of our job, from the inspiration to the f inal product. How is designing for the Thread Bridesmaid collection different from Thread Social?
Melissa: We def initely take more risks with Thread Social. It's been a great resource because once we know a silhouette is successful for Social, we can transition it into the bridesmaid collection. With both collections, however, we're always veryconscious that the dresses are bra-friendly, easy to get on and off, and comfortable. Beth: Dressing the bridesmaid has helped us tremendously with Thread Social because we've learned so much about women: what they love, hate, need, and want. Thread Social always has the woman's best interest in mind. That is why we dress sixteen-year-olds to sixty-year-olds. Who is the ultimate Thread girl or muse?
Melissa: We love Zooey Deschanel. Beth: The Thread girl is the girl next door who feels like a celebrity wearing our clothes.
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Melissa: Our body types could not not be more different: Beth likes things loose through the waist and tapered at the hip, while I won't wear anything without a cinched waist. As far as personal style, I'd say I'm a bit more downtown and Beth is a bit more uptown. Beth: I would describe my personal style as polished (when possible) and classic, matchbook
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but I do love a little some- stepping out in time and thing crazy, modern, or time again? Melissa: I usually go back to trendy. our knit and eyelet pieces, as Thread Social is described well as our skirts since they're as a line of party dresses. so perfect for the office. What is the greatest party Beth: An eyelet little mini dress that has 3/4 sleeves, you've ever attended? Melissa: Last August my very '60s. It is the best little best friend got married in summer dress--I still wear Sweden. All the bridesmaids it all summer long, and our wore long ivory gowns by friends beg for us to bring it Thread, and many of the back again and again. guests were in Thread Social. The reception took Last but not least, what 's place at an old lakeside next for Thread? manor that has been in the Melissa: Hopefully more groom's family for over one collaborations! Possibly anhundred years. It was pret- other line for little girls or maybe maternity. ty magical. Beth: Wearing a party dress you love can make you have the best time at even the most boring of events. Thread believes in wearing the party! Is there one Thread Social dress you find yourself
Beth: We'd love to expand the line so you can really dress head to toe in Thread Social. We’re also hoping to really expand our presence online and offer a very interactive, fun shopping experience to our customers!
“As far as personal style, I’d say I’m a bit more downtown and Beth is a bit more uptown.” – Melissa
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Melissa’s Matchbook Questionnaire Bloom of choice?
Peonies
Tea or Coffee?
Style icon?
I collect...
Frederic Malle’s Carnal Flower
I like to switch it up; it depends on my mood. Bathing suits and loungewear. I should live in LA! Favorite city?
Paris
Spring or Fall?
Fall
Kate Moss
Fragrance?
Most prized possession?
My husband! Girl crush?
Penelope Cruz Boy crush?
Linens?
Matteo
China Pattern?
I don’t own any china! I’m lusting after...
Bradley Cooper On weekends...
I try to sleep as much as possible, read, relax, and spend time with my husband and friends.
A long, lazy summer with lots of bike rides and days at the beach.
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Beth’s Matchbook Questionnaire Tea or Coffee?
I’m lusting after...
Decaf iced latte with lots of sugar I collect...
Fragrance?
Most prized possession?
Vintage fabric.
Bulgari Eau Parfumee au The Vert
Favorite city?
Linens?
Ellen DeGeneres or Tina Fey
New York City
Spring or Fall?
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Anna Weatherley--I like to mix and match all the patterns!
Sleep.
My children! Girl crush?
Boy crush?
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didn’t work for me….It can be very difficult, especially when you’re young. It makes you feel terrible when you walk into a store and things don’t fit or they look too sexy or not appropriate.” While working at Tracey Ross’ shop in California during her college years, Shoshanna said Ross and the young designers she featured first inspired her to seriously consider developing a fashion line of her own. She started interning at different lingerie factories, where she said she learned about construction and design. As she got more involved in the industry, her interests shifted more toward foundation pieces, as well as swimwear. “The more I thought about [going into finance], the more the [fashion line idea] was taking hold, and I thought, ‘I have to try this. And if it doesn’t work, oh well. I’ll be 23, and I’ll do something else.’ But it was such a strong sense that I tried it, and it worked.” She now characterizes herself as uniquely positioned to serve as both the voice and customer of her brand, which officially started with the launch of her dress line, “Shoshanna,” in 1998. She describes the dresses as ones she couldn’t find as a young woman in search of the perfect dress for her body.
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“When I started the line I was 22. I was focused on going out with my friends, going out at night, running around the city, working,and having fun. Now I’m a wife, I’m a mom. I’m running a company with eighteen women in our office.” For the time being, Shoshanna is focused on developing her business and reaching more customers. “For me it’s always been about not looking too far into the future but focusing on tomorrow.” Matchbook can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. matchbook
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just married Jason and Shaunna Nygren A small beach town in Massachusetts We met... camping on the island of Maui where we lived at the time. The proposal... Jason drove straight through the night from Texas to New York with a gold ring in his pocket. He surprised me with a love letter on a park bench in Brooklyn on a hot summer day. It felt very "us" because... we both share a love of the sea and wanted to capture the nautical spirit of the Sailor Jerry days. The decor included old amber whiskey bottles, brass anchors, and farmhouse boxes. Our musician friends offered up some good tunes and we danced all night long! The honeymoon... We set out on the road toward California with our American bulldog, Kingsley, to set up house. Photography by Ashley Camper The location...
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Robson Syon House, London, UK We met... when we were seven, lost touch, then reconnected on Facebook eighteen years later! The proposal... took place on a frosty Valentine's Day in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. My dress... was designed by Lea Ann Belter, who came into the boutique in London the moment I tried it on! It felt very “us� because... of all the handmade details our family members made, such as mini pots of jam, hand-tied napkin rings, the guestbook, and even the four-tiered cake! The location...
We honeymooned in... Grenada. It was a lush tropical paradise and exactly what we needed. Photography by Emma Case
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just married Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Lansing Mann III The Parker, Palm Springs, CA The proposal... was on a Thursday while on a walk on the cliffs of La Jolla--super casual, a complete surprise, and so perfect! He asked my dad that morning, got the ring that afternoon, and asked me at 5:30 that night. He said he couldn't hold the secret in! My dress... was Monique Lhuillier and was originally long, but I had it shortened to ballet length. It felt very "us" because... it was so colorful, happy, and full of love--very 1960s, which we love! We honeymooned in... Italy! We rented a car in Rome and slowly made our way north for two weeks! Photography by Jill Thomas The location...
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Connie Prough The Cooper Square Hotel, New York, NY. Then we celebrated at our favorite restaurant, Sala One Nine. The proposal... We were vacationing in Bermuda and took a walk around the island one night. We had stopped to look at the stars when Andrew pulled a ring from his pocket and proposed. He later told me that he had to sneak the ring to Bermuda in a pair of socks for fear of me f inding it. We invited... sixty of our closest friends and family (sixtyone if you include our dog, Riley). It felt very "us" because... we held our ceremony in the same neighborhood we met. At the reception, we included photo albums of our childhoods, old family pictures, and little envelopes with a fact about us at each place setting. We honeymooned in... South Africa. We visited Cape Town, toured the Winelands, and ended with a safari. Amazing! The location...
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postcard from your hometown
Philadelphia, pa By Lindsay Tramuta
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fter f ive years of living in Paris, I never thought I’d become nostalgic for my hometown, but Philadelphia’s allure is more powerful than I imagined. With each return trip I fall more in love with the place–its food, its parks, its museums. It’s a true city environment with a small town feel. Growing up in a suburb just outside of the city, my appreciation for Philadelphia evolved gradually over time. School trips as a child touring the historic district gave me a deep understanding of the city’s pivotal role in our country’s framework, while walks along Kelly Drive and Boathouse Row with my family forged memories that remain vivid to this day. And while the founding fathers, art and science museums, parks and sports teams will forever hold a place in both the history books and the minds of Philadelphians, it’s the world-renowned culinary scene that always has me excited to return. My visits wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Reading Terminal Market (America’s oldest continuously operating farmers market), lunch at organic hot spot FARMiCiA, dinner and drinks at Continental Mid-town, and an ice cream sundae from Franklin Fountain (my favorite old-fashioned ice cream parlor). I wouldn’t dare try to convince Parisians that the food is more inventive in the City of Brotherly Love, but I’m proud to say it ranks among the world’s best. What can I say? I’m a Philly girl at heart. 146
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what’s in your bag?
Illustrator Kristina Hultkrantz imagines the fashionable finds in Jackie O ’s bag. Adore Jackie as much as we do? The print is available in her etsy shop!
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