Kotur bags were on the red carpet at the 2012 Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala, in 3 very different looks. Who do you think carried KOTUR best at the Met Gala? “Women dress alike all over the world: they dress to be annoying to other women” – Elsa Shiaparelli

As the devoted single parent to her two small children, Hermes and Helena, Kelly’s schedule appears almost implausible. The New York based actress is an advocate of multiple women’s and children’s charities, including Bugaboo project (RED), and StepUp Women’s network, and actively promotes environmental awareness through her support of the ’Healthy child, Healthy world’ non-profit …

With the completion of the Fall 2012 fashion collections, Mary has again wowed the fashion cognoscenti with her headline grabbing collection. The world – and I – have gone mad for Mary since the inception of her eponymous label in 2008 when her collection of hyper-real digital prints and sculptural silhouettes burst onto the catwalk …

In collaboration with Operation Smile Ambassadors, actress and model Lydia Hearst and magazine editor Gillian Hearst Simonds, KOTUR has created this chic gold-plated clutch, with faceted crystal clasp and signature brocade lining, to be sold exclusively online at WWW.SHOPKOTUR.COM “Our aim was to create a clutch that would embrace the same optimistic and happy spirit, …

Last week I was invited to lunch with veteran London-based artists, Gilbert and George, to celebrate the opening of ‘London Pictures’ at the White Cube gallery, the first stop of the show’s world tour. The dapper duo, who have lived and worked together in London since the 1960’s, are true gentlemen. Impeccably tailored in co-ordinating …

Walking into one of Solange’s jewelry boutiques is like entering a lush den of wonder, a tempting trinket box of eccentric yet wearable pieces, like her infamous enamel “HOTLIPS” ring – an item on my personal wish list… Now with five stores internationally, including one recently opened in Hong Kong, Solange is far from her …

I just can’t get enough. More musings on love in every color…

Because Love Comes in Every Hue… Hotlips Every man deserves a pair… @solangeazagurypartridge at last! The late, great Etta James sings the blues like no other… @itunes Voulez-vouz couchez avec moi? Too chic for sleep alone, too alluring to sleep alone. PJ’s by Piamita… @barneys Love notes Terrapin stationers delivers the raw and the refined …

From Liz with Love For my mom, a pair of amythest, pearl and tourmaline chandelier earrings from Elizabeth Taylor’s estate… @Christie’s Rebel, rebel For my ‘rebel’ husband, a Triumph Scrambler. The timeless classic on which Steve McQueen attempted his Great Escape… @Cycle Trader Watch it! For my eldest son: a polycarbonate watchband for his iPod …

Rattan-tastic Mid-century rattan furniture… @Objects in the Loft Palm Beach Postings All the news on resort style with Manhattan attitude… @The Love List Hello, Dixie! A great rummage in Northwood… @Circa Who Wild Things Hand-painted with whimsical masks for upholstery… @Clarence House African Beat Maasai inspired carpets… @West Elm