matchbook magazine, october 2012 issue
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Matchbook Magazine, October 2012 IssueTRANSCRIPT
Issue No 21 OctOber 2012
Steven Alan
reinvents the cl assics
COACHCOM LEGACY
COACHCOM LEGACY
O c t O b e r 2 0 1 2
The Matchbook Girl
prints her favOrite checklists frOm the tOOlbOx
never leaves hOme withOut her Steven Alan coat
dreams she can dance like Ginger Rogers
lines her stOOp with freshly carved pumpkins
pOlishes her resume with help frOm the levO league
bids On a fabulous headboard at the christies auctiOn
wallpapers her fOyer in a Hovey sister design
has a seriOus weakness fOr candy corn
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date book
note from kate amp Jane
editorrsquos wish lists Autumnal Opulence Best in Show Tailgate Seasondirectory
whatrsquos in your bag MadelineJust married
odds amp ends
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Staples
steven alan at his Chelsea store location
Photography by Rima Campbell
cover
Oct 2012 issue No 21
c o n t e n t s
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10 things you didnrsquot know about Roald Dahlportrait of a lady
kindred spirit Ginger Rogers
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History Lesson
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in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
matchbook gallery Hauntingly Beautifulthe icon The Plaid Shirtgadget girl Photographer Kelly Moore Clarkhow to Build a jewelry collection
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Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
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Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
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The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
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3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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COACHCOM LEGACY
COACHCOM LEGACY
O c t O b e r 2 0 1 2
The Matchbook Girl
prints her favOrite checklists frOm the tOOlbOx
never leaves hOme withOut her Steven Alan coat
dreams she can dance like Ginger Rogers
lines her stOOp with freshly carved pumpkins
pOlishes her resume with help frOm the levO league
bids On a fabulous headboard at the christies auctiOn
wallpapers her fOyer in a Hovey sister design
has a seriOus weakness fOr candy corn
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date book
note from kate amp Jane
editorrsquos wish lists Autumnal Opulence Best in Show Tailgate Seasondirectory
whatrsquos in your bag MadelineJust married
odds amp ends
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Staples
steven alan at his Chelsea store location
Photography by Rima Campbell
cover
Oct 2012 issue No 21
c o n t e n t s
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10 things you didnrsquot know about Roald Dahlportrait of a lady
kindred spirit Ginger Rogers
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History Lesson
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36
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in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
matchbook gallery Hauntingly Beautifulthe icon The Plaid Shirtgadget girl Photographer Kelly Moore Clarkhow to Build a jewelry collection
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Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
COACHCOM LEGACY
O c t O b e r 2 0 1 2
The Matchbook Girl
prints her favOrite checklists frOm the tOOlbOx
never leaves hOme withOut her Steven Alan coat
dreams she can dance like Ginger Rogers
lines her stOOp with freshly carved pumpkins
pOlishes her resume with help frOm the levO league
bids On a fabulous headboard at the christies auctiOn
wallpapers her fOyer in a Hovey sister design
has a seriOus weakness fOr candy corn
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date book
note from kate amp Jane
editorrsquos wish lists Autumnal Opulence Best in Show Tailgate Seasondirectory
whatrsquos in your bag MadelineJust married
odds amp ends
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Staples
steven alan at his Chelsea store location
Photography by Rima Campbell
cover
Oct 2012 issue No 21
c o n t e n t s
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10 things you didnrsquot know about Roald Dahlportrait of a lady
kindred spirit Ginger Rogers
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44
History Lesson
44
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2648
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36
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in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
matchbook gallery Hauntingly Beautifulthe icon The Plaid Shirtgadget girl Photographer Kelly Moore Clarkhow to Build a jewelry collection
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40
48
Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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3
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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3
5
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4
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
matchbook 25
c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
40 matchbook
ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
44 matchbook
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
46 matchbook
modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
matchbook 47
odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
matchbook 53
Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
matchbook 55
AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
matchbook 57
text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
O c t O b e r 2 0 1 2
The Matchbook Girl
prints her favOrite checklists frOm the tOOlbOx
never leaves hOme withOut her Steven Alan coat
dreams she can dance like Ginger Rogers
lines her stOOp with freshly carved pumpkins
pOlishes her resume with help frOm the levO league
bids On a fabulous headboard at the christies auctiOn
wallpapers her fOyer in a Hovey sister design
has a seriOus weakness fOr candy corn
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date book
note from kate amp Jane
editorrsquos wish lists Autumnal Opulence Best in Show Tailgate Seasondirectory
whatrsquos in your bag MadelineJust married
odds amp ends
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Staples
steven alan at his Chelsea store location
Photography by Rima Campbell
cover
Oct 2012 issue No 21
c o n t e n t s
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10 things you didnrsquot know about Roald Dahlportrait of a lady
kindred spirit Ginger Rogers
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44
History Lesson
44
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42 30
in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
matchbook gallery Hauntingly Beautifulthe icon The Plaid Shirtgadget girl Photographer Kelly Moore Clarkhow to Build a jewelry collection
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30
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40
48
Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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whatrsquos in your bag MadelineJust married
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kindred spirit Ginger Rogers
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in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
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Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
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Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
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Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
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John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
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Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
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Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
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The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
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Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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6
9
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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3
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5
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
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9
5
10
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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c o n t e n t s
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10 things you didnrsquot know about Roald Dahlportrait of a lady
kindred spirit Ginger Rogers
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History Lesson
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in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
matchbook gallery Hauntingly Beautifulthe icon The Plaid Shirtgadget girl Photographer Kelly Moore Clarkhow to Build a jewelry collection
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Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
in your words Your favorite Halloween costumesmay we suggest Book film and music reviews
happy memories Charlotte Mossdear matchbook
matchbook gallery Hauntingly Beautifulthe icon The Plaid Shirtgadget girl Photographer Kelly Moore Clarkhow to Build a jewelry collection
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Culture amp Living
Classic is always in style
Save 20 on your favorite brands using the exclusive promotion code Matchbook
wwwNROCOcom
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
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19 20 21
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Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
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Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
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Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
matchbook 57
text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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c o n t e n t s
Welcome to the levo league Meet Amanda Pouchot and Caroline Ghosn founders of The Levo Leaguegoing going gone Behind-the-scenes at Christiersquos Interiors
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Features
the life eclectic An afternoon with Porter and Hollister Hoveyamerican classics Steven Alan
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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d a t e b o o k o c t o b e r
1Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Happy Halloween
2 3 4
8 9 10 11
14 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
Yosemite National Park is established
1890
Rod Stewart earns his first 1 hit with Maggie May19
71Beverly Hills 90210 premieres
1990
Saturday Night Live premieres
1975
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is born in the Bronx19
39
Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland18
54
Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring19
69
John Adams marries Abigail Smith
1764
Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility is first published18
11
Columbus Day
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
matchbook 35
Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
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d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Harry Truman makes the first televised presidential address19
47
Elizabeth Taylor marries husband 7
1991
LLBean is born in Greenwood Maine18
72
Australias Sydney Opera House opens
1973
The Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City19
59
The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
1886
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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3
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4
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8
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
34 matchbook
aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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4
3
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875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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Gn o t e f r o m k a t i e + j a n e
Photograph by Rima Campbell
reetings girls You may have
have noticed some fun changes around here Donrsquot you just love a good old-fashioned makeover Wersquore thrilled with the updates and hope you are too The new features include a toolbox (download your favorite checklists) an index of all the fabulous folks featured in our archive a directory of our favorite online resources and much more A heartfelt thank you goes out to our friend Max McDonnell for coding our crazy ideas into reality
To say we had a fantastic time putting together our October issue is
an understatement Steven Alanrsquos expansive Chelsea annex blew our minds (we wanted everything) and the terrifically fun gals at The Levo League have us genuinely excited to polish our resumes Then therersquos the oh-so-lovable Hovey sisters that graciously schlepped their taxidermy swan into Manhattan for a shoot Their wallpaper collaboration with Anthropologie may just be the most fun thing wersquove seen all year Oh and remember the time Christiersquos Auction house let us loose in their interiors warehouse A slice of Matchbook heaven
Enjoy the stories explore the site and please let us know what you think We have lots more fun features rolling out over the next few weeks and are anxious for your feedback
Onward and upward
katie + jane
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 13s p o n s o r e d b y c o a c h
Katie amp JanesCoach Legacy FavoritesThe Matchbook girl loves colorful classics so naturally Coachs Legacy
collection has us head over heels From the farmers market to the dance floor below are the pieces that have us crushing the hardest
1 tanner tote in CognaC $498 2 Haydee Loafer in CarneLian $188 3 HairCaLf CoLorbLoCk Mini Crossbody $198 4 MetaLLiC LeatHer iPad CLutCH $178 5 LeatHer soft
WaLLet in CobaLt $118 6 LeatHer Large WristLet in eMeraLd $108
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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2
5
3
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editorswish list
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6
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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3
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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3
5
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4
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7
8
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
matchbook 29
etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
matchbook 57
text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
matchbook 59
60 matchbook
yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
matchbook 61
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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c o n t r i b u t o r s
scott wadeWriter
New York NY
rand niederhofferWriter
New York NY
carol dronsfield PhotographerBrooklyn NY
erin newkirkWriter
Minneapolis MN
molly amp sally millerGuest Editors
Bloggers at A Piece of Toast
Dallas TX
katie arMourco-founder
editorial director
jane LiLLy Warrenco-founder
creative director
aMeLia Moyeeditorial intern
katie evansillustrator
jaMie eriCsoncopy editor
saraH toLzMannassociate designer
thematchbook
team
rima campbell PhotographerBrooklyn NY
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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2
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3
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8
editorswish list
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6
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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3
5
1
4
6
7
8
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
34 matchbook
aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
matchbook 35
Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
38 matchbook
t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
matchbook 39
pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
40 matchbook
ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
matchbook 43
nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
44 matchbook
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
46 matchbook
modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
matchbook 47
odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
matchbook 51
JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
matchbook 53
Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
1 bLaCk dots artWork dWeLL studio $2200 2 essie naiL PoLisH in deviLs advoCate zaPPos $8 3 WedgWoodreg jasPer Conran MosaiC 5-PieCe PLaCe setting bed batH amp beyond $100 4 sPotted
HairCaLf PerfeCt bLoCk HeeLs ann tayLor $198 5 daLMatian antHroPoLogie $788 6 WHite and bLaCk PoLka dot rug art amp HoMe $816 7 6 bLaCk amp WHite HobnaiL Cake stand sWeet amp sauCy suPPLy $50
8 sPot Coasters furbisH studio $18 for 4
editorswish list
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1 sPotted daLMatian PiLLoW Cover WHitLoCk amp Co on etsy $35 2 bLaCk and WHite (and a bit in betWeen) by CeLerie keMbLe barnes amp nobLe $35 3 dress HampM $30 4 sPotted HairCaLf Cross body bag
ann tayLor $128 5 WoMan WitH tWo daLMatians Wearing Patterned dress artCoM $30 6 daLMatian geoMetry - iPHone Case katnaWLins on etsy $36 7 dotty WaLLCovering Peter fasano PriCe uPon
request 8 bennett CroPPed CHino in snoWCat jCreW $75 9 diane von furstenberg Madison zaPPos $187 10 roLL PoLka dots CeraMiC stooL bLaCkroosterdeCor $199
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1 Menrsquos CLassiC retro-X vest Patagonia $149 2 Leonard 2 sungLasses iLLesteva $2603 tootHPiCk ankLe jean jCreW $90 4 Weber sMokey joe griLL aMazon $30
5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
editorswish list
Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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4 7
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
matchbook 25
c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
matchbook 27
ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
34 matchbook
aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
matchbook 35
Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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3
4
5
6
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
matchbook 43
nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
44 matchbook
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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2
5
4
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3
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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Autumnal Opulencekatie armour editorial director
relish in fall with rich jewel tones
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1 ysL naiL LaCquer in bLeu CobaLt and fuCHsia Cubiste nordstroM $25 2 jCreW PaisLey siLk Pants net-a-Porter $285 3 MaLaCHite CoCktaiL naPkins CasPari 20 for $5 4 HigH soCiety aMazon $46
5 Cire trudon sPray jayson HoMe $142 6 Merona CroCo CLutCH target $20 7 10 straWberry street doubLe oLd fasHioned gLass bLooMingdaLes $16 8 green aventurine
CHandeLier earrings taigan $375 9 eLsa Peretti LaCquer bangLe tiffany amp Co $425
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editorswish list
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1 CHanteuses of CooL neCkLaCe Lizzie fortunato $598 2 artCraft CLareMont CHandeLier LaMPs PLus $552 3 dvf tWirL PitCHer bLooMingdaLes $70 4 besPoke veLvet sLiPPers stubbs amp Wootton $475 5 zanzibar PLaCeMat CasPari $10 6 CHarbonneL et WaLker truffLes bLooMingdaLes $24 7 boMbe sMaLL CosMetiCs Case tory burCH $55 8 Pair of PaLM brass CandLestiCks HigH street Market $26 9
veLvet goLd PiLLoW rooM amp board $89 10 striPes n tasseLs PiLLoW furbisH $70
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Best In ShowJane lilly warren creative director
you dont need 101 reasons to adore this print
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Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
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s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
34 matchbook
aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
matchbook 43
nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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9
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
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m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
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ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
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ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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5 daLLas CoWboys footbaLL WaLMart $18 6 fujifiLM instaX CaMera bampH PHoto $63 7 Hudson bay bLanket Hankrsquos CLotHing $254
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Tailgate Seasonsally and molly miller
a piece of toast guest editors
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Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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4
3
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875
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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10
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How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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1 doWntoWn fieLd jaCket jCreW $148 2 beer bottLe sWeater Cover urban outfitters $10 3 skiLLet baCon jaM sur La tabLe $10 4 CasHMere and siLk sCarf CHan Luu $195 5 jk adaMs round
Cutting board WiLLiaMs-sonoMa $506 LeatHer butterfLy CHair urban outfitters $219 7 WiLdfoX tee sHoPboP $74 8 frye dorado riding boots nordstroM $698 9 CoLLegiate CooLer yeti
CooLers $260
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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4
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
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3
4
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7
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
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9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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C H I T C H A T
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MatchbookMag What was your best ever Halloween costume chitchat
in your words
ldquoAs a former tomboy I dressed up as Donatello from Teenage Mutant ninja turtles
in 1st graderdquoMisswhoeverur
ldquoPoison Ivyrdquo
mmarthaac
ldquoEither a bag of Jelly-Bellies or a group costume -
Lawn Ornaments (I went as the reindeer
made of white lights)rdquo
Pagina924
ldquoA firecracker when I was sixrdquo
marnizarr
ldquoMonopoly The money was my dress the houses and hotels were my straps and
the silver pieces I made into earringsrdquo
AbGabGal ldquoRainbow Brite 1986 My mom made
the costume herself I carried a little Starlight
toy toordquo
whitwestbrook
ldquoI was Madeline in kindergarten My mom made the navy coat and spray painted a big hat yellow and added the
black ribbonrdquo
FloridaBelleBAH
ldquoI had on overalls amp Pippys whole get up My mom made freckles on my face
with an eyeliner pencil I won an award for itrdquo
darlingBonnie
ldquoKarl Lagerfeld was my bestrdquo
MarielleHe
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
26 matchbook
On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
28 matchbook
On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
34 matchbook
aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
40 matchbook
ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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3
4
5
6
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
matchbook 43
nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
44 matchbook
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
matchbook 53
Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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ldquoMy best friend and I dressed in contrasting
colors and carried a hula hoop each - we were a
Venn diagramrdquo
idesOfMarsh
ldquoAmelia Earhart - my dad made a cardboard plane cutout to make it look as though i was
sitting in a planerdquo
msels89
ldquoOscar the Grouchrdquo
AmandaPearly
ldquoI found a vintage crepe dress and was a
botticelli renaissance girl with fake flowers woven
into my hairrdquo
KendallHoxsey
ldquoHolly Golightly - when shes waking uprdquo
typed_for_miles
roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
24 matchbook
of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
matchbook 57
text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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roald dahl
10 Things You Didnt Know About
1 0 t h i n g s
1 daHL Credited His suCCess WitH CHiLdren to His taCtiC of
ConsPiring WitH young PeoPLe against aduLts its tHe PatH
to tHeir affeCtionsParents and sCHooLteaCHers are tHe
eneMy He onCe eXPLained
2 He Was a very taLL Man -- 6rsquo5rdquo aCCording to His PassPort
3 during WWii He Was a figHter PiLot in tHe royaL air forCe after CrasH-Landing
in tHe Libyan desert He suffered Major injuries and
underWent severaL surgeries on His desk sat tHe end of a feMur reMoved during one
Best-selling childrenrsquos author Roald Dahl was a curious Englishman with a vivid imagination Born in 1916 in Wales he flew fighter planes and worked as an intelligence officer before eventually falling into his trademark macabre storytelling Some of his most beloved titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Matilda James and the Giant Peach Danny the Champion of the World and The Witches And now a few lesser known facts
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of His oPerations -- He used it as a PaPerWeigHt
4 in addition to His native engLisH He aLso sPoke frenCH
and sWaHiLi
5 He Penned tHe sCreenPLay for tHe jaMes bond fiLM ldquoyou
onLy Live tWiCerdquo
6 He didnrsquot begin Writing for young PeoPLe untiL Later in Life
WHen He Had CHiLdren of His oWn He Wrote aLL His stories in
a sMaLL Hut in His garden
7 He Was Married to tHe aCtress PatriCia neaL for tHirty
years tHey Had five CHiLdren togetHer oLivia tessa tHeo
oPHeLia and LuCy
8 He Preferred to Write everytHing in PenCiL on
yeLLoW LegaL PaPer
9 in tHe 1960s He aCquired a traditionaL gyPsy Wagon and it beCaMe His Writing rooM it
Was Here He Wrote danny tHe CHaMPion of tHe WorLdrdquo
10 He Was buried WitH a feW of His favorite tHings
inCLuding CHoCoLates and Hb PenCiLs
10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 31
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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10 tHings
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c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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4
3
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875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
c u l t u r e c l u b
May We Suggest
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On Our Shelf
Our picks in books movies and music this October
the life of obJects by susanna moore (knopf) $25 available now
he Life of Objects begins as a classic fairy tale The poor Irish girl Beatrice is whisked away by a rich German Countess due to her exquisite lacework Leaving her cruel childhood behind Beatrice is placed in the care of the kind Metzenburgs
Unfortunately Beatrice is much better off staying in Ireland as the world she just moved into is Berlin in 1938 Here Susanna Moore presents a fairy tale much more in line with the Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose
As one of their servants Beatrice is tasked not with making lace but with cataloging and packing up the familyrsquos breathtaking art collection for their move from Berlin to their country estate In many places The Life of Objects echoes Jane Eyre as the poor Beatrice navigates this new social world Yet the brilliance of Moorersquos work is that this new social world is crumbling even more than her heroine can imagine
The art collection that Beatrice helps move soon becomes the collection in need of hiding As one can expect this is the same case for the Metzenburgs as well With the Nazi government closing in and the Red Army on the march Beatrice is stuck in the middle of history The great accomplishment of Moorersquos work is that she makes us see this moment of history in a new unexpected way The naivety of Beatrice and her lack of historical hindsight makes for a vivid frightening tale
T
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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of tHe sHort story
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ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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ancient light by John banville (knopf) $26 John Banville shows once again why he is considered one of the great living novelists with his understatedly brilliant new work Ancient Light As the aging actor Alexander Cleave ruminates on his lifersquos struggles and success the story naturally meanders along with his unreliable and fleeting memories He shares the pain love and happiness brought to him by the three significant women of his life Cleave is haunted by these women from his wife to the middle-aged neighbor who was his first teenage love to the daughter whose suicide still haunts him decades later available october 2
obJect lessons the paris review presents the art of the short story (picador) $16 For over 60 years The Paris Review has been the darling of the literary world In many respects this magazine has been the savior of that delectable art form known as the short story Object Lessons is a celebration of the finest short stories that have graced these precious pages In a fantastic twist twenty contemporary writers including Dave Eggers Jonathan Lethem and Jeffrey Eugenides select their favorite stories from past writers With an introduction by each contemporary writer works by such masters as Jorge Luis Borges Daniel Barthelme and Raymond Carver are seen in a brand new light available october 2
the scientists a family memoir by marco roth (farrar straus and giroux) $23
Marco Roth the co-founder of one of the finest literary journals around the openly high-brow n+1 finally puts his money where his mouth is In The Scientists Roth has presented a vivid display of his gift and opened family wounds for all to see When his aunt hints at his fatherrsquos sexuality in her own memoir Roth re-explores his relationship with his father who died of AIDs that he claimed was contracted from his medical practice Peering into his life of Manhattan privilege Roth pulls the shades back on his family and with elegant prose gives us all a heart-wrenching tour available now
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
matchbook 33
really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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4
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3
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10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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On The Stereo
c u l t u r e c l u b
ellie goulding - halcyon Accessible without being overly fluffy the new album by this Brit-pop phenom is eminently listenable This genre-mashing crossover is just as at home in the club as on your headphones during a pensive commute available october 9
taylor swift - red At times anthemic at times sweet but it is at all time heartfelt Taylor Swifts new album is a carefully crafted catchy bit of pop perfection with all of the trademark Swift moments songs to make you dance and songs to make you cry available october 22
wuthering heights Taking a homeless boy ( James Howson) into his family an English farmer gets more than he bargained for when the boy begins a passionate relationship with the farmers daughter (Kaya Scodelario) This brooding rendition of Wuthering Heights is an intense take upon the beloved Emily Bronteuml tale in theatersoctober 5
smashed When a young married couple have built a relationship ship on laughs fun and a whole lot of drinking what is left when Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a schoolteacher finds she needs to get sober Kate and Charlie (Aaron Paul) attempt to negotiate their relationship while Kate takes on the awkward task of facing up to her lies and tattered relationships in theaters october 12
At The Box Office
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etiquette
30 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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etiquette
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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4
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6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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3
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
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5
10
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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c u l t u r e c l u b
you have quite the collection of inspiring archives how did you go about acquiring these wonderful bits and pieces of history
I have been a reader and a researcher my entire life and have been collecting as long as I can remember My magazine archive includes approximately 50 years of House Beautiful House amp Garden Vogue and Harperrsquos Bazaar About 25 years ago I had a windfall when a dealer received a large collection and gave me a call Then I
Happy Memories
text by katie armour
esign aficionados will welcome decorating doyenne Charlotte Mossrsquo latest addi-tion to their bookshelf The new title A Visual Life is hot off the Rizzoli press this
month and bound to win the heart of souvenir-saving Matchbook girls everywhere Pairing the personal scrapbooks of stylish women in history with her own personal mementos Moss explores the deeply personal art of preserving memories The bookrsquos colorful pages draw from countless pieces of memorabilia collected by Moss over the years from White House dinner menus of Jacqueline Kennedy to cherished copies of Fleur Cowlesrsquo short-lived Flair magazine Matchbook asked Moss to share a few details on her endlessly inspiring archive
wanted to fill in certain years add moreand so it goes I have spent days reading these magazines Everything about them fascinates me the editorial the lifestyles of the time even the ads
what has been the most interesting or surprising thing yoursquove found in a historical scrapbook or notebook to date
Overall it is the personal messages written or visual -- the insight into the heart of others They recorded a part of their life that adds measurably to our understanding of them This is something that no biographer could ever get to Self-revelation suggests honesty and generosity that I admire
D
c u l t u r e c l u b
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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70
Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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of all the pieces from history yoursquove acquired what is your most treasured piece
It is not the piece but what I have learned that I treasure
what are your favorite things to save for your own personal scrapbooks
Family photos travel photos Capturing the moment is
c u l t u r e c l u b
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
34 matchbook
aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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really important to me to revisit them is such a gift If I had not taken those photos I would have to rely on my memory -- imagine that All of those moments have incredible memories attached -- happy memories
we love that the book has been organized by theme -- was there a particular section you enJoyed putting together most
The last section [laughs] Seriously they were pretty much equal Overall it was agonizing sometimes because it is so personal
the book has an impressive list of contributors what
was it like collaborating with deborah needleman pamela fiori candy pratts price alexa hampton and deeda blair
All of these women are amazing on so many levels They are good friends that clip catalog and archive things that are important to them and they are all very different I love thatsimilar but different I am very grateful that they agreed to share their thoughts and their process in this book I know they will inspire so many people They inspire meyou now have several wonderful titles in print - what do you hope a visual life will contribute to the
charlotte moss library
Something very different This book is about how I think my process -- professional and personal Keeping scrapbooks about moments and events in our life times that can not be recaptured is so important You are creating a family history in the process I hope this book might encourage more people to do the same As Candy Pratts Price says in the book it lets her save the days of her life Amen to that
A VisuAl life will be published by Rizzoli on octobeR 30th And is cuRRently AVAilAble foR pRe-oRdeR on AmAzon
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
matchbook 41
kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
46 matchbook
modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
matchbook 49
Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
matchbook 55
AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
matchbook 57
text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
matchbook 59
60 matchbook
yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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aQDear Matchbook
e t i q u e t t e
every time i think about throwing a party i get overwhelmed
by the guest list irsquom fortunate to have lots of friends how do i keep the guest list manageable without offending dear friends who canrsquot always make the cut
This is a question I get asked a lot One of the things my fabulously
social grandmother always said about our generation is that everyone assumes they should be invited to everything ldquoBack in the dayrdquo she explained people had more frequent but smaller parties and as long as everyone was eventually included all was well Interesting that this was an era well before social media so parties provided much needed catch-up time with good friends Parties were a little more intimate And as
a host you made sure you spent time with each of your guests
Borrowing from that logic we aim to throw several smaller parties for various groups and one big party as the catchall The big party is usually when the weather is nice so we can include the outdoor space for added room The smaller parties celebrate our bonds of friendship and shared interests A homecoming bonfire for school friends a dinner party for work friends an Oscar awards party for film buffs a cocktail party for newer friends a casual weekend brunch for close friends If you think about how you metknow your friends yoursquoll see they naturally fall into segments
too Donrsquot be afraid to mix up groups introduce friends to friends People are much less likely to be offended to not be included or that you didnrsquot include their best friend if they donrsquot know everyone who is coming Subtle things like having a theme and talking about why this theme is relevant to all who were invited also signals to your guests ndash and people who might ask why they werenrsquot included ndash that there was careful thought behind the invitation
One parting piece of advice One of my dear friends has decided to make her parties social media free zones So no accidental sightings on Instagram or Facebook Smart
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
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2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
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4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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3
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5
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
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9
5
10
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
4
6
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10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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Erin Newkirk is the CEO and Co-Founder
of Red Stamp
a company on a mission to make relationships stronger For real-time tips on being fabulouslysocial Download the free award-winning Red Stamp app from the iTunes App Store - Like Red Stamp on Facebook - Or drop Erin a tweet at redstamp_erin or an email at erinredstampcom Shersquo d love to hear from you
items antique mercury pumpkins z gallerie from $20 bull leather guest book graphic image $89 bull red stamp electronic invite
red stamp
fabulouslysocial Party Ideas for Octoberbonfire srsquomores bar Our favorite of all fall parties Head to the backyard fire pit and serve up a menu of gourmet srsquomores You didnrsquot get all those badges in Girl Scouts for nothing
roller skating party Itrsquos National Roller Skating Month Get some friends together rent out the rink queue up an 80s music station on Pandora and get ready to roll (Slow skate optional)
halloween costume party Just a few tricks lots of treats We always go with a black and white theme layering patterns like chevron and tribal for depth Throw in a few punches of orange with food and drink
Qon the popular holiday party nights halloween valentinersquos
day winter holidays i am occasionally invited to more than one party is it rude to party hopaTotally depends on
what type of party how you know the host and how large
the guest list is An intimate birthday party Not cool to bail halfway through Halloween costume parties for 100+ Probably ok to split time Your bossrsquos annual fete Proceed with caution Pick up your cues from the wording on the invitation and the time range given Also be transparent When
RSVPrsquoing to the second party make sure you let the host know that you wouldnrsquot miss their amazing party for the world but that you have one other stop before you head on over at 8pm If itrsquos that 100+ person rager you know is going to go on until 2 in the morning If itrsquos the first party of the evening spend at least an hour fully engaged in the scene Seek out your hosts and thank them for their hospitality Stick to your timeline Donrsquot be overly apologetic but also donrsquot throw your popularity all over the place Be discreet be gracious and be thankful Or else yoursquoll find yourself doing less party hopping and more party hoping
36 matchbook
October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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1211
7
10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
7
3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
42 matchbook
By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
44 matchbook
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
46 matchbook
modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
50 matchbook
h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
52 matchbook
h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
54 matchbook
h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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October Exhibition Hauntingly Beautiful
g a l l e r y
1 nature is boring by riCHard butLer eXHibition a $150 2 CHaneL fasHion sHoW by CHristoPHer anderson artsPaCe $4500 3 bicycle by mt kang saatchi online $100 4 red Coat by steven
beCkLy steven beCkLy art PHotograPHy $65 5 60 feet taLL by Martyna adeLa dziekan saatCHi onLine $200 6 untitLed by Mike Monterio 20X200 $60 7 iMPerfeCtions by Maria Mann saatCHi onLine $77 8 vintage 1942 ConsteLLation Print etsy $25 9 edie sedgWiCk by eMMa bLoCk etsy
$14 10 untitLed by franCesCa WoodMan artsPaCe $4800 11 tuLiPs by beLLa foster staMPa $100 12 aPart PHone by todd MCLeLLan 20X200 $24
tunning art with a hint
of sadness
1 2
3 4
s
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5
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9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
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d i r e c t o r y
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ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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10
5
8
6
9
11 12
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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3
4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
46 matchbook
modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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t h e i c o n
Whether its dressed down with boyfriend jeans or up with a sequin skirt the plaid shirt is a versatile classic that stands test of time This fall catch the Matchbook girls sporting plaid with abandon
BLOGGER KRYSTAL BICK OF THIS TIME TOMORROW PULLS OFF THE PLAID TREND WITH SERIOUS STYLE
The Plaid Shirt
J c r e w h o l d e n p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $78
s c otc h p l a i d s h i r t l l b e a n $40
m e r o n a c l a s s i c p l a i d s h i r t ta r g e t $20
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
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7
3
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10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
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3
4
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7
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8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
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9
5
10
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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pAiR it with
e to i l e i s a b e l m a r a n t n e t-a-
p o r t e r $370
p e n f i e l d h av e r h i l l f l a n n e l s h i r t m a d e w e l l $80
s h r u n k e n r e t r o p l a i d b oy s h i r t m a d e w e l l $70
J c r e w J u d e p l a i d n e t-a-p o r t e r $88
ta r ta n d r o p b a c k s h i r t to p s h o p $56 r a n g l e y f l a n n e l c a m p
s h i r t l l b e a n $40
l o n g s l e e v e c h e c k s h i r t to p s h o p $58
l e g a c y l e at h e r d u f f l e c o a c h $348
m oto i n d i g o b a x t e r J e a n s to p s h o p $80
to r y b u r c h e d d i e pat e n t f l at s n e t-a-p o r t e r $225
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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3
89
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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3
4
5
6
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8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
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9
5
10
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
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4
6
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8
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7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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Pinterest faCebook
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
photographer kelly moore clark
Gadget Girl
t e c h s m a r t
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ouisiana-based photographer Kelly Moore Clark could never seem to find the perfect bag for her equipment Naturally the go-getting Matchbook girl
designed one herself Her company Kelly Moore Bag now sells a variety of stylish camera carriers that are both functional and fun Whether shes teaching a workshop for fellow photography aficionados or shooting a glamorous editorial Kelly relies on technology to keep her on top of her game Read on for the dish on this charming southern entrepreneurs favorite gadgets
on kellyrsquos wish list
l
Right now I am on a bread making kick but think my next kick should be making homemade ice cream sorbet and yogurt I have heard so many great things about this product
I have always wanted to get a record player and I think my daughters would really enjoy it They both love music and
Posey my oldest daughter loves to dance
1
2
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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4
5
6
G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
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10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
56 matchbook
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
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2
5
3
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6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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kellyrsquos favorite gadgets
1 CrosLey turntabLe urban outfitters $160 2 iCe CreaM Maker Cuisinart $90 3 eos 5d Markiii Canon $3499 4 WatCH HeLLo soMebody $22 5 tHe Corer PaMPered CHef $11
6 ConvertibLe baCkPaCk keLLy Moore $229 7 birds nest snaP Case inCase $35
I just got this camera body and it is amazing
These watches come in fabulous colors and the company gives back to help those in need
This is our newest bag Its so comfy wearing as a backpack while traveling messenger style while on a photo shoot and then will also convert to a one strap purse style shoulder bag
I go through a lot of iPhone cases and this one is by far my favorite I love the nest details
I have been doing a lot a canning lately using the fresh veggies from our garden and this tool has been handy It allows me to core all veggies super quick and easy and with very little clean up A must have for the kitchen
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G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
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4
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3
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10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
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2
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3
4
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6
7
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8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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G
text by amelia moye
p o r t r a i t o f a l a d y
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By age 18 Rogers was sing-ing onstage in New York City and at 22 she caught her first big break -- a supporting role opposite a young Fred Astaire in ldquoFlying Down to Riordquo Their song and dance stole the show and the rest is showbiz history Over the next six years the Astaire and Rogers partnered in eight films singing and dancing their way to celebrity status Though the dancing cou-
ldquoBackwards and in High Heelsrdquo
inger Rogers best known as the beloved blonde haired blue-eyed dance partner of Fred Astaire entered the world as a small town girl from Missouri Born Virginia Katherine McMath in 1911 she was nicknamed Ginger after her cousin had trouble
pronouncing Virginia The name Rogers came from a stepfather whose surname she adopt-ed Her mother Lela encouraged young Ginger to take singing dancing and acting lessons My mother told me I was dancing before I was born She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months Rogers later recalled By age fifteen the young girl from Missouri had become the champion Charleston dancer in all of Texas Ginger and Lela went on the road so the budding star could perform vaudeville acts across the South and Midwest
ple had great fun onscreen sparks never flew when they were off Never one to shy away from a challenge Rog-ers also took on dramatic roles and in 1941 found her-self accepting an Academy Award for her performance as a hardworking Pennsylva-nia girl in ldquoKitty Fowlrdquo She wept on stage accepting the Oscar and in true Match-book girl fashion thanked the one who has stood by
me faithfully my mother
After her Oscar win Rog-ers acting career continued to flourish onstage and on-screen She took Carol Chan-ningrsquos place as the lead in ldquoHello Dollyrdquo on Broadway and participated in summer stock productions of stage classics such as ldquoAnnie Get Your Gunrdquo and ldquoThe Unsink-able Molly Brownrdquo At one point she even had her own
ldquoSure he waS great but dont forget ginger rogerS did everything he did backwardSand in high heelSrdquo bob thaveS
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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Pinterest faCebook
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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nightclub act though as a strict Christian Scientist the actress never smoked and very rarely drank She loved to ex-ercise (golfing and swimming were among her favorite pas-times) and was married five times -- all of which sadly ended in divorce
By the time she passed away at age 83 Rogers was a Broad-way and Hollywood legend having acted in over seventy films Her six decades in the industry earned her the Ken-nedy Center Honors for life-time achievement in 1992 and naturally the admiration
of millions around the globe When asked what she was proudest of the ever optimis-tic Rogers replied ldquoThe most important thing in anyonersquos life is to be giving something The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness This is my giftrdquo
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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k i n d r e d s p i r i t
classic staples for your closet
1 draPed LaMe trenCH toPsHoP $250 2 fauX fur stoLe toPsHoP $40 3 LuLu frost CrystaL PetaL braCeLet jCreW $118 4 MarC by MarC jaCobs boW stud earrings
sHoPboP $58 5 red vaLentino sequin sHouLder bag nordstroM $395 6 Patterned PointeLLe tigHts gaP $15 7 jCreW PoLka dot siLk dress net-a-Porter $198 8 nine West bLonsky PiPerLiMe $85
reimagined for a new age
Ginger Rogers
1
4
3
6
875
2
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
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10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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To mak e a spa rk l i n g im pr e ss i on a t c ock t a i l pa r t i e s
your best face forward
1 kate sPade CobbLestone MediuM Heddy zaPPos Couture $70 2 toM ford naiL LaCquer in sCarLet CHinois nordstroM $30 3 toM ford naiL LaCquer in afriCan vioLet nordstroM $30 4 PHiLosoPHy LeMon angeL food Cake bubbLe batH $16 5 nars veLvet Matte LiP PenCiL in dragon girL sePHora $24 6 bronze MetaL CLiP uLta beauty $8 7 Make uP forever eyeLasHes in bLonde sePHora $16 8 bobbi
broWn eXtreMe Party eye PaLette nordstroM $75 9 CLinique even better MakeuP in goLden neutraL sePHora $27 10 sHeer bLonde HigHLigHt aCtivating Conditioner uLta beauty $6 11 sHeer bLonde
HigHLigHt aCtivating sHaMPoo uLta beauty $6
1
2
5
4
6
7
3
89
10 11
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
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Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
k i n d r e d s p i r i t
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modern classics for your abode
1 CrystaL CeiLing LigHt fiXture LaMPs PLus $285 2 sunburst on tHe sCene Mirror Wisteria $299 3 benito PiLLoW z gaLLerie $70 4 edie veLvet CHaise urban outfitters $649 5 soLid CasHMere
tHroW in Core red WiLLiaMs-sonoMa HoMe $249 6 tibetan CoLLeCtion safavieH rug burke deCor froM $500 7 abeiLLe side tabLe baLLard designs $299 8 ParLor Curtain
antHroPoLogie $148 9 Cast iron PineaPPLe doorstoP baLLard designs $29
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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odds and ends to spruce up any space
1 LeatHer Card Case in CarneLian CoaCH $38 2 eLsa Peretti baLLPoint Pen tiffany amp Co $105 3 MCMC PerfuMe oiLs - garden tHistLe amp CLover $45 4 Letter g neCkLaCe LuLu frost $385
5 ginger My story aMazon $9 6 sHeet MusiC CoCktaiL naPkins druM buM $4 for 20 7 juLiska CoLette beverage gLass bLooMingdaLes $24 8 goLden deLiCious CLutCH bHLdn $220
9 affeCtionate adieu gLoves bHLdn $160 10 PeaCoCk PLaying Cards CasPari $17
2
8
9
5
10
6 7
1 43
10
How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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How To Build a Jewelry Collection
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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Safe Keeping store your gems in style
wolf designs Jewelry case amazon $22 bull round metallic Jewelry case tiffany amp co $75 bull Jewelry roll tiffany amp co $250 bull robinson tiny Jewelry case tory burch $85bull betsy
Jewelry roll leontine linens $105 bull red Jewelry roll asprey $605 bull Jewelry box large in indigo asprey $3600 bull round Jewelry box smythson $395
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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h o w t o
1 Pearl Necklace
2 Pearl StudS
3 diamoNd StudS
4 Gold SiGNet riNG
5 cartier taNk Watch
6 Gold liNk Bracelet
7 hermeS BaNGleS
8 cartier love riNG
9 malteSe croSS cuff
10 vaN cleef amp arPelS clover
11 elSa Peretti BeaN earriNGS
12 david YurmaN caBle Bracelet
The ClassicsTwelve forever pieces that will never
go out of style
PearL neCkLaCe tiffany amp Co $3400 bull PearL earrings tiffany amp Co $150 bull soLitaire diaMond earrings tiffany amp Co $1500 bull ovaL signet ring tiffany amp Co $1700 bull tank soLo WatCH Cariter
$4100 bull tWist Link braCeLet tiffany amp Co $2900 bull HerMes H bangLe HerMes $610 bull yeLLoW goLd Love ring Cartier $1525 bull kennetH jay Lane Cuff net-a-Porter $400 bull stone Hinged Cuff verdura $38500 bull aLHaMbra stud earrings van CLeef amp arPeLs $3000 bull eLsa Peretti bean
earrings tiffany amp Co $975 bull aMetHyst CoLor CLassiCs braCeLet david yurMan $775
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
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objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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JaNuarY Garnet
feBruarY Amethyst
march Aquamarine
aPril Diamond
maY Emerald
JuNe Pearl
garnet studs earrings zales $49 bull amethyst stud earrings zales $49 bull aquamarine stud earrings zales $49 bull frac14 carat diamond stud earrings zales $319 bull emerald stud earrings
zales $49 bull honora pearl stud earrings zales $80 bull ruby stud earrings zales $49 bull peridot stud earrings zales $49 bull sapphire stud earrings zales $42 bull opal stud earrings
zales $42 bull citrine stud earrings zales $49 bull turquoise stud earrings 1000 Jewels $50
JulY Ruby
auGuSt Peridot Onyx
SePtemBer Sapphire
octoBer Opal Tourmaline
NovemBer Citrine Topaz
decemBer Turquoise
Birthstones
S o n j a H e n i e
rdquoJewelry takes peoples minds off your wrinklesrdquo
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
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Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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h o w t o
Gold Coveted for its rarity and luster gold is the most easily worked of all metals Pure gold is
typically too soft for use in jewelry so it is often mixed with copper or
zinc When buying gold pieces keep durability in
mind
Gold vermeil Sterling silver that has been gold plated The highest quality Gold
Vermeil is 24K
Gold-filled Gold bonded to a
base metal alloy such as nickel or brass All exterior areas are solid
gold
Gold Plated A base metal
electroplated with gold The thin gold layer will
wear off faster than gold-filled pieces
White Gold A combination of pure gold and other white metals such as zinc nickel platinum and
silver It is very durable and resistant to tarnish White gold is a budget friendly alternative to
platinum
roSe Gold Gold combined with
copper to create a warm reddish hue The
intensity of the rose gold lightens or darkens over
time depending upon the amount of copper used
Metals
Silver A very soft metal that is like gold commonly
mixed with other metals to improve durability
Sterling silver is 925 pure silver and 75 of another metal typically
copper
Silver Plate A thin layer of silver
placed over a base metal Silver in this form is
very thin and wears off easily
PlatiNum A silvery white metal
that is regarded as more precious than gold It is heavier than gold and
costs significantly more
e l i z a b e t H tay l o r
rdquoBig girls need big diamondsrdquo
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
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like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
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sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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Reading List
Amazing Cartier Jewelry Design Since 1937 Amazon used f rom $70
Tiffany Style 170 Years of Design
Amazon $36
Jewels A Secret History
Amazon $13
700 Years of Jewellry
Amazon $23
Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef amp Arpels Amazon $35
Bulgari Amazon $68
J e a n d e l a B r u y e r e
rdquoNext to sound judgment diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the worldrdquo
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
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Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
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Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
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PinterestinstagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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h o w t o
Make them SparkleGold
Simply add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Allow your gold
jewelry to soak for fifteen minutes For extra shine lightly scrub with a
soft toothbrush Rinse and dry
diamoNdS Add frac14 cup ammonia to one cup warm water Soak diamonds for twenty minutes Lightly scrub stone and setting with a soft
toothbrush Rinse and lay flat to dry
PearlS Do not soak your pearls -- it
may cause the string to stretch Instead dampen a cotton cloth
with a mixture of a few drops of dishwashing liquid to two cups warm water Polish each pearl
individually and allow to air dry
Silver Use a polishing cloth on tarnished
pieces If the piece has intricate designs with small crevices use a silver-cleaning paste Wipe clean
with a soft cloth
A Famous GemtaYlor-BurtoN diamoNd
In 1969 Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor a 6942 carat diamond from Cartier after a
Sothebyrsquos auction He paid over $1 million for what was renamed
the ldquoTaylor-Burton Diamondrdquo and agreed to allow the jeweler to display the piece for a limited time in New York and Chicago More than 6000 people a day waited in line at the Fifth Avenue store to get a glimpse of the stone Taylor had Cartier remount the diamond
as a pendant necklace -- it was simply too big to wear as a ring
She first wore the piece publically (while accompanied by armed
security guards) at Princess Grace of Monacorsquos fortieth birthday party
in Monte Carlo
aCtress eLizabetH tayLor disPLaying Her diaMond artCoM $80
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AnitA KoBAuBleBAr
BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
FreD leiGhtonhArrY winston
herMesippolitA
jenniFer MeYerKenDrA scott
Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
MelissA joY MAnninGMiKiMotooliphAnt
solAnGe AzAGurY-pArtriDGestellA amp Dot
swell cArolinetiFFAnY amp co
vAn cleeF amp ArpelsverDurA
Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
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s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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BlAncA Monros GoMezBulGAricArtier
chArM amp chAinDAnnijo
DAviD YurMAnDoYle amp DoYle
elvA FielDsFinn jewelrY
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Kenneth jAY lAneloren hopelulu Frost
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Directory the Matchbook girlrsquos
favorite baubles
ADDICTIVE COSTUME JEWELRY
SwellCaroline
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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POrter HOvey instagraM
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d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
58 matchbook
launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
matchbook 59
60 matchbook
yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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text BY
Amel ia MoyephotographY BY
Rima Campbel l
welcome to the levo league
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
66 matchbook
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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launched The Levo League this past year to help young women around the world achieve their loftiest career goals The now thriving online social network not only lists career opportunities but also hosts video chats with some of our business heros provides mentoring resources encourages peer networking and much much more Based in the heart of New York just off bustling Union Square The Levo League headquarters has become a manifestation of their inspiring mission We sat down with Amanda and Caroline to get the full story behind their unique meeting place for women to celebrate and motivate
amanda pouchot and caroline ghosn
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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tWitter Website
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
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Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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yo u t w o m e t w h i l e w o r k-i n g at m c k i n s e y d o yo u r e m e m b e r w h at i t wa s yo u b o n d e d o v e r
a m a n d a The first night of orientation activities McK-insey took all new consul-tants bowling We were both getting our bowling shoes together and I no-ticed Caroline had on a pair
of coveted Chanel flats We became fast friends
c a r o l i n e We had both moved out from California so we instantly felt empa-thetic for each other Our friendship really set the groundwork from the very beginning
we love that you went to ri-va l c o l l e g e s [u c b e r k e l e y
and stanford] ndash be honest i s t h e r e t e n s i o n
a Yes But itrsquos all out of fun School pride is impor-tant and there is always an obligatory ldquoGo Bearsrdquo mo-ment when anything Stan-ford is discussed Howev-er Stanford and Berkeley share many core values We may be rivals but wersquore also great partners
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
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faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
62 matchbook
w h at i n s p i r e d yo u to g o c r e at e t h e l e v o l e a g u e
a Our personal experienc-es I felt lonely transitioning from college to the working world I didnrsquot know where to look for a mentor or where to seek professional guidance and support We launched Levo to create a community of young profes-sionals mentors and com-panies who are engaged in supporting each other per-sonally and professionally We are using technology to facilitate the advancement of women in the workforce and preparing Gen Y wom-en to be the future leaders of all facets of society Levo is our proposed solution
d i d yo u a lway s e n v i s i o n yo u r s e lv e s b e c o m i n g e n-t r e p r e n e u r s
c Absolutely yes I went to Stanford in part to learn from Silicon Valley and was very involved in student en-trepreneurship there I be-lieve that entrepreneurs can solve some of the worldrsquos most complex issues through unprecedented avenues and creativity
a Not at all I was planning to go to grad school to be
matchbook 63
We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
64 matchbook
a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
matchbook 65
66 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
66 matchbook
matchbook 67
vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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We are preparing
gen Y Women to Be
the future leaders
of all facets of
societY levo is our
proposed solution
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
matchbook 69
t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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a professor of organiza-tional behavior I wanted to research institutional leadership development Interestingly enough I feel that as an entrepre-neur I am able to have the same impact I would have had researching and lecturing Its just differ-ent I cant imagine doing anything other than what I am doing right now
W h y s h o u l d M atc h b o o k g i r l s u s e yo u r s o c i a l n e t W o r k
c First and foremost a Matchbook girl can ben-efit from our job oppor-tunities across industries as well as learn from some of the dos and donts that our mentors and community mem-bers share Levorsquos smart design and chic aesthetic are right on target with the Matchbook girl We will soon be launching some additional features that we really believe you will love
yo u h av e a l o t o n yo u r p l at e s h o W d o yo u t W o s h a r e t h e W o r k l o a d
c It is critical to trust your partner and truly di-
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c u l t u r e c l u b
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
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PinterestinstagraM
Website
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
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t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
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look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
66 matchbook
c u l t u r e c l u b
66 matchbook
matchbook 67
vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
matchbook 69
t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
70 matchbook
matchbook 71
72 matchbook
matchbook 73
74 matchbook
yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
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Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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vide and conquer Amanda is focused on building a vi-brant community of young women who are the es-sence of Levo and keeping her pulse on Gen Y Irsquom responsible for branding and business development and I work closely with the product team and Levos investors
w e l o v e t h at yo u r h e a d-q u a r t e r s a r e r i g h t i n t h e h e a r t o f m a n h at ta n w h at d o yo u l o v e m o s t a b o u t t h i s p l a c e
a The fast pace and the ca-reer-driven atmosphere It feels as though everyone in NYC is doing something and going all out
c I love how cosmopolitan and diverse Manhattan is It energizes you
w h at h a s b e e n t h e m o s t g r at i f y i n g m o m e n t o r o c c a s i o n i n l e v o l e a g u e h i s to r y t h u s fa r
a There are so many Facilitating relationships between women who can help one another find a job or a career-driven roommate ndash itrsquos the most rewarding feeling
a m a n d a w h at s o n e t h i n g w e d b e s u r p r i s e d to l e a r n a b o u t c a r o l i n e
a She can sing She can really sing and make up a song on the spot about anything
a n d c a r o l i n e w h at a b o u t a m a n d a
c She is bubblier and more outgoing than I am but can also be much stricter We play off of each other as yin and yang parents
yo u h av e l ot s o f b i g p l a n s f o r t h e l e v o l e a g u e u p yo u r s l e e v e s w h at a r e yo u m o s t l o o k i n g f o r-wa r d to n e x t
c I cant wait to reveal some of what we have up our sleeves over the next few weeks We will be one big step closer to helping Gen Y women achieve their dream careers We hope that you will stay tuned follow us on Facebook and on Twitter (levoleague) and participate in the next chapter of our journey
c o u n t t h e m atc h b o o k
g i r l s i n
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
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84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
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the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
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A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
68 matchbook
t e a o r c o f f e e Both And in extremes)
i c o l l e c t Ever y thingfav o r i t e c i t y Tokyo San Francisco
Paris and New York have been my homes and they are like complementary siblings - you can never love one more you just
love them differently s p r i n g o r fa l l I prefer summer
b l o o m o f c h o i c e Black calla lilies or white sakura branches
s t y l e i c o n Im inspired by the collective street
style of the women here in NYC l i n e n s
Fog linen by Yumiko Sekine c h i n a pat t e r n
White china in organic shapesi rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r
Spiked smoking s l ippersm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
My time I use it very carefully and always try to remember that it is finite and
that I cant forget to appreciate it g i r l c r u s h
My sisters Nadine and Mayab oy c r u s h
My long-t ime love Nicholas
o n w e e k e n d s I love to rest and cook with my f r iends
Carol inersquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
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their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
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and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
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the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
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out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
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bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
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f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 69
t e a o r c o f f e e Im trying to drink green tea
i c o l l e c t Pretty cards people have sent me over the years
fav o r i t e c i t y Any small surf town
s p r i n g o r fa l l Spring b l o o m o f c h o i c e
Country rosesl i n e n s
Ralph Lauren Homec h i n a pat t e r n
I dream of owning Mottahedeh Blue Lace They are beautiful Cal colors Go Bears
i rsquom lu s t i n g a f t e r A full Rag amp Bone wardrobe with full
Giseppe Zanotti shoe collectionm o s t p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n
Peanut my kit ten g i r l c r u s h
Senator Kirsten Gil l ibrandb oy c r u s h Jack Dorsey
o n w e e k e n d s Im moving and outside as much as possible
Amandarsquos Matchbook Questionnaire
70 matchbook
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72 matchbook
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74 matchbook
yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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74 matchbook
yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
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may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
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74 matchbook
yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
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84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
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7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 73
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yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
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ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
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Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
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98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
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what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
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you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
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Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
74 matchbook
yo ursquov e b e e n at c h r i s-t i e rsquos s i n c e 2001 a n d h av e w o r k e d i n s e v e r a l d e-pa r tm e n t s h o w h a s yo u r r o l e e v o lv e d o v e r t h e pa s t e l e v e n y e a r s
I started out as an admin-istrator in the wine depart-ment - a market that had little to do with the art his-tory I had just spent four years studying After a year or two of that I started to work more in the business management side of the de-partment I carried that same
role for many years but in a variety of departments most notably the Iconic Collec-tions department in which we sold celebrity collection property This department re-ally allowed for a lot of free-dom and creativity in terms of marketing and packaging the salesw h at d o e s yo u r c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n a s h e a d o f i n-t e r i o r s d e m a n d
In my role now I rely heavily on my experience working
with a number of decorative arts markets and my team building and financial man-agement skills but it was my role in the Iconic Collec-tions Department that really taught me how to approach Interiors as a merchandising and marketing opportunity rather than just another dec-orative arts salew h at i s t h e m o s t u n-u s u a l p i e c e yo ursquov e e v e r s e e n a u c t i o n e d
Well Irsquove worked in depart
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
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84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 75
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
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86 matchbook86 matchbook
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
76 matchbook
ments ranging from Pop Culture to American Indian Art so I have seen a wide range In 2006 I worked on an auction celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek and we sold a life size space pod from the show That was pretty wildw i t h s o m a n y i n c r e d i b l e p i e c e s at yo u r d i s p o s a l h o w d o yo u g o a b o u t c u r at i n g t h e s a l e s
The specialists on my team really have a key role in the curating They each have a specific area of expertise and when they are evaluat-ing property for sale they are acutely aware of what the market wants and what will fall flat My role once we have amassed these 1000 lot sales is to really comb through and see what is visually compel-ling what has a particularly interesting story or great provenance or what may res-onate with what is going on in the design world Auction provides such a unique and rare opportunity to acquire truly one-of-a-kind pieces so I also try to highlight the unique and rare for our buy-ersi s t h e r e a n y w h e r e i n pa r t i c u l a r yo u l o o k f o r i n s p i r at i o n
For me the inspiration is al-ways visual Color is a huge inspiration for me I love to
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 77
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
look through paint chips fabric and wallpaper samples and fashion magazines for this The JCrew catalogue is also a great source of color inspiration I was a Dom-ino fan so I always look at Matchbook and Lonny and also The Selby and Pinterest We also have the opportu-nity to offer property from iconic American designers like Dorothy Draper Tony Duquette and Billy Haines I like to look through their old designs for ideas as wellw h at i s o n e t h i n g w e m i g h t b e s u r p r i s e d to
l e a r n a b o u t t h e a u c-t i o n p r o c e s s
I think people would be sur-prised to learn how demo-cratic and easy the auction process really is There is a perceived exclusivity sur-rounding auction but in fact our galleries are open to the public seven days a week and all of our auctions with the exception of a small hand-ful are open to the public as well We encourage poten-tial buyers to come and in-spect property in person but if they are unable each item is available for view online as
well Bidders have the option of bidding in person on the phone or online in the com-fort of their own homes or officesi f yo u c o u l d b u y a n y o n e p i e c e i n t h e u p c o m-i n g o c to b e r s a l e w h at w o u l d yo u c h o o s e
We have these large scale French blue and white paint-ed cast-iron Jardiniegraveres from the 19th century that are amazing I have never seen anything like them Every-thing from their scale to the lions heads on either side to
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 79
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
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86 matchbook86 matchbook
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T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
80 matchbook
their patina makes them tru-ly fabulous w h at i s yo u r fav o r i t e a s p e c t o f w o r k i n g at c h r i s t i e rsquos
Hands down the people are what makes Christies so special I love working with an international group of colleagues who are so im-mersed and accomplished in their respective fields Itrsquos as if I work alongside several hundred art history profes-sors from every imaginable field The ability to be around such a vast variety of proper-ty from every collecting cat-egory is also truly amazingw h at a d v i c e d o yo u h av e f o r yo u n g w o m e n i n t e r-e s t e d i n a c a r e e r i n t h e a u c t i o n b u s i n e s s
Getting into the auction business is extremely com-petitive but I think we do reward hard work and ex-perience above all Excel in your art history courses in-tern in the arts during col-lege as much as you can and definitely include an auction house in the mix if possible Like any other industry auc-tion is one in which you must pay your dues but I have found if you put your head down and work hard in your internship or entry level job you will succeed Be patient Hard work does pay off bull
82 matchbook
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
82 matchbook
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 83
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
84 matchbook
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 85
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
86 matchbook86 matchbook
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 87
T E X T B Y R A N D N I E D E R H O F F E R
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y C A R O L D R O N S F I E L D
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
88 matchbook
Porter Hovey says reaching for her glass of rose perfect-ly stacked bangles jangling with the motion ldquoI think everyone feels awkward in high school but I truly felt wow no one gets me It was classic angstrdquo
Porter is perched comfort-ably atop a leather sofa in her Williamsburg loft which she
shares with her older sister Hollister Hollister decked in her signature menswear-meet s-eques t r i an-s t y l e slacks and crisp white shirt-ing is creating a perfectly composed cheese tray on a marble cutting board
The Hoveys are by anyonersquos measure a far cry from the KC high school misfits they
once were Their unique aes-thetic and eye for eclectic imagery has garnered them a dedicated following within the New York design com-munity In 2009 the New York Times heralded them as pioneers of ldquoThe New Anti-quarianrdquo trend and they have been featured on blogs and in magazines such as Elle Deacutecor
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 89
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
and House Beautiful as well as DesignSponge and Apartment Therapy ldquoPeople in design are looking back at whatrsquos clas-sic right now Back to great quality craftsmanship and things that tell a more unique storyrdquo says Hollister ldquoItrsquos a moment thatrsquos referential to the past But itrsquos also simple and beautifulrdquo
For the Hovey sisters the home is a Proustian can-vas where objects evoke va-cations past and furniture pieces many bequeathed to them after the passing of their mother in 2002 are photo albums in 3D In their apartment taxidermy shares pride of place with the kind of large paintings that you more typically see in Virginia museums on colonial Amer-ica An infantry of tiny figu-rine soldiers adorn a mantel-piece next to the couch and small hatboxes and vintage suitcases are piled precari-ously next to a tufted sofa ldquoA home should tell the story of who you arerdquo says Hollis-ter ldquoIt should give a picture of your liferdquo
The statement is one of the cornerstones of Hovey De-sign the sistersrsquo recently launched interiors company and one that encapsulates
90 matchbook
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 91
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
92 matchbook
the decorative zeitgeist of their newly minted home-wares collaboration with An-thropologie which debuted this September
The Anthropologie Home-wares line came about af-ter Anthropologie Designer Carly Blumberg Ackley tapped the girls as collabo-ration material ldquoAnthro-pologiersquos look is so eclectic Theyrsquore constantly looking
for people doing unique things And what Porter and Hollister do with their home is so cool I felt in my gut it would be a great collabo-ration They add this awe-some refined edge that I had in my mindrdquo Carly says of the process
The first edition in the col-laboration is a wallpaper that features unique whimsi-cal items from the Hoveyrsquos
Brooklyn apartment (think deer heads stuffed croco-diles teapots and vintage tennis rackets) meticulously ordered by the Anthropolo-gie design team and set on a white background
ldquoIt was a challenge to pho-tograph the taxidermy How you live is so much different than how you place photo-graphs Thatrsquos been a learn-ing process for us through
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 93
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
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70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
out our yearsldquo says Porter
For the shoot Hollister and Porter turned their house into a studio setting up a seamless in the living room and borrowing Porterrsquos lights to photograph the contents of their home piece by piece The resulting product is a concise curated vision of the girlsrsquo home ldquoIt has a mascu-line anglophile feel thatrsquos two parts Ernest Hemingway with a touch of Mid-Cen-tury Modernrdquo Carly says of the papers
The Hoveyrsquos self-professed love of ldquodoodads and trin-ketsrdquo seems poised to go mainstream The line is to be preceded by a bigger collec-tion that will land in stores this holiday followed by the launch of Heirloom Modern their book published by Riz-zoli out later this March
When pressed on the sistersrsquo recent string of successes they answer with character-istic modesty ldquoIf you can be completely honest and dork out and be completely who you are and say what you really love then the world is big enough that you find loads of people who are ac-tually a lot like yourdquo bull
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 95
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
96 matchbook
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 97
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
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tuMbLrtWitter
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tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
98 matchbook
bull Text by Amelia Moye bull
Photography by Rima Campbell
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 99
f we had to shop at one place
for the rest of our lives we
would be more than content
doing it at steven alan
For over fifteen years the impossibly cool fashion
designer been reinventing American classics and doing
it with style He not only designs clothes under his
own eponymous label but also sells designs by fellow
Matchbook favorites such as Lauren Moffatt Clare
Vivier and Isabel Marant With his own goods in
more than three hundred stores worldwide hes clearly
destined to be an American classic We stopped by
Stevenrsquos new Chelsea store to see the sprawling space
and pick Stevenrsquos brain on the best of fall style
I
American Classics
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
100 matchbook
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 101
102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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102 matchbook
what three words would you use to describe the steven alan brand
Subversive classic artful
who in your life has influenced your style
My cousin who grew up on the West Coast I grew up in New York Hersquos always been into fashion and its always great getting his point of view
yoursquore a born and raised
new yorker was it culture shock going to college in arizona and southern california did either place influence your style
Yes I really liked getting away f rom everything I knew LA was great particularly living in Venice
how has the fashion world changed since you launched your very first retail store in 1994
Every year the interest
in smaller brands seems to grow
this chelsea annex is your newest and biggest location here in new york how did you settle upon chelsea
I enjoy visiting the art openings in the area and often eat at Cookshop I thought it would be amazing to be on the High Line It rsquos also fun and exciting opening in an area with very little retail
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
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Website tuMbLr
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tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 103
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
104 matchbook
you clearly have a knack for finding new talent who are some emerging designers youre particularly keen on at the moment
No 6 Sea Hope Our Legacy and Shinola
like you wersquore big on the classics what are three pieces every young woman should have in her wardrobe this fall
the Julien Jacket ndash It rsquos a perfect fitting double-
breasted blazer that is timeless and transitions easily f rom day to evening
the Flora Dress ndash It rsquos an elegant longer-length dress that can be very edgy depending on how it rsquos styled It can be layered and worn more casually and looks great with boots and tights or on its own for a more formal occasion
the lilly Bag ndash It rsquos so versatile which is why
women have been loving it so far this fall It rsquos a dual-compartment shoulder bag with a removable strap to convert into a clutch
you always seem to have a cool new proJect up your sleeve whatrsquos up next for steven alan
Working on building the home goods part of the business and more fun collaborations
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 105
Stevenrsquos
favorite new york haunts
il buco
soba-ya
russ and daughters
di palo
new museum
diabeacon
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
106 matchbook
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
facebook twitter tumblr pinterest ANd instagram
matchbook 107
Stevenrsquos
matchbook questionnaire
TEA OR COFFEETea
I COllECTCameras
FAvORITE CITyNew York
SpRIng OR FAllFall
BlOOm OF ChOICEPeonies
STylE ICOnDylan
lInEnSOld linen sheets are the best
ChInA pATTERnIron Stone
Irsquom luSTIng AFTERA weekend place
mOST pRIzEd pOSSESSIOnA Chris Johanson painting that I purchased from Aaron Rose many years ago
gIRl CRuShAnnie Clark
On wEEkEndSTime with my two kids and girlfriend
108 matchbook
the matchbook girls
steven alan favorites
1 CLassiC sHirtdress in dot $198 2 juLieta dress $348 3 CLassiC LeatHer gLove $175 4 anita Hat $168 5 CaMiLLa bag $425 6 angie skirt $225
1
2
5
3
4
6
matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
PinterestinstagraM
Website
86
ccHristies
tuMbLrtWitter
Pinterest faCebook
Website
hHOLLister desiGN
Website tuMbLr
HOLLister HOvey instagraM
tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
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o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
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Madeline
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illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
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Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
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matchbook 109
7 9
8
10 11
7 CroPPed Pj toP $198 and Pj sHort $135 8 gatHered sWeater $248 9 doMinga dress $29510 Cindy toP $225 11 sHrunken fit reverse seaM sHirt in gingHaM $168
l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
tWitter Website
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POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
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Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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l tHe LevO LeAGue
instagraMfaCebook
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p
POrter HOvey instagraM
tWitter Website
s steveN ALAN
faCebooktWitter Website
d i r e c t o r y
110 matchbook 99
may we suggest
ON Our sHeLF anCient LigHt by joHn
banviLLe
objeCt Lessons tHe Paris revieW Presents tHe art
of tHe sHort story
tHe sCientist a faMiLy MeMoir by MarCo rotH
tHe Life of objeCts by su-sanna Moore
At tHe bOx OFFice WutHering HeigHts
sMasHed
ON tHe stereO eLLie gouLding - HaLCyon
tayLor sWift - red
aA Piece OF tOAst
faCebooktWitter
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tWitter bLog
70
Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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Madeline
matchbook 111
illustrator kristina hultkrantz imagines the fabulous finds inside madelines bag adore these childrens books by ludwig bemelmans as much as we do the print is also available in kristinas etsy shop
i n h e r b a g
112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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112 matchbook
Michael amp Kristen MillsThe LocaTion Saint Petersburg Florida at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort amp Gold ClubWe meT I was being set up with his brother but met Mike instead Instant love The proposaL Mike had our family and dearest friends come to our old Florida beach house He proposed after dinner Everyone else knew It was perfect
my dress was a gorgeous Priscilla of Boston gown with a pearl and crystal bodice I felt like royalty
iT feLT very us because we Our wedding was small and intimate The room was overflowing with love warmth and the presence of the Lord Oh and candles lots of candlesWe honeymooned in We honeymooned in Los Cabos at Las Ventanas resort Amazingly over-indulgent
Photography by Michael Schuhmann
j u s T m a r r i e d
matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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matchbook 113
114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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114 matchbook
o d d s a n d e n d s
share their latest obsessions
Katie amp Jane
Id love to store my baubles in this regal brass bowl - Katie
Pointed flat perfection
- Katie
Living a 20 minute stroll f rom Bergdorfs is a very dangerous thing This book celebrating
their 111th anniversary is great fun - Katie
These colorful specs make a fun
statement - Jane
Im smitten with Leontines
applique monograms
and this pouch is ideal for
traveling - Jane
matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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matchbook 115
A fabulous tribute
f rom one artist to
another - Katie
My go-to shade for fall
- Katie
The rich tweed texture makes this the perfect fall
pullover - Jane
This vintage pineapple would be right at home on a bookshelf - Jane
I adore the Quadrille zig zag table surface on this little side table - Jane
See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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See you next month
in the meantime we hope yoursquoll Join us on our adventures on
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