District Design

New York, LA, Paris – Sure, everyone knows these cities are the “it” destinations for design and fashion.

But there are fabulous finds in any city if you’re a chic and savvy girl (or guy) who knows how and where to look.

“DISTRICT DESIGN” is a new, recurring feature from Luxe & Lucid that will be highlighting great shopping

around the US and beyond sourced by my most stylish friends and colleagues in-the-know.

  

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District Design vol. 1

MICHIGAN

 

 

 

My sorority sister, Beth Warner, is one hip chic.  In college, she radiated effortless cool while

the rest of us were still trying to find our groove.  She moved back to Michigan after school and

opened the successful clothing boutique Les Femmes * in Bay Harbor.  These days she’s a

private fashion consultant and mother to the cutest 5-year-old you’ve ever seen.  She may not be

rocking the late night scene anymore, but I guarantee she’s the coolest mom in the carpool lane.

  

 

 

 

 

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WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE HOME FURNISHINGS RESOURCE?

Huzza in Harbor Springs.

A store with the most amazing hand-picked furnishings from around the world.  Laid-back luxe at its finest.

  

 

 

 

 

Huzza

 

  

  

    

  

WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR LINENS?

Monogram Goods.

They carry linens from Matouk and have custom embroidery that resembles artwork.

  

 

 

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(linen photos above courtesy of monograminc.com)  

  
  

  

WHAT FASHION DESTINATION CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?

Linda Dresner in Birmingham, MI.

Simple, chic – Rick Owens, Balenciaga and Lanvin flats for picking up my son from school.

  

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WHAT WAS YOUR LAST STELLAR FIND?  

My Francesca Romana gold/emerald quartz cocktail ring.

 

Francesca romano rings

 
 

 

   

    

  

WHAT'S THE BEST KEPT SHOPPING SECRET IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN?  

 B. May Bags in Petoskey.  

The most exquisite handmade snakeskin, and croc-embossed handbags.

 

 

 

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HOW DO YOU WORK YOUR FASHION LOOK INTO YOUR INTERIOR?

Kate Moss and Kelly Wearstler embody my ultimate fashion/design inspirations,

so I incorporate the 70’s glam and boho-chic look into my home …

 

Kate and kelly 

… From my dressing room ottoman with its Lucite base

    to the Lulu DK fabric on my breakfast room banquette. 

Beth's rooms 

(interior photos above courtesy of Traverse Magazine)  

 

 

 

 

WHAT DINING SPOT DO YOU LOVE FOR BOTH ITS MENU AND ITS DECOR?

Chen Chow in Birmingham.

Kobe beef seared on 600 degree lava rock and sushi to die for.  And great cucumber martinis too!

 

Chen chow

 

 

WHAT WAS THE LAST INSPIRING PLACE YOU VISITED IN MICHIGAN?

The Richard Avedon exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Such a big event and important part of fashion history.

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THANK YOU TO BETH AND HER WONDERFUL SOURCES IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN!

Future District Design posts will feature Dallas, Barcelona/Madrid, Minneapolis and Birmingham, AL.

 

 

* Beth has since sold her business Les Femmes to a former employee.  

The store is now located in Harbor Springs. 

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