• (C)happy

      I spent this past weekend on Martha’s Vineyard. Apart from several trips to Newport for hotel work a decade ago, I haven't spent any time in New England.  I tend to migrate west for family get-togethers and downtime. And being the contrarian-enthusiast that I am, I was tentative about a preppy endemic.  I.e., an island saturated with bobbed hair, lockjaws and Lily Pulitzer ad nauseam.  Oh ye of little faith (and so much paranoia)!  I didn't know what I was missing.  Pristine architecture, majestic beaches and charming shops abound.  Add world-class seafood to the mix and you have the perfect destination for a weekend getaway.        * FRIDAY…

  • 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.           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…