Chic Shoes: Charles Philip

As soon as I saw these Charles Philip slippers in the new Bergdorf Goodman shoe catalog, I knew I must make them mine.  I popped up to the 5th Floor yesterday and was even more impressed with them in person. They were created in Shanghai by Charles Philip using shirting fabric and are still all handmade.  The best part is that they range in price from $135-185.  Unheard of these days.  Oh, and did I mention that they are not only comfortable but come in a chic box with a pretty dust bag and fabric shoe trees?!  I bought the red and blue stripes but I have a feeling this will be just the first of many pairs. 

High Style: Tabitha Simmons

I've asked a few people to be featured in the book from whom I didn't hear back.  Former model and stylist turned shoe designer Tabitha Simmons was one.  But it all makes sense now. The five story townhouse that she shares with her husband photographer Craig McDean and her family is featured in the February issue of Vogue. There is no competing with Vogue or Tabitha's fabulous style for that matter.  Architect Annabelle Selldorf blew out the back walls and replaced then with lovely paned  glass windows and doors that let in lots of light.  Landscape designer Miranda Brooks created the outdoor areas that further convince me that I definitely want to live in a townhouse and not an apartment building someday. Maybe I should making shoes. 

Photos by Francois Halard

Charlotte's Chic Homes

One of the events I couldn't make it to this week was shoe designer Charlotte Dellal's launch party at Bergdorf Goodman.  Her line named Charlotte Olympia is filled with vertigo inducing heels in bright colors and patterns.  After seeing images of her own home in London as well as that of her parents, I have a feeling that she must be inspired by these interiors and amazing art collection.   

Charlotte's purple bedroom and leopard shoe collection.

Charlotte in her Mayfair boutique.

Gorgeous in green Oscar de la Renta on her balcony.

I wouldn't be surprised if Charlotte expands to hats and gloves before long.

As the mother of a young child, she is often running around and said she plans to introduce flats and lower heels now.

I think London has the prettiest front doors of any city.

Charlotte in her parent's home.

Charlotte Dellal in front of a painting by Cecily Brown.

Charlotte's mother Andrea and sister Alice

A Damien Hirst polka dot painting.

Charlotte with works by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol

Photos by Christopher Sturman for Harper's Bazaar and Trent McGinn for Harper's Bazaar UK