Today we hope to capture a reminder of the true power and fabulous style of women.

We happily turn the page from the current political climate that says much less about who we are as a country to take a glance back in this wonderful and inspiring new book: “Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas” by Rebecca Solnit and Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, due out October 19.   The book ponders what if the city of New York subway map paid homage to some of the city’s great women?
“Many women were never allowed to be someone; many heroes of any gender live quiet lives. But some rose up; some became visible; and here they are by the hundreds. This map is their memorial and their celebration.”
http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/city-of-women

Inge Morath is one of our favorite photographers who so perfectly captured the essence of women as they moved through their lives in the 50’s and 60’s.  Not only did she capture the stars like Marilyn and Audrey but she also featured the working girls on the streets of Paris. How could we not feel just a bit sentimental about our own mums who taught us so much about our love of fashion and who were our very own stars during these years. This new book Inge Morath on Style is just out.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2016/09/23/inge_morath_s_photographs_featured_in_the_book_inge_morath_on_style.html

Finally, we look at style for today. Some of the most beautiful and talented designers have collections of wedding dresses for Spring 2017.  How can we not admire the beauty of lines and the elegance of fabrics to create pure magic? Audrey would have loved them and lucky you if you have a daughter or daughter-in-law is to be married:

http://www.vogue.com/13492740/bridal-fall-2017-best-dresses-oscar-de-la-renta-carolina-herrera/?

Here’s to a great week.

Lucy and Claudia