Contemplative

Contemplative by divadebbi featuring Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent blouse / Mary Katrantzou black skirt, $2,415 / Yves Saint Laurent black sandals / Nancy Gonzalez nude handbag / Jil Sander belt / Butter London nail polish

Spring Ahead...

Spring Ahead... by divadebbi

I am already looking forward to spring fashion! We will be seeing a lot of luscious pastels, which I always love paired back to nude, ivory and anchored with a bit of black to keep it from looking too sweet...'cause we know that's not my M.O.

xox,
DD

Swish...

Swish... by divadebbi featuring leather tops

These (Really) Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

Ah....the Holiday's at Richards!!!  In my role as their Personal Shopper, I especially love the Holidays. I have known many of my clients since our children were toddlers. The years have fostered some lovely friendships, and in turn nice relationships with their spouses, many of whom rely on me for year round gift counsel.  Whether or not we've done a little pre-scouting before my email with picture attachment is sent, I'll never tell.

"Aren't you tempted every single day "???  I'm frequently asked.  In a nutshell, YES!!! I have been fortunate to enjoy a lot of the things that I'm convinced I "couldn't live without"..  Are there things I still covet?  Naturally, but I'm also happy when my clients receive there hearts desires or fantastic surprises too.

After all these years, I'm still, "like a kid in a candy store".  Take a peek below and you will understand why:

Miracles do Happen: A Sexy Dress WITH a Sleeve

Why do most dresses look better without a sleeve???  How is it possible that a few inches of fabric can make a fabulous "Audrey" dress look like something  June Cleaver would wear, while scrabbling eggs for Wally and the Beave?

As Richards Personal Shopper, I can tell you it's a universal conundrum.  There are times, like mid-January or when you are slacking at the gym, when a sleeveless dress just won't do.  


That's why I was thrilled when this gorgeous, versatile cashmere dress from German designer Talbot Runhof arrived...with a sleeve: