Every time I’m in New York, I stop by John Sahag for a moment with my favorite hair guru: Karmela. Trained by Sahag himself—he’s been called “the Michelangelo of hair” and one of fashion’s most acclaimed stylists—Karmela is my go-to favorite at his salon. I admire her for her stylish fierceness—she’s smart, talented, and not ...
Sometimes I love some of the trends I find so much, I absolutely have to make them part of my every day! My latest major change at New York home? Mirrored Brocade Wallpaper! I was perusing the boutiques at New York’s Limelight Marketplace (which is wonderful—I had a great time shopping!—but also kind of weird…I ...
I had a magnificent dinner at one of Greenwich Village’s latest hotspots: The Lion. Another inspired offering from highly sought-after chef John DeLucie (Founding Chef & Partner of The Waverly Inn), the fabulous food and eye-catching décor has the food, fashion, and celebrity worlds buzzing. If you can get in—it’s among NYC’s most exclusive nights ...
Turquoise and its blue-hued cousins are my favorite colors—you can see it throughout my Mirror Mirror Trend Boutiques—and I’ve found that as a trend, both in fashion and in home décor, it’s always spot on. My newest blue obsession? Blue (yes blue!) orchids. I’ve always had a passion for orchids—what amazing plants!—but when I spied ...
I’m incredibly proud that some pieces from my jewelry collection were recently featured in Palm Beach and Naples Illustrated! It’s unbelievably cool that some of my Mirror Mirror Designs by Jeanine Recckio were used in shoots featuring work by some of the fashion world’s BEST, including Emilio Pucci, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, and Vera ...
I absolutely love, love, love the Imperial No. 9 at the Mondrian Soho—Manhattan’s latest, trendiest place to see and be seen. From the time you walk through the door, you know you’re in for an unforgettable experience: Eric, the Maître D gave me a wonderful welcome (he’s fab!), and upon entering the Garden Room, I ...
I just met with a remarkable new jewelry designer from Turkey, and I am showcasing these gorgeous cuffs in my Mirror Mirror Trend Boutique at the Trump Spa at Mar-A-Lago. The work is exquisite. Artfully chosen stones set off by exquisite scrollwork, all set on top of some brilliantly crafted metal. They feel fantastic and ...
One of the things I love most about my job is trendspotting. I’ve been doing a lot of summertime exploration recently, and honestly, I still can’t stop thinking about some of the fabulous beauty trends and industry innovations I spied at the HBA Global Expo at New York City’s Javits Center. Joined by my outstanding ...
Ever since the Royal Wedding (talk about trends—Princess Catherine is THE sight on the celebrity circuit these days), everyone’s talking about England again…and with the Olympics coming up next summer, it doesn’t seem like the trend’s going away anytime soon. Whenever I’m in London trendspotting or meeting with some of my private cosmetics manufacturing clients, ...