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Illustration of Charlotte in a pink feather-cuff gown at a window table overlooking Central Park.

City Moments

Lunch, with a Side of New York

New York has a way of turning “just lunch” into a whole afternoon. A window table at Bergdorf Goodman, Central Park in view, pink feather cuffs—and a little tea afterwards.

On My Radar

City Gossip

Word on the Avenue

What’s happening, what’s opening, and what has New York talking—from the Plaza’s next chapter to new addresses around town.

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Style & Inspiration

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Some evenings call for pajamas. Others call for pajamas with ambition. A little backstage glamour and the pieces in my edit.

Explore the Edit

Pink feathers, bow heels and a little sparkle by the water. A dressed-up moment on deck in Newport Harbor.

Charlotte in a pink feather-trimmed dress aboard a boat in Newport Harbor.

Coastal Moments

Pretty in Pink, Aboard

Charlotte holding Mini beside the ocean.

Mommy & Me

A Mommy & Me Moment

Four Lovely Chapters

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Charlotte in a pink lace dress outside The Plaza in New York.

City Moments

New York through my eyes—from a favorite lunch table to an afternoon at Bergdorf’s. City rituals, little discoveries and places I’ll always love.

Open the Chapter

Charlotte in a pink dress aboard a boat in Newport Harbor.

Coastal Moments

Harbor days, dressed-up evenings and slow moments by the water. Come along for ocean air and life on the California coast.

Open the Chapter

Charlotte holding Mini beside the ocean in Newport Coast.

Mommy & Me

Our matching moments, little adventures and everyday magic. Dressing up, making memories and seeing the world with Mini.

Open the Chapter

Charlotte and Keith walking along a snowy park path with her wedding gown's train trailing behind.

Love & Life

The people, places and memories closest to my heart—from our snowy New York wedding to the little moments worth keeping.

Open the Chapter

The City, in Conversation

Word on the Avenue

What’s happening, what’s opening, and what has New York talking.

All Avenue Stories

Illustration of Charlotte and Mini outside The Plaza Hotel.

On the Avenue

The Plaza Hotel Is Closing in 2027

A beloved New York address, some of our loveliest family memories, and five elegant places to stay during the hotel’s next chapter.

More Stories

A Little More to Love

A pale blue Ana Radu Seraphine gown with a shoulder rose in an ivory and gold pencil sketch of a coastal dressing room overlooking the ocean.

Coastal Moments

Something Blue, by the Sea

A pale-blue gown, a sculptural rose, and an evening worth dressing for.

Knee-up fashion sketch of Charlotte from behind in a black Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 satin robe, face turned away, with a black Birkin 25 resting on an ivory chair and the Empire State Building beyond the balcony

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Some evenings call for pajamas. Others call for pajamas with ambition.

Charlotte and Keith’s winter wedding in snowy Central Park, New York.

New York, I Do: Our Snowy Central Park Wedding

Our winter wedding in Central Park, surrounded by the city and a little New York snow.

Charlotte holding newborn Madison beside the white canopy crib in Madison’s Parisian nursery.

Madison’s Parisian Nursery

A little French charm, a little blush pink, and a rather grand armoire for our very tiny girl.

Charlotte in a blush pink gown at The Plaza in New York, framed by the original ornate gold headboard and soft white surroundings

Room Service, Please: Bringing The Plaza Home

Elegant bedding, a beautiful breakfast tray and the small luxuries that bring a little Plaza home.

Charlotte’s anniversary fashion at The Plaza in New York.

Married to Him, in Love with New York

An anniversary at The Plaza, with Keith and the city that has always had my heart.

Charlotte and Mini outside The Plaza Hotel; Mini wears her original Rachel Riley pink dress with the dark pink waist bow and a soft pink hair bow

The Plaza Hotel Is Closing in 2027: 5 Elegant Places to Stay Instead

Mini in a white dress holding pink balloons beside an ornate gold headboard at The Plaza.

Mini Turns Three at The Plaza

Illustration of a black top-handle bag and burgundy slingback heels on a stone step beside an ornate iron railing.

A Townhouse Moment

Illustration of an ivory cropped top with gold floral straps on a gold hanger in an elegant dressing room.

Coastal Moments

Cream & Gold, at Home

Illustration of Charlotte in a burgundy pleated minidress and matching heels outside a flower-framed entrance.

Plum After Dark

Illustration of a blue-and-white patterned top and gold sandals in a cream yacht cabin.

Coastal Moments

Cobalt & Gold, Aboard

Illustration of a pink, yellow and green satin bow heel on an upholstered stool overlooking the ocean.

Coastal Moments

Satin by the Sea

Illustration of Charlotte in a white tennis dress holding a racket on a court beside a pink hotel and palm trees.

Coastal Moments

Tennis at The Beverly Hills Hotel

Charlotte in a pastel Louis Vuitton swimsuit carrying a pink Chanel bag beside a Las Vegas pool

Coastal Moments

From Newport to Vegas

Charlotte wearing a floor-length chartreuse gown beside white columns.

Coastal Moments

In the Limelight

Charlotte wearing a pink feather-cuff dress aboard a yacht in Newport Harbor.

Coastal Moments

Pretty in Pink, Aboard

Illustration of Charlotte in a black polka-dot dress and wide-brimmed straw hat holding Mini’s hand on a palm-lined street.

Coastal Moments

Polka Dots on Rodeo

Illustration of Charlotte in a cream dress and Mini in a pink ruffled dress walking hand in hand outside a coastal café.

Coastal Moments

Brunch with Mini

Illustration of Charlotte in a blue minidress and neck scarf holding Mini’s hand aboard a yacht.

Coastal Moments

Yacht Days

Illustration of Charlotte in a pink blouse and white trousers with Mini in a pink dress on a sunny coastal terrace.

Coastal Moments

A Fashion Island Afternoon

Illustration of Charlotte in a chartreuse fringed gown on an ornate balcony overlooking the sea.

Coastal Moments

Chartreuse by the Sea

Illustration of a gold apple-shaped clutch on a white iron table overlooking Central Park.

A Golden Apple Moment

Illustration of a lavender tweed pinafore dress on a gold hanger with a matching headband beside a window overlooking Central Park.

Mini’s Fifth Avenue Moment

Black suede Christian Louboutin Belle ankle boot angled to reveal its sculptural gold heel and red sole on a sketched ivory velvet vanity stool

The Art of an Entrance

Cherry Cuyana Forma Bowler Bag on a delicately sketched Central Park bench with pale autumn leaves and Bow Bridge in the distance

A Touch of Cherry

Illustration of Charlotte in a pink jacket and skirt with Mini in a pink tutu on Bow Bridge beneath cherry blossoms.

Bow Bridge in Bloom

Illustration of Charlotte in a pink gown beside a tea table with Mini at The Plaza.

A Little Plaza Ritual

Illustration of Charlotte and Mini in pink outfits outside the American Girl store in New York.

A Day with Mini

Illustration of Charlotte in a pink feather-cuff gown at a window table overlooking Central Park.

An Afternoon at Bergdorf’s

Illustration of Charlotte in a pink feather-cuff gown at a window table overlooking Central Park.

Lunch, with a Side of New York

Collage of Charlotte in a navy ruffled top and pale miniskirt with Mini in a white dress and straw hat aboard a boat.

Hello, Fall!

Charlotte holding Mini beside the ocean in Newport Coast.

A Mommy & Me Moment

Collage of Charlotte’s lavender gown, black ruffled minidress and pink matching outfit with Mini.

A Softer Shade of Fall

Charlotte’s pleated skirt and feather-trim outfit edit by the harbor.

Coastal Moments

Pleats, Feathers & Harbor Views

Charlotte’s holiday fashion, children’s outfits and home decor edit.

The Holiday Edit: Charlotte, Mini & Home

Charlotte’s Clueless-inspired outfit in the LoveShackFancy fashion edit.

Clueless Vibes

Charlotte’s pre-fall outfit edit with coats and tailored styling.

Pre-Fall Vibes

Judith Leiber French fries crystal clutch featured in Charlotte’s handbag edit.

Who Said Fashion People Don’t Eat?

Charlotte’s summer-to-fall outfit styling.

Fall Intentions, Summer Temperatures

Gucci crystal hair clip featured in Charlotte’s jeweled barrette edit.

Fall Hair Trend: Jeweled Barrettes

Charlotte’s leather jacket outfit edit for fall and winter.

My Favorite Leather Jacket, Two Ways

Runway model in a sculptural pink ruffled outfit with a large white rose and red violin motif.

My Favorite Avant Garde Moments And Designers

The Empire State Building rising above the Manhattan skyline in New York City.

Seduced by New York

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