Originally Inspired by the French phrase, L’appel du vide which translates to, the call of the void, the Chic Void is all about storytelling, aesthetics and deep thought.
Hey readers, Hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall season. I took most of the summer off from the blog, but I’m back with some exciting things to share! I got married in October, and I will be sharing a bit about the planning that went into it which includes: how to get a $4400 […]
I came across this image today and thought it would make a great short story prompt. It also made me think of the wedding I’m planning in October. To flesh and bones To forever and never To intimacy and love To a moment —-
I have not been posting as much as I usually do since summer has arrived, but I have been tuning in to the sounds, smells and feels of the season. Whether that is soaking up the sun on a beach or rooftop, picnics in the park, or swimming in the public pool in Brooklyn, being […]
This week’s summer heat wave in Paris left french fashion designer, Simon Porte Jacquemus fleeing to the countryside to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his label. In the small town of Valensole in Provence, set in the middle of the regions dreamy rolling lavender fields, both male and female models walked a fuchsia runway. Jacquemus […]
Summer is officially here and with the warm weather comes travel, relaxation and reading! There is nothing quite like laying in the sun, or in the shade under a tree with a good book. Here are a few of my favorite books for your summer reading list: Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan. Bonjour Tristesse translation […]
Located on a cobblestone street in NoHo, Dashwood Books sits just below street level tucked privately away for only those who know where to find it. Dashwood books has become a destination for artists and collectors from all over the world that seek contemporary photography books. I found myself at Dashwood Books one evening in […]
I was introduced to shopping secondhand as a child. My mom used to go to a basement church sale every Thursday evening and take me along with her. She would always let me look at the outdated evening gowns and accessories so that I could add them to my dress up collection for when I […]
For some there is only one way to dress, and then there are the others. I’d like to think I am an other, and that my style and fashion preferences exist on a spectrum. Why identify yourself one way and claim that this is me today and forever, when you have no idea what the next moment […]
In 2016, Grace Coddington stepped down as Creative Director of American Vogue. After nearly 30 years at Vogue, Grace decided it was time to try something new. At the time this news dropped, it was said that the Great Bowery was representing Grace where she would be involved creatively moving forward. Soon after Grace announced her […]
The featured image for this post is one of Monet’s paintings from the series, Les Meules à Giverny, which translates to, The Stacks at Giverny. I came across this painting recently thinking, “Oh, to see through the eyes of Monet!” And then I thought, I have and I think we all have at some point. Have […]
