Red Chair Confessions


Spotted: NYC: Mary Alice Stephenson

by Sophie

August 25 2010 | 17 Comments | Category: Spotted

Nickname: M.A.
Born: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Calls home: Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
If I could live anywhere in the world: I heart New York
I never leave home without: Big jewelry, my blackberry and a positive attitude
Day job: Anything and everything fashion
Dream job: Living it!
People say I look like: If you squint your eyes after drinking a martini… Claudia Schiffer
I rock at: Being a MOM
I suck at: Saying I suck at anything
Fashion motto: Sequins in the sun
Life motto: Before you speak, ask yourself: is it kind, is it necessary, does it improve the silence? -Sai Baba
I admire: People who make it a priority in their lives to help others
Fave place on Earth: Anywhere with my son
My theme song: From the Enjoli commercial… I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan and never let you forget your a man!
Ultimate movie: All that Jazz
Can’t put down: My 4 year old or my work long enough to read a book!
Pet peeve: Greed
What I like best about me: That I’m the National Fashion Ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Biggest fashion faux pas: I try to make one everyday. Things seem to look so much better when you brake all those boring fashion rules!
I describe my style as: Yummy Mummy
On me right now: Chloe pants, Talbots jacket and clutch, Lanvin chandelier earrings, YSL ring
I confess… To a serious addiction to Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream

Spotted DIY: DC: Julia

by Sophie

August 12 2010 | 6 Comments | Category: Spotted

Nickname: Julie
Born: Barbados, West Indies
Call home: DC area
I never leave home without: My bag
People say I look like: Angela Bassett
Day job: Advertising
Dream job: Interior decorator
I rock at: Shopping
I suck at: Tennis
Want to go before I die: Africa
I admire: My son
Ultimate movie: Well, thanks to my son, I’ve seen Diary of a Wimpy Kid several times now!
What I like best about me: I am creative with my outfits
Personal motto: It’s not that serious
I describe my personal style as: Classic but sexy
On me right now: All Talbots. Seriously
I confess… That I have a sickness called… Shopping

Spotted: NYC: Stavroula

by Sophie

July 29 2010 | 3 Comments | Category: Spotted

Nickname: Stav
Born: Jacksonville, Fl
Calls home: New York, New York
I never leave home without: My ipod and chapstick [I always leave home without my keys and work ID]
Day job: Research sales
Dream job: Host of a travel show
If I could live anywhere in the world: On a boat so I could move from amazing place to amazing place
I rock at: Trying new things and eating
I suck at: Saying NO to any sort of willpower [eating, shopping, etc.]
Fave place on Earth: A hammock on a beach
Want to go before I die: Back to Africa
Ultimate movie: Anchorman, Zoolander, Shawshank Redemption… so many good ones!
Can’t put down: Shantaram, by Gregory Davis Roberts
I admire: Woman without cellulite… How do they do that?
What I like best about me: I like to give compliments. I like to make people smile.
On me right now: Talbots sweater and necklaces, belt from Scoop, J. Crew tank, Tahari pants, YSL bag and shoes
I confess… To tipping my doormen so they hide my internet shopping problem from my husband

Spotted DIY: Bianca: Greenville NC

by Sophie

July 21 2010 | 9 Comments | Category: Spotted

Hey Peeps. I am beyond thrilled to unveil our very first Spotted D.I.Y. Contest Winner… Bianca! Bianca took some snaps in her fave Talbots items, answered a few mildly invasive questions, and here she is with her very own Spotted post and a $250 Talbots gift card on its way.

Seriously girls, what are you waiting for?

On that note, take it away Bianca…

Born: Miami
Calls home: Greenville, NC
I never leave home without: My Blackberry [soon to be a Droid X... "rubbing hands gleefully"]
Day job: Marketing analyst
Dream job: Self-employed
What I like best about me: My self-assuredness
I rock at: Picking out gifts
I suck at: Remembering birthdays [ironic, no?]
Fave place on Earth: St. Thomas
Want to go before I die: Egypt
Can’t put down: Anything in the new section at the library
Ultimate movie: Casablanca
Fashion faux pas: People wearing things they clearly are not comfortable in
I admire: Michelle Obama
I describe my style as: Classic American Casual
On me right now: Talbots skirt and cardi, Loft tee, New York and Company belt
Personal motto: Make plans, but enjoy them even if they go awry
I confess… I am kind of a geek. I love reading sci-fi and playing with tech devices

Spotted: NYC: Brittany

by Sophie

July 12 2010 | 1 Comment | Category: Spotted

Nicknames: Brit, Bree, Punky Britster
Born: Fort Hood, TX
Call home: St. Augustine, FL
People say I look like: My Mom
I never leave home without: My blackberry and Burt’s Bees lip balm
Day job: T-shirt Designer/Actress
Dream job: Pediatrician
If I could live anywhere in the world: Fiji
I rock at: Anything to do with memorization, like poker
I suck at: Painting my nails
Want to go before I die: Surfing in Australia
What I like best about me: My smile and friendly personality
I admire: My Grandmother. She’s the strongest woman I know.
Ultimate movie: Gladiator
Can’t put down: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness, by Chogyam Trungpa
Personal motto: Just go for it!
I describe my style as: Preppy Bohemian
On me right now: Talbots blazer and striped shirt, Silence & Noise jeans, Miu Miu bag
I confess… That I love pickle juice. It sounds gross but it’s so good!

Spotted: NYC: Lisa

by Sophie

July 01 2010 | 3 Comments | Category: Spotted

Nickname: Coops
Born: New York City
Call home: Woodstock, New York
People say I look like: Catherine Deneuve
I never leave home without: Walking my dog first
If I could live anywhere in the world: It would be Rome
Day job: Real Estate professional
Dream job: Modeling
I rock at: Driving
I suck at: Public speaking
Pet peeve: Rude drivers
Biggest fashion faux-pas: Older women dressing like their daughters
Ultimate movie: Witness
Can’t put down: The Help
I admire: People who volunteer their time to worthy causes
What I like best about me: My smile
Personal motto: Work smart not hard
I describe my style as: Country with pearls
On me right now: Banana Republic trench, J Crew trousers, Cole Haan loafers, Talbots bag, Vintage necklace
I confess… That I am in my element when all my kids come home to me

Spotted: NYC: Nadia

by Sophie

June 16 2010 | 3 Comments | Category: Spotted

People say I look like: Rihanna
I call home: New York
If I could live anywhere in the world: It would still be New York
Day job: Actress/Model
Dream job: A singing guitarist [unfortunately nobody wants to hear it]
Want to go before I die: Skydiving
Ultimate movie: Leon, The Professional
Can’t put down: Alice Sebold’s book, Lucky
I rock at: Beginner piano and dancing
I suck at: Video games
Pet peeve: People who bite their nails!
I admire: My husband
I describe my style as: Lady tomboy
Biggest fashion faux-pas: People dressing business casual when they should be all business!
On me right now: Talbots dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Vintage bag and belt.
Personal motto: Become your dream
I confess… I like my husband’s polka band!