The Most Coveted Jobs in the World

Yesterday, I got an invitation in the mail for a Credit Suisse Alumni event. (Obviously I'm going to go, if only for the shock value.) Five years ago I was all about finance, and now I am all about art. It is so funny for me to catch up with people who I haven't kept in touch with or tell people I recently became friends with about my past life. Both groups seemed shocked. How does one transition from Investment Banking to the Art World? Well, it's easy. What most people don't realize is that these two seemingly different Worlds are actually very similar. I will tell you from first hand experience, it is just as hard to get a job at a prestigious art gallery, if not harder, than it is to get a job at a bulge bracket bank - you are simply trading a lucrative career for a glamorous one. Aside from access, once you actually get into the worlds of high finance and high art, the similarities are endless - both Worlds consist of people who think they're better than everyone else and both serve basically the same clientele. In short, Larry Gagosian is Goldman Sachs.

Inside the Apartments of Cool Creative Couples

The Eclectic Soho Loft of Artists John Currin and Rachel Feinstein

The Minimalist Wall Street High-Rise of Designers Robert Geller and Ana Beatriz Lerario

The Bohemian Brooklyn Townhouse of Artists Vik Muniz and Janaina Tschape

Art Fairs vs. Art Festivals

New York has the Armory Show, London has the Frieze Art Fair, Berlin has Art Forum Berlin, Basel has Art Basel, Miami Beach has Art Basel Miami Beach, LA has Art Los Angeles Contemporary and artLA and Chicago has Art Chicago. These may be some of the biggest and most well known art fairs in the World, but there is a more community oriented vehicle pushing the boundaries of contemporary art and design - the advent of the regional art festivals. This weekend Chicago hosted the Bucktown Arts Festival. Here are some of the booths that deserve recognition where one of a kind arts and crafts were on display - some could even serve as some DIY inspiration.

Ken Wilson

Ronda Ruby Ceramics

Denise Riesen

Circa Cermaics Chicago

Carol Ryan

The September Issues

I love September Issues as much as I love September weather. I've been on a hunt to find the perfect vintage bookstores in Chicago, complete with a well curated selection of international and indie magazines and limited editions of art and design books...you know, something similar to St. Mark's Bookshop, Strand or McNally Jackson. Unfortunately, it looks like they don't exist. So, after a few failed attempts of searching, I gave in and headed to Barnes & Noble where the selection of indie and international magazines is limited - most notably missing were Corduroy and the international issues of Bazaar. Now all Chicago needs is an independent bookstore to carry these missing links and some good old fashion New York sample sales!

Fall Fashion Wishlist

My Top Five Fall Fashion Must-Haves!

The Row Shift Dress

Maison Martin Margiela Distressed Ankle Boot

Opening Ceremony Pullover with Pockets

SARCA's Lena Erziak Sean Calf Hair Bag

DANNIJO Bea Necklace