Sunday, May 31, 2009

Lester

Mirella, Fendi 5th Avenue Manager, has a sister whose friend bought Pomeranian Lester in Miami. We think Lester deserves the "Cutest Dog Ever!" Award!! Lester, next time we are in South Beach, we want to meet you! Thanks for passing on Lester's photo, Takashi!
P.S. Dolce thinks Lester is "OK, not that gorgeous."

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Dolce & the Manolos

Dolce is really in trouble now. Felicia came home to discover Dolce had chewed one of her favorite Manolos.

"Bad dog!" I heard her say. But an hour or so later, Felicia forgot about it, and was rubbing Dolce on her muzzle (she says she loves the feel of Dolce's fur!) when Felicia felt something hard.

She looked at Dolce's mouth and discovered this!

A piece of bead had become stuck to her canine tooth...the one that curved!

So Felicia sat Dolce right down on the couch, with Sacha watching intently, and tried to wiggle the bead off Dolce's tooth.

Dolce didn't like Felicia messing around with her mouth.

Soon, the situation made Felicia laugh. But, Felicia kept trying, as Sacha looked on, concerned.

And just when Felicia was having visions of another trip to the vet and more bills for Dolce, finally, the bead came off.

Ta da!!

Dolce is always getting into trouble.

Yesterday, she ran out the door when Brooke was leaving and chased a jogger up the street. The jogger didn't stop and Felicia had to sprint to try to catch her. Finally, Brooke got out of the car, and they managed to corner Dolce. Dolce had a big grin on her face.

But the Manolo Bead Incident surely takes the cake.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia
P.S. Thanks to Brooke for all photos except Manolos.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Pamella Roland Trunk Show at Leigh's

Fall 2009 is coming up...and so is a new collection by Michigan's own Pamella Roland, shown last night at Leigh's!Pamela Roland with her daughter Cassandra, whom Felicia mistook for a show model!

Couture models in gowns from the Fall 2009 Pamella Roland collection.

India, Felicia and Brooke. India is wearing an Alice & Olivia dress from Leigh's.

Pamella Roland with MaryBeth and daughter (and sometimes model) Mary Grace.

Leigh's owner Rebecca with Mary Beth and India.

The party's on!

Steve, from local hotspot Bar Divani.

Toute la famille!

Mary Grace models Pamella Roland fur!
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Thursday, May 28, 2009

NYC Pack-Up

Fun times in New York temporarily on hold while we said goodbye to our time in the city and moved a few things from Michael's apartment back to Michigan... Webster Hall, looking east on 11th Street.

Mosaic by Webster Hall on 11th Street.

Hello little bird crossing East 11th Street.

India waiting by the rental car outside Michael's apartment.

Goodbye, Statue of Liberty, as seen from the highway in New Jersey...
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Ritz Carlton Battery Park

India says hello to fellow guest, toy poodle Hazel.

Sunday brunch at the Ritz Carlton, Battery Park.

Close-up of dessert table.

Helicopter, seen faintly in the background, during Fleet Week.

Another kind of bird, on the tree outside our room.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Snapshots of New York City

Brooke and India at Nobu 57...

Park for just dogs!

West Village dove...
...resting on a ledge...

Brooke in coral...

Mosaic of colors...
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia
P.S. Top photo, courtesy Takashi.

Monday, May 25, 2009

10+ Baguette

Our Miss Brooke, fresh from America's Top Model, demonstrates her finesse with Fendi's 10+ baguette, named for its 10-year anniversary.

Model/stylist/photographer/makeup-artist Takashi tries to catch our Miss Brooke as she leaves with her Zucca Cartoon luggage...

Brooke accessorizes her dress with a variety of purses and hats...

Store manager Charles Jourdan (yes, that Charles Jourdan), retrieves a baguette or two...

...while Brooke expresses her gratitude!
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Scenes from Fendi Party II

Brooke checks out the new Fendi Trompe L'Oeil shoe as Takashi looks on...

Sold!

Brooke, Takashi, India and Mandy...

...and Michael and India head down Fifth Ave to The Bar at The Four Seasons around the corner...to be joined by...
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Scenes from Fendi Party

Fendi Peek-a-boo bags commune before Fendi & Vogue party...

Brooke, Takashi and India listen to Michael's take on New York's fashion scene...

...while Felicia talked Internet Generation with Fendi Managing Director, Philippe Fortunato (here with wife, Marie, at Fendi's historic Great Wall of China fashion show). (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images Entertainment)

And a party goer wore the latest male summer fashion trend: shorts.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia