Here in the midwest where it refuses to stop dumping snow and freezing into sheet upon sheet of ice, I start daydreaming about being on a tropical vacation somewhere. Lounging by the pool in a fabulous bathing suit with a fabulous cover-up and a fruity cocktail in my hand (delivered by a charming and sexy young poolboy, of course). In these fantasies, my body is tan, slim and firm and I am usually sporting the chicest of sun hats, scarves and sunglasses. It’s always just a little bit Old Hollywood — think Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard. Imagine my pleasant surprise when, perusing a few collections for Resort 09, I notice that the Old Hollywood trend is back. The high-waisted bikini, the Marilyn Monroe cut one-piece, the scarves and hats and giant sunglasses! All I can say is, “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. Demille.”

Funky, retro perfection at Chanel

Impeccable Old Hollywood glam at Chanel

Michael Kors' classic, all-American style

my personal fave at Diane von Furstenberg

drinks

and just a couple more….in case you’ve planned a vacation

South of France

Italy