Derek Blasberg
Photo by Terry Richardson
Photo by Terry Richardson
Good
ole Instagram. It’s been fun these past few days hasn’t it? The good news is
that I learned that Instagram has a “block follower” button. Hallelujah!
I
don’t follow that many people on Instagram… Only 107 people. But let me tell
you, those 107 people are stellar. My most favorite person on Instagram to
follow is my daughter. I use it more like a tracking device. However, she has
blocked me. I have no idea why. :-)
My
next favorite person to follow on Instagram is @thefatjewish. Usually makes me
laugh out loud every day. And finally, I never go a day without checking DerekBlasberg on Instagram.
Like I said, Derek is the crown prince of fashion. On top of that, he is adored by fashion royalty including the likes of @KarlLagerfeld, @CarineRoitfeld (former editor of French Vogue and current editor of CR Fashion Book), Lauren Santo Domingo @thelsd of modaoperandi.com, my favorite reality star @KimKardashian, supermodels @KarlieKloss, @CaraDelevingne, @JoanSmalls and of course our beloved @GigiHadid
Derek Blasberg with Lauren Santo Domingo
It
seems like Derek is in a new city every other day doing fabulous stuff. I don’t
know what exactly that fabulous stuff is but it’s all fabulous, of course.
Without fail, Derek was in Paris last week hanging out with the Who’s Who of
Fashion Week including our beloved Gigi. Gigi knows that I absolutely adore
Derek so she immediately arranged an introduction.
The
very next day, Derek Blasberg was on his way to my apartment for tea! Truth be
told, if you told me that I had a choice of the President of the United States
or Derek Blasberg to have over for tea, I would without a blink of the eye
choose Derek. Is that shallow? I don’t care. So, needless to say, I was a wee
bit excited.
As I
expected, Derek was a treat. Polite, cordial and engaging. This is not a
surprise as Derek is a New York Times best-selling author of a book on
etiquette titled, Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady.
Casual and affable, we had a wonderful chitchat covering everything from
interior design, fashion to the art world. This is definitely my kind of guy!
All of
my friends know how completely obsessed I am with a website called PaperlessPost. It is a website where you can send cards, any type of card/invitation via
email. For me, it is genius, as I am unable to physically write a card. I use
the website every single week for invitations, thank you cards or birthday
cards. They even have personalized stationery! Oh my God, I love it so much. I
usually go straight to my favorite cards designed by interior designer, Kelly
Wearstler but now I have just learned that Derek has his own line of cards
on Paperless Post as well! Woo-hoo! Check it out HERE but first let’s take a
look at some of my favorites from Derek…
Saving
the best for last, I really love Derek’s sense of humor. He doesn’t take
himself too seriously, is totally self-effacing, witty and completely down to
earth. It’s always nice to have a fellow Missourian right here in Paris craving
Steak-n-Shake just like I am. Derek will be back in Paris for haute couture
week in July and I am looking forward to growing our friendship because he
definitely puts a smile on my face.
Do
yourself a favor and start following Derek wherever you can… Instagram
(@derekblasberg), Twitter (@DerekBlasberg), or his website (www.MrBlasberg.com).
Keep up keep up!
Tomorrow
is our last little series for fashion week… Stay tuned for Parisian street
style.
Lucky Derek to have tea with you ! Big love , A
ReplyDeleteNice, I will follow him on Instagram
ReplyDeleteThank's!
The Girl from Québec city
So glad it worked out for you two to meet! IG is included in my social media ban but I might sneak on and look through his photos. I read a Q&A with him and he said he hates cilantro! No one's perfect I guess. I wonder if in spite of being the paperless post, I can get those cards in physical form? Even though my handwriting looks like the work of a drunk toddler, I prefer handwritten when possible. But a great thing to know about. I'm sure the recipients of my notes would prefer it.
ReplyDeletePaperless Post allows you to order hard copies- amazing, right?! The only disappointing but is the quality of the paper.
DeleteWhy'd you change fonts???? I like your old font. Just sayin'.... I'll read you anyways.....
ReplyDeleteLooks like yet another example of fabulous is as fabulous does...His book looks pitch perfect great too. I bet the conversation was flowing like a river. :) Thanks to you I am now a Paperless Post devotee and I have loved your other ig suggestions in the past so off I go to follow DB...
ReplyDeleteSending much Love and Strength northwards to you, as always.
I've never heard of him! Popping over to follow. Anyone who can make me laugh is top notch in my book!
ReplyDeleteEllie what a fun and talented man. So good to hear you are both from Missouri. I am in the Kansas City area! Thanks for the info on Paperless Post! Derek's line is hilarious!
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Karena
The Arts by Karena
I've been racking my - meager - brains trying to think who he looked like. James McAvoy!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie, I love Derek too since I am obsessed with the LSD lol yes I am a wee shallow but who cares, it is fun
ReplyDeleteSo jealous that you had tea with him he seems like such a polite and funny young man
Xoxoxo
Thank you for sharing!! Can't wait to follow him. Sending big hugs!! I'm off to work! xo xo
ReplyDeleteWhat Fun! You can see he has a natural joie de vivre. His Instagram photo with the Koala is too cute for words...he "bears" a striking resemblance to his furry friend. Have a great day (night) Ellie!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful visit, with plenty of topics to discuss. You also displayed proper etiquette by your reference of having Derek for "afternoon tea" instead of "high tea". People usually make that error trying to sound lofty, when in fact it is simply a dinner tea, that all classes partake of in Great Britain. Of course, it's not surprising that you would make the correct reference. As always, thanks again for a great post!
ReplyDeleteWonderful introduction of Mr. Blasberg to those of us no longer with-the-program. Just ordered his book and its sequel for my nieces birthday. Maybe she’ll listen to him . . . :-)
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