Searching for a signature piece

I keep trying to find a 'signature' style piece for myself! All truly stylish people have one. I read that Jackie O kept a basket full of her signature sunglasses on a table near her front door. I think about Truman Capote with his glasses. I'm just not a glasses person so that shouldn't be my signature piece. I've considered wearing combinations of black and white all the time but I wold miss color too much. Besides, I'm trying very hard to stop wearing black to social events in LA - I am sick to death of seeing a sea of highlighted blondes in black. In a dark room it looks like a bunch of floating heads. I've tried wearing red all the time but it really washes out my pale complexion. I've considered making a certain pin my signature piece but I know I'd get tired of that and people would wonder what was wrong with me for always wearing it. I don't want to be recognized for always carrying a big purse or wearing a certain color. There was one woman all over the society pages a couple of years ago, Rachel Feinstein (I think) who always wore a big cocktail ring and showed it off in every picture. I just don't think that's my style, either. I'll keep you posted on my search for a signature style piece. Please share any suggestions!

Missing NYC coffee

I just found a ceramic version of this classic New York coffee cup http://areyoubeingserved.com and I'm tickled! My first cup of coffee on my very first trip to NYC was in one of these cups so it holds sentimental value for me. I couldn't believe how good it tasted or how cheap it was. I found that everything tastes better in New York. It must be something in the water. I have found some tasty pizza here in LA at a place called "Lamonica's New York Pizza" they fly in NYC water to make their dough.

The High Style of Dorothy Draper

This fabulous book was written in 1941 by high society interior decorator Dorothy Draper. I fell in love with her 'devil may care' approach to decorating and her urging of 50's housewives to "go ahead - paint that door green!" Dorothy exemplified the Bon Vivant spirit. My wonderful boyfriend, C.E., and I were in NYC last summer and visited The Museum of the City of New York for an exhibit showcasing Ms. Draper's style - such inspiration! My first Draper inspiration is to think about my front door and what it says to the world. I just bought a luxurious, oversized welcome mat and now must find 2 grand matching pots in which to plant some friendly-looking plants!