Andre’ Leon Talley & Me, in the Chiffon Trenches

“I’ve been reading, I’ve been reading… We be all night. Book in Love!” That’s my remix of Beyonce’s tune… IYKYK. Get into this bit of information, I was tickled pink to learn that I share a birthday with THE Andre’ Leon Talley. Just finished reading his memoir and it was absolutely fascinating and captivating. Peace to his memory and rest to his larger than life soul. I was an Audible book virgin until listening to him read this beautiful gift of his life’s grand adventures. Of course I still bought the book, because, well, it’s a “to have and to hold thing” for me. There’s so much truth in his journey. Hearing the melody of his voice was everything. No one says VOGUE like him and I’m certain Vogue will never know another quite like him. His ability to describe the details of fashion is too marvelous for words. It’s a fact that interior design follows the world of fashion; style moves from the runway and fashion houses to the driveway and our houses. I’m grateful to the NY Times for the photo of his cozy TV-Reading Room. The bold and fabulous leopard print carpet reflects his soul & style and the books… Oh, the books… Wish I’d had the chance!