I have never seen a fashion parade quite like this on 5th Avenue in all my years in Manhattan. Opulence, elegance, humor, chicness… anything goes when you are lunching with the world’s elite of society in Central Park’s stunning Conservancy at 105th & 5th for the 31st annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon.
Through the grand gates we arrived, heralded by trumpeters in the garden and champagne sparkling in flutes. Under a tent exploding in spring blossoms, we dined on mint pea soup and Maine lobster salad crafted by Abigail Kirsch. The event hosted by the Women’s Committee of Central Park Conservancy does more than just look fabulous at every age; they raise millions of dollars to ensure this park, for New Yorkers and for all those who vist from around the world, will remain beautiful and preserved for future generations to enjoy. Through robust applause, Anne S. Harrison (my new idol) announced they raised over 3 million dollars this season and furthermore accepted the largest gift to date of 100 million dollars to the Conservancy by Jenny & John Paulson.
So next time you lay on the lawn and gaze up at the trees or walk over the historic bridges in Central Park taking in this sweet escape from our concrete jungle, know that these lovely women are helping keep that possible for all of us, for all the years to come.
Special thanks to Tiffany & Co. for having me as their guest~
The next three ladies are my new style icons. Chic, chic, chic.
Of course, you know who was there!
Still in my natural beauty phase I started in Paris, I wore a very 20s inspired day dress by Primary New York and what I call a Renoir garden hat by Zac Posen.
From the booklet above:
Central Park by the numbers…
40,000,000 annual visitors
200,000+ annual plantings
20,300 trees
9,000 benches
900+ annual volunteers
80 acres of woodlands to get lost in
58 miles of paths for leisurely strolls
55 sculptures and statues
36 bridges and arches
7 lakes and ponds
7 lawns for picnicking
4 boat landings for romance
You looked beautiful! And that woman in cream with the green hat and the rosettes is SUCH an inspiration.
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I know! I’m totally obsessed with her.
All lovely photos! I love seeing Bill so dressed up!
It seems unreal to se this in the heart of Manhattan. Great pictures, as always. They feel just like a little touch of spring and freshness. It’s so grey and rainy here in France that it felt really good. (And these hats, wow. Some ladies have an incredible sense of fashion.) Once again, wonderful job!
Thanks doll! I’m down in Cannes now and I’m so sad it’s going to be rainy the entire time I’m here. I wish these ladies could send us some of their springtime sun!
,,,simply lovely. you captured the moments of the affair beautifully. i adore your simplicity and natural beauty. the women you deemed your style inspiration, i can certainly see why. so lovely, so classic, so elegant i would choose them, too!,,,
Isn’t it nice to see such a spectrum of beauty of all ages. I was just so inspired.
Totally love your natural beauty phase – it suits you well! Also so in love with the top hat + bun look. Gorgeous.
INCREDIBLE.
so stunning!
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thanks for sharing! what a fun little world to peek into. the hats! the spring dresses! lovely.
oh my, such gorgeous stylishness! I love the black & white spotted dress, plus all the hats & you look beautiful
wow, what an event! the hats seriously rival those at the royal wedding…so fabulous! thank you for giving us a sneak peek into your beautiful life.
Molly {Dreams in HD}
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I know, it totally felt like we were at a proper royal wedding!
When I was looking through all the beautiful images and gorgeous ladies in magnificent hats, I was like..”BUT WHERE ARE YOU??!?!” for you are the chicest of them all, obvi.
Then,
Radiant in your natural phase Jamie!
What a magical shoot! At first I thought, Do we really need to see another set of bourgeois white women lunching? But the creativity and whimsy of their ensembles was definitely photo worthy. I love how you shoot candids. Well done.
Sound of Chic
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Classic style set to an indie soundtrack
Ah! So nice to read! I completely agree. I loved all the humor and the personal style. It was just delightful to be around people who seemed so comfortable in their own skin and so interested in doing something unique to their own taste. I’m so glad you said that!
You captured this incredible event beautifully.. What color and glamour! The hats are all so intricately detailed. Bravo!
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Jamie Beck U always looks beautiful in white..so classic…
I second several of the comments, you look stunning without makeup! There is something to be said for natural beauty.
I agree with your new style icons, beautiful women that have not been enhanced but look beautiful.
Hats are one of those accessories that I just adore. I have a little collection growing. I love your look Jamie: understated elegance. And Bill looks so handsome!!
Hats were made for you!
your attire was so refreshing!!!
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