RESIDENCE
Palm Springs
CURRENT PROJECTS
Trina Turk, a lifestyle brand comprising 11 annual collections of chic women’s ready-to-wear and accessories including handbags, tech, footwear, jewelry, swimwear, and activewear. Mr. Turk, the menswear line, and residential décor and textiles. www.trinaturk.com
BACKGROUND
The Trina Turk brand started small in 1995, in a spare bedroom of her and husband Jonathan Skow’s Los Angeles home. She pulled inspiration from vintage cuts, bold colors, and striking patterns that complement every occasion.
This unique point of view was instantly embraced by department stores and specialty boutiques, receiving rave reviews. The rest is history.
LIFE PHILOSOPHY
Don’t take yourself too seriously!
PERSONAL STYLE
Graphic, simple, with an occasional vintage ethnic garment — especially in the desert — and strong jewelry.
MUST-WEAR FOR DESERT COOL LOOKS
Wear white, wear color, wear prints — it’s more fun! As much as I love to wear black, it just doesn’t feel right in the desert.
Her Favorite Things
Staycation
Our house, the Ship of the Desert! We try to escape to Palm Springs as often as we can.
COURTESY OF Golden Voice
Music Venue
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — this will be my fifth year at Coachella.
www.coachella.com
STEVE LEGATO PHOTOGRAPHY
Restaurant
BREAKFAST: We love Cheeky’s, but be forewarned — there can be a long wait!
www.cheekysps.com
LUNCH: Love the mango and lobster salad at Norma’s at the Parker or Jake’s for their grilled tuna salad.
www.theparkerpalmsprings.com; www.jakespalmsprings.com
DINNER: Tinto at The Saguaro for tapas.
www.palmsprings.tintorestaurant.com
Photo by GREGG FELSEN
Midcentury Home
I love Albert Frey’s second house in Palm Springs — a jewel box of a bachelor pad nestled up amongst the rocks.
www.psmuseum.org
COURTESY OF INTEGRATRON
Day Trip
The Integratron in Landers for a sound bath.
www.integratron.com
COURTESY OF DÈJÁ VU
Store
I love the local vintage stores for fashion inspiration: Déjà Vu for apparel and Route 66 for amazing selections of vintage jewelry.
www.dejavuroom.com; www.route66west.com
COURTESY OF IMAGO GALLERIES
Art Gallery
Imago Galleries in Palm Desert.
www.imagogalleries.com
COURTESY OF MELVYN’S RESTAURANT
Bar
Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Inn, for a throwback to the ’60s.
www.inglesideinn.com
Outdoor Activity
Experiencing the natural beauty of the desert on hikes in Tahquitz Canyon or the Indian Canyons.
www.tahquitzcanyon.com; www.indian-canyons.com
Event
The annual Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund home tours — usually in November. We’ve been going on the tours for over 10 years.
www.psmodernheritagefund.com