What's On Norma Kamali's Vanity?

Norma and moi! Naturally, I'm
wearing my All-in-One Norma Kamali Tunic.

The What's On Your Vanity Series showcases a single beauty item an industry insider loves because it's effective, but also she feels she must keep out on top of her vanity because the gorgeous packaging must be displayed.

A bottle similar to the one on Norma's vanity. She replicated
 it in an elongated version for her own olive oil line. 

Norma Kamali is a LEGEND. The sultana (yes, that's the female version of sultan--I looked it up) of sweats has long been one of my very favorite designers. Her bathing suits are the stuff of dreams. She can do a shawl collar like no other. And her sleeping bag coats?To die. Do you know that her all-in-one tunic was designed in 1974 and remains just as MAJOR in 2012 as it was then? I literally wear mine once a week and pack it for every trip I go on. It was such a good investment, I'm looking to add a cobalt, red and striped one to my mix, as well.

Kamali Kulture Long Sleeved Side Draped Dress

Yesterday, I stopped by Norma's Wellness Cafe at her midtown flagship store where she interviewed me (that's a first, certainly) and I also got to ask her a few burning questions of my own. I also got a tour of her new Kamali Kulture line, which will soon be sold on amazon.com and zappos.com. It's a collection of insanely flattering wear-to-death pieces, each priced under $100 (and many below even that--you can get a gorgeous suit for $100. It ALMOST makes me wish I worked in finance full-time again. Almost.) Stay tuned for a full Q&A with Norma, but in the meantime, read on and check out what's on her vanity. In Norma's words:

"When I turned 50, I realized I had so much stuff and I gave everything away. Everything. So now, there's absolutely nothing on my vanity except a mirror. [ed. note: I LOVE THAT THE ANSWER TO WHAT'S ON NORMA KAMALI'S VANITY IS NOTHING!] But! In my bathroom, I have something that I keep out. I created a fragrance called Norma Kamali in 1982 or 1983 and it can't be made anymore--all the raw materials are impossible to get again. The fragrance is so spectacular. And I have the last bottle. It's a 750ml bottle that I'm never opening. I want to have evidence of it existing and this is all that's left. It's a nice memory. Currently, I wear Intelligent Nutrients Restore fragrance, myself, because I need to restore all the time."

If you think I didn't look up that Norma Kamali fragrance on eBay the second I got home, you don't know me at all. Alas, there's nothing available at the moment, but I did find a photo of it here.

Thanks to Norma for sharing what's on her vanity! Stay tuned for the full Q&A later this week.

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