Barbara Flood
occupation: interior decorator and personal stylist
“Nothing is in, and nothing is out. It’s about what really looks good on you and how you feel in it.” Barbara Flood
Collecting started at ten years old when Barbara’s mom bought her all new dresses each time they went on a holiday. Since then it’s been all form over function for her. It would be unlikely to see Barbara, even walking in a snow storm, without a plumed top hat (of some variation) and a one-of-a-kind and the “bigger the better” estate or costume ring, bracelet, pin, and earring, and some kind of collectors handbag. She is possessed by art, both to wear and decorate with. A standout for me is the Eisenberg 1940′s oversized broach, it is masterful in its timeless coolness. I could see it worn in so many ways, including on ripped-up jeans, even though Barbara wouldn’t be caught dead in them. She admits to only one weekend a year at the beach (what would she take off?) and packing almost her entire wardrobe for any trip. She loves new designers and scours the world looking for them (this is evident in her chock-full-of every culture and time period Manhattan apartment). Barbara’s decor and style includes emerging artists like Katie Daniels and David Mandel, whom she prides herself on supporting. As a muse and model for the iconic Rudi Gernreich, alongside other legendary beauties such as Peggy Moffitt and Leon Bing, Barbara’s spirit for the extraordinary in life resounds.
If you like Barbara, you might also enjoy Patricia Fox or Felicia Rosshandler.
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February 12th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Miss Flood is the center jewel in the crown of timeless chic.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
What a delicious woman – so self-assured and glamorous.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
What a wonderful piece on the DIVINE Ms. Flood! She has never looked more wonderful and her style more infectious . . . makes me want to run out in the snow in rhinestones and feathers!
February 14th, 2010 at 7:20 am
beautiful woman, such a pleasure to watch! so so so great!
February 14th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
she is absolutely fab…….her confidant command of her subject and her beauty shouts out for a television fashion show !
S
February 15th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
She is a guru and a goddess–a woman possessed of complete assurance and a brilliant sense of her own style–coupled with a great sense of humor!
February 15th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Whoever Toby is, I agree with her!
February 17th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
She is so fabulous!!! I love how she does the piles and piles of jewelry. It is really something that I think a woman earns with age. It looks completely natural on her, like Iris Apfel for example. I am absolutely crazy for her long tuxedo coat and how she wears it with the massive brooch!!! Absolutely fabulous!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
The video leaves me breathless….I’m so honored to work with Barbara. I agree with Stanley that this should be expanded into a great television special!
March 7th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Recently met Barbara in New York and one of my staff amd close friend went to see Barbara”s collection. I was not able to as I had to return to Canada. I would appreciate making contact with her via e-mail. Would you please give her my e-mail address and name.
It isn’t every day you meet someone so intriquing and with such an incredible sense of style and life.
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July 4th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
very happy to meet Barbara and Stanley today ! a lot of beautiful things in her collection.
friendly, Hélène
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