Off a secluded road in Genesee County lies an enchanted garden filled with tree peonies, koi ponds—and killer shoes. Dinah’s jacket and skirt from Dado Boutique; John’s custom suit and accessories from Adrian Jules; glasses from One Hip Chic Optical. Vintage umbrella.
Photos by Lisa Hughes; hair & men’s styling, Jason Wieland; makeup, Kieley Burnham. Creative direction and copy by Kate Sonnick.
Ladies: start your engines. Dinah, a high-performance driving instructor since 1998, has been racing cars since 2004. “It’s an adrenaline rush,” she says. Tank dress from Dado Boutique; vintage gloves and scarf from Panache Vintage & Finer Consignment. National award-winning 1932 Cadillac V12 Convertible Coupe courtesy of Bill and Judy Rose of Spencerport.
Photos by Lisa Hughes; hair & men’s styling, Jason Wieland; makeup, Kieley Burnham. Creative direction and copy by Kate Sonnick.
It’s easy to see why artists, poets, and photographers—from Ansel Adams to William Carlos Williams—have fallen in love with Linwood Gardens. Created as the summer home of Buffalo timber heir William Henry Gratwick II in 1901, the estate is now lovingly preserved by his granddaughter, Lee Gratwick. Silk blouse and pencil skirt from Dado. Custom suit and accessories from Adrian Jules. Sunglasses from One Hip Chic.
Photos by Lisa Hughes; hair & men’s styling, Jason Wieland; makeup, Kieley Burnham. Creative direction and copy by Kate Sonnick.
With an enviable collection of designer handbags and a closet filled with Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Tom Ford, Dinah can go from helmet head to Helmut Lang in less than seven seconds. To rock a vintage modern look, start with classic pieces, like this vintage Chanel suit from Panache. Mix in edgy accessories, like this leopard camisole, gold-studded belt, and emerald gloves. Sunglasses from One Hip Chic.
Photos by Lisa Hughes; hair & men’s styling, Jason Wieland; makeup, Kieley Burnham. Creative direction and copy by Kate Sonnick.
John, a second-generation racer, is also owner and team principal at Berg Racing. He and Dinah met at Watkins Glen during a high-performance driving event. He dangled the keys to his open cockpit racecar; she grabbed them, jumped into the car, and took off around the track. The rest is history. “We both like the quote, ‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone,’” Dinah says. Sequined gown from Dado. Opera gloves from Panache. Accessories from Adrian Jules. Sunglasses from One Hip Chic.
A creative director, writer, blogger, and occasional stylist, Kate Sonnick is always up for a road trip. Follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and at katesonnick.com.
Photos by Lisa Hughes; hair & men’s styling, Jason Wieland; makeup, Kieley Burnham.
