Shopping Around Town

From timeless wardrobe staples to locally crafted finds, our Shopping section helps you discover pieces that blend quality with character. Support small businesses, explore NYC boutiques, and shop with purpose.

The New Purple

To honor late legend Prince, Pantone has released a new custom color: Love Symbol #2. Named after the singer-songwriter’s iconic emblem and inspired by his signature Yamaha piano and film, Purple Rain, the deep shade of purple perfectly captures the spirit of the master musician. Printed color is different than real cloth. Allowing

Read More »

First Look: Bathing Suit Cover-Ups

Whether you want just enough cloth to be able to decently buy ice cream or or a dress you can wear into the afternoon, Cover-Ups have their own infinite variety. Bright Blues Left: Tile-Printed Maxi Dress Cover-Up by Raviya: Evocative of the ocean. Pullover styling; V-neckline with thin straps Rayon.

Read More »

First Look: Strapless

Pildes, Weights, Exfoliation, Heat, Tan- lots of reasons to go strapless. Cool Colors Left: BB Dakota Never Belt Better Dress: Soft, pretty, practical. Cotton/linen. Boned bodice. Stripe pattern.  Button at front. Self-belt at waist. Open back. Sale $75.60 Center: Shoshanna “Eleanora” Eyelet Dress. Barbeque? Beach? Straight-across neckline. Scalloped popover bodice.

Read More »

Seasonal Statement Earrings

Big, but not heavy, often colorful and/or full of movement. Cheery Left: J. Crew Colorful Floral Hoop Earrings: Pretty; subtle. Length: 2″ x 5/8″.Brass, zinc, epoxy stone, resin stone, glass stones, acrylic stone, cubic zirconia. Light gold plating. $65.00 Center: Oscar de la Renta “Climber Flower” earrings: Fiesta!  Woven round

Read More »

Mesh Fashion

Mesh is that very thin, soft net-like fabric that often acts as an overlay or base on which to embroider/appliqué. A mesh dress fits like tender, second skin. A mesh inset/cut-out lets skin show through. Mesh is light, packable, and very much in trend. Dresses left to right Fiona Mesh

Read More »

Let the Sunshine In- Yellow Fashion

Warm, cheerful, bright, bold, however you think of yellow, the season’s almost upon us. From marigold to lemon, the color beckons. Dresses left to right Marissa Dress by Tularosa: Sexy, sleek- and it moves. Polyester/acrylic/nylon/wool. Unlined knit fabric- a slip, please, ladies. Fringe bottom hem. $188.00                                        X Revolve Hose

Read More »

Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

I love Mother’s Day. I love that it comes just as spring has really started blooming.  The scent of lilacs fill the air, the peonies are plump and their heavy heads have not yet fallen to the ground.  The birds are back and building their nests while we humans gather to celebrate our

Read More »

Time Again for Linen (and Linen Blend) Dresses

Seasonal linen returns in neat, polished looks and slouchy, insouciant wrinkles (depending on fabric content.) Sacks remain, but decided silhouettes have risen in number. Left to Right Adley Midi Dress by Lovers & Friends: Wowza color, flattering silhouette. Fully lined linen/rayon/elastane. Front button closure and waist tie detail. Underwire padded

Read More »

The New Purple

To honor late legend Prince, Pantone has released a new custom color: Love Symbol #2. Named after the singer-songwriter’s iconic emblem and inspired by his signature Yamaha piano and film, Purple Rain, the deep shade of purple perfectly captures the spirit of the master musician. Printed color is different than real cloth. Allowing for this, here’s a sampling of purples you’ll see going forward. Think royal. Blouses Left: Georganne Off-the-Shoulder Silk Top– Definitely gala even worn with jeans.

Read More »

First Look: Bathing Suit Cover-Ups

Whether you want just enough cloth to be able to decently buy ice cream or or a dress you can wear into the afternoon, Cover-Ups have their own infinite variety. Bright Blues Left: Tile-Printed Maxi Dress Cover-Up by Raviya: Evocative of the ocean. Pullover styling; V-neckline with thin straps Rayon. $54.00  Center: Off the Shoulder Turquoise Cover-Up: Flirty. Ruffled overlay at top hem. Sleeves worn off the shoulder. Casual flowy fit. Rayon. $29.00 Right: Seafolly

Read More »

First Look: Strapless

Pildes, Weights, Exfoliation, Heat, Tan- lots of reasons to go strapless. Cool Colors Left: BB Dakota Never Belt Better Dress: Soft, pretty, practical. Cotton/linen. Boned bodice. Stripe pattern.  Button at front. Self-belt at waist. Open back. Sale $75.60 Center: Shoshanna “Eleanora” Eyelet Dress. Barbeque? Beach? Straight-across neckline. Scalloped popover bodice. Fit-and-flare silhouette. Gathered eyelet skirt. Adjustable tie belt. Knee-length hem. Scalloped trim. Cotton.  Sale $247.00                                                                          Right: Susana Monaco High Low Dress: Party pretty. Unlined nylon/spandex-

Read More »

Seasonal Statement Earrings

Big, but not heavy, often colorful and/or full of movement. Cheery Left: J. Crew Colorful Floral Hoop Earrings: Pretty; subtle. Length: 2″ x 5/8″.Brass, zinc, epoxy stone, resin stone, glass stones, acrylic stone, cubic zirconia. Light gold plating. $65.00 Center: Oscar de la Renta “Climber Flower” earrings: Fiesta!  Woven round top with 3D floral drop. Clip-on backs. Approx. 4″L. Sale $240.00                       Right: Cult Gaia’s Sloane Earrings:  Inspired by pebbles collected walking along the beach. Crafted

Read More »

Mesh Fashion

Mesh is that very thin, soft net-like fabric that often acts as an overlay or base on which to embroider/appliqué. A mesh dress fits like tender, second skin. A mesh inset/cut-out lets skin show through. Mesh is light, packable, and very much in trend. Dresses left to right Fiona Mesh Lace Trumpet Dress by Bardot: Very a la mode. Not for the shy. Flounced skirt and high neck. Back zip closure. Short sleeves. Partially lined

Read More »

Let the Sunshine In- Yellow Fashion

Warm, cheerful, bright, bold, however you think of yellow, the season’s almost upon us. From marigold to lemon, the color beckons. Dresses left to right Marissa Dress by Tularosa: Sexy, sleek- and it moves. Polyester/acrylic/nylon/wool. Unlined knit fabric- a slip, please, ladies. Fringe bottom hem. $188.00                                        X Revolve Hose of Harlow 1960: Soft, feminine. Lined polyester dress. Adjustable tie halter neck. Elasticized waist. I suggest a belt. Neckline to hem measures approx 58″ in

Read More »

Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

I love Mother’s Day. I love that it comes just as spring has really started blooming.  The scent of lilacs fill the air, the peonies are plump and their heavy heads have not yet fallen to the ground.  The birds are back and building their nests while we humans gather to celebrate our Moms. This year I’m planning a brunch for my family. While the food will be classic brunch fare, I want it to seem even more

Read More »

Time Again for Linen (and Linen Blend) Dresses

Seasonal linen returns in neat, polished looks and slouchy, insouciant wrinkles (depending on fabric content.) Sacks remain, but decided silhouettes have risen in number. Left to Right Adley Midi Dress by Lovers & Friends: Wowza color, flattering silhouette. Fully lined linen/rayon/elastane. Front button closure and waist tie detail. Underwire padded cups and front patch pockets. Hidden back zipper closure. $198.00 Milly Kendal Fluted Linen Dress: Seriously pretty. Raw-cut trims. Fully lined linen. Concealed hook and

Read More »
Facebook
LinkedIn