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.

Oversized Sweaters 2018

Once again, we’re swimming in our sweaters. Even if the knit isn’t tunic length, its arms extend, its shoulders are grown broad. Perhaps this is meant to make us all look slimmer or to allow another layer beneath. C’est la trend. Short N’ Wide Left: Ribbed Oversized Sweater by Acne

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Be Prepared! Christmas Garlands

Time to check out those old Christmas decorations which may be torn, molting, or broken- so there’s no scurrying around when you need to prioritize finding gifts for that nothing-pleases-him uncle or your best friend. Traditional Left: National Tree 9 Foot by 10 Inch Wispy Willow Garland with 50 Clear

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Animal Prints

As sure as leaves fall and weather cools, animal prints come back every autumn- mostly leopard for some curious reason. Here’s a sampling: Dresses Left: Max Mara Dramma Animal-Print Wool Midi Dress – Slim and warm. Heavy Italian wool sheath dress features softly rounded shoulders and figure-flattering nipped-waist silhouette. $965.00

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Sweaters Worth a Second Look

Beyond basics, there are details that make simple apparel distinctive- a color, a sleeve, the neck, proportion, a weave. Some are transitional, others will take you confidently into autumn. Sleeve Detail Left: Rodebjer Richa Turtleneck Sweater– This one offers exaggerated proportion and neck as well as long, bishop sleeves. Rather

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Let it Rain! We’ll be Ready with Great Boots

After a dry summer, we are starting to see a bit more rain in the forecast. Now’s a good time to take stock of our rain gear, especially waterproof boots to keep feet warm dry when dodging puddles. There are so many heights, colors, and patterns to choose from we

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First Look: Autumn Loafers

Likely everyone but Tina Turner has at least one pair of these. Comfort after all is comfort. (Most of these also come in black) Blues- clockwise Edie Pointy Toe Loafer by Sole Society– Clean lines, shortened vamp, bridge strap pointy toe. Blue velvet. Lightly cushioned footbed. Textile and leather upper/synthetic

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Leather/Suede Skirt (and some faux)

‘Tis the season. You KNOW you have to have a black one which is why there are so many here. Dress up or down. Others optional. Minis Left: Faux Leather Skirt by Rebecca Taylor– A scrunch more length here. Easy and carefree. Fully lined, poly blend skirt with shirred, ruffle

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Autumn Candle Sets

As Autumn inches its way, thoughts turn to cozy candle-lit evenings. Here are some that might be used to set a lovely table, placed carefully around a room (or bath) or as a hostess gift. Remember to buy the actual candles. Volens Gold Votive Candle Holders, Mercury Glass Tealight Candle

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Oversized Sweaters 2018

Once again, we’re swimming in our sweaters. Even if the knit isn’t tunic length, its arms extend, its shoulders are grown broad. Perhaps this is meant to make us all look slimmer or to allow another layer beneath. C’est la trend. Short N’ Wide Left: Ribbed Oversized Sweater by Acne Studios– Classic ribbing textures a sweater knit from soft wool in a super-slouchy, oversized silhouette. 23″ length (size Medium). Crewneck. Ribbed cuffs 100% wool. Wear

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Be Prepared! Christmas Garlands

Time to check out those old Christmas decorations which may be torn, molting, or broken- so there’s no scurrying around when you need to prioritize finding gifts for that nothing-pleases-him uncle or your best friend. Traditional Left: National Tree 9 Foot by 10 Inch Wispy Willow Garland with 50 Clear Lights– For those who like a classic eggnog recipe and understated look. Indoor or outdoor use. Pre-lit with 50 UL listed, pre-strung Clear lights. $37.42-

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Animal Prints

As sure as leaves fall and weather cools, animal prints come back every autumn- mostly leopard for some curious reason. Here’s a sampling: Dresses Left: Max Mara Dramma Animal-Print Wool Midi Dress – Slim and warm. Heavy Italian wool sheath dress features softly rounded shoulders and figure-flattering nipped-waist silhouette. $965.00 Center: Milly Textured Mermaid Midi Dress – Red, leopard pattern. Feminine fit n’ flair.  Round neckline. Half sleeves. Hem hits below the knee. Viscose/polyester/nylon. $475.00

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Sweaters Worth a Second Look

Beyond basics, there are details that make simple apparel distinctive- a color, a sleeve, the neck, proportion, a weave. Some are transitional, others will take you confidently into autumn. Sleeve Detail Left: Rodebjer Richa Turtleneck Sweater– This one offers exaggerated proportion and neck as well as long, bishop sleeves. Rather makes a statement. Directional knit detail at torso. Ribbed trim. Cotton/acrylic. $245.00 Center:Neiman Marcus Collection Bell-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater– Two ply cashmere in black. Goes with

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Let it Rain! We’ll be Ready with Great Boots

After a dry summer, we are starting to see a bit more rain in the forecast. Now’s a good time to take stock of our rain gear, especially waterproof boots to keep feet warm dry when dodging puddles. There are so many heights, colors, and patterns to choose from we selected a few of our favorites.  Prices vary by pattern and color.  Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot – The British Original. First introduced in 1956,

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First Look: Autumn Loafers

Likely everyone but Tina Turner has at least one pair of these. Comfort after all is comfort. (Most of these also come in black) Blues- clockwise Edie Pointy Toe Loafer by Sole Society– Clean lines, shortened vamp, bridge strap pointy toe. Blue velvet. Lightly cushioned footbed. Textile and leather upper/synthetic lining and sole. $89.95 Harlowe Pointy Toe Loafer-Trotters– Narrowed toe and low heel. Cushioned footbed. Leather (suede) upper; synthetic lining and sole. 7 colors. $99.95

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Leather/Suede Skirt (and some faux)

‘Tis the season. You KNOW you have to have a black one which is why there are so many here. Dress up or down. Others optional. Minis Left: Faux Leather Skirt by Rebecca Taylor– A scrunch more length here. Easy and carefree. Fully lined, poly blend skirt with shirred, ruffle hem, hidden back zipper closure. $350.00 Center: FRAME Fringed Suede Skirt – Cute if brief. Banded waist, side slit pockets, fringed hem. Concealed back zipper

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Autumn Candle Sets

As Autumn inches its way, thoughts turn to cozy candle-lit evenings. Here are some that might be used to set a lovely table, placed carefully around a room (or bath) or as a hostess gift. Remember to buy the actual candles. Volens Gold Votive Candle Holders, Mercury Glass Tealight Candle Holder Set of 12. Put a pretty sparkle around your dinner or date evening. 2.17″ diameter (top) and 2.67″ height approximately. Antiqued Metallic Finish: Mercury speckled

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