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.

Summer Camp Gifts

It’s that time again. Whether the kids are going away for two weeks or two months, packages are expected. Here are some ideas with which to pack them off or to show you miss them later on. The Ultimate Camp Journal–  Whether this particularly colorful, interactive version or another more

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Suggestions for Fathers Day

Father’s Day is Sunday, June, 17. But now is the time to start thinking about the perfect gift for all the men in your life.  We have the ideas to get you started. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones -in Gloss Black (there are 15 colors!) Does he make mom/you crazy

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Wide Leg Pants

Call them Palazzos, Culottes, Crops, Gauchos…they’re easy looking and innately air conditioned. Some masquerade as flowing skirts, others are crisp and sporty. Herein some samples: Crops/Gauchos Left: J. Brand Via Pleat Front Pant– A go-to item. Pleated front, belted waist with buckle closure, side seam pockets, back welt pockets, hidden

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Our Graduation Gift Guide

A graduation is a milestone event.  For the high school student, it marks the entry to adulthood, either at college or in the workplace.  For the college graduate, it marks a bittersweet moment of leaving friends and a safe place of learning to transition to the “real world” of work

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Guest Apparel for a Dressy Afternoon Wedding

You’ll know how dressy the occasion is and whether it takes place in a home, hall or religious edifice… one wants to look one’s prettiest…and wear the dress again with pleasure. Pale Pink left to right Tessa Crepe Mermaid Dress by Dress the Population– Contemporary halter neck with flattering cutaway

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First Look: Mixed Prints

You could, of course, mix those you own, but it’s more difficult than it looks to coordinate without looking like you dressed in the dark. Dresses left to right Alexis Faretta Square-Neck Mixed-Print Cotton Midi Dress – Stylish and interesting. Shoulder ties. Slim silhouette. Hidden back zipper closure. Midi length.

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Lighten Up – Less Heavyweight Sweaters

It’s almost time to put away the wool and (most of the) cashmere. Other fabrication will breathe more easily going forward. Knits Left: Red Openwork Sweater – Bright and cheery. Remember we can see through it. Round neckline and long sleeves. Slits on the sides of the cuffs. Ribbed collar,

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First Look: Saturated Color

There’s a lot of oomph on  seasonal runways this year. Yellows Left: Carolina Herrera Off-the-Shoulder Dress – Elegant. Mid-weight silk faille . Short gathered sleeve. Pleated from the waist seam. Asymmetric hem, front slit Center-back concealed hook and zip fastening. Canary yellow crepe lining. $2976.00 Center: Tadashi Shoji Sol Strapless

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Summer Camp Gifts

It’s that time again. Whether the kids are going away for two weeks or two months, packages are expected. Here are some ideas with which to pack them off or to show you miss them later on. The Ultimate Camp Journal–  Whether this particularly colorful, interactive version or another more sedate, every kid should take a journal. Helps coalesce thoughts, records memories, helps language, exorcises feelings. 5.5” x 6” 144 page journal: 6 tabbed sections

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Suggestions for Fathers Day

Father’s Day is Sunday, June, 17. But now is the time to start thinking about the perfect gift for all the men in your life.  We have the ideas to get you started. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones -in Gloss Black (there are 15 colors!) Does he make mom/you crazy playing music of iconoclastic taste? Does gravitational pull increase near electronic toys? These distinctly masculine headphones offer up to 40 battery life hours of premium

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Wide Leg Pants

Call them Palazzos, Culottes, Crops, Gauchos…they’re easy looking and innately air conditioned. Some masquerade as flowing skirts, others are crisp and sporty. Herein some samples: Crops/Gauchos Left: J. Brand Via Pleat Front Pant– A go-to item. Pleated front, belted waist with buckle closure, side seam pockets, back welt pockets, hidden back zipper closure. Lined cotton/rayon. $298.00 Center: Chriselle x J.O.A. Pleat High Waist Crop Wide Leg Pants– Sunny and fresh. Zipper fly with hook-and-bar closure.

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Our Graduation Gift Guide

A graduation is a milestone event.  For the high school student, it marks the entry to adulthood, either at college or in the workplace.  For the college graduate, it marks a bittersweet moment of leaving friends and a safe place of learning to transition to the “real world” of work and responsibility. Finding the appropriate gift to mark this important event can be challenging. Should a gift be sentimental, humorous, practical, advice-giving, or some combination

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Guest Apparel for a Dressy Afternoon Wedding

You’ll know how dressy the occasion is and whether it takes place in a home, hall or religious edifice… one wants to look one’s prettiest…and wear the dress again with pleasure. Pale Pink left to right Tessa Crepe Mermaid Dress by Dress the Population– Contemporary halter neck with flattering cutaway shoulders. Hidden back-zipper closure. Midi-length mermaid skirt. Lined polyester/ spandex. $216.00 Tadashi Shoji Lace Flounce-Hem Dress: Contemporary and feminine. Designed for a classic fit. Crewneck

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First Look: Mixed Prints

You could, of course, mix those you own, but it’s more difficult than it looks to coordinate without looking like you dressed in the dark. Dresses left to right Alexis Faretta Square-Neck Mixed-Print Cotton Midi Dress – Stylish and interesting. Shoulder ties. Slim silhouette. Hidden back zipper closure. Midi length. Tiered, ruffled hem. Lining, cotton/nylon/spandex. $649.00 Pullover Style, Knee Length Dress – Crew neckline; sheath silhouette. Short flutter sleeves. Contrast border print at hem. Machine

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Lighten Up – Less Heavyweight Sweaters

It’s almost time to put away the wool and (most of the) cashmere. Other fabrication will breathe more easily going forward. Knits Left: Red Openwork Sweater – Bright and cheery. Remember we can see through it. Round neckline and long sleeves. Slits on the sides of the cuffs. Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem. Cotton/polyester/nylon metallised fiber. $45.90                             Center: Petite Pointelle Yoke Sweater – Translucent. Ribbing textures this crewneck, pullover styled with an airy, pointelle-stitched yoke.

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First Look: Saturated Color

There’s a lot of oomph on  seasonal runways this year. Yellows Left: Carolina Herrera Off-the-Shoulder Dress – Elegant. Mid-weight silk faille . Short gathered sleeve. Pleated from the waist seam. Asymmetric hem, front slit Center-back concealed hook and zip fastening. Canary yellow crepe lining. $2976.00 Center: Tadashi Shoji Sol Strapless Tassel-Trim Dress– Resort/Summer ready. Imagine this with a tan. Straight-across neckline; tassel trim. Embroidered tulle details. Fitted sheath silhouette. Hidden back zipper. Handmade tassel hem.

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