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 Kind of Blues You Might Want

Blue looks well on anyone. Choose your hue and styling. Blouses Left: Zimmerman Washed-silk Wrap Top– Cool and sexy. Navy washed silk ties at the waist. Low V-neckline gathered at shoulders, cuffs, and through the bodice to create a flattering shape. $425.00 Center: Burnell Embroidered Blouse by Tracy Reece– Feminine.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? Flowered Handbags

At least these won’t wilt. Cheer, soften and feminize outfits by carrying a flowered bag. Double check sizes please, photos are not exactly proportionate. More or Less Daisies  left to right Ted Baker London Flower Applique Shoulder Bag – Bold and graphic. Single top handle – Detachable shoulder strap –

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Walk in A Garden – Flowered Shoes

As perennial as actual blooms, printed, embroidered and ornamental flowers appear on everything wearable come spring. Flats Left: Dreams On Display Embroidered Flat by Betsy Johnson – Fairy like, light as air. Embroidered with flowers and trimmed with rose-colored satin. Feminine. $89.00   Center: Edison Slingback Flats – Night or day

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It’s Denim Dress Time!

Actually, in anticipation of Spring, a great many versions are already sold out. Here’s something you know you’ll wear back in another incarnation. All Day Dresses left to right Carina Two Tone Denim Dress– small sizes only- Perfect for a hip though stylish office- Five-pocket style, round neck, button-front. Cotton/polyester.

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Italy’s Furla Goes to Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is in full swing.  While many of us aren’t industry insiders or don’t find ourselves featured in the New York Social Diary, we still love fashion, especially the sometimes quirky and cutting-edge designs of couture fashion. Furla, the powerhouse Italian accessory manufacturer, is also participating in Fashion

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Birds of A Fashion Feather

Feathers are soft, exotic, fun; no longer just dressy. Casual Left: Pello Bello Striped Feather Sleeve Top– Definitely fun. $128.00 Center: Michael Kors Blouse– Minimal with a wink. Viscose/elastane top with back zipper, hook and eye closure. Sleeve (ostrich) feather inserts. $247.00 Right: Opening Ceremony– White Cropped Feather Shirt- Traditional

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On Trend: Crushed Velvet

Like worn linen, crushed velvet is never going to look neat. Silk fabrication is softer than polyester, but needs dry cleaning. Overall the material gives a vintage feeling even when designed with contemporary silhouette. Solid Color Blouses Left: Love Scarlett Cutout Ladder Sleeve Crushed Velvet Top– All over crushed velvet,

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Be A Bit Fashion Forward

Serious Ruffles Left: MUMUS Lena Maksimova Ruffle Sleeve Sweatshirt– Great with jeans or black leggings. Fun. Bright red sweatshirt bedecked with outrageously flirtatious ruffles on the sleeves. Athleisure all the way from St. Petersburg, Russia. Cotton/polyester. Slightly cropped. $195.00& Right: Bilha Ruffle Blouse– Kind of shirt gone to giggles. Acetate/rayon.

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The Kind of Blues You Might Want

Blue looks well on anyone. Choose your hue and styling. Blouses Left: Zimmerman Washed-silk Wrap Top– Cool and sexy. Navy washed silk ties at the waist. Low V-neckline gathered at shoulders, cuffs, and through the bodice to create a flattering shape. $425.00 Center: Burnell Embroidered Blouse by Tracy Reece– Feminine. Nylon with viscose lining. Pullover styling. Removable belt. There’s a matching skirt should you prefer a dress look. $128.00 Right:Vince Camuto Side Drawstring Textured Bell-Sleeve

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How Does Your Garden Grow? Flowered Handbags

At least these won’t wilt. Cheer, soften and feminize outfits by carrying a flowered bag. Double check sizes please, photos are not exactly proportionate. More or Less Daisies  left to right Ted Baker London Flower Applique Shoulder Bag – Bold and graphic. Single top handle – Detachable shoulder strap – Foldover top flap with magnetic closure – Exterior features floral appliques with logo embossed studs and protective metal feet – Interior features printed lining, 1

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Walk in A Garden – Flowered Shoes

As perennial as actual blooms, printed, embroidered and ornamental flowers appear on everything wearable come spring. Flats Left: Dreams On Display Embroidered Flat by Betsy Johnson – Fairy like, light as air. Embroidered with flowers and trimmed with rose-colored satin. Feminine. $89.00   Center: Edison Slingback Flats – Night or day dressy. Fashioned with faille uppers and flowerembellishments. Criss-cross detailing; adjustable sling-back strap. 5/8” covered heel. Memory foam footbed. Leather outsole. Breathable lining. Navy. $129.00      Right:

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It’s Denim Dress Time!

Actually, in anticipation of Spring, a great many versions are already sold out. Here’s something you know you’ll wear back in another incarnation. All Day Dresses left to right Carina Two Tone Denim Dress– small sizes only- Perfect for a hip though stylish office- Five-pocket style, round neck, button-front. Cotton/polyester. $435.00 Sea Flutter Sleeve Belted Fit-&-Flare Dress– Feminine, not cutesy. Ruffled, cap sleeves, square neck, belted waist; exposed back zipper. 425.00 Boden Trinity Jersey Dress–

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Italy’s Furla Goes to Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is in full swing.  While many of us aren’t industry insiders or don’t find ourselves featured in the New York Social Diary, we still love fashion, especially the sometimes quirky and cutting-edge designs of couture fashion. Furla, the powerhouse Italian accessory manufacturer, is also participating in Fashion Week, introducing its Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection of handbags and shoes. For the Fall / Winter 2018-19 women’s collection, Furla returns to Milan’s Palazzo Cusani with

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Birds of A Fashion Feather

Feathers are soft, exotic, fun; no longer just dressy. Casual Left: Pello Bello Striped Feather Sleeve Top– Definitely fun. $128.00 Center: Michael Kors Blouse– Minimal with a wink. Viscose/elastane top with back zipper, hook and eye closure. Sleeve (ostrich) feather inserts. $247.00 Right: Opening Ceremony– White Cropped Feather Shirt- Traditional meets eccentric. Front button closures. Chest pocket. Buttoned cuffs. Relaxed, boxy fit. 100% cotton; feathers. Sale $70.00 Not Shown: Cinq a Sept Zoie Top-heather gray

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On Trend: Crushed Velvet

Like worn linen, crushed velvet is never going to look neat. Silk fabrication is softer than polyester, but needs dry cleaning. Overall the material gives a vintage feeling even when designed with contemporary silhouette. Solid Color Blouses Left: Love Scarlett Cutout Ladder Sleeve Crushed Velvet Top– All over crushed velvet, back zipper closure. Polyester/spandex. Machine washable. Should be relaxed fit. Sale $36.50 Center: Do and Be Off-the-Shoulder Velvet Top– A billowy silhouette balanced by structured

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Be A Bit Fashion Forward

Serious Ruffles Left: MUMUS Lena Maksimova Ruffle Sleeve Sweatshirt– Great with jeans or black leggings. Fun. Bright red sweatshirt bedecked with outrageously flirtatious ruffles on the sleeves. Athleisure all the way from St. Petersburg, Russia. Cotton/polyester. Slightly cropped. $195.00& Right: Bilha Ruffle Blouse– Kind of shirt gone to giggles. Acetate/rayon. Turn down collar. Cotton broadcloth. $41.00 Artful Alternatives Left: La Chic Parisienne Collection Twisted Shirt– Original and Bespoke. A bit of origami. Takes a little

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