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.

On Trend: Corset-Influenced Fashion

If you’ve never worn a  corset, you’re denying yourself an hourglass figure whatever your size. Some gowns have them built in. Contemporary interpretations utilize elastic fabric and/or flexible boning unlike that of the past. Fainting is no longer thought feminine. In the last few years crisscross nipping in of the

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CASHMERE

The entire country’s experiencing a cold snap. Whether you’re already in thermals and need a downy top layer or are looking for less weight and more warmth, cashmere’s the answer. Much of this is on sale. Don’t procrastinate. Color Left: C by Bloomingdale’s Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater– Form fitting, ribbed turtleneck,

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Alberti Guardiani – The Shoe Fits

Alberto Guardiani designs shoes. But not just shoes. Ones that express luxury and exemplify the Italian tradition of innovation and excellence. The Italian brand has deep roots that go back to 1947 with the start of its core business. The brand led by Guardiani was launched in 1980 and now

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Seasonal Denim Footwear

‘Goes with almost anything unless it’s formal. Dark Denim  left to right indigo rd. Badie Embroidered Dress Sandals – These look far more expensive than they are. Embroidered with colorful flowers and a chevron pattern. Denim upper, manmade sole. Round-toe ankle-strap dress sandals Adjustable buckle closure at ankle strap; embroidered

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First Look: Western Wear is Back

Really, the genre seems to be cyclical. Fall runways once again featured western wear replete with cowgirl detailing. That means boots, ladies. Everything from short to high, classic to fashion is available. If they fit well, you’ll wear them till the boots fall apart. Taupe Left: Old West Boots –

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Wrap It Up! Wrap Dresses

Diane von Furstenberg’s Legacy continues with fluid, comfortable, often packable dresses. ( Yes, the company is alive and well.) Garden Prints  left to right Fillmore Wrap Maxi Dress by Privacy Please – Ultrafeminine. Wrap style with tie closure, Surplice neck. Sleeveless. Lined rayon. $218.00 West Dress by Two Arrows –

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Pool & Beach for The Little Ones

Keep them busy, keep them safe, share a smile. Float– clockwise Watermelon Pool Float– Cool looking inflatable fruit-reverses to a green “rind” side. Heavy-duty vinyl. Approx. 48″ diam. and holds up to 200 lbs. (a pump is sold separately) $19.98 Water Wheel– This one doesn’t just float, it spins! Helps

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Midsummer Halter Tops

For those of you who spent the winter with weights or Pilates and/or early summer whacking a volley ball… Feminine White Lace Left: Union of Angels Mia Top– Long n’ lean. Round neck. Fully lined. Full back. Scalloped hem. Cotton/polyester. $97.00 Center: Few Moda Let It Swing Crochet Tank Blouse–

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On Trend: Corset-Influenced Fashion

If you’ve never worn a  corset, you’re denying yourself an hourglass figure whatever your size. Some gowns have them built in. Contemporary interpretations utilize elastic fabric and/or flexible boning unlike that of the past. Fainting is no longer thought feminine. In the last few years crisscross nipping in of the waist has frequented fashion lines. (Bustier looks that also derive from lingerie are not corsets.) Remember, when the waist goes in, hips are proportionally emphasized.

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CASHMERE

The entire country’s experiencing a cold snap. Whether you’re already in thermals and need a downy top layer or are looking for less weight and more warmth, cashmere’s the answer. Much of this is on sale. Don’t procrastinate. Color Left: C by Bloomingdale’s Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater– Form fitting, ribbed turtleneck, long sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, pullover style. 17 colors! On sale at $79.00  (50% off) A good opportunity for multiples.  Center: Chunky Ribbed Pullover

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Alberti Guardiani – The Shoe Fits

Alberto Guardiani designs shoes. But not just shoes. Ones that express luxury and exemplify the Italian tradition of innovation and excellence. The Italian brand has deep roots that go back to 1947 with the start of its core business. The brand led by Guardiani was launched in 1980 and now boasts a presence on the International market. The Alberto Guardiani Spring/Summer ’18 collection presented during Milan Fashion week is a blend of cosmopolitan and pop

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Seasonal Denim Footwear

‘Goes with almost anything unless it’s formal. Dark Denim  left to right indigo rd. Badie Embroidered Dress Sandals – These look far more expensive than they are. Embroidered with colorful flowers and a chevron pattern. Denim upper, manmade sole. Round-toe ankle-strap dress sandals Adjustable buckle closure at ankle strap; embroidered details at straps and heel 3″ wrapped block heel. $59.00! BCBGMAXAZRIA Dona Denim Sandals – Slight and sexy. Textile upper. Adjustable ankle strap with buckle

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First Look: Western Wear is Back

Really, the genre seems to be cyclical. Fall runways once again featured western wear replete with cowgirl detailing. That means boots, ladies. Everything from short to high, classic to fashion is available. If they fit well, you’ll wear them till the boots fall apart. Taupe Left: Old West Boots – Distressed leather upper. Features a six-row fancy Western stitching pattern on shaft. Hand-corded medallion. Fully leather lined. Cushioned leather insole for all-day comfort. Durable leather

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Wrap It Up! Wrap Dresses

Diane von Furstenberg’s Legacy continues with fluid, comfortable, often packable dresses. ( Yes, the company is alive and well.) Garden Prints  left to right Fillmore Wrap Maxi Dress by Privacy Please – Ultrafeminine. Wrap style with tie closure, Surplice neck. Sleeveless. Lined rayon. $218.00 West Dress by Two Arrows – Country fresh. Unlined rayon dress with crisscross  shoulder straps, wrap front tie closure. 5 colors/prints  $193.00 Fillmore Wrap Midi Dress by Privacy Please – Graceful.

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Pool & Beach for The Little Ones

Keep them busy, keep them safe, share a smile. Float– clockwise Watermelon Pool Float– Cool looking inflatable fruit-reverses to a green “rind” side. Heavy-duty vinyl. Approx. 48″ diam. and holds up to 200 lbs. (a pump is sold separately) $19.98 Water Wheel– This one doesn’t just float, it spins! Helps kids stay active and improves their swimming skills. Made of long-lasting, heavy-duty vinyl. 61″L x 53″W  Ages 8& $59.95  (a pump is sold separately) Giant

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Midsummer Halter Tops

For those of you who spent the winter with weights or Pilates and/or early summer whacking a volley ball… Feminine White Lace Left: Union of Angels Mia Top– Long n’ lean. Round neck. Fully lined. Full back. Scalloped hem. Cotton/polyester. $97.00 Center: Few Moda Let It Swing Crochet Tank Blouse– Pretty and easy. Crochet lace overlay. Polyester. Halter neckline; crisscross straps at back. Cut-in shoulders. Scalloped hem. Pullover Sale $99.00 Right: The Jetset Diaries Paradise

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