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.

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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Portable Rainbows

Bright, cheery, hopeful at a time we seriously need it, rainbow coloration brightens warm weather wardrobes. Selected Tops Left: Rainbow Faux Fur Mini Cape by Isolated Heroes– Just for fun. Faux fur, polyester exterior, open front, slightly cropped length, and a small pink heart on the chest with black “Isolated

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Fourth of July Party?

We’ve featured stripes, so it’s on to stars (and stars and stripes.) There are very inexpensive pieces to celebrate the day and those you’ll hopefully wear on other occasions. Curiously, there’s a run on star prints. Half of what e found was sold out. The Unabashed Fourth Left: Talbot’s Stars

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Stripes!

Peppermint? left to right Left: Striped Palazzo Pants– Cream & Red. Polyester woven pants featuring allover stripe print, front O-ring zipper closure, and two slant pockets. $22.90 Two by Vince Camuto Stripe Waffle Knit Top– Eeeeeeeeasy. Lightweight waffle-textured polyester/ spandex knit; cap sleeves, angled stripes, asymmetric hem, crew neck. Machine

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Tropical Print Dresses

Tropical prints don’t necessarily have to be either garish or feature pineapples. A sampling of this year’s models follows: Mellow Yellow Left: GoJane Haute Tropics Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress– Hot, not bothered. Put a flower in your hair. Stretchy off-the-shoulder maxi features a banded neckline, keyhole chest cut-out, long skirt flaring

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Silver/Gold Sandals

Put a little glow in your life. Silver and gold are now commonly worn day to evening- they coordinate with everything. (Many are available in silver and gold) Mid Heel Silver clockwise Nine West Pruce Block-Heel Sandals – This year’s classic. Almond-toe ankle-strap sandals. Adjustable buckle closure at ankle strap.

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Spring/Summer Necklaces

Lighter in color and feel or hot bright and fun. Coral Left: Globe Layered Bib Necklace– Lush, flattering coral in multi-strand silhouette. Acrylic stones, brass. Lobster clasp. 28″L with 2″ extender chain. $58.00 (also in white) $58.00 Right: Coral & Peach Gold Jewel Gem Statement Necklace– Feminine, artful. Handmade to

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ON TREND – Block Heel Sandals

You may be wearing thin heels to dress up, but these sandals are de rigueur otherwise. They are-ankle strap or tie, block heel, and often summer suede. Pinks Left: Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Block Heel Sandals– Hot n’ sassy. Elasticized at buckle for a flexible fit. Buckled ankle strap.

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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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Portable Rainbows

Bright, cheery, hopeful at a time we seriously need it, rainbow coloration brightens warm weather wardrobes. Selected Tops Left: Rainbow Faux Fur Mini Cape by Isolated Heroes– Just for fun. Faux fur, polyester exterior, open front, slightly cropped length, and a small pink heart on the chest with black “Isolated Heroes” text inside. Sale $99.00 Center: Marc Jacobs Ivory Rainbow Sweater– A non-saccharine take. Long sleeve knit cotton-blend with boatneck, rib knit cuffs and hem.

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Fourth of July Party?

We’ve featured stripes, so it’s on to stars (and stars and stripes.) There are very inexpensive pieces to celebrate the day and those you’ll hopefully wear on other occasions. Curiously, there’s a run on star prints. Half of what e found was sold out. The Unabashed Fourth Left: Talbot’s Stars & Stripes Sweater– Cheerful and patriotic. Elbow length sleeves. Ribbing at neckline, bottom and sleeve hems for shape. Easy pull-on styling. Hits at hips. Machine

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Stripes!

Peppermint? left to right Left: Striped Palazzo Pants– Cream & Red. Polyester woven pants featuring allover stripe print, front O-ring zipper closure, and two slant pockets. $22.90 Two by Vince Camuto Stripe Waffle Knit Top– Eeeeeeeeasy. Lightweight waffle-textured polyester/ spandex knit; cap sleeves, angled stripes, asymmetric hem, crew neck. Machine wash. $59.00 Below: Ribbed, Striped Off-The-Shoulder Top– Classic & “Innocent” Elastic neckline tops the silhouette, while frilly hems frame the edges. Sale $15.00 Parisian Tall

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Tropical Print Dresses

Tropical prints don’t necessarily have to be either garish or feature pineapples. A sampling of this year’s models follows: Mellow Yellow Left: GoJane Haute Tropics Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress– Hot, not bothered. Put a flower in your hair. Stretchy off-the-shoulder maxi features a banded neckline, keyhole chest cut-out, long skirt flaring into a peplum for a trumpet silhouette, and an all over, extra large, slightly abstract tropical print of flowers and leaves. Polyester/spandex. Sale $31.82 Center:

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Silver/Gold Sandals

Put a little glow in your life. Silver and gold are now commonly worn day to evening- they coordinate with everything. (Many are available in silver and gold) Mid Heel Silver clockwise Nine West Pruce Block-Heel Sandals – This year’s classic. Almond-toe ankle-strap sandals. Adjustable buckle closure at ankle strap. 2-1/2″ block heel Manmade upper; manmade sole. $79.00 Nina Ganice Block-Heel Sandals – A good walking height with a little translucent glimmer. Metallic foil/mesh in

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Spring/Summer Necklaces

Lighter in color and feel or hot bright and fun. Coral Left: Globe Layered Bib Necklace– Lush, flattering coral in multi-strand silhouette. Acrylic stones, brass. Lobster clasp. 28″L with 2″ extender chain. $58.00 (also in white) $58.00 Right: Coral & Peach Gold Jewel Gem Statement Necklace– Feminine, artful. Handmade to order. Beads, acrylic, gold, chain, silver. 3-inch extender chain for adjusting the length, adding versatility. $27.00 Green clockwise Gushing Green Artisan Crafted Quartz Necklace by

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ON TREND – Block Heel Sandals

You may be wearing thin heels to dress up, but these sandals are de rigueur otherwise. They are-ankle strap or tie, block heel, and often summer suede. Pinks Left: Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Block Heel Sandals– Hot n’ sassy. Elasticized at buckle for a flexible fit. Buckled ankle strap. 4″ wrapped block heel. Suede upper, synthetic lining, synthetic sole. (Also royal blue) Sale $84.00 Center: Prada Floral-print Patent Leather Sandal– flirty and spirited. 4″

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