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.

Non Wedding White

White shows off tans, limits heat and makes one feel and look fresh. With the admission that a couple of these might serve nontraditional brides, here are some of this season’s models. Short Left: Concerta Off-The-Shoulder Dress –HD in Paris: Feminine fit and flair styling with provocative shoulder ties, eyelet

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First Look: Jumpsuits

Some of these masquerade as dresses with skirts, but all have pant legs.  There’s great variation this year. Belts or sashes can be added to change things up. Great for travel, but make note which are machine washable. Blues Left: Reinvented Energy Jumpsuit– Picnic? Antiquing? Patio drinks? Strapless bodice, triangular back

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Denim Dresses Of Course

You undoubtedly have one or two and should or will. Casual, practical, ubiquitous. Short and Sweet left to right Alexis Evangeline Drop Waist Denim Dress– A wink in a frill. Scoop neck and back. Spaghetti straps. Shift silhouette with tiered peplum, raw edges. Slipover style. Cotton. $436.00 West Kei Poplin

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Cover-ups – The Long and Short of It

Whether you’re shielding yourself from the sun, off to buy ice cream, or heading for the car after the sun’s gone down, some sort of beach cover-up is a good idea. Bright White Left: La Blanca Island Fare Tunic Cover Up– A modest, v neck pullover with long sleeves. Polyester.

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Two Piece Bathing Suits

All two piece swimsuits do not look like bikinis, but the name is used nonetheless. Drape and tie styles continue. The biggest “trend” is that almost all two piece models are now sold with tops and bottoms separately priced, ostensibly so that you’re not locked into sizing. Read labels and

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COLORFUL Jewelry

In a continued campaign to get color back into our lives and on the streets, herein some seasonal jewelry to decorate and cheer. This Seasons Earrings clockwise Rebecca Minkoff Utopia Tassel Earrings– Fringe fun. Uncomplicated, eminently on-trend. Abbreviated chandelier earrings with colorful tassel accents. Gold-tone finish. Post back. 5/8” x

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Wedding Guest Dresses

There are all kinds of weddings. These suggestions apply to dressier events offering feminine models sure to attract groomsmen and make you feel like dancing. None look specifically like the occasion so party on during the spring/summer season. Brights another time. Pale Pinks left to right Lora Dress By Tadashi

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One Piece Bathing Suits

We’ve come a long way, baby. There are halter, strapless, draped, ruched, laced and cut-out/barely there suits for bathing and basking. Emphasis: Waists Left: Floral bouquet Balconette One-piece by Everyday Sunday Montreal collection at Simons- Ladylike suit accented with floral print in rich pastel and contrasting trim. Crossover straps on

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Non Wedding White

White shows off tans, limits heat and makes one feel and look fresh. With the admission that a couple of these might serve nontraditional brides, here are some of this season’s models. Short Left: Concerta Off-The-Shoulder Dress –HD in Paris: Feminine fit and flair styling with provocative shoulder ties, eyelet detail, side zipper closure. Lined cotton. $148. Center: Off-The-Shoulder Eyelet Dress by Donna Morgan– Cute and girly. Off the shoulder silhouette in machine washable cotton.

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First Look: Jumpsuits

Some of these masquerade as dresses with skirts, but all have pant legs.  There’s great variation this year. Belts or sashes can be added to change things up. Great for travel, but make note which are machine washable. Blues Left: Reinvented Energy Jumpsuit– Picnic? Antiquing? Patio drinks? Strapless bodice, triangular back cutout, and culotte-style bottoms. Lined at bust. Back zipper with hook and eye closure. Non-slip bust strip. Boning at bust and sides of bust. Removable

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Denim Dresses Of Course

You undoubtedly have one or two and should or will. Casual, practical, ubiquitous. Short and Sweet left to right Alexis Evangeline Drop Waist Denim Dress– A wink in a frill. Scoop neck and back. Spaghetti straps. Shift silhouette with tiered peplum, raw edges. Slipover style. Cotton. $436.00 West Kei Poplin Tie Sleeve Dress– On-trend cold shoulders decorate an easy, loose shift. Square neck. ¾ sleeves. $34.97 Mink Pink Pintucked Denim Dress– Tailored but seriously fitted.

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Cover-ups – The Long and Short of It

Whether you’re shielding yourself from the sun, off to buy ice cream, or heading for the car after the sun’s gone down, some sort of beach cover-up is a good idea. Bright White Left: La Blanca Island Fare Tunic Cover Up– A modest, v neck pullover with long sleeves. Polyester. Pretty lace cut-outs. Also available in turquoise, coral, black, and navy. $99.00 Center: Tommy Bahama Lace Trim Tunic Swim Cover-Up– Graceful and easy. Deep V-neck,

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Two Piece Bathing Suits

All two piece swimsuits do not look like bikinis, but the name is used nonetheless. Drape and tie styles continue. The biggest “trend” is that almost all two piece models are now sold with tops and bottoms separately priced, ostensibly so that you’re not locked into sizing. Read labels and ads carefully. Mix and Match Components from Anthropologie left to right I –Tia Triangle Halter Bikini Top– Adjustable Halter tie back $68.00 Tia Ruched Mid

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COLORFUL Jewelry

In a continued campaign to get color back into our lives and on the streets, herein some seasonal jewelry to decorate and cheer. This Seasons Earrings clockwise Rebecca Minkoff Utopia Tassel Earrings– Fringe fun. Uncomplicated, eminently on-trend. Abbreviated chandelier earrings with colorful tassel accents. Gold-tone finish. Post back. 5/8” x 1 ¾”. $98.00 Ranjana Khan Ranjana Multi Pom Pom Clip-On Earrings- Fantasy ethnic-statement size, bigger impact.  Colorful raffia. Flat embellished disc. Gold-tone clip-on clasp at

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Wedding Guest Dresses

There are all kinds of weddings. These suggestions apply to dressier events offering feminine models sure to attract groomsmen and make you feel like dancing. None look specifically like the occasion so party on during the spring/summer season. Brights another time. Pale Pinks left to right Lora Dress By Tadashi Shoji– (also available in frosted jade) Elegant, not flashy. Features sequined corded lace in graphic patterns. Peekaboo cutouts at the neckline and waist, off-the-shoulder sleeves

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One Piece Bathing Suits

We’ve come a long way, baby. There are halter, strapless, draped, ruched, laced and cut-out/barely there suits for bathing and basking. Emphasis: Waists Left: Floral bouquet Balconette One-piece by Everyday Sunday Montreal collection at Simons- Ladylike suit accented with floral print in rich pastel and contrasting trim. Crossover straps on the back.Thin tulle lining on the front that slims the silhouette. Molded underwire cups with foam lining accentuated by removable push-up padding. Multi-position adjustable straps.

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