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How Does Your Garden Grow? IV: Footwear

Open Toes Clockwise Sam Edelman Yaro Floral Block-Heel Sandal– Chipper Orange floral print twill. Fabric covered 4” block heel. Adjustable ankle strap. Padded footbed. Smooth outsole. Remember to adjust toenail polish (and lipstick hue) in time. $120.00 BP Lula Block Heel Slingback Sandal– Particularly great with anything denim. Wrapped block

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How Does Your Garden Grow? III: Flowered Bottoms

Pretty Day Skirts Left to Right: J. Crew Tie Waist Ornate Floral Skirt – Classic pencil skirt in a ’70s-inspired print. Lined polyester. Machine washable (cold.) Perfect for the office or a day out and about. $110.00 Escada Floral Midi Skirt – Painterly design. Banded waist, easy fall. Concealed back

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How Does Your Garden Grow II: Floral Tops

Show Those Shoulders Left: Floral Tied Off-The-Shoulder Top – Young and flirty. Slub knit top with scalloped crochet adds a touch of boho around the hem. Tied off-the-shoulder sleeves. Elastic secures everything in place. $17.99 Center: Amanda Uprichard Nirvana Top – Sweet rather than saucy. Soft polyester blend top with

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It’s Hat Season!

It looks like Spring has come early this year (although we may have skipped winter altogether).  And Spring means that hat season will be upon us before we know it. Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, and Easter – and the Easter Parade – are just a little more than

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How Does Your Garden Grow? First Look: Florals

Most of us can’t wait to get out of dark colors and into brighter, or at least gentler apparel. Flowers arrive first. As to those more suited to summer, be aware they won’t be around when the season actually emerges. Sheaths – Left to Right Badgley Mischka Floral Lace Sleeveless

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First Look: Ubiquitous Denim – Not Jeans

I won’t ask how many pair of jeans you own, but suspect there are a couple of dresses or skirts in the closet as well. If not, why not? They’re even easier and more feminine, better for warmer weather, and mostly very inexpensive. Sundresses Left: Catherine Catherine Malandrino Candy Two-Way

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First Look: It’s All in the SLEEVES

Sleeves this spring/summer are tiered, sheer, shirred, puffed, bowed, belled, slit, and cuffed. Variations on White Left: Claude PierlotMagic Cotton and Silk-blend Sweater– A T with character. Simple, delicate basic. Ribbed round-neck, short puffed sleeves with contrasting lace detailing, all-over fine knit detailing with ribbed hem. Pulls on. Cotton/silk/nylon/lace. On

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On-Trend One Shoulder Tops

This year’s ubiquitous, one shoulder top can be found in a dozen fabrics, tailored, frilled, cropped and tunic length… Spring Blue Left: Petersyn Eliza One Shoulder Top- Cornflower stripe- A very contemporary take. Flounced ruffle trims the single-shoulder neckline. Smocked elastic back panel with zipper closure. 100% polished cotton shirting.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? IV: Footwear

Open Toes Clockwise Sam Edelman Yaro Floral Block-Heel Sandal– Chipper Orange floral print twill. Fabric covered 4” block heel. Adjustable ankle strap. Padded footbed. Smooth outsole. Remember to adjust toenail polish (and lipstick hue) in time. $120.00 BP Lula Block Heel Slingback Sandal– Particularly great with anything denim. Wrapped block heel elevates a strappy sandal to 3 ¾” height. Adjustable slingback strap with buckle closure. Synthetic or leather upper/synthetic lining and sole. Flowers across the

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How Does Your Garden Grow? III: Flowered Bottoms

Pretty Day Skirts Left to Right: J. Crew Tie Waist Ornate Floral Skirt – Classic pencil skirt in a ’70s-inspired print. Lined polyester. Machine washable (cold.) Perfect for the office or a day out and about. $110.00 Escada Floral Midi Skirt – Painterly design. Banded waist, easy fall. Concealed back zipper. Pair with a translucent blouse for a garden party/luncheon look. Viscose. $309.98 High Waist, Pleated Floral Skirt – Knee length polyester skirt with just

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How Does Your Garden Grow II: Floral Tops

Show Those Shoulders Left: Floral Tied Off-The-Shoulder Top – Young and flirty. Slub knit top with scalloped crochet adds a touch of boho around the hem. Tied off-the-shoulder sleeves. Elastic secures everything in place. $17.99 Center: Amanda Uprichard Nirvana Top – Sweet rather than saucy. Soft polyester blend top with elastic neckline for staying power.  $176.00 Right: Bardot Caught Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Top – Bold and sexy. Match lipstick and/or nail polish! Gathered three-quarter sleeves. Allover

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It’s Hat Season!

It looks like Spring has come early this year (although we may have skipped winter altogether).  And Spring means that hat season will be upon us before we know it. Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, and Easter – and the Easter Parade – are just a little more than a month away. After that, events like the Kentucky Derby, Central Park Conservancy luncheon, and Cherry Blossom Festival mean it’s the right time to find

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How Does Your Garden Grow? First Look: Florals

Most of us can’t wait to get out of dark colors and into brighter, or at least gentler apparel. Flowers arrive first. As to those more suited to summer, be aware they won’t be around when the season actually emerges. Sheaths – Left to Right Badgley Mischka Floral Lace Sleeveless Sheath Dress – Sophisticated and unfussy. High, jewel neckline. Sleeveless; cut-in shoulders. Center back slit. Back zipper closure. Lined polyester/spandex. $475.00 David Meister Venice Short-Sleeve

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First Look: Ubiquitous Denim – Not Jeans

I won’t ask how many pair of jeans you own, but suspect there are a couple of dresses or skirts in the closet as well. If not, why not? They’re even easier and more feminine, better for warmer weather, and mostly very inexpensive. Sundresses Left: Catherine Catherine Malandrino Candy Two-Way Off-The-Shoulder Denim Dress– Feel the sun on your shoulders! Elasticized off-the-shoulder neckline with ruffled popover. Side seam pockets. Pullover style. Machine washable Tencel. A go-to

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First Look: It’s All in the SLEEVES

Sleeves this spring/summer are tiered, sheer, shirred, puffed, bowed, belled, slit, and cuffed. Variations on White Left: Claude PierlotMagic Cotton and Silk-blend Sweater– A T with character. Simple, delicate basic. Ribbed round-neck, short puffed sleeves with contrasting lace detailing, all-over fine knit detailing with ribbed hem. Pulls on. Cotton/silk/nylon/lace. On sale $86.00 Center: Jacquemus Off the Shoulder Shirt– Crisp cotton poplin with long mutton chop sleeves and concealed side zipper closure. Womanly. Fresh. $423.00 Right:

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On-Trend One Shoulder Tops

This year’s ubiquitous, one shoulder top can be found in a dozen fabrics, tailored, frilled, cropped and tunic length… Spring Blue Left: Petersyn Eliza One Shoulder Top- Cornflower stripe- A very contemporary take. Flounced ruffle trims the single-shoulder neckline. Smocked elastic back panel with zipper closure. 100% polished cotton shirting. $268.00 Center: One Sleeve Deconstructed Blouse– Minimal architectural take without being stiff. Collar feature and button detailing. Mixed fibers-whatever that means. Good looking. $40.00 Right:

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