May 19, 2022
Spring is bursting out around us. Flowers and trees, birds and bees. New clothing is flowing into the stores in New York. This season you will need to think pink if you want to stay on trend. There are so many shades of pink to be found on shopping tours in New York. Pink is…
April 10, 2022
Spring is here. One of the first things to look for this season is a new bag. Something wonderful to have and to hold. Stores are getting new merchandise a little bit later this year due to supply chain issues. But perhaps that might be a good thing, as who wants to wear spring clothing…
March 23, 2022
Spring is here. Thank goodness. New clothes are flooding stores, and they are pretty much all very happy looks. New trends are emerging. It seems that prints matter this season. Stores are loaded with patterns, and the vast majority of them are florals. There are florals for working and for celebrating. And they are at…
March 3, 2022
New shoes are arriving for spring. There are a few new trends showing up. Designers are pushing platfrom soles. Some have a seventies vibe or a forties vibe, and some are an extention of the obsession with combat boots and aggressive footwear. Will your new platforms be pumps, sneakers or sandals this spring, or is…
February 22, 2022
Everyone is still wearing a lot of super causal clothing these days. But new trends are emerging. It’s time to be casual and chic. Stores are loaded with the new checks and plaids. Any time of the day is time to wear the new checks and plaids. And at all price-points. These garments will work…
February 10, 2022
We have explored patterned knit, but there are so many sweaters and other knits in the stores this season. Knits are back, but you knew that. Short, long, casual and dressy. We are living the knitted life. Knits are a big trend, and fall is looking even knittier than spring did. Knits come in all…
December 30, 2021
When I first saw the Prada coat below, it went to the top of my wish list. After almost two years of super causal dressing it seemed to me that it was time to shine. Stores are loaded with sparkly, shiny clothing, for day and for night. Any time of the day is time to…
December 23, 2021
WInter is here. Life remains casual. The stores are full of all kinds of sneakers and boots this season. It is sort of hard to find shoes. Designers want you to put your boots on the ground this season. One question as to how to make fall looks stand out is simple. Chosing an interesting…
November 18, 2021
Fall is upon us. The weather in New York has been pretty warm this year, with many lovely, sunny days. Life remains casual. One question as to how to make fall looks stand out is simple. It is what bags to carry this fall. You might start with the corded Balenciaga bags in the main…
November 14, 2021
Do you love knits? if so, then this is your season. Knits are back with a vengeance. Short, long, casual and dressy. Knits that are pattern perfect are a subset of this year of sweaters. Knits are a big trend, and fall is looking even knittier than spring did. Whether you want something casual, or…
October 10, 2021
Fashion is easy this fall. Relaxed shapes and easy fits work best after a year spent in sweats. There are benefits to being neutral. Clothing this season can be clean and elegant or cosy and relaxed. It all works. Outfits in shades of beiges, taupe, olive and more are flattering and pure. Nothing here is…
August 30, 2021
The last big weekend of the summer is upon us. For those of us who live and breathe fashion, celebrating in style is important. Whether you are going to the beach or the country, or just having drinks, dinner and dancing with friends in the city, you need to find the perfect sandals for summers…
August 8, 2021
Fashion is a thing. Some people live and breathe fashion. There was always a joke that fashion folk, and by an extension of that, New Yorkers, were partial to dressing in black. Over the last few seasons, there was not a lot of statement dressing in black. But these days it is easy to see…
July 26, 2021
Fashion is a funny thing. Trends do come and go. And then some come back. One can certainly say that about the collars seen in stores and on people. Large collars, Sometimes very large collars. It’s time for collar stories this season. Use them to frame your face. Princess Di was known to wear large…
June 29, 2021
We think we have forgotten to dress, but we really haven’t. Summer and sunny days are here. Restaurants and bars are fully open. There are parties to go to. Friends are getting together. New York is open for shopping. The skies are blue and things are looking up. What will you to be wanting to…
June 3, 2021
Sneakers, kicks, trainers, whatever. In the footwear world, kicks are up there. Want to discover some sneakers – the summers best? The world has gone mad for sneakers. The world of laces is growing. You can even find sneaker NFT’s. Personally, I would rather have the real thing on my feet. The world of luxury…
May 16, 2021
Spring is here. It’s May, the leaves are out and flowers are blooming. New York is open for shopping. The skies are blue and things are looking up. Restaurants, movie theaters, and more are opening at reduced capacity, and will be fully open soon. What will you to be wanting to wear this spring and…
April 6, 2021
Spring is here. In New York, the weather is beautiful. The skies are blue and things are looking up. Restaurants, movie theaters, and more are opening at reduced capacity, but they are open. Vaccines are making it into arms all over the country. We will be going out, and now is the time to think…
March 18, 2021
Are you looking for something to freshen you wardrobe this spring? Spring is officially arriving this weekend. Longer days, and hopefully warmer ones to look forward to. Things are starting to look up after months of quarantines and lockdowns. Vaccines are making it into arms all over the country. We will be going out again…
February 28, 2021
Are you always looking for something new? Spring 2021 is going to be remembered as a different sort of spring for many reasons. We are emerging from the pandemic slowly, and designers and stores are starting to realize that when you deliever spring clothing in Janaury and February, most customers in the Northern part of…
January 17, 2021
Are you always looking for something new? I always look for shoes. You should be going feet first into the New Year. Shoe designers have been working on unusual designs this seasons. Boots are still super important. If you are a stiletto lover, this may not be the season for you. But if you love…
January 5, 2021
2021 is here. It’s extremely nice to have 2020 in the rearview mirror. Are you looking for something new? New bags perhaps? The design elves have been working very inventing wonderful new bags. All sorts of of bags, in all sizes and materials are waiting for you. When you are looking for something new, look…