I followed a couple of super chic girls into 25 Park in Bridgehampton, and turns out this is the hot store in the Hamptons this year. This boutique has well-edited women’s wear (Vanessa Bruno, Haute Hippie, Malene Birger, etc.) including a lot of great pieces for the beach and some of the cutest kids’ fashions [...]
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The Goyard Tote
June 2, 2010
This summer bag will cost a bit more than $29, OK a lot more, but it is the one of chicest luxury totes around. The Goyard tote is customizable (hand-painted) up to six letters in colors of your choice, so you monogram and customization fanatics will be well taken care of. Available only at [...]
Harvest On Hudson – New York
May 25, 2010
Two very in-the-know New York girls recently told me that Harvest On Hudson is one of their favorite excursions just outside of Manhattan. Harvest is a beautiful restaurant set in a Tuscan farmhouse overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades. It is an ideal setting for dining inside or out, with gorgeous sunset views and [...]
Clic Bookstore & Gallery
April 20, 2010
My first favorite find in St. Barth’s is this chic little bookstore and art gallery, which started here in 2008 but has since opened New York locations in Manhattan and East Hampton. Clic Bookstore & Gallery features monthly shows by emerging photographers and also stocks selective photography books such as hard to find classics, first [...]
Aero – Manhattan
March 19, 2010
Aero by Thomas O’Brien is a favorite destination of my friend Jon, who owns his own home furnishings store in Dallas (Haven) and has impeccable taste. Every time I see him I admire his work bag, one of the things Aero is known for. Jon is always listing Aero as one of the best places to [...]
Oak – Manhattan and Brooklyn
March 7, 2010
It seems like every actress and model is name dropping Oak as their favorite store lately. Put this on your list for modern clothing and accessories (mens’ stuff too) next time you are in New York. There’s a Manhattan and a Brooklyn location, and they have some great finds online. www.oaknyc.com
The Smile – Manhattan
February 11, 2010
It’s time for fashion week in New York City and Jackie Bolin, co-owner of chic boutique V.O.D. and one of my best sources for shopping/travel/dining/cocktailing advice, just gave me the run down on some of the spots she’ll be dropping in during breaks from the fall runway shows. The Smile in NoHo is a [...]
Kimberly McDonald Jewelry
February 6, 2010
Time to feature another swoonworthy jewelry designer. The Kimberly McDonald geode earrings, which I love to admire at Forty Five Ten in Dallas, are also favorites of Halle Berry, Marisa Tomei, and Brooke Shields, and my dear friend and lifestyle guru Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. The stunning pieces are earthy and insanely luxurious and gorgeous [...]
Blue Tree – Manhattan
December 27, 2009
This store has come up in conversations twice in the last week so I think I better post it. Blue Tree is a boutique in New York City owned by actress Phoebe Cates that features unique clothing, home accessories, kids stuff, and gifts from around the world. Many of my friends say they love it [...]
Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons Jewelry
November 10, 2009
You know by now that I love unusual and earthy jewelry, and my friend Megan just showed me this interesting work– Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons by Manhattan artist Derrick R. Cruz. Cruz takes interesting objects from the past, such as piano keys, and combines them with charms and fine metals to create philosophical, narrative [...]
