Store Reviews

6 Things We Want To Share This Week

All that glitters is gold and all that shimmers is silver! New York Fashion Week presented us with first class glam in all sorts of colors, textures, and patterns – Badgley Mischka and Michael Kors showcased a spectacular and colorful collection of all things glamorous and Heidi Klum was seen in a glittering golden gown [...]

Tokyo Fashion: deuxcotes Designworks

I had the opportunity to visit a number of designers and retailers while in Tokyo, but one of my favorite retailers was abahouse Designworks in Ginza.  Have a look at their A/W 2010 fashions.  They know how to work knits, asymmetrical styling, clean lines, and fur!!  I feel in love with most of their knots which [...]

Reclaimed & Rescued Leather Accessories

Home Trunk Show What: Milwaukee artist Heather Hambrecht whips tired fall wardrobes into shape with her modern collection of reclaimed and rescued leather accessories ($48-$388) Why: In these times of economic hardship, why not make the most of what we already have…reclaim and reuse!! When: Sat., 11am – 6pm Where: Virtu, 2034 N. Damen Ave., [...]

Gilt Groupe Wedding Date!

October 20: “The Happy Couple” …. Alberta Ferreti, Tara Pearls, Duncan Quinn October 21: “The Bridal Party” …. Vera Wang Bridesmaids, Badgley Mischka Collection, Pippa and Julie October 22: “Honeymoons and Experiences” …. Makeup by Kimara Ahnert, Freshology and Clean Program, Completely Bare Salons October 23: “Home and Registry” …. DeLonghi, Frette, Lisa Carrier byD.L. [...]

Hermes Scarves

A fabulous website that features the “adventures” of Hermès scarves. Click, dream & ogle!

Gilt Groupe’s Alexandra Wilson Dishes Out Some Good Info

Read more about Alexandra Wilson, the brainchild and powerhouse behind Gilt Groupe (one of my regular e-tailers for great deals).

Interview with Alexandra Wilson

Tomorrow we’ll have the results from our interview with Alexandra Wilson of the Gilt Groupe.

Laptop Love!!

So, I was meeting with a fellow travel blogger (aka “coffee connection”) and she was sporting this absolutely fabulous laptop sleeve – I looked at her and without any shame, said, “That’s hot!  I want one!”  I made my inquiries and three days later, I had a fast-n-furious email exchange with the owner of Kena [...]

Hats Off to Fashion & Style

In August 2001, Dina Pisani opened Cha Cha’s House of Ill Repute, her millinery design studio and we should all be ecstatic!  From trilbys to newsboy caps to fedoras, the designs are haute and one-of-a-kind, and are wearable by all. Cha Cha’s House of Ill Repute is located at 68 Jay Street, suite 312, Brooklyn, [...]

The ‘Windows to the Soul’ Need More Luscious Doors

  While in New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week activities, one can become overwhelmed with all of the “fashion” and “beauty” and I am no different.  I have mentioned previously that eyes can make your face ‘pop’ and it’s the eyelashes that help to make that happen.  I even took it so far as to [...]

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