October 09, 2015
After moving to the East Coast a little over a few years ago, I quickly realized there was an endless array of sights to be seen within a short distance.
Not only having to explore New York City, but then there's Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and the list goes on. There are also trails to be hiked and roads to be biked. Quite simply, as someone that enjoys traveling, it's hard to get bored.
October 07, 2015
September is a pivotal month for fashion magazines so I decided to take a close look at five publications to see what’s in the news. And yes, I read hard copies because I enjoy flipping through all the pages to get an overview.
A few observations: there’s a lot of repetition, e.g., a lovely young lady (actress, singer) appears on the cover; the number of ads is phenomenal and the fashion reporting is overwhelming.
September 30, 2015
Manhattan is, by definition, a noisy place to live in the summer months. Construction goes into overdrive and everyday traffic becomes more congested than ever.
So, imagine my surprise when I stepped out of our building on Park Avenue on Saturday, August 1st to something quite unusual – a pervasive and wonderful silence.
September 23, 2015
September 16, 2015
I became aware of Tory Burch some years back when I read about her spectacular apartment in the Pierre Hotel and the launch of her first retail store at 257 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan.
Since I’m always interested in entrepreneurs and how they live and work I decided to take a walk down to Elizabeth Street and see the new boutique.
September 15, 2015
September 09, 2015
First impression: If you don’t want summer to end and you’re in the mood for more August heat, then the perfect spot for you is New Orleans. My husband and I visited this southern city in late September (pre-Katrina) and we couldn’t believe the blast of hot air that hit us every time we stepped outside.
September 02, 2015
We are heading for a transition period now. With sizzling August behind us, I believe most of us are looking forward to the cooler days of September and the changes that are coming. I’ve always thought that the year starts in September rather than January because a lot of things are happening, e.g., going back-to-school, transitioning to long-sleeve tops, making holiday plans for the last four months of the year.
August 26, 2015
In July I had an interesting encounter with a student currently enrolled at Baruch College, located at Lexington Avenue and 24th Street. I was looking for the nearest Staples store to buy computer paper so I looked around and decided to ask a pretty young lady standing nearby.
“Do you have any idea where the nearest Staples is located,” I said. “Sorry,” she replied, “I’m from China and I’ve only been in New York 15 days.” That got my attention!
August 20, 2015
Fashion blogger, NYTrendyMoms, recently styled our short sleeve v neck tee and we're sharing a few snapshots. Her blog is packed with fashion tips and fun beauty tidbits. You can also follow her on Instagram.
August 19, 2015
We’ve all heard stories about well-known models and their lucrative careers. At the very top there’s 33-year-old Gisele Bündchen, the world’s highest-paid model who, according to Forbes magazine, earned a whopping $47 million in 2013. Put another way, the New York Post recently broke this figure down to $128,000 a day or $5,333 per hour.
This is where we are in 2015 but years ago, modeling as a career was entirely different.
August 17, 2015
It's hard to believe August has nearly come and gone. With time flying by so fast, you may have realized you hadn't planned a getaway yet. Even if it's just for a weekend, taking some time away from your everyday routine can be quite refreshing, especially before the summer days end and winter begins to creep in.