Wearing of the Green

Faith and begorrah, little lassie!  St. Patrick’s Day, whether or not you hail from the Emerald Isle, the Luck of the Irish will be with you when you don the green and dance a jig.     The Holiday is special to me since it the birthday of my daughter, Kell.   Happily,...

Hilary’s Thigh High Boots

Thigh-High Boots seems to be a trend that is holding strong. I have been wary of the look, thinking it could conjure up images of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.  But I decided I better test drive them and see what all the fuss is about. So KK and I headed to Stuart...

Barneys Check In

This week I thought I would check out the new arrivals at Barneys. They always have interesting pieces and showcase emerging designers along with the classics. As usual, their selection is mostly monochromatic with some pops of color. I could not resist these red pom...

Contemporary Art Auctions

Wondering what to wear to the upcoming Contemporary Art Auctions?  It is an exciting time for the New York and international art world as the Post-War and Contemporary Art sales commence this week with auctions starting today at such houses as Phillips de Pury,...

Wimbledon 2014

Coming up on our favorite 10 days of sports spectating, The Championships Wimbledon 2014,  Monday, June 23rd marks the opening of the tournament at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.  The club began hosting this historical event in 1877.   When women first...

Fab Phone Cases

Looking for a great gift for every one on your Mother’s Day list?   Our friend Diedre, from Park Avenue Accessories sent us some “Classic Six” Wristlets’ to donate to our Purses & Pursenalites Luncheon and they were a huge hit.  I have been using a...
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

What to wear when a friend invites you to join her festive Mardi Gras Party?  Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,”  refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday.  Whether...
AHA Gifts for Her

Brilliant Ideas from AHAlife

AHA: The universal sound of discovery.   Life: Be inspired every day. AHAlife is the online discovery destination where you can find  the best unique products from around the world, collectively curated by our group of influential tastemakers.   This also makes...
NYC Summer Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week with J. McLaughlin

They are the best 20 days of the summer in the city!  Few things get all New Yorkers excited, but one of them without a doubt is food, especially Summer Restaurant Week, celebrating its 20th year with over 20 days of delicious dining out.  There are so extraordinary...
HELP USA Tribute Awards Dinner

HELP USA Annual Dinner

Next Tuesday, June 5, HELP USA will host the political-star-studded Tribute Awards Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria to honor several of the political scene’s biggest names, President Bill Clinton and Governor and Mrs. Mario Cuomo, as HELP Heroes.  A cocktail...
RolandGarros

2011 French Open

Really looking forward to the excitement of the 2011 French Open (also know as the Roland Garros, after the famous French aviator and reconnaissance pilot during World War I) and getting back on the tennis court ourselves.    Jennifer Oken, our gorgeous and sporty...