Natalie Portman at the Oscars

The nominees for the upcoming 83rd Oscar Academy Awards have been announced today and it is no surprise that actress Natalie Portman is nominated for best actress in a leading role for the character, Nina Sayres, she so flawlessly portrayed in the film Black Swan. ...

Best in Show at the Corner Bookstore

Did you know February is DOG MONTH in New York? Start it off on the right paw by stopping by The Corner Bookstore for a juice and cookie book signing of Karen LeFrak’s new book, Best in Show. It is a subject that Karen knows a great deal about. She breeds and shows...
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Super Bowl XLV Dressing

For what to wear to the Super Bowl XLV, we asked our avid (rabid) Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan, Lizzie Robertshaw and she assured us that as long as she was in her lucky #43 Polamalu shirt, twirling a “Terrible Towel” nothing else mattered.  So we put...

Nicole Kidman at the Oscars

This years 83rd Oscar Academy Awards will mark actor, Nicole Kidman’s third Academy Award nomination for best actress in a leading role. In the film Rabbit Hole, Kidman plays, Becca, a woman who is coming to terms with the normality of life after the  death of...
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Valentine’s Gifts from 1stdibs

What to give or get for Valentine’s Day? Friend and 1stdibber Serena Tufo pointed us in the direction of  our favorite lifestyle and online auction site 1stdibs.com to scope out some unique gifts for Valentine’s Day. What better way to show your love than...
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Jennifer Creel Fashion Week

We asked our friend and designer Jennifer Creel what to wear for Fashion Week. A steady fixture in the fashion scene and philanthropic circles, we absolutely love her environmentally conscious eye wear collection, Modo for Jennifer Creel, as well as her latest...
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Grammy Dresses

To get tuned up for the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 14, we went shopping for these gorgeous metallic dresses in both long and short – you get to choose the winner. There is something so glamorous about the way the dazzling fabric moves when you do. Not in the...
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Anne Grauso Fashion Week

Our stunning fashion friend and student of the arts, Anne Grauso answered our “What to Wear to Fashion Week?” question. “Vera Wang has rockin’ boots and platforms that will withstand the ice, snow and slush as I zip around between art school...

Ajaline Fine Jewelry Sales

We had the great pleasure recently to meet Meeling Wong and Jim Conte, the founders of Ajaline, seasoned professionals in the world of luxury good, and hear them explain the concept of this new e-tailer for flash sales of branded fine jewelry and watches. The sales...
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Assouline’s Ultimate Fashion Library

Our favorite and most fabulous publisher Assouline celebrates Fashion Week in style. We are mad about their Ultimate Fashion Library. Discover the passion, artistry, and stunning designs from these must-have fashion titles! Assouline began with an idea and a belief:...
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Power of Women Awards Luncheon

The Fifth Annual Power of Women to Make a Difference Awards Luncheon is hosted on Thursday, February 24 by Women United in Philanthropy, an initiative of United Way of New York City, to raise to funds to address critical issues affecting our cities most vulnerable...

The Fascinator Kate Midddleton

We are absolutely fascinated by Kate Middleton and her fashionable “Fascinators.” We love her whimsical sense of style – to look at her is to smile. We will be tracking her whereabouts in the upcoming months, as eager as any for a glimpse of her...