Saloni for the Holidays

In a recent discussion at a Ladies’ Lunch, we were talking about brands in the mid range that we liked, and Saloni came up on everyone’s list. In the past decade, Saloni Lodha has attracted a following of tastemakers that appreciate her cut, color and...

NYSD “Drive-In”

What to Wear to the “Drive-In” SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 GUEST DIARY• BY: KAREN KLOPP AND HILARY DICK As the world around us spins on a covid chaotic orbit, our entertainment choices have become streamlined.  In some ways a return to former pastimes eases the anxieties about...

NYSD Sustainable Fashion

APRIL 22, 2021 GUEST DIARY• BY: KAREN KLOPP AND HILARY DICK One of the biggest trends in recent years is Sustainable Fashion, noted for a holistic approach to design and creation of apparel and accessories.  Also known as Ethical Fashion for it examines the source of...

NYSD Ballet Fall Fashion Gala

Get ready for the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala, one of the most glamorous of the season. The 10th Anniversary celebration takes place tomorrow, September 28, 2022, which pairs notable choreographers with couturiers for an evening of unimaginable visual and...
St George Diamond Jubilee Bash

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

A celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II‘s 60 years as supreme monarch of the United Kingdom, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will not disappoint. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, June 2 with the Diamond Jubilee Derby in Surrey, where the...

Fall Shooting Orvis Sandanona

There is no better place for country pursuits in the fall than Orvis Sandanona in Millbrook, New York.  Shooting is a great sport for women, and one of the few sports in which women can compete toe-to-toe.  It is growing in popularity for that reason.  It is also a...

Cyber Sales Continue

If you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday, not to worry, there are plenty of sales still going on and we are going to find the best ones and deliver them to your finger tips.    Here are some tips for shopping online for Holiday Gifts.  1.   Use the search function...
What to Wear Golden GLobe

Golden Globes

UPDATE:  MONDAY JANUARY 13.   So tell us what you think?   Did  you like or love what the stars wore?    We may be a little (a little?!) opinionated, but we like what we picked in almost every case. We are so excited about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association® 71st...
Superbowl XLVIII

Super Bowl XLVIII

Are you ready for some football?  Welcome to New York/New Jersey Super Bowl XLVII at Met Life Stadium. The first ever cold weather, open air Super Bowl.   On Sunday, February 2 the Denver Broncos‘ explosive offense will pitted against a marauding Seattle...

Mother's Day Gifts Part 2

How to say I love you to the special mother, sister, friend on Mother’s Day, let us count the ways.  For Mother’s Day Part 2, we continue to recommend our friends who are constantly innovating and creating amazing services and products.  If you missed our...

Golden Globes

We are so excited about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association® 72st Annual Golden Globe Awardsthis year on January 11 at 8pm ET on NBC.  Shhhh!  Let’s not tell the Oscar people, but we think the Golden Globes are way more fun and interesting to watch.   Could be the...

Top 10 Summer Beauty

Summer is the best time of year for easy living, as long as you take it a little easy on your skin and hair.  Here are our beauty picks to see us through the long, hot sizzle of the season. FOR SKIN There are many more expensive sunscreens, but we like the gentleness...