New York City Ballet Fall Gala

Sep 13, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

Fashion’s Back at the Ballet is the timely theme of this year’s highly anticipated New York City Ballet Fall Gala.  The festivities will begin with a champagne reception,  followed by a exciting performance, and then the attendees will attend a  stylish...

Fall Travel Hats

Sep 17, 2014 | Daywear Casual Luncheon & Workplace

We recently received a submission from a reader who asked us, ” I am traveling to Italy for two weeks in October and want to take a hat for sun protection.  Should I take a dark, straw hat or will the season allow for a wool fedora or bucket hat?”  Dear...

FF5 9.29.14

Sep 30, 2014 | Fashion Fave 5

These are the articles that caught our eye this week. VOGUE: Amal Alamuddin’s Last Fitting  ELLE.COM: The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ELLE Decor, and Warburg Realty Kick Off the 26th Annual Preview Party for the International Fine Art...

Fairchild Baldwin

Oct 7, 2014 | Daywear Casual Luncheon & Workplace

This is THE best necklace ever!  You will see women up and down Madison sporting it with everything from T Shirts and lululemon wear to under jackets and over the chicest sheaths.  The brilliant designing team of Karen Baldwin and Jill Fairchild of Fairchild Baldwin...

Rita Hayworth Gala

Oct 16, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

The 31st Annual Rita Hayworth Gala will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Waldorf Astoria.  Princess Yasmin Aga Khan began this event in honor of her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, who died as a result of Alzheimer’s. Under the Princess’...

What To Take On Board

Nov 20, 2014

Best foot forward – no sneakers, please! This is the first part of the trip so dress for it. Layering is a good idea because even in summer, the plane can be chilly.  Wear slacks with some lycra, a knit shirt and a jacket or sweater. Shoes should be comfortable...

Marella Agnelli The Last Swan

Nov 30, 2014 | Books & Gifts

Looking for a great gift for the holidays?   Don’t miss this opportunity for a pesonalized copy of The Last Swan. “The exclusive world of one of the twentieth century’s most glamorous and alluring women, as seen through her private homes and gardens....

Top 10 Holiday Red Dresses

Dec 15, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

Tis the season . . . to put your RED DRESS on and dance the night away!  Holiday cocktails, dinners and parties are just the thing to ignite the  passion of the intense shade.   When you slip it on, you know you are slipping out to have a ball.   It is a color...

FF5 1.19.15

Jan 19, 2015 | Fashion Fave 5

These are the articles on the web that caught our eye this week. VOGUE:  Dakota Johnson on the Brink of Fame SOIFFER HASKIN: Dennis Basso Sale Coming Soon STYLE.COM:  Target Goes Palm Beach with Lily Pulitzer JOAN HORNIG JEWELRY: Celebrity Sightings UNIVERSAL...

Best 5 Shoes for Resort

Jan 21, 2015 | Daywear Casual Luncheon & Workplace

What shoes should to take on your Resort Holiday this winter?  We gave it some thought and cam up with the 5 Best Resort Shoes Styles.    1.  Flip Flop or Sandals for beach and boat  2. Flats for wearing on the plane and running around town  3.  Platform Wedges for a...