50’s Mad Men Party

May 28, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal, What to Wear

We received a request from a festive friend,   “I am looking for a 1950’s Country Club Party, à la Mad Men.  Can you help me?”   Say no more, we are at your service, as obsessed fans of the show and the fashion of the 50’s.  We dashed...

CFDA Fashion Awards

May 28, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

  The 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards will be hosted by, film director and screenwriter, John Waters, on Monday, June 2 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.   The exciting event recognizes the outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas...

Grecian Cruise

Jun 18, 2014 | By Hilary Dick

Our Style Editor, Hilary Dick is reporting on her summer plans and wish trips.  “This summer seems to be the year of Greece. Friends of mine have either gone, are going or are there . . . including my two daughters! So in the spirit of the trend I chose some...

Father's Day

Jun 4, 2014 | Books & Gifts

Fathers Day is coming up fast.   Sunday, June 13 is the day of celebration for  the main man or men in our lives.  We have gone to some of our favorite sites and friends to put together our list of picks.     What kind of daddy do you have?  From cool dads to sweet...

Basics at Barney’s

Jun 9, 2014 | By Hilary Dick

What is our Fashion Director, Hilary Dick shopping this week?  Her summers are spent between New York and Newport, Rhode Island so she needs a chic and flexible warm weather wardrobe.  “Shopping at Barney’s New York recently, I rediscovered their label of...

East End Hospice

Jun 18, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

This year, East End Hospice’s Summer Gala, Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue, will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2014 at Sandacres Estate.  This benefit is crucial to East End Hospice’s economic well-being and priceless to Hospice in terms of raising public...

NewportFILM

Jul 15, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal, What to Wear

  On Friday, July 18, please join our friends and Co Founders Andrea Van Beuren and Nancy Donahoe at the newportFILM 5th Annual Summer Benefit.  The festivities take place  International Tennis Hall of Fame Horseshoe Rotunda  with Cocktails and Savories from 6 to 8...

Little Black Rehearsal Dress

Aug 14, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

We received a letter from a friend, asking what to wear to a rehearsal dinner in Chicago in October.  At What2WearWhere one of our favorite parts of any day is reading letters from our readers. Some of your notes move us, inspire us, and spark ideas.   “Dear...

5 Shoes For Fall

Sep 10, 2014 | BUY NOW

Take a good look in your closet at your footwear for fall?  Do you have all the styles you need for a girl on the go?  Here are the 5 that we like to rely on for getting everywhere in style.  And went shopping at SAKS SHOE DEPARTMENT  to find the best of each. 1. A...

Fall Weddings

Sep 29, 2014 | Evenings Weddings Festive & Formal

All you need is love!  We have gotten so many inquiries about what to wear Fall Weddings, we decided to put together our best advice on the timely subject.  “In deciding what to wear, your choice should echo the mood of the wedding and reflect the time of day. ...