The first few hours following a substantial snowfall are definitely the prettiest. The ground glistens with the purest of white flakes imaginable.
Then it all changes.
b/w
Dirt seems to infiltrate the snow mounds of purity creating the blatant contrast of colors…otherwise known as
SNIRT.
Everywhere I turn I see snirt – piers, playgrounds, and parking lots are covered with the speckled wintry mix of black and white.
Winter, however, is not the only season that washes these two shades together so naturally. Spring 2013 has also creatively captured the contrast of those two colors.
So next time you’re stepping over a mound of snirt…Spring ahead.
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Marc Jacobs Long T-Shirt Dress @ Saks Fifth Avenue in Greenwich, Nordstrom in Farmington
Stella McCartney Colorblock Dress @ Neiman Marcus in Westchester
Combined Coat @ Zara in Stamford, Greenwich and www.zara.com
You don’t have to visit Ireland to understand the coziness of a cable knit sweater. Sometimes known as a fisherman’s jumper or sweater, the usually cream-colored knitted pullover wasn’t always so soft and snuggly. Given the name Aran jumper after originating in the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland, these warm wonders were once made from unscoured wool which retained its natural oils enabling them to withstand wet, inclement weather.
Doubtful the modern day cable sweater would be able to absorb or even repel rain as its lookalike from yesteryears, but that coziness and warmth still lingers.
I’m not sure why my mom bought me a pair of gold metallic maryjanes when I was 7 years old, but I didn’t really care. I loved them. Considering most of what filled my closet was purchased in the Sears girls’ department, this was quite the fashionable breakthrough for my mom…and my future.
Over the years, I remained smitten with all things that sparkled and shined. Even in college, while designing a layout for the 5th Avenue Holiday Decor contest, my plans were aglow with sparkly stars and shimmering lights.
Now you don’t have to wait for the festive holidays or even a gift from mom to add a little luster to your look. This season is filled with sheen and gleam for both daytime and evening attire.
I didn’t save those shiny shoes, but to this day, I’ve kept that metallic maryjane memory in the back and front of my mind.
There are many fashion forward stores in the metropolitan area, but none have quite the reputation and history as Bergdorf Goodman.
the women's store
111 years ago, Herman Bergdorf opened a tailor shop and Edwin Goodman, his apprentice, soon became a partner in his business. Despite their creation of Bergdorf Goodman, the relationship was short lived. After a dispute over which location would be best suited for the store, Goodwin bought out Bergdorf’s interest in the company.
In 1914, Goodman constructed a five-story building at 616 Fifth Avenue, on the site of what is today Rockefeller Center, enabling him to become the first couturier to introduce American and French ready-to-wear to the consumer.
Today, Bergdorf Goodman sits beautifully on Fifth Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets.* After many changes in ownership, management and merchandise, this luxury goods retailer is still the soul of fashion inspiration and desire.
On Thursday night, The Plaza Hotel was filled with designers, socialites, celebrities and other fashion icons celebrating Bergdorf’s 111th birthday. And in keeping with the “111 Years Of Extraordinary” they are offering a collection of exclusive styles from exceptional designers for your shopping experience.
*Bergdorf Goodman Men’s Store in on 5th Avenue at 57th Street
I was driving home at around 7pm last night after shopping with a client when I realized I had not prepared…or even thought about, what to make for my family’s dinner.
An occasion like this usually leaves the door open for the boys to ask for yet another delivery of the oh-so-popular pizza.
Or just some chips and an ice cream chaser.
Luckily, in an effort to keep my family fed, I’m always ready with a few “go-to” dinner options that I pull out in a pinch.
For example, fresh basil in the fridge allows for the makings of a quick pesto to toss with tortellini or spread over a boneless chicken breast before cooking in a skillet.
Sometimes I’ll buy fresh, peeled, deveined shrimp and store them in the freezer for these type of nights. Saute in a skillet (or pop under the broiler) with olive oil, fresh minced garlic, salt and pepper and enjoy it atop a mixed green salad or quick-cook cous cous.
So where am I going with this you ask??
The same “go-to” theory works with clothing as well…”go-to” outfits.
Each season I like to put together 5 different outfits that I can turn to when time is of the essence or creativity is at a low.
Depending on your lifestyle, these outfits can be tailored to best suit your day to day fashion demands.
Here’s a few simple go-to solutions.
simple solutions from Barney's NY
Classic Cables mix with Statement Skirts from J. Crew
One year it’s brown.
Another year it’s grey.
And yet another, it’s burgundy.
Each fall and winter, a color tries to nudge out the classic black to become the next “New Black” for the season. These newcomers seem to have a freshness that adds life to the essence of ebony in every woman’s wardrobe.
Black is Back @ Zara
However, this 2012 season has brought back the fashion favorite. Black, in all of its glory, was seen on runways, in lookbooks and now on selling floors. From fringed and belted coats to textured slim and a-line skirts to leather pants and dresses, black will be an essential addition to your assortment.
Kat Curtin in Rowayton - pkcurtin@optonlineline.net; Joanne Lippman in Fairfield – jlippman@wbyworth.com; Kelly Peterson in Greenwich – kpeterson@wbyworth.com
Most of us, at some point in our lives, will be touched by the effects of breast cancer…whether a loved one, a friend, a neighbor or our self.
This disease isn’t divided by race, religion, demographics or socioeconomic backgrounds, but rather only by the stage in which it is detected. With an emphasis on education, self-breast examinations and annual mammograms (when of age) early detection could be the difference between life and death.
Although there have been many strides made to stop the progression of the illness, a cure has yet to be found.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and throughout Fairfield County there are many ways in which we can get involved.
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* Wacoal fit specialists will be on hand at Lord & Taylor and Macy’s to help you determine your true bra size. Specialists will help you find the perfect bras for all y For every woman who participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen for the Cure to help fund breast cancer research and community outreach projects. No purchase necessary.
Macy’s, West Farms Mall, Farmington, Oct. 12
Lord & Taylor, 110 High Ridge Road & Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Oct. 30
* Mitchells of Westport will be hosting its 2nd Annual Pink Aid Luncheon with a Ralph Lauren Black Label fashion show, delicious gourmet lunch, as well as live, silent and Pink Chair auctions. A touching benefit you won’t want to miss.
* Pink Pony products at Ralph Lauren support a worldwide initiative for cancer care and prevention. With a portion of the purchase price being donated directly to the cause, Ralph Lauren enables you to wear your support with style.
* Saks Fifth Avenue and Jay Strongwater have come together to create a new heirloom locket with 5% of the retail price of each piece sold donated to support the work of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The lockets are handcrafted in brass-plated pewter and embellished with sparkling Swarovski crystals.
* Agabhumi in Stamford and New Haven has chosen the Bennett Cancer Center of Stamford as their focus for the month. 30% of all proceeds from their pink fresh water pearl bracelet will benefit the center. This handcrafted piece was created on a nickel free, lead free chain.
* The Breast Cancer Embrace Pendant at Darien Sport Shop “is made with rose colored Swarovski crystals and is a symbol uniting all women who have been touched by breast cancer. A portion of all proceeds are donated to support this cause.”
* Through a cause merchandise program and partnerships with world-class women’s health organizations, Kohl’s is helping to fund research, raise awareness and educate women about the importance of regular exams and prevention. They have an extensive line of merchandise ranging from totes to t-shirts to travel mugs with 100 % of the profits supporting the fight.
Sometime in the 1920′s the cheeseburger came to fruition…and today is National Cheeseburger Day to celebrate this delicious invention.
There are many opinions as to who actually created the first luscious, layered burger, but there’s no mistaking that a slice or scoop of cheese added to the beef, turkey, tuna or tofu patty only enhances the tasting experience.
Since then, the burger has been layered with everything…tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, mushrooms, onions, avocados, hummus and even spicy chili.
This season’s cozy collections seem to support that layering theory. Not just piling pieces atop one another, but rather adding texture and visual interest to create a more stylishly, delicious statement.
Michael Kors showed fur vests over leather trench coats layered over a simple slip dress.
Vera Wang covered dresses and blouses with long, nubby sleevless sweaters and short, modern capes.
Vera Wang
Rag and Bone warmed up to a cropped fur top cinched over a turtleneck and underneath a leather and tweed statement coat.
Rag and Bone
DKNY kept it simple by layering a navy knit pullover on top of a tight black turtleneck for a relaxed look over a leather a-line mini.
DKNY
And Ralph Lauren? His models were covered from head to toe in the textured tweeds of blazers, sweaters, coats and caps. He layered just about everything…except the cheese.
