. If you can’t afford real diamonds – how about beautiful statement making cut crystals in a range of heirloom like jewelry items from chandelier earrings, to bracelets and necklaces? Designed to stand out in a crowd, these ‘over the top’ yet truly glamorous pieces will certainly add the perfect finishing touch this Holiday season! [...]

. New Holiday deliveries concentrate on glittering elements that will make you sparkle and shine. In black, silver and gold, glittering sequins add a ‘festive’ element to dressing. Perfect for any party! Simple sheath shaped dresses, a tailored jacket, beautiful chiffon tanks, a mini skirt or stretch leggings (not all worn at once!) will be [...]

. The girl’s are at it again in the sequel to Sex In The City – the movie! Creating havoc since shooting began Sept. 3rd – the girl’s have been spotted all over New York – including – the side walk outside Bergdorf Goodman! Set to be released in 2010 – we can’t wait to [...]

. Men also get a chance to get into velvet this Holiday season with a fabulous range of luxe silk, cotton and viscose blended qualities. Shades of the Rat Pack are obvious is precision cut blazers – across a palette of deep and mysterious shades or berry hues that will, most certainly, stand out in [...]

. So the song went, except this season – and certainly right into 2010 – she will have a much wider choice of color! In liquid silk and viscose panne qualities – velvet is seen in beautiful berry hues, key neutrals, black, mysterious darks and ‘pop’ brights. From Designer, to Bridge and Contemporary, dresses are [...]

. Back in the 80′s, Stephen Sprouse’s Neon Collection was deemed a hit – lauded by the fashion press and critics alike – yet was a disaster at retail! Crank the clock forward to the mid 90′s and his collaboration with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton (remember those ‘graffiti’ covered bags?) – and he finally [...]

. For day or for night the ‘Goddess’ inspired jersey dress will work for many women. In more subdued versions, the jersey dress is practical – and stylish – and works in the office, yet for night – in liquid silks, viscose and polyester qualities – wrapping, ruching, knotting and asymmetric one shoulder looks – [...]

. I hate two things when I’m shopping – over zealous sales people who won’t leave you alone – and – NO SERVICE! Yesterday, I dropped into Salvatore Ferragamo on Fifth Ave to check out a tailored velvet blazer I admired in the window. After taking the time to walk upstairs to the Men’s department, [...]

. In range of light weight qualities including technical polyamide blends, nylon and polyester, the ‘rain slicker’ is designed to protect the wearer from the elements – and can be seen at all levels of the market – from ‘designer’ to mass channel retailer. Able to be folded up in a small pack and carried [...]

. In a collaboration with the Gap, a diminutive version of the Parisian concept store Merci has opened – with a month long residence at 650 Fifth Ave (btw 53rd & 54th). A mix of homewares, ‘under the radar’ designer fashions, jeans and tees – owners Marie-France and Bernard Cohen – have an unusual philosophy. [...]