A few months ago I was walking down Broadway on my way home from a successful Saturday shopping expedition. About a block from my apartment I spotted a girl wearing one of the very pieces Iʼd just purchased, and momentarily stalled in my tracks. Surely it came as no surprise that the mass-market retailer had… Read more »
Q: I need help with with my couch. It’s quite different, and I’m having a really tough time finding throw pillows that would work with it’s untraditional look. Can you help? A: I see your point—this is definitely an “untraditional” piece! That said, here are some suggestions for pillows that could play on its unique character:… Read more »
As modern-day Americans, we’re all about convenience. We’re constantly striving to find ways to make it easier, get it faster, do it better. And nowhere is this more true than in New York City. After all, where else can you have your dog walked, your clothes cleaned, your dinner prepared, and your errands run, all… Read more »
Whether you’re looking to clean out your closet or fill it with new fashion finds without spending a fortune, a thrift store can be a fantastic way to go. New York City boasts charity shops benefiting a range of causes, including disease treatment and prevention, community services, arts organizations, and more. And since many thrift… Read more »
Q: My sister is in need of a bag, and it’s been two years since she’s found one she likes. She happened to see a lady with one she adored the other day, and the woman told her that she had gotten it at Halls (an exclusive department store in Kansas City owned by Hallmark)…. Read more »
Q: Iʼm not a serious runner, but now that the weather is nice I do enjoy going for an occasional jog in Central Park. Iʼm always amazed by what people choose as workout wear. Iʼve seen runners in jeans, cargo pants, sandals, you name it. The other extreme—sloppy shorts and a baggy, faded tee shirt—isnʼt… Read more »
Q: Iʼm redecorating my apartment, but donʼt want to spring for new throw pillows (theyʼre expensive!). How can I spruce up the ones I already own, but tie them in with my new color scheme? A: If youʼre crafty, updating your throw pillows is a breeze. Simply purchase an assortment of ribbons, trims, beads, and… Read more »
Q: Iʼm a guy in the market for some cool, vintage-looking tee shirts. Where in NYC can I go to stock up? A: It depends if youʼre looking for actual vintage tees, or brand new pieces with a retro flair. Fortunately both are easily found in New York City, as well as on online sources…. Read more »
Q: A week or so ago I was reading the comments posted in response to a fashion-related article on an entertainment website. There, one woman stated that “nice yoga pants” (an oxymoron!), a tee shirt, and sneakers were perfectly acceptable attire for shopping or lunch with a friend. She claimed that because of her children, she no longer… Read more »
Q: It is so hard it is to identify the origins of clothing these days (re: sweatshops!). Plus, there’s the obfuscation of employee/worker issues (American Apparel sex scandals?!) and companies that are surreptitiously making multi-million dollar donations to hateful causes (Target supports anti-gay legislation??!!). It seems like those few companies doing things on the up-and-up… Read more »
