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Sample sales and discounts: April 22-28
Scotch & Soda and Maison Scotch: April 23-25, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; April 26-27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; April 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 260 Fifth Ave., btwn 28th and 29th sts.Get up to 70% off men’s and women’s fall and summer collections.
Naeem Khan: April 24-26, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 260 W. 36th St. (10th Fl.), btwn Seventh and Eighth aves. Find a bevy of discounts, including cocktail dresses for $400-$600;... » more
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Loving Lucite: Clearly a cool trend for spring
Last week, I was invited to the Jimmy Choo lunch at Christie’s to honor the work of my great friend, the photographer Sante D’Orazio. He’s probably best known for his gorgeous nudes of Pamela Anderson, but I know him from my first modeling job for Italian Vogue when I was 16.
In addition to all the incredible photographs was a sea of Jimmy Choo pieces, including the “Candy” glitter bags in... » more
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Bobbie Thomas on looking and feeling good
Style starts from within, says fashion and beauty expert Bobbie Thomas.
And she should know. The uber-popular style editor of NBC’s “Today” show started her career as a rape crisis counselor and has an educational background in psychology. And with her new book, “The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow,” she is discussing the link between looking good... » more
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Spring Hair 101: Get the hottest hairstyles this season straight from the experts
PIXIE CUT Short hair is fierce this season — and, one by one, celebrities are chopping off their luscious locks. “It is a very strong and elegant statement,” said Oscar Blandi, owner of Oscar Blandi Salon. Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and Carey Mulligan are all rocking the trend “in a classic and beautiful way,” Blandi said.
Get the look: “I find it to be exceptionally... » more
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Sample sales and discounts: April 15-21
Lauren Merkin: April 16-18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.231 W. 29th St. (Suite 201), btwn Seventh and Eighth aves., 212-239-2459. Handbags, clutches and accessories are up to 70% off, with bargain boxes of items starting at just $20.
Paper Denim & Cloth: April 16-18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 261 W. 36th St. (2nd Fl.), btwn Seventh and Eighth aves. Denim as well as tees, shirts, sweaters, jackets pants,... » more
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Courting the NBA's style vibe
With the NBA playoffs fast approaching, all eyes are on the court -- and off it, with players like Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire making major style statements in the off time.
Stylist Rachel Johnson has worked with some of basketball's most fashionable gents -- including Stoudemire, Chris Bosh and LeBron James -- and now she's put together a handful of looks for store Footaction that take... » more
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Fashion collabs to covet: 'Great Gastby' line at Brooks Brothers and Issa x Banana Republic
Brooks Brothers' 'Great Gatsby' menswear collection Listen up, old sport: Gents can now style themselves like America's favorite party boy, Jay Gatsby, with Brooks Brothers' limited-edition menswear collection inspired by writer/director Baz Luhrmann's upcoming film version of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic "The Great Gatsby," starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The line, created in collaboration... » more
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All eyes on new Warby Parker flagship
Cult eyewear favorite Warby Parker's new SoHo flagship store is truly a sight for sore eyes.
The brand, known for its quirky, vintage-inspired eyewear and its philanthropic side -- for every pair of glasses sold, the company donates a new pair to those who can't afford glasses on their own -- has experimented with Big Apple pop-ups in the past and sells some frames out if its quaint Lafayette... » more
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Vegan products a popular choice for eco-conscious shoppers
Go to veganstore. com and you'll see a welter of vegan personal care products ranging from contraceptives to contact lens solution.
Vegan products are increasingly popular with consumers searching for items produced without harming animals, but also with people preoccupied about the health of our precarious planet -- especially with Earth Day coming up on Monday.
Products certified "vegan"... » more
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Stuart Weitzman designs footwear for Beyonce's tour
Beyoncé is kicking it with Stuart Weitzman on her tour.
Footwear guru Weitzman has created the shoe styles for the songstress’ Mrs. Carter World Tour, which started Monday and hits the NYC area in August.
Weitzman — in collaboration with Beyoncé's stylists, Ty Hunter and Raquel Smith, and her mama Tina Knowles — created designs including stiletto pumps with Swarovski crystals and military-influenced... » more















