just lovely

coterie + barbie + fuzzy pumper

i'm back in new york with ange and our niece, gigi.  this is gigi's first time in the big, BIG city and she's smitten.  fashion coterie is also happening this week and yesterday ange put on her Holiday hat and braved the crowds.  coterie happens twice a year after fashion week and is where buyers from all over come to see and feel the collections and place orders.  i'll be spending the afternoon there today with my focus being on Lauren Moffatt, Erin Fetherston and Boyod.  i'll surely report back with all the buzz.

but first- being in nyc with 11 year old gigi is wild.  everything is exciting to her- especially FAO Swhartz and Dylan's Candy Bar.  last night we dined at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square (never again- really can't stand being anywhere near Times Square)- but gigi LOVED every second and that was the point.  back to FAO Shwartz... did you know you can buy that massive floor piano for $250,000.00?  or a CREEPY AWFUL Barbie foosball table for $25,000.00?!  seriously- the thing is abusive.

all in all the place is pretty awesome.  i stopped in my tracks when i saw this retro wonder behind glass.  if you're 30-something like me, i bet you had one, too!

i sooo don't remember it being called the "Fuzzy Pumper", though!

ANYWAY.....

VISIT SARA at Holiday today!  EVA FRANCO's deliriously darling sailboat dresses are in NOW!!!

shop shots!

Spring is in the air at HOLIDAY!  Shop shots from yesterday!

 

 

 

cheap & cheerfuls!

if you're not ready to bust out the brights ALL OVER- you can enliven your look with just a little accessory.  these bracelets- with a touch of polished bling- caught my eye.  i'll stack with thinner bangles or wear one on each wrist.

only $38 and in store this week!

HELLO!

i hope you are all enjoying this glorious long weekend.  although i had to leave the stunning miami sun, i am so down-right happy to be at the shop today.  i swear i have been SKIPPING around here as i am blown away at all the AMAZING merchandise in right now!  (pat on the back!)  it is taking everything in me not to put up the "be right back" sign and fill the fitting room- because there are a hundred things i NEED to try on.  i came in today wearing all black but then eyed the most perfect red and white stripe sailor neck Bell dress- and now it's on my back and making me feel a million times more cheerful.  don't you love when that happens?!  i just got done taking a ton of shop pics and will post later tonight...

in the meantime here is the stripey number in store now!  (sadly- i'm wearing with leggings)

see you soon!