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Warby Parker Spring 2017

As the North East is getting pummeled with Nor’Easter Stella..on a happier, warmer thinking note……Today is the launch of the Spring 2017 collection of Warby Parker sunglasses. There’s so much to look forward to with this upcoming season. Spring means all things new. New silhouettes. New acetates. New classics. These are glasses to get you out of bed in the morning for sure.


You know the kind– the big, shiny sunglasses that will never go out of style. They are universally flattering, yet also mysterious. If you wear them in an airport, after a long flight, someone might ask you for your autograph!!!!

With these newest releases, Warby Parker has given a bevy of feminine acetate frames all the saturated color they deserve, with big tortoise shades and violet-tinted lenses. Other styles in the collection have gotten the same bigger-is-better treatment. They’ve  punched up their flat-brow sunglasses for a retro 1970s look, and given some of them the layered treatment for additional panache.

Warby Parker has a variety of new frames for you that will make anyone feel fresh and revived, just like Spring flowers.  I have highlighted some of the newer styles below.  To “try on at home’ or for more information, click HERE.

The Aubrey

The Barkley

 The Durand

The Fletcher

The Madison

 The Margot

The Moore

 The Tilley

914 PopUps

I love the idea of women coming together and supporting other woman and that is just what Sarah Roth and Melissa Tomlin are doing with their new venture 914 PopUps.  They have organized a local shopping event at Koi Creative Space in White Plains, on March 19th, featuring local entrepreneurs and their incredible wares.  From calligraphy to the latest fashions to wellbeing talks, the 914 PopUps has got your springtime covered with unique one of a kind vendors who have curated items for you just for this incredible event.  YOU HAVE TO STOP BY!!!!

Flavored Olive Oil from the Twisted Branch

Yoga Wear from Rie and Ryn

Embellished Totes from Hosha Leaseren

Beautiful Terrariums from VitaWall

Tennis clothes from Faye and Florie

Lastly my absolutely favorite Jewelry Ilyse’s Pieces will be there too!!!!

We would like to thank 914 Pop Ups for sponsoring this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own. 

Weekend Real Estate Stalking

Ok..so I know where I want to go for my next vacation….”The Doll House” on Harbour Island in the Bahamas.  This absolutely incredible 200 year old landmark house is one of the most photographed homes in the Bahamas.  It has been painstakingly restored and decorated in a colorful Island motif by a dear friend of mine from my Tiffany days.  This charming cottage is located directly on the stunning bay of Harbor Island.  Lucky for us it is available for vacation rental.  Woo Hoo.  For more information please contact Dunmore Realty.

Fashionable Friend Friday

I am so excited about this week’s Fashionable Friend Friday choice!  It is the incredible Joan Juliet Buck, former Editor of French Vogue, ooh la la!!!  I was lucky enough to be able to interview Joan, today,  for my show. You can listen to the replay HERE.  From the time that I spent speaking with her, I learned that Joan is such an accomplished woman.  She is a writer, storyteller, sometimes actress and so much more.  We discussed her memoir, her time with Vogue Paris, as Editor in Chief, and things she loves (and hates!!) in fashion.  I have to say it has been one of my most favorite interviews.  Joan is a fashion treasure and I am so fortunate to be able to introduce her to you!!!  You MUST read her incredible memoir, The Price of Illusion…for more information or to purchase click HERE.

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Face In A Case

I recently saw a woman carrying around a small chic clutch that actually is a makeup palette.  I was so impressed.  The Face In A Case is a magnetic makeup organizer which doubles as a stylish clutch. On one side are the vegan, cruelty free, paraban free cosmetics and the other side holds your credit cards and money.  Your phone even fits too.  It is the perfect accessory for all of us busy women on the go.  I have mine in my purse and take it with me everywhere!!!! I love having all my  makeup so neatly organized.  First you choose your case (I have leopard, of course) and then you choose your makeup palette, Plum or Nude.  For reference, they are very similar to the popular “Naked” palettes.  The founder of this amazing product is Gail Sagel, an ex wall-streeter turned makeup guru devoted to creating “innovative products that make women’s lives better”.  Gail was so generous to give NS Lifestyles readers a discount on their own Face In A Case with the code Nicole10.  I think its time to Make Up!!!!!!!!!


We want to thank Gail and Faces Beautiful for giving us a complimentary Face in a Case in exchange for this review.  As always, the thoughts and opinions above are completely my own.

Tea Time

One of the best outings I have had recently was tea at Laduree in New York.  The tea rooms at Laduree mimic those found in Paris.  The menu is amazing.  You can get a delicious pot of tea, there are so many flavors to choose from (see below) and a plate of their pastries.  The Madison location has only a few tables (thats where we went) and is very intimate but the soho location is much bigger and can accomodate larger groups.  I cannot wait to try tea there next.  Also the menu is quite extensive so you can choose your tea time as elaborate, with tea sandwiches and croissants, or as simple, tea and one or two macarons, as you want.  Trust me YOU HAVE TO GO!!!!  You will LOVE it!!!!

Here is the AMAZING Tea Menu
LES THÉS LADURÉE
Thé Mélange Spécial Ladurée

Delicate composition of black teas from China and Sri Lanka and rose petals, with aromas of orange, bergamot, blackcurrant, vanilla, cinnamon and caramel
Thé Marie Antoinette

Mix of black tea from China with rose petal, citrus and honey
Thé Mathilde

A marriage of green tea and Chinese black tea with orange blossom
Thé Joséphine

A Chinese black tea wrapped in tangerine, grapefruit, orange and lemon, delicately enhanced by a ring of jasmin flowers
Thé Chéri

Delicate blend of black tea, cocoa, caramel and vanilla
Thé Eugénie

A Chinese black tea mingled with red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry and redcurrant)
Thé Jardin Bleu Royal

China and Sri Lanka black tea blend with wild strawberry, rhubarb and cherry aromas, scattered with cornflowers and marigold petals
Thé Othello

An Indian black tea with a spicy footprint of cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and ginger
Thé à la Rose

Black China tea and Ceylon scented with rose
Thé à la Vanille

Darjeeling and Assam tea scented with Madagascar vanilla
Thé au Caramel

Black China tea and Ceylon scented with caramel and flowers
Thé aux Amandes

Black China tea and Ceylon scented with almonds
Thé Oolong à la fleur d’Oranger

China tea scented with orange blossom
Thé Oolong à la Violette

China tea scented with violet