Wow..I remember this time so well..I went through it twice in the past 3 years and I know how stressful it is. I also remember the exciting time when all those acceptances rolled in. Of course, we were scrambling for special college logo items as soon as those emails came in. I recently partnered with Royal New York to bring you some of the coolest college gear. They also make the best Christmas gifts with so many schools and styles available. Check out Royal’s Instagram HERE and message them for more information or to place an order!!!
My sponsor Susanne Carroll just started selling this beautiful fashion jewelry line from Freida Rothman. They have a wonderful concept called FR CURATED FOR YOU. Susanne is able to curate a jewelry experience by designer, Freida Rothman in 3 easy steps. What a FABULOUS gift idea. A luxury shopping service from the comfort of your home. No pressure and keep only what you love. Most pieces range anywhere from under $100 to $500 and come in many styles in silver, gold and rhodium, plain or with clear and colored stones. I am just so in love with this concept. It’s such a great idea for yourself or your daughters. I love the jewelry case that it comes in. So chic. This curated box is on the top of my gift-giving suggestions. For more information or to contact Susanne about placing an order, contact her HERE.
Let’s try this again…the first version of my festive dressing edit seemed to feature many sold-out items!! SO THANK YOU!!!! I appreciate it when you take my suggestions and buy what I recommend. I am so grateful for each and every one of your support every day. BUT, I received many emails from disappointed readers that the items were sold out as they clicked the link to buy. So I found an entire other Festive Dress Up Round-Up….I hope you have better luck the second time around!!!
- I love these beatuiful pearl statement earrings. They will take any outfit from drab to fab immediately!!!
- I finally found a shimmer top in stock…grab this if you can!!!! Great with black pants.
- This black smocked top is an amazing wardrobe staple. It really can dress up a pair of jeans.
- I fell in love with this grey animal print top. Such a great piece. If you are looking for a more suble leopard this is for you!!!
- This belted poncho is perfection.
- How pretty is this leather dress. The color is really stunning in person!
- For those of you looking for a plaid top. This color combo and the smocking details are gorgeous!
- I just love the deep turquoise color of this top. Another fav with leather pants.
- My daughter wanted this cute cardigan but then after seeing it, I loved it tooooooo!
- I have a very similar top from a few years ago and I cannot tell you what a go to it is. The color and shape is so feminine.
- I thought this dress was brilliant…the combo of a leather/sweater dress and I really like the midi length!!
- I absolutely LOVE the versitility of this fair isle sweater. I can see it with jeans, leather pants AND even white jeans. This is a complete wardrobe win in my book!
Today I got to visit the White Plains Holiday Market with my friend Melissa of 914 Pop-Ups!!! The Holiday Market here in White Plains was Melissa’s brainchild last year and was a collaboration with the City of White Plains, the White Plains BID, and 914PopUps during the pandemic.
She wanted to mimic the ever-popular Bryant Park market and I have to say 2 years in….it is AWESOME and I think blows the others away and you don’t even have to travel into the city to get there. The market is in the center of White Plains on Court Street. (There is great parking). There are so many fabulous vendors, at least 56, the last time I checked. And the vendors are all so new, I have never seen many of them before! And almost 90% are local to Westchester, which is just amazing!!! I could not get to all of the vendor “sheds” today but I am going to go back on Monday and Melissa and I are hosting a shipping night and yummy dinner after at Greco. HERE is the Eventbrite link and the invite is below. And here are some photos from my visit but I need to do a follow-up because there are even more great vendors that I need to highlight soon!!!!
I love these shawls by April Marin. There were many great colors and patterns…
The hand-blown ornaments from Poland by 1 Rudolph Place were so beautiful..Someone special is getting a little Chanel Bag for their tree!!!
Muskies is a fab handmade bag company. You can choose many sizes and styles and customize it however you like. Such great gifts. They can sew it right there!!!!!
When and Where has the most amazing activewear. I bought their leggings for my girls but I love the outfit “completer” topper which they just made in a beautiful charcoal color!
You should just go for Lakeview florist. I bought the most beautiful mixed green arrangement in a white birch pot…but it was hard to choose because there were so many outstanding arrangements..all holiday!
I love giving nice pens as gifts. I know my son would love one of these gorgeous art piece pens from Barry Gross. It is on my list for when I go back!!!
One of NS Lifestyles favorites, Ilyses Pieces had a booth and WOW was her stuff as good as ever. I found some really pretty bangles for office gifts.
How good does everything look from the Flour Power Dessert Shop?
Roadie Couture is my go-to for College Swag. I love all her designs and she promising some great Georgetown and other school stuff next week so get over there college moms and dads!!!
Ok this Manor Sangra was out of control good…If you go for one thing…buy this for everyone on your list…TRUST ME!!!!
GK Designs jewelery is always such a hit. There was the prettiest stone necklace with a small dangling diamond…it was drop dead gorgeous. I am going to be dreaming about it all month!!! Her new embellished jean jackets are so cute too. Great for tweens, teens and 20 sometings!!!
I honestly have to say that I did most of my shopping for my girls and girlfriends at 3 Gems Unlimited. Anglea has the best eye and her designer inspired items are the best I have ever seen. There are going to be some very happy peeps this Christmas!!! Thank you Angela!
I was running out of time but I needed to stop at The Twisted Branch to try thier gourment Oils (AMAZING) and Vinegars. They had the coolest oil “dipping” dish but my meter was out. I’ll be back for it soon!!!
And don’t forget about our shopping and dinner…Here is the link to the Eventbrite.
I had heard so many good things about the Colony Hotel and its gorgeous renovation by Kemble Interiors. It had been on my list for ages. When I was visiting my parents I was able to sneak away to the Colony. And, all of my expectations were met for sure. It was as fabulous as I had thought. Every little detail is BEYOND! The restaurant Swifty’s (remember the NYC fav) is so great and the menu is very old school. They had Bingo night and Trivia night and both were so much fun. I have not played Bingo in I do not know how many years. The pool scene was really cool too. I met the sweetest lady who asked us to have drinks with her. She was lounging poolside in a fantastic cover-up and pink Chanel cardigan. It’s such great PB people watching! If you can pull it off this winter, The Colony is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Isaac Boots, the cult following workout class is coming to Westchester this weekend.
Book your class right now !!! Space is extremely limited but oh so much fun. Be in the room where it happens.
Torch’d Workout, Meet and Greet and Brunch at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford, NY 🥂 😅 🔥
Saturday, Dec.11th 10 am
