Okay, let’s have a serious shoe chat because I have to tell you about my latest obsession: House of ZALO. If you haven’t discovered their dreamy, vintage-inspired footwear yet, you’re about to fall in love. Their designs are whimsical, luxe, and full of personality — basically everything I want my shoe collection to be.
Right now, I have the pink velvet Flamingo slippers and the velvet Tiger smoking slippers… and I’m genuinely obsessed.
Next up? I’m already planning to add the floral mules and the Martini slides to my lineup. 😍
🦩🐅 Stepping into whimsy with my House of ZALO favorites. Pink velvet flamingos + tiger smoking slippers = actual dream shoes.
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These are pure joy in shoe form. Think plush pink velvet with the cutest embroidered flamingos — playful, chic, and ridiculously comfortable. They’re that perfect “happy statement” piece that somehow works just as well with jeans and a tee as they do peeking out under a silk maxi dress.
These are for my bold days. 🐯 Deep, rich velvet with a stunning embroidered tiger that gives instant cool-girl energy. They’re so easy to throw on when I want to add a little fierceness to my look without even trying.
I mean, how could I not?? These floral slides are embroidered to perfection, bursting with color and elegance. They’re that rare mix of fresh, feminine, and a little bit cheeky — ideal for sunny days, garden parties, and basically every brunch from now until forever.
The Martini slides have me completely smitten. They’re a little sleeker, a little sassier — perfect for when you want your shoes to do just enough talking. Easy to dress up or down, and seriously, the craftsmanship is next-level. It’s the kind of pair you wear everywhere, from poolside hangs to downtown dinners.
House of ZALO doesn’t just make shoes; they create conversation starters. Every pair is crafted with impeccable attention to detail, luxurious fabrics, and that perfect twist of whimsy. You can feel the quality the second you slip them on — and good luck ever wanting to take them off.
If you’re looking for footwear that’s unique, chic, and a total joy to wear, go ahead and peek at their full collection at houseofzalo.com.
Warning: You might end up wanting everything. (I speak from experience.)
Looking for a fun and artistic way to spend your Saturday with the family? Don’t miss the Family ArtsBash 2025 at ArtsWestchester! This beloved annual event turns their historic building into a colorful, hands-on celebration of creativity, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Here’s what’s in store at this year’s Family ArtsBash — it’s more than just fun; it’s a full-on creative immersion:
Family ArtsBash is all about hands-on experiences, local creativity, and memorable moments. Whether your kids are crafting edible art, getting their faces painted, or joining in the bucket drumming beat, there’s something inspiring for everyone.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to make the moms in your life a perfect one-of-a-kind gift.
Make this May Saturday count — come out and celebrate art, imagination, and family connection at ArtsWestchester’s Family ArtsBash!
When it comes to celebrating the extraordinary women in our lives, a simple bouquet just doesn’t seem enough. For a gift that embodies timeless beauty, expert craftsmanship, and lasting meaning, look no further than Reinstein Ross Goldsmiths. Their Mother’s Day Gift Guide offers stunning heirloom-quality jewelry, perfect for a Mother’s Day she’ll never forget. Let’s dive into some of the most breathtaking picks!
Why she’ll love it:
This elongated heart pendant, beautifully set with pavé diamonds, is the ultimate symbol of love. Crafted in their signature 20K Peach Gold, it blends warmth with radiance — ideal for someone who carries your heart every day.
Why she’ll love it:
A delicate nod to transformation and growth — just like motherhood. This butterfly stud is meticulously handwrought in luminous 22K Yellow Gold, making it a sweet yet powerful token of admiration.
Why she’ll love it:
Lockets are a classic — but this is a Reinstein Ross reimagination. The heart-shaped lock glitters with diamonds, symbolizing the eternal bond between you and her.
Why she’ll love it:
Acorns represent potential, strength, and new beginnings. Combined with the luminous pearl and a hand-hammered gold finish, this pendant feels deeply personal and full of beautiful sentiment.
Why she’ll love it:
Sometimes, you can’t improve on a classic. This understated yet luxe chain is versatile enough to wear daily or layer with other meaningful pieces.
Why she’ll love it:
A twist of two classic Reinstein Ross styles — the Snowdrop and the Braid. Diamonds and textured gold unite for a ring that feels historic and modern all at once.
Why she’ll love it:
Pink sapphires symbolize love and compassion — and set in soft Peach Gold, these studs are a sweet, feminine nod to her gentle power.
Why she’ll love it:
Tiny, fiery, and full of passion. This little ruby heart captures the huge emotions that come with motherhood — love, pride, and protection.
This Mother’s Day, don’t just give her jewelry — give her a masterpiece.
Explore the full guide and find the piece that speaks to her story at Reinstein Ross.
The Apollo announced honorees for this year’s Spring Benefit, the historic theater’s largest annual fundraising event taking place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Clive Davis, one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history, will receive the Legacy Award and be inducted into The Apollo’s legendary Walk of Fame. Teyana Taylor, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, and director, will receive the inaugural Innovator Award, recognizing her trailblazing contributions to music, film, and culture. The 2025 Spring Benefit will also be The Apollo’s final fundraiser in the historic theater before embarking on the first full-scale renovation and modernization in its 90-year history.
This year’s event will be a multi-generational celebration of The Apollo’s legacy highlighting the significant role the venue has played in the careers of thousands of Black artists; from giving them a literal stage to launch their careers to a place to make a living doing what they love.
The renovation marks a reemergence and true modernization of the iconic venue, honoring its rich legacy while enhancing the audience experience and ensuring it continues to serve as an epicenter of American and global culture. The creative elements of this year’s Spring Benefit will fold in the designs of the soon to be renovated space, offering attendees a preview of what awaits when the Theater reopens in Summer 2026.
“For generations, The Apollo has been a beacon of culture and community in Harlem and around the world,” said Michelle Ebanks, President & CEO of The Apollo. “This year’s Spring Benefit is a celebration of that legacy and the artists and visionaries shaping what’s next. It marks the final time audiences will experience our legendary theater as it stands today, before we begin the first full-scale renovation in our 90-year history. As we honor the past and embrace a bold future, this evening will uplift the trailblazers who have shaped The Apollo and offer a powerful glimpse into the renaissance to come.”
“To be recognized by The Apollo, an institution that has launched and celebrated so many of the artists I’ve admired and worked with throughout my career, is deeply meaningful to me,” said Clive Davis. “I am truly honored to receive the Legacy Award and to join The Apollo’s Walk of Fame.”
“Growing up in Harlem, The Apollo has always been a source of inspiration and Black excellence,” said Teyana Taylor.“Being honored in my hometown, by this iconic institution, is beyond anything I could have dreamed.”
Marking the nonprofit organization’s storied reputation as a home for artists and a champion of Black culture, the evening will feature a tribute to the late Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives and long-time Chair of The Apollo Board of Directors. The tribute will feature an appearance by 8x Grammy nominee, The Baylor Project. The evening will also feature special performances by Deborah Cox, Shoshana Bean, and others performing special tributes to Clive Davis, with multi-platinum Grammy award-winning recording artist Monica presenting the special honor. Martha Redbone and Grammy-winning singer Avery Sunshine will open the benefit show, which will be musically directed by Emmy winning Music Director, Grammy-winning producer, Tony Award nominated orchestrator, two-time Image Award winner, Adam Blackstone. Additional performances by 4x Tony award nominee, Camille A. Brown & Dancers among others will be featured throughout the evening. After the performances, guests will move to the afterparty featuring the return of D-Nice as the DJ for the evening. Additional appearances and performances will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Apollo’s 2024-2025 Season has featured signature programs, audience favorites, and exciting new works from artists pushing the boundaries of their art forms – from music and dance to theater, film, and beyond.
All proceeds will support the non-profit organization’s year-round, world-class artistic, education, and community programs, as well as its commitment to articulating and projecting the African American narrative using arts and culture, and creating a 21st century performing arts canon.
The Spring Benefit begins with red carpet arrivals at 4:30 PM followed by the Benefit concert and awards ceremony at 7:00 PM. The evening will also include the event’s afterparty, designed by celebrated event designer and Apollo Board member Bronson Van Wyck.
Watch for upcoming announcements as The Apollo unveils a thrilling line-up of special honorees and performers. Visit www.ApolloTheater.org for more information. To purchase benefit tickets, make a donation, or for more information, visithttps://www.apollotheater.org/benefit-2025.
About The Apollo
The legendary Apollo—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding, The Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world. In 2024, The Apollo opened The Apollo Stages at the Victoria Theater, marking the first ever expansion
in its 90-year history. The Apollo also has plans to renovate its Historic Theater. For more information about The Apollo, visit www.ApolloTheater.org.
With music at its core, The Apollo’s programming extends to dance, theater, spoken word, and more. This includes the world premiere of the theatrical adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me and the New York premiere of the opera We Shall Not Be Moved; special programs such as the blockbuster concert Bruno Mars Live at the Apollo; 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella; and the annual Africa Now! Festival. The non-profit Apollo is a performing arts presenter, commissioner, and collaborator that also produces festivals, large-scale dance and musical works organized around a set of core initiatives that celebrate and extend The Apollo’s legacy through a contemporary lens, including the Women of the World (WOW) Festival as well as other multidisciplinary collaborations with partner organizations.
Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, The Apollo has served as a testing ground for new artists working across a variety of art forms and has ushered in the emergence of many new musical genres—including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Among the countless legendary performers who launched their careers at The Apollo are Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, H.E.R. D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, Jazmine Sullivan, Machine Gun Kelly, and Miri Ben Ari; and The Apollo’s forward-looking artistic vision continues to build on this legacy. For more information about The Apollo, visit www.ApolloTheater.org.
If you’re even thinking about facial sculpting, lifting, or rejuvenation without going under the needle, there’s one name you need to know: Lydia of Esthetics Embassy in Katonah, NY.
Lydia is a true expert in natural face-lifting techniques and offers some of the most sought-after treatments in Westchester. Her FaceGym & Buccal Massage for Lifting and Sculpting is the go-to for those looking to tone facial muscles, drain lymphatic fluid, and boost circulation—all in one deeply relaxing session. She also offers the coveted Biologique Recherche Signature Bespoke Facial, tailored to each client’s unique skin concerns for maximum glow and firming.
Her approach? Thoughtful, hands-on, and seriously transformative. With a devoted client base and a reputation for results, Lydia has made facial fitness a luxury ritual—and something that actually works.
Think of it like Pilates for your face. Your face has over 40 muscles, and just like the rest of your body, those muscles can be strengthened, toned, and sculpted through movement. That’s the basic idea behind face exercise—also known as face yoga or the face gym approach.
There are a few popular variations:
Face workouts can help:
With regular treatment, it can improve skin tone and give your face a fresher, more sculpted look—especially with consistency.
Need proof? A small Northwestern study in 2018 showed that women aged 40–65 who practiced face yoga for 20 weeks looked, on average, three years younger. That’s a pretty impressive return on a free workout you can do in front of the mirror.
Let’s be clear—face exercise is fab, as long as you’re realistic. It won’t freeze wrinkles like Botox or fill volume like filler, but it will support a firmer, healthier-looking complexion. It’s one of those “why not?” beauty rituals that pairs beautifully with good skincare and the occasional trip to someone like Lydia (who, let’s be honest, can work magic).
Ready to try….Lydia works miracles, and I promise you will see a major difference even after just one time. I am on my third treatment,t and it is NIGHT AND DAY!!!! Contact Lydia HERE for more information or to book your appointment!!!
We are thrilled to share the exciting news—Antique Garage Rye will officially open its doors on Thursday, April 24th!
Chef Utku Cinel, the visionary behind the beloved Antique Garage SoHo and Tribeca, is bringing his soulful Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine to the heart of Rye, and we couldn’t be more excited. Housed at 100 Purchase Street, this stunning new space carries all the charm, history, and culinary artistry that has made Antique Garage a cherished NYC destination for over two decades.
We had the incredible honor of being among the very first guests to enjoy lunch in the brand-new Rye location—and it was nothing short of magical. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported. The antique-filled interiors, warm hospitality, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh seafood, herbs, and olive oil (sourced from the Cinel family’s own groves in Turkey!) promise an experience unlike any other in Westchester.
The opening of Antique Garage Rye is more than just the launch of a new restaurant—it’s the continuation of a heartfelt journey. After relocating to Connecticut with their three daughters, Utku and his wife, Evrim Cinel, dreamed of creating a space closer to home where they could share their passion for food, art, and hospitality with a new community. That dream is now a reality—and Rye is all the better for it.
Expect the same high standards and thoughtful details that define the Antique Garage experience:
✔ Fresh, never-frozen fish delivered overnight from the Aegean and Greek coasts
✔ Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
✔ Handcrafted dishes that celebrate traditional Turkish, Greek, and Mediterranean flavors
✔ House-made olive oil straight from their grove in Northern Aegean
✔ A setting that invites celebration, connection, and maybe even a little dancing by the end of the night
Whether you’re planning a date night, a long lunch with friends, or simply craving something delicious and unique, Antique Garage Rye is ready to welcome you like family.
Make your reservations now—this is sure to become Rye’s newest hot spot.
Antique Garage Rye
📍 100 Purchase Street, Rye, NY
📅 Opening Day: Thursday, April 24th
📞 Reservations: https://www.antiquegaragerye.com/
Welcome to a new chapter in coastal, soulful dining. We’ll see you there!