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Friday Five Favorite Finds X Part II

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
As summer winds down and flip flops and straw hats segue into less casual attire, thoughts turn to fashion for fall. So part II of this weeks’s Friday Five Favorite Finds includes two shops on island whose statement-making accoutrements can add a luxurious layer to your wardrobe.…
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My Day at Oscar – the Accessories

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
You may not have realized how many coordinated collections there are under the Oscar umbrella. It makes adding to the look so easy and fun – supplement with as little or as much as you like – the layering is key.…
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At the Movies + Bonus

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
To be honest, I was going to write about a different movie today to kick off the Oscar season, but a little discovery caused me to change my mind (more on that in a bit). Today’s film is a classic Hitchcock that I’m sure most readers have seen.…
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#Jingletweet Treasure

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
I’m excited to announce that #Jingletweet has finally arrived. For those of you who haven’t been following along via social media, this is a tweet up (an “in real life” party for those of us connected on twitter) cohosted by friend Ridgely Brode and myself at the fabulous new space of Audiocom, “master craftsmen of modern technology.” During the course of planning the party, we have received a plethora of fabulous gifts to give away to lucky winners.…
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Talbots Treats for Spring

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   21 Comments
A couple of weeks ago I attended a preview of Talbots‘ spring 2012 line. Although it was gray and rainy outside the hydrangea were in full bloom in the bright and sunny showroom. What a fun line-up is coming. Talbots continues the trend we saw on the spring runway shows – lots of color, florals and pattern mixed with geometrics and bright accessories.…
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Behind the Q – Both Sides Now

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   29 Comments
As many of you now know, after BEHIND THE Q, I run an additional post from my side of our excursion. I could have made many selections right from Dominique’s lovely house, like this classic Alvar Aalto vase above, but I will of course stick to actual possibilities!…
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NYC Shopping Spree with Liz – My Picks

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   23 Comments
Although today is normally Wednesday Wines, Terry was having technical difficulties. Luckily I remembered I had never shared with you my picks from Liz Lange’s and my NYC shopping spree for BEHIND THE Q. It was tough to narrow things down at the Milly Madison Avenue flagship boutique.…
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Talbots Teaser

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   26 Comments
I have written before how I think Talbots has been doing a great job raising their fashion profile. Yesterday I attended a preview for the winter line at their elegant space and they are definitely on a roll. There were many adorable items to wear on their own or mix with other winter/holiday staples in your wardrobe.…
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BEHIND THE Q

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   32 Comments
Welcome to the second BEHIND THE Q, a monthly feature showcasing behind-the-scenes visits with select stylemakers. In entertaining venues, we explore, through both video and editorial content, their style quotients and insight into their creativity. I am thrilled to introduce this month’s subject.…
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Special Offer from the Empire

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Many regular readers and subscribers will probably remember the wonderful offerings of Imperio jp that I profiled several months ago. From beautiful leather bags and silk shawls to ikat pillows and authentic hide rugs, their unique handmade products represent a collection of luxury goods made in former colonies and/or developing countries.…
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