Month: July 2017

Fashion

Birken Basket; Jane Birken Basket; Fishing Basket
Who knew carrying a fishing basket could be so chic?  The answer is Jane Birkin, the British actress and singer.  You know the mademoiselle of the ’70s with that certain je nais sais quoi.  Her last name inspired the eponymous Hermès Birken.

Birkin Basket; Jane Birkin Basket; Jane Birkin Fishing Basket
I get it, Jane.  It makes sense to tote a functional bag to carry all our many necessities.  Not a plastic bag, not a stenciled tote, no high-end investment needed, just a handmade, practical Portuguese basket.  This basket is too chic for transporting Toto and not your average picnic basket.
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Fashion

#NSale; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Many brick and mortar stores are currently facing challenges to keep their business alive and growing. In the first six months of this year, retailers announced plans to close more than 5,300 stores. However, the Seattle-based department store Nordstrom doesn’t seem to have that problem. It’s the retailer’s biggest, most important sale of the year: the anniversary sale. […]

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Lifestyle

Steve Madden Carabu Sandal in Black; Harlem

Whole Foods is coming to Harlem.  You know what that means, right?  This New York City enclave steeped in African American history and culture is changing before our eyes. Since my millennial Channing moved to this northern section of New York City borough of Manhattan last year, I’ve explored first-hand the look and feel of this once […]

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