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The bridal market just got a rainbow's worth of color options-with the Dessy Group (makers of bridesmaid, flower girl gowns)-in partnership with Pantone Wedding™----working together to provide tonal selections for the big day-like never before. Samrt. www.dessy.com

NYC FASHION BUG is not exactly a Manhattan institution-but it certainly has its loyal customers across the rest of the USA. They will be pleased with the affordable, fashion aware clothing we previewed ...lots of wearable separates and accessories at accessible prices...and the cuts are for curvy gals...which seems to be just what a lot of American women need. pretty floral-prints are unique to Fashion Bug Casual and work wear the apparel epitomizes the look for less...  On trend clothing-we thought the dresses -long and flowing,  boho style---and flattering ruffles for daywear---really nice. Seventies knits-geometric prints-strong looks for Spring. accessories-like these flip flops---come in many colors How affordable-we copied this from the Lookbook: OP WHITE TEE WITH SIDE ROUCHING  14.99–16.99, ROUCHED SLEEVE  CARDIGAN 29.99–32.99 BOTTOM  TURQUOISE AND NAVY FLORAL PRINT  SKIRT 29.99–32.99 ACCESSORIES  LONG TURQUOISE COLORED NECK-   LAC

words/ some images Judith Ecochard NYC Recently, we met up with a gal pal-who runs a wellness spa-that includes a retail component. Meaning, she can slather on any beauty products she wants-price no problem as her devoted clientele skews upscale...and of course, she demos i all. What she gave the two thumbs up -as her fav-  a skin treatment line from her past-the original skincare products developed by Beverly Hills Dermatologist Zein Obagi M.D.-specifically the original Obagi Nu-Derm® System...we were intrigued. Well fast forward to the 21st century and now Dr. Obagi offers an at home, consumer friendly- ZO® SKIN HEALTH product collection-with the latest advanced ingredients and enhanced delivery systems- targeting the aging skin at all levels... AND all available without a prescription or a visit to the doctor's office. . The list of hard core products is extensive---but comprehensible via a questionnaire /test to figure out what one;s skin needs are. We've bee

NYC words/images Judith Ecochard words/images Judith Ecochard On a recent week day, we took in two lifestyle collection that originate from abroad...one a smaller brand bustin' out...another a retail giant. At a midtown space-we shared a cocktail with the super nice-immensely upbeat people employed by the Swedish lifestyle/casual wear brand db . New to us-but in its second season in the States---we were impressed---in addition to a wide range of denim in different rinses ---with awesome fits --- ...no tailoring necessary as the blends are a perfect mix -with excellent shape retention--- (though we think some of the back pocket logos need to be re-thought for the American markets).... Our favs and soon to be big sellers- are these colorful kha