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Before the crowds shut you out-or turn you off from going...the March-April months of early Spring / Fall are ideal for travel. For onboard comfort...a few key carry-on items can start the journey in transit, calmly.   Fingerless Gloves :                    Pandemonium Millinery -a woman owned / Seattle made business-has a terrific collection of faux fur everything -including rather stylish and versatile  finger -less gloves for when a tad of warmth is needed (including those drafty plane rides). BONUS: smartphone swiping friendly...gush-worthy matching scarves.  Skincare :                   Travel sizes are essential-fortunately our fav YON KA PARIS bestsellers- including the healing Toning spray mist- come in TSA worthy sizes. Double as soothers/moisturizer with essential oils-  just one spritz aromatically manages to relax nerves still recovering from that check-i...

Inexpensive stocking stuffers for the adored Tic Tok users-or party flair for anyone's outfits- fun style galore from online destinations that won't have any trend over expiration dates. R a in b ow Unicorn Birthday Surprise: Sure-that name is kitschy-made for Influencer/Pinterest set-but any age female will love the glammy super inexpensive earrings-and hair accessories like splashy bows, barrettes, headbands. our pick- ANIA earrings $25. NINA  has polished pearls  (faux but fab) and crystal jewelry pieces- in matchy earring necklace sets-and pretty chokers to wear anywhere. Sugary sweet-or goth leaning gals- DOLLS KILL! has that irreverent " HOLIDAZE "  'tude- and a plethora of mini skirts, frilly to piece frocks, to flats, thigh-high boots + platform kicks and sequin loaded accessories...to attire the female that goes with the mood. LOVE especially-the faux furs and pink glitter cowboy kicks (pictured).

AND/or really likes to wear one. Top footwear picks for multi-color flair: Party Pretty: Poolside, Beach, City Glam alert: this Vanna multi-color glitter sandal ($79) with matching handbag  and perfect Karlotta earrings ($38) transport us to a life lived in a Slim Aarons poolside photo or spent swirling a cocktail at some swank soirée on under city lights.  source This Daybreaks MINX slide ( $49) manages to be super well made as pricier designer brands--- crafts-y jute raffia trim really elevates this summer staple to an elegant wardrobe addition. Multi-hued straps in stretchy web and shiny patent (vegan fyi)-plus cushioning footbed in equally solid color = makes us actually want to get a matching pedicure (too).   no worries-the all black option with different textures-makes even the monotone option VERY interesting. Hike On: Trails or Streets: Who would have thought that a rugged worthy hiker (Adidas Outdoor Terrex ...

Tis the season to shine on-and glam it up... Top picks that easily dress up the basics... Snow-free footwear options-lustrous pearls trims, glittery diamonds, and wearable heels that guarantee blister free nights.  via GIPHY Butter -wear these with---just about everything.  Made in Italy...pointy toe mules-rich metallic or satin...on chic kitten heels... ARIELLE Slides ---polished toes share pearly presence-on block heel.. Summit Italy leather or suede options. $165 LOVE these elegant embellished- oversized square buckles -NINA -deep side cuts-festive flats are Red Carpet gorgeous!

BUILT FROM SCRATCH” FALL / WINTER 2017 Downtown, NYC Swirling snow and gusts of wind screeching up the streets-perfect weather to really appreciate Nicholas K's RTW NYFW A/W 2017...with 49 looks that made us feel cozy-chic...even with the acknowledgement of turbulent times. From the run of show... T HE 90S WAS A DECADE PROMISING COMMUNAL DIVERSITY AND UNITY. BEGINNING WITH THE RELEASE OF NELSON MANDELA AND CONTINUING COMMUNITY ADVOCACY OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS, THIS DECADE WAS ALSO THE GOLDEN AGE OF HIPHOP. ARTISTS WIDE RANGING TOPICS, POLITICAL MILITANCY UNDERTONES AND EXPERIMENTALISM BECAME CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE WIDESPREAD CULTURAL ACCEPTANCE. THE LATE 90S DIGITAL WORLD BROUGHT THE PROMISE OF A GLOB- AL HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY. RECENT EVENTS SEEM TO UNRAVEL THIS PROGRESS AND IT’S NOW RELEVANT TO REVISIT THE PROMISE OF THE 90S.

GIFTS FOR THE GALS THAT LIKE TO SHINE E. SHAW Jewels, NINA, CAROLEE, DIAMOND VENEER, ARTISAN GALLERY, KARA MAC SHOE CANDY, MARGO MANHATTAN via GIPHY Shiny-sparkly-fabulous-giftables if jewelry priced well...including under $50 to statement pieces in solid silver. E.Shaw Jewels -a mother/daughter duo-multi strand wrapped bracelets in gemstones-match up with wardrobes, tap in birthday stone's 'energy's' or such up with college/ school colors. Starting at $125

THE BLUE LINE cluster frontal -shiny gold +turquoise, multi-beads....$85 CAROLEE New York,  and TRINA TURK, ABS by Allen Schwartz, FRENCH CONNECTION (by Carolee) A CAROLEE media preview a few months back-reminded us of how well made 'costume' jewelry ---is no longer the has-been/ step-sister second status of accessories-but -in fact= beloved necessities of the high-low way of dressing up (and down)...mixing luxury with mass market attire-with bejeweled equivalents. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: CAROLEE New York...pays homage to Big Apple destinations-with earrings, bangles, cuffs, ring, and all kinds of necklaces...from the delicate to the statement...thematic interpretations of the shapes and colors conjured up by these distinct locales. CONEY ISLAND collection Thread Wrap Frontal 12K shiny gold with multi-colors $150 irregular stone collar $250 South Sea Port Collection The Plaza Pearl Drop Silver/White Pearl/Crystal $50 RADIO CITY  Shower Bib -Shiny Gold/...

NYC Gifts that are creatively designed, are made in America, and support small businesses...are easily found online-courtesy of the Artisan Group - a marketing resource for artisans-entrepreneurs. The selections we previewed ranged from delicate jewelry, divinely scented pure soaps, fragrant candles, festive hairpieces and small accessories...all unique...and ideal for the stylish- socially conscious types. Some highlights: people might have everything-but one's pet(s)=never. Four Black Paws Bow tie with slots for the collar on back  Forest of Jewels knotted Swarovski pearls and crystals on silk thread  festive necklace Susi D Jewelry  feminine necklace for that friend who needs a positive sentiment! Nellmarie Jewelry Innovations  delicate-silver sterling with diamonds, gemstones+glass look luxurious without the price tag Design Me Jewelry- customized options for the personal touch nifty-a photograph on this brass locket...opens...

NYC Precious metals and precious stones...the combinations earn the sublime adjective in this jewelry title. At recent media previews, including one hosted by the Platinum Guild, we had quite a few verbal exclamation points...at the exquisite-ness of these pieces. Priced as one might expect... Stackable rings...add on as an annual gift-NICE!.Pictured -these GIA certified  diamonds+ precious stones---by Laurence Bruyninck - Antwerp ...highlight a new trend in jewelry wearing -interchangeable pieces --- set in 18k yellow, white and rose gold or platinum the beauty of dangling earrings-made of precious stones including fiery Fire Stone Opal, diamonds and platinum...  detaches for multiple wearing options.SO SMART. Can buy earring components in customizable- tops, bellies, and enhancers. By Featherstone Design our biggest obsession of the night...By Featherstone ...full and half finger rings-platinum, diamonds and precious stones make a statement...