James Perse, a favorite for easy summer dresses and super soft t-shirts, is having a sample sale at Chelsea Market this weekend.

March 19th – 21st

Fri & Sat: 10am – 9pm

Sun: 10am – 4pm

75 9th Avenue (at 15th street)


Hermes Sample Sale

March 24th – 27th

Wed, Fri, Sat: 10am – 6pm

Thurs: 10am – 8pm, Sun: 1pm – 6pm

123 W 18th Street

Metropolitan Pavilion


Nude is the must-have spring shade and it looks especially good accentuated with black – it adds a bit of unexpectedness to this otherwise girlish shade. This great Camilla and Marc strapless dress (left) will look great bare or with a fitted black jacket.

Other great nude and black dresses:

Diane Von Furstenberg Nude Dress

Bebe Side Draped Dress

Fendi Silk Belted Dress


Jennifer Aniston showed up at the New York premiere of The Bounty Hunter in one of spring’s top trends – nude! She accentuated her Donna Karan dress (famous for bare shoulder looks) with gold accesories and sun-kissed skin. 


It may sound time consuming, but going though your closet now to see what you have–and what you need–for spring will really pay off in the long run. You might even wind up saving some money!

1) Get rid of things that are stained/unrepairable/uncomfortable. For me, that meant getting rid of too-big slingbacks that I was constantly slipping out of (and that I’d already attempted to fix once). They were never going to work, and I just had to accept that.  If those black stilettos are painful before you even walk out the door, take them off and walk them to Housing Works. Fashion shouldn’t be uncomfortable.

2) Collect all the items in need of cleaning or repair and commit to getting them fixed this week. Do the same for your shoe collection. That way, in two weeks, those items will be ready for wearing. Be honest about the items that you are fixing though: Are they worth putting money into or can you replace them for less?

3) Get rid of things that are not your style, taking into consideration not only what’s comfortable, but what fits your routine. If you have made the decision to go from full-time manager to full-time mom, for example, maybe you no longer need those 10 pairs of pumps. Instead, consider flats or even wedges for some height.

4) Don’t be afraid to part with items that are unflattering. This is a tough one, so inviting an honest friend over (maybe open a bottle of wine?) and trying on everything (undergarments included) is necessary. Be brutally honest with yourself about how you feel in the item and where it flatters you. If you look good, you will wear it, but if you are constantly feeling self-conscious every time you wear those way-too-expensive-jeans, they are ready for the donation bin. If you don’t want to donate them, look to resell at a high-end thrift shop.

5) Store bulky items elsewhere. Yes, storage in New York (and other places) is limited, but if you can make space (under the bed, basement, back of the closet), put your winter items there so they’re not the first things you see in your closet when looking for a spring outfit.

6) Take inventory of needs. Before impluse-purchasing the latest spring must-haves, take stock of the basics you might be lacking. Buy foundation items, like white tanks, jeans, and cardigans before you splurge on trendier items.

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This grey and black dress from Theory is reminiscent of what Jennifer Aniston has been wearing in her new film, The Bounty Hunter. While her look seems to be composed of a tank and pencil skirt, this two-in-one dress gives off the same easy vibe, especially with the exposed back zipper. And the best part? Its on sale!


This rainy weekend has reminded me that we all need a good trench and a sturdy umbrella.

A black or tan trench coat can transition your entire wardrobe from winter to spring with a cinch of a coat belt. You will feel instantly chicer and more pulled together with a classic like the trench and who doesn’t want to feel like that? There are definitely high-end options (Burberry) or less expensive alternatives (Banana Republic) that look great too.


Spring is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate then with yellow! Yellow, similar to pale pink, can be worn as a neutral and the best way to add color to your day-to-day basics is through accessories.

My favorites include a yellow belt, ballet flats, and a multi-colored scarf.


Because it’s all about the fashion…


On Wednesday night, Jennifer Aniston hit the red carpet with Gerald Butler for the London premiere of their movie, The Bounty Hunter. She looked stunning in a little Valentino mini, Alexander McQueen tuxedo jacket, and Jimmy Choo sandals.

This look is perfect for a night on the town and Jennifer Aniston proves that the tuxedo jacket never goes out of style. Add one over a little beaded tank and jeans and you can recreate Jennifer’s easy glam style.